Current Rules and Requirements

USA Wrestling requires all coaches to have a current USA Wrestling leader membership card.  In order to obtain a wrestling leader membership card, you will be required to complete SafeSport training, and a biennal background check.

More information on obtaining a wrestling leader card and becoming a coach can be found at the websites below:

How to Become a Coach | USA Wrestling
Coaches Certifications Levels | USA Wrestling
Coach Membership Flow Chart

Additional RIWA Tournament Coaching Requirements

In addition to having an ACTIVE USA wrestling leader card, by January 1st of each season, all coaches at RIWA events must additionally have a copper or bronze USA Wrestling coaching certification.  The copper and bronze coaching certifications only require taking the course once in a lifetime.  Upon entry to ALL RIWA events, any individual that wants to coach in the corner will need to obtain a coaching wristband at each event.  There is no cost for a coaches wristband and entry to RIWA sanctioned events for coaches is at no cost, however, you must show you USA wrestling leader membership at the door to obtain this needed wristband.  After January 1st of each season, your wreslting leader membership card must show that you habe completed the copper or bronze certifications in order to receive a coaching wristband and free entry.

NO ONE without a coaches wristband will be permitted in the corner to coach.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

You cannot take the courses for copper and bronze certification on-line without an active coaches membership.  More information on obtaining these coaches certifications can be found online at the links provided above.