Question 1

What age or experience is required to attend?

Accepted Answer

All ages and experience are welcome. High school athletes need to live within a 50 mile radius of the club to attend practices.

Question 2

What is needed to attend practice?

Accepted Answer

USA Wrestling card is required to attend. Wrestling shoes, headgear optional

Question 3

Can I pay monthly or annually?

Accepted Answer

We accept monthly and annual payments. Cash, check, or credit card is accepted.

Question 4

Are walk-ins accepted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we accept walk-ins for $20 a practice. Still need a USA wrestling card. Maximum of 3 walk-ins allowed per session.

Question 5

Where are practices held?

Accepted Answer

Mondays are held at Cormack Hall on VMI campus (541 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450). Wednesdays are held in the Washington and Lee Wrestling room (5th floor, 100 Warner Drive, Lexington, VA 24450).

Question 6

How do I join the RTC?

Accepted Answer

An athlete is RTC Eligible as long as he/she meets one of the stated criteria below and is a
current athlete member of USA Wrestling.

Athlete Criteria:
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.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions