The RTS Concept - Starting a Regional Training Site
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Ted Witulski (USA Wrestling)
06/05/2004
Beginning in the Spring of 2003, USA Wrestling, in conjunction with its state associations began offer training opportunities for all USA Wrestling members, through a growing system of Regional Training Sites. The purpose of the RTS system is to provide young wrestlers available locations to actively train in the sport of wrestling year round. Very often, wrestlers have the desire to deepen their commitment to attain higher goals. However, many wrestlers cannot find an active club or quality workout partners. The RTS system aims to help these aspiring wrestlers. To attend a practice at a Regional Training Site, a wrestler need only to bring with him/her a current USA Wrestling card proving membership with America's largest wrestling specific organization. No fees are charged for wrestlers to participate in an RTS beyond the yearly membership into the National Governing Body of amateur wrestling. Wrestlers and coaches that attend RTS practices will learn more about the sport of wrestling as they continue to improve their abilities. Across the country more and more Regional Training Sites will be recognized by USA Wrestling. Kids and coaches will now have more opportunity to train then ever before. For more information on the Regional Training Site System contact Ted Witulski, NCEP Manager at twitulski@usawrestling.org or call (719) 598-8181 ext. 636.