The Maryland State Wrestling Association (MSWA) is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of amateur wrestling, the world's oldest organized sport. The MSWA consistently strives to provide wrestling opportunities and help Maryland's amateur wrestlers achieve their full potential.

The MSWA provides many well-planned activities and tournaments featuring all three wrestling styles throughout the calendar year for all ages and genders.

The MSWA strives to educate the community with regard to the many values which wrestling instills upon its participants and how wrestling's experiences last a lifetime.

The MSWA is an affiliate of USA Wrestling, the national governing body for wrestling in the United States.

Membership Benefits

• Eligible to purchase USA Wrestling Maryland license plates.
• Insurance at local and national sanctioned events.
• Participation in local, regional and national competition.
• Maryland "Kids Top 100" folkstyle program.
• Kids "Future Champions" novice folkstyle tournaments (held throughout the state).
• Maryland Elementary/Middle School Folkstyle Championships.
• Scholarships to the Cadet and Junior National Championships in Fargo, ND (freestyle & Greco-Roman).
• Three levels of coach certification (Bronze, Silver, and Gold).
• Free admission to clinics by top coaches and clinicians ($50 for non-cardholders).
• Subscription to "USA Wrestler", the official publication of USA Wrestling (published six times per year).
• Educational videos and written materials from well respected coaches across the country.
• Regional and national training/development camps.
• Discounts on USA Wrestling merchandise.
• Numerous USA Wrestling sanctioned wrestling tournaments during the calendar year in all three styles.