Regional training center
The THWC is a USA Wrestling chartered club and an official U.S. Olympic Regional Training Center site that operates in accordance with all NCAA, USA Wrestling, and U.W.W rules and regulations. The THWC provides coaching and training opportunities for wrestlers of all ages, from youth all the way to senior level athletes.
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To be recognized as a Regional Training Center by USA Wrestling a club must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Be a chartered club with USA Wrestling.
2. Be a registered RTC with USA Wrestling through USA Wrestling’s National Teams High Performance Manager.
a. Membership year runs September 1 – August 31.
3. Submit coach, staff and athlete rosters, training, and competition schedules, and have them approved annually
by USA Wrestling. Roster, training and competition schedules can be updated throughout the year.
a. All training and competition schedules must be approved by the national team’s head coach.
b. Any changes or additions to RTC rosters must be immediately sent to USA Wrestling for approval before
participating in the RTC practices.
c. All RTCs must secure 501c3 status within the current USA Wrestling membership year. Failure to comply
will result in non-renewal for the following membership year.
i. Exceptions may be granted through official appeal to the USA Wrestling Ethics Committee.
4. Have use of a facility for wrestling training year-round. The facility must be of a type and quality customarily
accepted and used for the training of USA Wrestling member wrestlers.
a. An RTC may limit the size of their roster based upon safety (facility size).
5. Have a minimum of four established National Team contenders who recognize the club as their Primary Training
Site. An established National Team contender shall be considered to be a wrestler who meets at least one of the
competitive accomplishments within the last five calendar years as noted below in Athlete Criteria.
a. Ongoing eligibility requirement will be verified by USA Wrestling’s Membership Management System:
i. A minimum of four athletes from an RTC must have competed in a USA Wrestling national event
in that calendar year.
6. All practices must be conducted in the international styles of wrestling only.
7. All RTC camps and clinics must be conducted in the facility where the RTC is registered and operated. No
remote RTC camps and clinics are permissible.
8. Abide by applicable USA Wrestling by-laws, rules, and policies and:
a. Incorporate USA Wrestling's mission into all aspects of the program and activities of the RTC.
b. Support and respect the programs, activities, and operations of USA Wrestling.
Athlete Criteria:
All wrestlers participating in the RTC practice must meet one of the stated criteria below and must be current athlete
members of USA Wrestling. All RTC athletes must be in good standing with the both the RTC and the RTC host site.
1. Won at least one match at a Senior USAW World or Olympic Team Trials
2. Placed top 8 at USAW Senior Open Championships
3. Placed top 8 at USAW U23 National Championship
4. Placed top 8 at UWW Junior National Championship
5. Placed top 8 at USAW Junior National Championship
6. Placed top 4 at USAW Junior Regional
7. Placed top 8 at USAW 16U National Championship
8. Placed top 8 at UWW Cadet National Championship
9. Placed top 6 at USAW State Junior Freestyle/Greco-Roman Championships
10. Placed top 6 at USAW State 16U Freestyle/Greco-Roman Championships
11. Placed top 4 at USAW Senior Regional
12. Placed top 4 at New York Athletic Club International
13. Placed top 4 at Dave Schultz Memorial International
14. Competed in a Continental Championships/Games, World Championships/Games at any age level
a. 5 year criteria does NOT apply
15. Any veteran athlete who has represented the U.S. within the last two years at the Veteran’s World
Championships or is scheduled to compete at the next world championship event
16. Waivered, first year collegiate athlete who was unable to compete because of USA Wrestling events cancelled
due Covid-19.
17. “Grandfather” clause will apply to any previously RTC rostered athlete who met the “Top 4 Finish at a State
Folkstyle Tournament” criteria.
International athletes/coaches who currently represent a country other than the U.S. may attend on a limited basis
based on approval of the NGB and RTC. These individuals must be of similar competitive caliber. These individuals may
attend on an intermittent basis in order to enhance national team development.
Prospective Student-Athlete Requirements:
1. A PSA must live within 250 miles of an RTC to participate in practice. If there is no RTC within the boundaries
listed above, the PSA may join the closest RTC to his residence by applying for an exemption through USA
Wrestling.
a. The 250 mile radius is determined by using the home address of the athlete to the zip code of the
regional training center.
b. Once a PSA has signed a National Letter of Intent, the 250 miles radius rule is no longer applicable and
that PSA may attend the RTC of their choice.
2. A PSA may belong to more than one RTC.
3. A PSA may not practice at an RTC during that PSA’s traditional high school wrestling season. Dates are
determined by the PSA’s State Activities Association.
4. If a PSA in not participating in their traditional high school season, they may attend RTC practice during the
traditional folkstyle season.
5. A PSA that is graduated from high school and is taking a year off before matriculating to college, may practice
during the traditional folkstyle season with a RTC.
6. Only the PSA or USA Wrestling can pay for a prospect to attend RTC practice.
7. An RTC may NOT pay travel expenses or fees associated with competition for the PSA.
Current Student-Athlete Requirements:
1. Athletes with NCAA eligibility remaining may only be paid for actual and necessary expenses for travel specific to
competition and nothing more.
a. No room and board, stipends, misc. expenses, etc. for any wrestler enrolled in college with remaining
NCAA eligibility.
b. Cannot be employed or offered future employment by the RTC in any capacity while they are student-
athletes.
2. RTCs are for Olympic Development and should not be considered a professional organization.
Follow the THWC twitter account to stay up to date with practice times and other THWC related news!
To be recognized as a Regional Training Center by USA Wrestling a club must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Be a chartered club with USA Wrestling.
2. Be a registered RTC with USA Wrestling through USA Wrestling’s National Teams High Performance Manager.
a. Membership year runs September 1 – August 31.
3. Submit coach, staff and athlete rosters, training, and competition schedules, and have them approved annually
by USA Wrestling. Roster, training and competition schedules can be updated throughout the year.
a. All training and competition schedules must be approved by the national team’s head coach.
b. Any changes or additions to RTC rosters must be immediately sent to USA Wrestling for approval before
participating in the RTC practices.
c. All RTCs must secure 501c3 status within the current USA Wrestling membership year. Failure to comply
will result in non-renewal for the following membership year.
i. Exceptions may be granted through official appeal to the USA Wrestling Ethics Committee.
4. Have use of a facility for wrestling training year-round. The facility must be of a type and quality customarily
accepted and used for the training of USA Wrestling member wrestlers.
a. An RTC may limit the size of their roster based upon safety (facility size).
5. Have a minimum of four established National Team contenders who recognize the club as their Primary Training
Site. An established National Team contender shall be considered to be a wrestler who meets at least one of the
competitive accomplishments within the last five calendar years as noted below in Athlete Criteria.
a. Ongoing eligibility requirement will be verified by USA Wrestling’s Membership Management System:
i. A minimum of four athletes from an RTC must have competed in a USA Wrestling national event
in that calendar year.
6. All practices must be conducted in the international styles of wrestling only.
7. All RTC camps and clinics must be conducted in the facility where the RTC is registered and operated. No
remote RTC camps and clinics are permissible.
8. Abide by applicable USA Wrestling by-laws, rules, and policies and:
a. Incorporate USA Wrestling's mission into all aspects of the program and activities of the RTC.
b. Support and respect the programs, activities, and operations of USA Wrestling.
Athlete Criteria:
All wrestlers participating in the RTC practice must meet one of the stated criteria below and must be current athlete
members of USA Wrestling. All RTC athletes must be in good standing with the both the RTC and the RTC host site.
1. Won at least one match at a Senior USAW World or Olympic Team Trials
2. Placed top 8 at USAW Senior Open Championships
3. Placed top 8 at USAW U23 National Championship
4. Placed top 8 at UWW Junior National Championship
5. Placed top 8 at USAW Junior National Championship
6. Placed top 4 at USAW Junior Regional
7. Placed top 8 at USAW 16U National Championship
8. Placed top 8 at UWW Cadet National Championship
9. Placed top 6 at USAW State Junior Freestyle/Greco-Roman Championships
10. Placed top 6 at USAW State 16U Freestyle/Greco-Roman Championships
11. Placed top 4 at USAW Senior Regional
12. Placed top 4 at New York Athletic Club International
13. Placed top 4 at Dave Schultz Memorial International
14. Competed in a Continental Championships/Games, World Championships/Games at any age level
a. 5 year criteria does NOT apply
15. Any veteran athlete who has represented the U.S. within the last two years at the Veteran’s World
Championships or is scheduled to compete at the next world championship event
16. Waivered, first year collegiate athlete who was unable to compete because of USA Wrestling events cancelled
due Covid-19.
17. “Grandfather” clause will apply to any previously RTC rostered athlete who met the “Top 4 Finish at a State
Folkstyle Tournament” criteria.
International athletes/coaches who currently represent a country other than the U.S. may attend on a limited basis
based on approval of the NGB and RTC. These individuals must be of similar competitive caliber. These individuals may
attend on an intermittent basis in order to enhance national team development.
Prospective Student-Athlete Requirements:
1. A PSA must live within 250 miles of an RTC to participate in practice. If there is no RTC within the boundaries
listed above, the PSA may join the closest RTC to his residence by applying for an exemption through USA
Wrestling.
a. The 250 mile radius is determined by using the home address of the athlete to the zip code of the
regional training center.
b. Once a PSA has signed a National Letter of Intent, the 250 miles radius rule is no longer applicable and
that PSA may attend the RTC of their choice.
2. A PSA may belong to more than one RTC.
3. A PSA may not practice at an RTC during that PSA’s traditional high school wrestling season. Dates are
determined by the PSA’s State Activities Association.
4. If a PSA in not participating in their traditional high school season, they may attend RTC practice during the
traditional folkstyle season.
5. A PSA that is graduated from high school and is taking a year off before matriculating to college, may practice
during the traditional folkstyle season with a RTC.
6. Only the PSA or USA Wrestling can pay for a prospect to attend RTC practice.
7. An RTC may NOT pay travel expenses or fees associated with competition for the PSA.
Current Student-Athlete Requirements:
1. Athletes with NCAA eligibility remaining may only be paid for actual and necessary expenses for travel specific to
competition and nothing more.
a. No room and board, stipends, misc. expenses, etc. for any wrestler enrolled in college with remaining
NCAA eligibility.
b. Cannot be employed or offered future employment by the RTC in any capacity while they are student-
athletes.
2. RTCs are for Olympic Development and should not be considered a professional organization.
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