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Wrestling Youth Development Programs

Join the Wrestling Team in their youth development programs this Spring at the Hangar! For full details/descriptions, please see the offerings below. 

Overview of Age Divisions, Dates, & Times:

  • Play Like a Wrestler (Youth Ages 6 to 9)
    • Sundays, 12 to 1 pm, Mar 16 to Apr 13
  • Develop Like a Wrestler (Youth Ages 10 to 13) 
    • Spring Session 1: Sundays 1 to 2 pm, Mar 16 to Apr 13
    • Spring Session 2: Sundays 12 to 1 pm, May 4 to June 29 (Excluding May 18)
  • Train Like a Wrestler (Youth Ages 14 to 18) 
    • Sundays, 1 to 2 pm, May 4 to June 29 (Excluding May 18)

See below for further details!

Play Like a Wrestler – For Youth Ages 6 to 9

Description: Unleash the energy and confidence of your child with our “Play Like a Wrestler” program, designed especially for kids aged 6-9! This fun and safe program introduces your child to the exciting world of wrestling through playful exercises, teamwork, and basic grappling movements. Our instructors focus on body awareness, coordination, and confidence-building through play. 

Through engaging activities, your child will develop strength, balance, and discipline, while learning to interact positively with others in a supportive environment. Perfect for parents looking to instill healthy habits and self-confidence in their young ones, our program offers an inclusive, welcoming space for all skill levels.

Play Like a Wrestler has gender specific registration online, so please be sure to select either the Boys or Girls division when registering. 

Let your child step onto the mat and discover their inner strength! Join “Play Like a Wrestler” today and watch them thrive!

Location: Lakehead University Hangar (enter through Main Entrance)

Program Dates, Times & Cost 

  • Sundays, 12 to 1 pm, Mar 16 to Apr 13. $60 for full session. Drop-in available at $15/session. 

Click here to register for the FULL PROGRAM

Click here to register for DROP IN 

Develop Like a Wrestler – For Youth Ages 10 to 13

Description: Help your child build the foundation for athletic excellence with “Develop Like a Wrestler,” a specialized program for kids aged 10-13! Designed for young athletes looking to enhance their physical abilities, this circuit-style training focuses on strength, agility, endurance, and wrestling fundamentals. Our expert coaches design dynamic sessions that combine drills, conditioning, and technique to prepare your child for wrestling and overall athletic performance.

This program offers a great opportunity to develop essential skills, such as explosive power, flexibility, balance, and agility—all critical components for success on and off the mat. Whether your child is new to wrestling or eager to refine their abilities, we cater to all levels of athletes, fostering growth in a supportive and motivating environment. *Open to all athletes not just wrestlers 

Let your child tap into their potential and maximize their athleticism! Enroll in “Develop Like a Wrestler” and give them the head start they need to succeed in athletics and beyond.

Location: Lakehead University Hangar (enter through Main Entrance)

Program Dates, Times & Cost 

  • Spring Session 1 (5 weeks): Sundays, 1 to 2 pm, Mar 16 to Apr 13. $60 for 5-week session. Drop-in available at $15/session. 
  • Spring Session 2 (8 weeks): Sundays, 12 to 1 pm, May 4 to June 29 (Excluding May 18). $96 for the 8-week session. Drop-in available at $15/session

Click here to register for the FULL PROGRAM

Click here to register for DROP IN 

Train Like a Wrestler – For Youth Ages 14 to 18

Description: Empower your teen to excel with “Train Like a Wrestler,” a dynamic program tailored for youth aged 14-18! This high-intensity, circuit-style training focuses on developing the key athletic skills and mental toughness required for wrestling—and beyond. With expert coaches designing each session, your teen will engage in rigorous drills that enhance strength, speed, agility, and endurance while mastering wrestling-specific techniques.

More than just a physical workout, “Train Like a Wrestler” builds a mindset of resilience and perseverance. By embracing challenges and pushing their limits, participants are empowered to train their minds for success through hard work— essential qualities both on the mat and in life.

Our structured sessions are designed to boost confidence and foster a strong work ethic, all in a supportive and motivating environment. Whether your teen is preparing for competitive wrestling or simply looking to elevate their athletic abilities, this program equips them with the physical and mental tools to succeed.

Empower your teen for more! Sign up for “Train Like a Wrestler” today and watch them build the strength, resilience, and determination to thrive in wrestling and beyond.

Location: Lakehead University Hangar (enter through Main Entrance)

Program Dates, Times & Cost: Sundays, 1 to 2 pm, May 4 to June 29 (Excluding May 18). $96 for the full 8-week session. Drop-in available at $15/session.

Instructions for Registering:

  1. Navigate to our registration portal at: https://luathletics.lakeheadu.ca/
  2. Log in to your account by clicking “Sign In” at the top right of our registration portal. Be sure to use the main username/email box to sign in,  unless you are a lakehead faculty, student, or staff. If you are a current lakehead faculty, student, or staff with a MyInfo login, please select “click here for Lakehead User login” and use those credentials.
    1. For first time users, hit “sign up” at the bottom of the pop up box. Please create your user account using the parents information. Do not create the account in your child’s name.
    2. If you do not remember your username or password, you can hit “trouble logging in” to get your username sent to you or request a password reset email. You can also email athleticsfrontdesk@lakeheadu.ca or activeu@lakeheadu.ca for account access support
  3. Navigate to your program of choice by going to Program Registration, selecting the classification “Youth Programs”, and then selecting the correct “Semester”. You can narrow your search further by “Category” if desired (ActiveU, Basketball, etc.)
  4. Select your desired program.
  5. Click “Register” next to the offering you are wanting to register for. Then, click “register” next to your child’s name. If your child is not there, click “add a family member” to create their profile
    1. If the register button is missing, it is likely that you or your child are missing a birthday on your profile! You can edit or add birthdays by hitting your username in the top right corner of the page. You’ll need to change the ‘Viewing As’ person to the individual whose birthday you are trying to change, and then can hit the edit button.
  6. Complete the camp registration steps
    1. For the waiver page, be sure to click on the grey box and then sign in the white pop up box
    2. For the custom prompts, make sure you have selected a response for all required questions
  7. Check out
  8. You will receive a confirmation email if registration has been completed correctly.