Wrestling is basically an individual sport with a team concept. A typical wrestling team is composed of about 11 wrestlers ranging in weight from 125 lbs. Competition comes in the form of either a tournament or a dual meet. By control, I mean the wrestler is able to keep the opponent on the ground. Wrestling provides the athlete with several benefits.
Wrestlers develop both physically and mentally.
Physically it improves ones strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and coordination. Mentally it improves ones concentration, learning of technique and strategy, and problem solving. This due is standard for all OLLU club sports. The NCWA promotes Collegiate-style wrestling at universities and jr. Through the NCWA, Our Lady of the Lake wrestling club will be able to compete in the NCWA Southwest Conference.