2026 Antioch Predators Offseason Registration

Antioch Predators 2026 Freestyle & Greco Off-Season Program

The difference between good wrestlers and great wrestlers is what they do in the off-season.
The Antioch Predators Wrestling Club is now accepting registrations for our 2026 Off-Season Training Program.
This program is built for wrestlers who are serious about improving—focusing on Freestyle and Greco development, advanced technique, and high-level live wrestling to prepare for next season and national competition.
Spots are limited to maintain a high-quality training environment.
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📍 Program Details
Location
Antioch Community High School
Practice Days
Monday • Tuesday • Thursday
Time
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Start Date
March 30, 2026
Season Runs Through
Early July (Fargo Nationals)
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💲 Pricing
$75
For wrestlers with a current USA Wrestling membership
$135
Includes USA Wrestling membership + full off-season training
✔ Covers all practices from March through July
✔ USA Wrestling membership is required for participation
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🤼 Who Should Join?
This program is designed for wrestlers looking to level up in the off-season.
Recommended for:
 • Wrestlers with 2+ years of experience
 • Wrestlers planning to compete in Freestyle or Greco
 • Wrestlers preparing for next season or Fargo qualification
High school wrestlers are welcome.
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🔥 Why Off-Season Wrestling Matters
The best wrestlers don’t stop when the season ends—they separate themselves.
Our program focuses on:
 • Freestyle & Greco development
 • Advanced technique training
 • Situational and live wrestling
 • Confidence and mat awareness
Wrestlers who train in the spring and summer gain a major competitive advantage heading into next season.
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📲 Communication & Team App
We use WrestlingIQ to:
 • Communicate with families
 • Schedule practices and events
 • Send announcements
 • Process payments
After registering, families will receive access to our team platform.
Download the app:
iPhone
Android
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🧢 Coaching Opportunities
We welcome parents and experienced wrestlers interested in coaching.
Step 1 — Express Interest
You’ll receive a Coaching Application Form.
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Step 2 — Complete Certifications
Required through USA Wrestling:
 • Background Screening (every other season)
 • SafeSport Certification (annual)
 • USA Wrestling Leader Membership (annual)
 • NCEP Certification (Copper Level minimum)
Final approval is required to join the IKWF coaching roster.
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❓ Questions?
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2025 – 2026 Antioch Predators Registration

The Antioch Predators are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025-2026 IKWF wrestling season! Registration for the entire season will cost $225. This covers the cost of practice from November until March and includes a USA Wrestling card (a $60 value!), a team t-shirt, dinner and an award at our end of the season banquet. Registration for additional siblings will be reduced to $175.  Team gear (singlet and warm-ups) will be available at an additional cost.

Registration Instructions

To register for the 2025/26 Wrestling season, each wrestler will need to:

  1. Complete the Antioch Predators registration form and pay the registration fee located here:  REGISTER NOW.  Once the form is submitted and payment is received, you will have access to the Antioch Predators WrestlingIQ webpage and phone App. We use WrestlingIQ, a team sports management app exclusively for wrestling clubs, to communicate with parents, schedule events and process payments during the season.
  2.  Download the Antioch Predators WrestlingIQ app.
    Iphone App:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wrestlingiq/id1493740351
    Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.athleticsiq.android.wrestlingiq
Practice Schedule

We anticipate that practices will begin on November 3rd and will once again be held at Antioch Community High School. Practice times and dates will be dependent upon numbers of each age and experience group. However, we expect that our White group (wrestlers born 2017-2021 and some beginner wrestlers) will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays while all others in our Red and Black groups (born 2011-2016) will practice on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some optional practices may be held on Fridays.  This is all still to be determined however and will be updated accordingly.

Important Dates for the 2025-26 Season
  • 10/27/25 – Predators Parents Meeting
  • 11/03/2025 – Practice Begins
  • 12/01/2025 – Competition start date (first day clubs are allowed to sanction events)
  • 12/14/2025 – Wilbur Borrero Classic (McKay Center, Lakes High School)
  • 2/28 or 3/1/2026 – IKWF Regionals (TBD)
  • 3/7/2026 – IKWF Sectionals (TBD)
  • 3/13/ 2026 and 3/14/2026 – IKWF State Championships, Peoria Civic Center
Coaching
Want to Help Your Wrestler by Coaching? Here’s How to Get Started:
Step 1: Express Your Interest
  • Connect with Vice President/Coaching Coordinator Mike Laffey (224-715-4752) or email [email protected] to share your interest in coaching.
  • You will be provided with the Coaching Application Form.
Step 2: Complete Required Membership and Certifications Per the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) mandate, all coaching requirements must be completed through USAWMembership.com. The IKWF cannot process these applications or payments. To coach at any IKWF event, you must complete the following steps:
  1. Background Screening
    • Required every other season.
    • Note: Coaches and under 18 years old are not required to complete a background screening.
  2. SafeSport Certification
    • Must be completed every season as required by federal law.
  3. Purchase a Wrestling Leader Membership
    • This must be renewed every year.
  4. Complete the National Coaches Education Program (NCEP) Certification
    • At minimum must have Copper level certification.
  5. Club Approval
    • Once all requirements are met, receive approval from your club to be placed on the IKWF coaching roster.

If you have any additional questions please reach out to us at [email protected]

2025 Predator Offseason Program

Registration for 2025 – 2026 Season Coming Soon!

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-25 WRESTLING SEASON IS NOW OPEN!

The Antioch Predators are excited to announce registration will be open soon for the 2024-2025 IKWF wrestling season! Registration for the entire season will cost $225. This covers the cost of practice from November until March and includes a USA Wrestling card (a $60 value!), a team t-shirt, dinner and an award at our end of the season banquet. Junior Predators (Tot and Bantams born 2016 and later) will practice 2 days a week and registration will be discounted to $175. Registration for additional sibilings will be reduced to $125.  Team gear (singlet and warm-ups) will be available at an additional cost.

Registration Instructions

To register for the 2024/25 Wrestling season, each wrestler will need to:

  1. Complete the Lakeland Predators registration form and pay the registration fee located here:  REGISTER NOW.  Once the form is submitted and payment is recieved, you will have access to the Antioch Predators WrestlingIQ webpage and phone App. We use WrestlingIQ, a team sports management app exclusively for wrestling clubs, to communicate with parents, schedule events and process payments during the season.
  2.  Download the Antioch Predators WrestlingIQ app.
    Iphone App:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wrestlingiq/id1493740351
    Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.athleticsiq.android.wrestlingiq

Practice Schedule

We anticipate that practices will begin on November 4th and will once again be held at Antioch Community High School. Practice times and dates will be dependent upon numbers of each age and experience group. However, we expect that our Junior Predators (wrestlers born 2016-2021 and some beginner wrestlers) will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All others (born 2010-2015) will practice on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some optional practices may be held on Fridays.

Important Dates for the 2024-25 Season

  • 10/28/2024 – Predators Parents Meeting
  • 11/04/2024 – Practice Begins
  • 12/01/2024 – Competition start date (first day clubs are allowed to sanction events)
  • 02/9/2025 – Wilbur Borerro Classic (McKay Center, Lakes High School)
  • 2/22 or 2/23/2025 – IKWF Regionals (TBD)
  • 3/1/2025 – IKWF Sectionals (TBD)
  • 3/6-8/2025 – IKWF State Championships, Peoria Civic Center

Coaching

The Antioch Predators can always use additional coaches. If you are interested in helping coach please fill out the coaches application found here: https://forms.gle/y93yHmR4qopAkGAw9. All coaches will need to obtain a USA Wrestling “Coaches Card” and purchase a Wrestling Leader Membership available after completing a background check and the required SafeSport training.

If you have any additional questions please reach out to us at [email protected]

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