USA Wrestling Sets Membership Records in 2006-2007

USA Wrestling, the national governing body for amateur wrestling in the United States, is proud to report that the organization’s membership set records in four major categories during the 2006-07 year.

The 2006-07 membership year, which ended on August 31, 2007, set annual records for athletes, coaches, clubs and sanctioned events.

During the 2006-07 year, USA Wrestling registered 145,145 athlete members, topping the record of 142,399 athletes set during the 2004-05 year.

The number of registered coaches climbed to 21,792 from the previous record set one year ago in 2005-06 at 20,094 coach members.

USA Wrestling chartered clubs reached a new record level, with 3,293 club programs, up from record of 3,123 clubs set last year during the 2005-06 season.

Sanctioned events were also at a new level, with 1,762 USA Wrestling events during the 2006-07 season, breaking the previous record of 1,741 events from the 2004-05 season.

The membership records were possible through the efforts of USA Wrestling’s volunteer leaders on the regional, state and local levels, who provided the most comprehensive program of wrestling activities in the nation.

“Setting records in these four main membership categories is a tribute to the USA Wrestling volunteers and state leaders that believe in the mission and goals of USA Wrestling. These dedicated people give so much to make sure that wrestling continues to grow at every level across the United States,” said Mark A. Scott, Director of State Services.

“USA Wrestling’s membership is a great indication of how successful the organization is with all the programs and services it provides. With the Olympic year coming up, and the excitement the Olympic Games generate, USA Wrestling anticipates records may be set again in 2008 though our tremendous corps of volunteers, coaches, officials, and administrators,” said Scott.

For the membership year ending August 31, 2007, USA Wrestling is proud to announce that 33 states increased their athlete membership from the year before. Those state organizations and their leaders should be commended for their hard work and effort.

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A total of 34 states experienced growth in the coach membership category ... Utah ....

There were 32 states that increased the number of chartered clubs ... Utah ....

A total of 21 states showed an increase in the number of sanctioned events ... Utah ....

USA Wrestling is excited about the new 2007-08 year, and will work hard to continue to increase opportunities within wrestling all across the nation.