We, the officers of the Michigan Club Wrestling team, are glad you found our site! We would love to help and have you join our club, so we have compiled answers to some of our most common questions below. 

Are there tryouts? 

Nope! We don't do tryouts. Additionally, we really want to make sure we are as accessible as possible, so you can test things out with a few free practices before deciding whether or not to become a member. Please reach out to the club if you think you might be interested. Please note there may be wrestle-offs for starting lineups for Duals, these will be done at practice prior to the dual at the coach's discretion. 

Brand new to wrestling? 

Come and try out wrestling! In the beginning of the semester we usually split the room into experienced and new/ little experience wrestlers. This allows for those new to wrestling to learn or relearn the basic skills. There are competition opportunities for brand new wrestlers, they can also travel with the club to learn more about wrestling and support their teammates. 

Do I have to Compete? Do I have to attend a certain amount of practices? 

If you do not wish to compete you do not need to. Attending as many practices as possible is recommended for those wanting to compete. We understand that members have many different reasons for joining the club and are also very busy at times, so after club dues are paid you can show up to as many or as few practices and competitions as they'd like. But post-season funding is prioritized towards those who have shown the most commitment to the club (regularly attending practice, volunteer events, competing, etc). Non-competitive members also have the opportunity to travel to competitions with the club. 

Is there a Women's Team? 

Yes, we are a co-ed club! During the 2021-22 season, we had Michigan's first competitive women's team, as well as our first two women's national qualifiers! All of our practices are joint practices, so both the men's and women's sides of the team practice at the same times described below. We are excited to continue our recent success with the women's team and we are looking forward to growing the women's side of the team even bigger this year! 

What are the costs? 

2025-2026 Season Dues:

• $350 for Men and Women for the 2025-2026 season

• Includes All Practices + All In-Season Competitions 

  • •  Post-season competitions (Conferences and Nationals) can be partially to mostly covered by the club depending on club finances. Priority funding of post-season competition going to those who have been the most committed to the club (attending practice, volunteer events, competing regularly, etc).

  • Dues are due Oct 1st or after a wrestler's 3rd practice

    • Whichever comes second.

      • If you join after October 1st, or have not yet been to 3 practices, then your dues are due after your third practice.

    • Wrestlers are not allowed to participate in practice or competition after these deadlines if they have not paid dues. 

    • If you need help paying dues/ financial hardships/ etc. Please talk to our Treasurer and we can work something out!

  • Pay Dues Here

    • Unique Identifier: "CS-WRES"

    • Brief Description: "Club Wrestling Dues"

    • Payment Information: i.e. "$350"

Other Participation Requirements? - Positive Impact Training

By the end of the school year, all members in the club must complete a Positive Impact Training Session. If you completed one in the previous school year, you do not have to complete one this year. If you have not completed one this school year or you completed one before last school year; register for an upcoming session using this link: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/login?r=/track/event/16903.

Note: Spots for PIT sessions fill up fast, so if you plan on wrestling with the club sign up for a session ASAP.

Interested in joining the Michigan Men's and Women's Club Wrestling Team? 

In order to be a member you must be a University of Michigan Undergraduate or Graduate Student. Please email us at MichiganClubWrestlingInfo@umich.edu for more information!