M-RTC Olympic Development Program

In August 2011, the Michigan Regional Training Center (M-RTC) was sanctioned by USA Wrestling and launched through support from the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club.  The M-RTC allows for broader participation and increased development in the international styles for wrestlers meeting specific performance criteria at the Senior, University, Junior, and Cadet age levels.

Our development program is designed to fuel the Olympic Dream for wrestlers who consistently train and compete Freestyle and/or Greco-Roman wrestling.

Participants will build on an existing knowledge base of advanced wrestling fundamentals by committing themselves to technical development, drilling/position sparring, and competitive live wrestling.  Each wrestler will achieve a higher level of mastery of the sport through: 1) exposure to techniques and training that are currently used at the elite levels of collegiate and international wrestling; 2) practices that are focused and challenging; and 3) immersion in an environment that will increase physical capabilities, competitive limitations and mental toughness.  These organized training sessions are focused on Freestyle wrestling technique, strategies, and tactics to prepare wrestlers for success at the numerous state, regional, national, and international competitions at the Cadet and Junior levels.

Practice Schedule & Fees

RTC practices will be held 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on May 9th and ending on June 15th.

Please ensure that all your paperwork is submitted online ahead of arriving, as all documentation is required to participate.

The cost for all 12 practices is $100.

Fees must be paid online with registration. The fee includes a M-RTC shirt; sizes will be collected during online registration.

All Registration Requirements must be complete to participate in practice and Participation Criteria (below) must be met. Please review those sections thoroughly.

RTC Practice is held at the Bahna Wrestling Center
2350 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Registration Requirements

Qualified participants must register online. Space is limited; prompt registration is recommended.

Online registration must be received at least 3 days prior to the first practice you want to attend to ensure there is time to be placed on a USA Wrestling approved roster. Full participation on the mat will not be permitted without USA Wrestling’s roster approval and the following documents on file:

  • Completed Medical History Form
  • Signed Waiver
  • Copy of Valid USA Wrestling Membership/Competitor Card
  • Copy of Valid Health Insurance Card

The Medical History Form and Waiver can be found on the registration page. Download the forms, fill them out and upload them using the button provided on the registration page. A copy of your USA Wrestling Membership Card and Health insurance must also be uploaded on the registration page. For questions about this process email: cliffkeenwrestlingclub@gmail.com.

Submitting your documents 3 days ahead of practice will allow time to secure the required M-RTC roster approval by USAW prior to the first practice.

Participation Criteria

To be eligible to participate, you must have a valid USA Wrestling membership card, be enrolled in 8th – 12th grade, live within 250 miles of the Bahna Wrestling Center [click to check distance], and meet one of the following performance criteria:

1 Placed top 8 at UWW Junior National Championship
2. Placed top 8 at USAW Junior National Championship
3. Placed top 3 at USAW Junior Regional
4. Placed top 8 at USAW 16U National Championship
5. Placed top 8 at UWW Cadet National Championship
6. Placed top 3 at USAW State Junior Freestyle/Greco-Roman Championships
7. Placed top 3 at USAW State 16U Freestyle/Greco-Roman Championships
8. Competed in a Continental Championships/Games, World Championships/Games at any age level (note: 5 year criteria does NOT apply)