Try Wrestling sees clubs open their doors to give individuals their first exposure to the sport of wrestling. Read some of the program’s success stories below.
Testimonials
Before last year, there was minimal exposure to wrestling in our community. During the 2023-24 season, there were only six wrestlers in Antigonish. With the support of Wrestling Canada and Wrestling Nova Scotia, we conducted two Try Wrestling programs in the fall of 2024 (one in town and the other at a school about 15 minutes away). Both sessions were well attended by enthusiastic athletes eager to give wrestling a try. We focused on introductory games and introduced stance and some basic techniques, but mostly we had fun! The majority of our Try Wrestling participants decided to continue to wrestle. During the 2024-25 season, we supported over 40 athletes through our club and school teams. The tremendous growth of wrestling in Antigonish is directly attributable to the Try Wrestling program! – Mickey Jutras, Coach, Antigonish Wrestling Club, Antigonish, Nova Scotia.