Equipment for Wrestlers

Important Notes

• Wrestlers are required to use singlets or fight shorts & shirt with the standard DYS Thunder design for all competitions
• Head gear is required
• Wrestling shoes are required
• Mouth guards are required when braces are evident
• Please put the athlete's name on shoes and headgear - kids leave them in the room all the time

Mandatory DYS Uniforms

• Uniforms are a separate purchase and not included in registration fees.
• Parents may purchase uniforms either:
  • Directly with the vendor online at GrappleMonster.  Orders must be made by TBD (we are working with the venor to extend this date).
  • DYS Wrestling - The wrestling club has some inventory of uniforms available for purchase. More details will be available soon.
• Uniform ordering notes:
  • DYS parents only need to buy one type of uniform (singlet or fight gear) 
  • Sizes for either singlets or fight gear are based on wrestler's weight, if your child is within 5 pounds of the next size, we recommend purchase of the next larger size.  
  • If there is any doubt on whether or not uniforms will fit, then we suggest you purchase one-piece singlets because they stretch more than the two-piece fight gear.

DYS Fight Shorts/Compression Shirt and Singlet Designs

Size Chart

Mandatory Equipment

• Head gear (mandatory for competitions)
  • purchases from Dick's Sporting Goods online ~ click here 
  • purchases from Cliff Keen online ~ click here 
  • purchases from Eastbay online ~ click here 
  • purchases from ASICS online ~ click here
• Head gear that minimizes concussions
  • Mercado available online ~ click here
  • LDR available online ~ click here
• Shoes (mark names and numbers on them)
  • suggest ASICs due to a wider foot and rubber on sides of shoes
  • purchases on one of many online ASICs sources ~ click here 
  • suggested options for new kids include:  Matflex
  • suggested options for experienced kids include:  JB-Elite, Snapdown, Cael
  • purchases may be made at Play-It-Again Sports in Leesburg who carries new and used shoes
  • purchases at Dick's Sporting Goods ~ click here 
  • all major sporting goods stores carry new shoes
  • Top Of The Podium private wrestling facility in Sterling VA  carry new shoes (Adidas)
• Hair nets ~ are required for anyone with hair touching their necks, and purchased separately by parents
  • purchases are online Cliff Keen ~ click here 
  • purchases are online at Sports Unlimited ~ click here 

Ancillary Equipment (not mandatory)

• Sweat shirt with hood to keep warm during cold days in the gym
• Sweat pants to keep warm in gym while sitting in between matches
• Cleat Skin Shoe Covers that go over wrestling shoes allowing wrestlers to walk around off-mat protecting shoes from infectious bacteria and restroom floor ~ click here
• Knee pads to protect knees from "skinning" 
  • All brands online ~ click here 
  • ASICS purchases may be made online ~ click here  
  • Cliff Keen purchase online ~ click here 
  • Dick's Sporting Goods online ~ click here 

Other Equipment (recommended)

• Nail clippers and liquid disinfectant to clip all finger nails before tournaments and wipe hands, elbows, knees, and foreheads after wrestling matches
• Sharpies to mark all your equipment with phone numbers
• Back pack to carry your stuff (with name and phone number)
• Disinfectant spray for shoes
• Hand wipes and anti bacterial wipes for hands, fingers, foreheads, elbows, etc
• Water bottles (mark names on it)~ wrestlers are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to stay hydrated before, during, and after practices and matches

References

• USA Wrestling gear online ~ click here