"The Little Things" -Coach Pete
Wrestler Equipment Checklist
Headgear
Headgear is required for all wrestlers to wear during matches & tournaments. Headgear is not required during practice, however recommended.
Style
Wrestlers may choose any style headgear, however; The Vineland coaching staff recommends Cliff Keen Tornado Headgear, with preferred colors red/ grey/ black/ white/ clear.
Wrestlers with long hair**
Wrestlers with long hair, specifically those with beads, braids, pins, clips, or similar devices may need to have a hair cover. Prior to making any purchases, speak with a Coach to ensure your wrestler needs a hair cover.
Wrestling Shoes
Wrestling shoes are required for all wrestlers to wear during matches, tournaments, and practices.
Style
Wrestlers may choose any style wrestling shoe. The Vineland coaching staff recommends RUDIS Wrestling Shoes, however any brand is allowed.
Knee Pads
Knee pads are not required, however are permitted to wear at the wrestlers discretion. Knee pads can be worn for wrestlers with injuries or simply just comfort.
Style
Wrestlers may choose any style knee pad. The Vineland coaching staff recommends the preferred colors red/ grey/ black/ white.
Equipment
Wrestlers will need various gear depending on their individual needs. The following gear is recommended for each wrestler to have with them during practices, matches, and tournaments; however it is not required.
Wrestling Bag
Any standard gym bag, which can hold all of your wrestlers equipment. There is no preference to which bag you purchase. Vineland Wrestling does have bags available for sale at our practice building.
Jump Rope
All wrestlers should have a standard jump rope. Jump ropes commonly break easily or get lost often, so we recommend purchasing a cheap jump rope.
Mouth Guard
Mouth guards are not required to wear unless, a wrestlers has braces. The Vineland Wrestling staff recommends a mouth guard with breathable holes;
Water bottle
All wrestlers MUST have a water source during practices, matches, & tournaments. A reusable water bottle which can be labeled or is unique is recommends, as opposed to standard plastic water bottle.
