Wrestling gear guide
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Check the rules first
High school wrestling rules are written by the NFHS and adopted by your state's association, and they set what equipment, uniforms and headgear are allowed. Ask your coach before buying, especially headgear and a singlet.
Gear to compare
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Wrestling shoes | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Headgear | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Knee pads | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Mouthguard | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Singlet | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Warm-ups | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Jump rope | View on Amazon (paid link) |
| Gear bag | View on Amazon (paid link) |
Tournament and college camp bag checklist
Gear
☐ Shoes (and spare laces) ☐ Headgear ☐ Singlet and warm-ups ☐ Mouthguard ☐ Knee pads ☐ Towel and a change of clothes
Recruiting
☐ Event schedule with your weight ☐ Coach contact list ☐ Unofficial transcript ☐ Phone charged for film
Health
☐ Water and snacks for after weigh-ins ☐ Tape and first-aid basics
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