WELCOME to the Cary Matmen website. Come be part of a family rich in tradition, it's more than wrestling. We place a strong emphasis on ACADEMICS, SELF-DISCIPLINE, SELF-ESTEEM, CONDITIONING and GOAL SETTING - inside as well as outside the wrestling room. We encourage you to take the time to explore ALL the LINKS above and get a better idea what the sport of wrestling, and the club is about and stands for.

Sincerely,
The Cary Matmen

When: January 4, 2009

Where: Cary Grove Community HS (Click for directions)
2208 Three Oaks Rd
Cary IL 60013

Contacts: Matt Charlier @ info@carymatmen.org or 847-321-5278

Club Deposit: $50, To reserve Spot, Enter Info and Click on "Pay Now" Below.

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Registration & Entry Fee: $15 per wrester, pre-pay-registration deadline is December 26 2008 - Click on the "Pay Now" button below and enter the amount due ($15 X # of Wrestlers - $50 Deposit). Also, complete Roster of Wrestlers attending (Here is a sample you can use Registration SpreadSheet) . Roster must be emailed to info@carymatmen.org by the 26th.

Expected participants: 500 maximum Approximate end time: 3:00 pm

Format: Folkstyle. 8-man brackets with 4-man for 8 & Under

Divisions: 8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, 13 & 14

FLYER: Click HERE for Flyer which has complete details.

The season runs from November 1 to mid March if you qualify for any of the state tournaments. We practice three days a week, 2 during the week 6 to 8pm (days may vary) and Saturday morning. Competition is every Sunday starting the first week of December. All wrestlers are matched in age and weight, example; 6 & under, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, 13 & 14, weight is within 3 to 5lbs of your opponent. All wrestlers average 3 matches a tournament. We are a registered and sanctioned USA,IKWF organization. If you are new to the sport, please review the Parent's Guide to Youth Wrestling lower on this page. Please explore our site and e-mail us for any further information.

Sincerely, Cary Matmen

Kyle Maynard's " No Excuses" is a must read for everyone. "We often measure the heart of a champion by his success. A true champion is measured by how he overcomes adversity. Kyle Maynard embodies the true champion spirit and motivates you to become a better athlete and person." -Randy Couture, World class wrestler and UFC champion "Significant achievements occurs to those who have the courage to overcome disappointment and setbacks to pursue their dreams. This is an inspirational book about the perseverance of the human spirit. Let Kyle inspire you!" -Troy Aikman, Former quarterback and Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl champion. I promise this book will change you.

-Coach

Club Registration for wrestlers is NOW OPEN to the general public. Please click on the registration link to the left and complete ALL 3 THINGS listed there.

If you are a club looking to reserve a spot for the Cary Matmen Open V, see above.

If you are looking for info or to get on our waiting list for our Fall Clinic with Andy Rein, see Off Season Camps and Clinics link.