USA Wrestling
The Maryland State Wrestling Association is the official governing body for USA Wrestling in Maryland.
About USA Wrestling
USA Wrestling is the National Governing Body for the Sport of Wrestling in the United States and, as such, is its representative to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Simply, USA Wrestling is the central organization that coordinates amateur wrestling programs in the nation and works to create interest and participation in these programs.
USA Wrestling has more than 371,000 members. These members include athletes of all ages, coaches, officials, parents and fans striving together to strengthen the sport. Each year, USA Wrestling charters over 5,900 wrestling clubs and sanctions over 2,700 local, state, regional and national competitions.
MIssion
USA Wrestling, guided by the Olympic Spirit, provides quality opportunities for its members to achieve their full human and athletic potential.
values
USA Wrestling will strive to be the world's best sports organization.
Did you know?
Maryland's own Helen Maroulis became the first American woman to win an Olympic wrestling gold medal. She accomplished this feat at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Helen is from Rockville, MD! #MarylandProud
did You know?
Kyle Synder is from Woodbine Maryland and in 2016 at the Rio Olympics, he became the youngest wrestling Olympic champion in U.S. History. #MarylandProud
The triple crown
The triple crown is awarded to a wrestler who wins three USA Wrestling national titles in the same year. This is considered the ultimate amateur achievement in our sport when a single athlete brings home the gold in multiple styles throughout the year.
usa wrestling values
Responsibility - Fulfilling all functions, tasks, duties and assignments with trust and credibility on behalf of USA Wrestling by honoring promises and pledges.
Integrity - Being true to self and the mission of USA Wrestling, while discerning right from wrong and acting on it.
Dedication - Dedication to carrying out the mission and goals of USA Wrestling with the highest degree of sacrifice and discipline.
Honesty - Being truthful and upright with people and issues in furthering the mission of USA Wrestling.
Accountability - Providing answers and reasons to others for actions and behaviors intended to support the mission of USA Wrestling.
Respect - Recognizing the absolute dignity in every human being, with a sense of compassion, caring and concern for the well-being of other people.
Diversity - Creating a culture that welcomes members of all races, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and ethnicities; embracing equity, inclusion, and multicultural awareness that helps to effect lasting, meaningful change.
