Wrestling · coming to BlackForge Sports
Wrestling guides for new players and parents
New to wrestling, or helping a young athlete who is? These guides explain the basics in plain English. BlackForge Sports is live for youth baseball today, and wrestling is on our roadmap.
- Wrestling rules for beginnersPeriods, points, pins and how a folkstyle match is won.Read the guide
- Weight classes and positionsWeight classes, neutral, top and bottom, and how matches are structured.Read the guide
- Youth wrestling equipment checklistShoes, headgear, mouthguard and hygiene basics for new wrestlers.Read the guide
- Wrestling terms for new parentsA glossary of the words you will hear at the mat.Read the guide
- How to prepare for wrestling seasonFirst practice, tournament-day routine and healthy habits.Read the guide
- Wrestling penalties explainedStalling, illegal holds and other calls, in plain English.Read the guide
- Wrestling tournament day guideBrackets, waiting, packing and how to support your wrestler.Read the guide
Free early access · baseball live now, wrestling coming
Want wrestling in BlackForge Sports?
We are building the app one sport at a time, starting with baseball. Join the early-access list and tell us you want wrestling next.
- Live scores and box scores
- Player cards that build themselves
- Parent-controlled profiles
We are starting with baseball. Signing up tells us you want wrestling next. You can also use the full sign-up form.