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What is Sand Wrestling?
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have opted out of hosting this year's "North American Sand Wrestling Championships". They were set for June 8-10, 2012, in Virginia Beach, Virginia; alongside the "North American Sand Soccer Championships". We are unaware if the Sand Soccer committee will still try to find a host for the wrestling competition, but their website is www.sandsoccer.com
Sorry for the interruption. No telling how long this site will remain on the internet, so please take the time to look around while it is still up and running. We hope that we have been a positive influence to the wrestling community, demonstrating what the general public percieves as the most entertaining version of amateur wrestling.
We just added the dates for the prestigious "Greece Internationals". The contest has grwon considerable over the years, and will take place over the course of three weekends. Check out the upcoming events page for more info.
Silver Ravens Beach Wrestling
Of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, VA
Sand Wrestling Training, May-Oct
All Ages,
Rob Teet, Coach; Dwight Ashby, Director
(757) 828-9465, silverravens777@yahoo.com
Sand Wrestling (also known as Beach Wrestling) has been an established International Style of amateur wrestling since 2005, yet is regarded by wrestling associations around the world as the oldest version of mankind's oldest sport. The idea of wrestling on mats is relatively new compared to the history of wrestling, occuring just over 100 years ago in a sport that has a rich tradition spanning thousands of years. The soft sand texture is an ideal competative surface that provides the opportunity to rediscover wrestling's past.
While each contest may vary slightly with the rules, the basic concept is to win the match by scoring 2 points or a pin. One point is awarded when you push your opponent out-of-bounds. Another point is scored when you score a takedown (in the North American version); Force your opponent to touch the sand (International version). A pin is awarded when your opponent's back touches the sand. Matches have a time limit of 3 minutes.
The easy to understand rules of Sand Wrestling allows anyone to compete, even if they are not seasoned wrestlers. It also captures the attention of spectators, who can easily follow the action. Contests feature multiple age and gender divisions, and each division is segmented by weight classes. It's no wonder why the emerging sport of Sand Wrestling is quickly becoming popular around the globe.
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