How We Are Down to Wrestle
Down to Wrestle began with a parent’s goal to find a program where their child with Down syndrome could fully participate in sports. And instead of waiting for the right opportunity to come along, he and a friend created it! What began as a way to keep kids active has evolved into a program that fosters confidence, skill development, and inclusion. Right now, Down to Wrestle is focused on three key objectives to ensure the program continues to grow in both impact and reach.
We are documenting our successes and failures after every practice. This, with the goal of developing a structured curriculum by spring 2025—one that captures what works and provides a foundation for future instruction.
We are exploring ways to expand the program, not just within the Down syndrome community but also to reach new demographics! We hope to use our documented success, curriculum, and fundraising efforts to attract others who would benefit from a program that we’ve created.
We are committed to sharing our journey—spreading the good news of Down to Wrestle so that others may be inspired to launch inclusive programs that embrace fitness, flexibility, and inclusion.
These objectives will shape the future of Down to Wrestle, ensuring that what we’ve built continues to make a difference far beyond our own mats.
Donate?
A huge thank you to Chris Smela at True North Financial Services for his incredible support! Thanks to his generosity, we are well on our way to developing our curriculum. His donations are helping provide scholarships for the student-athletes who volunteer, as well as essential resources like t-shirts—and even this webpage!
If you have a unique way you'd like to support our program, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us to discuss how you can help.
Volunteer?
Our success wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our volunteers—those who give their time, those who genuinely care, and those who know how to wrestle. After all, this is still a wrestling club!
As we look to grow, we’re building a strong team of athletes who want to be more involved. If you’re passionate about wrestling and making a difference, we’d love to have you join us.