Granville County Gladiators

06/18/2026

USA Wrestling Membership Reminder

As a reminder, all athletes must have an active USA Wrestling membership in order to participate in Gladiator Wrestling practices, matches, tournaments, and club activities.

This is not a club rule, it is a requirement of USA Wrestling and is necessary for insurance coverage and participation eligibility.

If your athlete’s membership has expired or has not yet been completed, please take care of it as soon as possible.

If you’re unsure whether your athlete’s membership is active, please reach out and we’ll be happy to help you verify it.

Thank you for helping us keep our athletes safe and our club in compliance.

Register here:

06/12/2026

The Granville County Gladiators would like to publicly thank Karl Krebs for his generous donation and continued support of our mission.

Karl understands what wrestling and grappling can do for young people. Beyond competition, these sports teach discipline, accountability, perseverance, confidence, and character lessons that extend far beyond the mat.

Because of supporters like Karl, we are able to continue providing opportunities for kids in Granville County to learn, grow, compete, and be mentored in a positive environment.

Our goal has always been bigger than wrestling. We are committed to helping young people become strong athletes, strong leaders, and strong members of our community.

Thank you, Karl, for investing in our athletes and believing in what we’re building. Your support helps ensure that every child has the opportunity to be part of something positive, regardless of their financial situation.

From all of us at the Granville County Gladiators Thank You!

03/04/2026

Tournaments Available This Weekend – March 7

For families looking to get some matches this weekend, here are several tournaments happening around North Carolina. I’ve included the approximate drive time from Stem so you can see what might work best for your family.

Closest Options

Shamrock Slam
Western Harnett High School – Lillington, NC
Approx. 45 minutes from Stem

Eyes on the Prize 1
Asheboro High School Zoo School – Asheboro, NC
Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

Mid-Distance Options

Ram’s Jam (Folkstyle / Freestyle / Greco)
Purnell Swett High School – Maxton, NC
Approx. 2 hours

Top Dawg Challenge (AAU)
West Lincoln High School – Lincolnton, NC
Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

Totem Pole Tussle
St. Stephens High School – Hickory, NC
Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

Cherry Bomb Bash
Cherryville, NC
Approx. 2 hours 20 minutes

Longer Travel Options

RS Central Ironman (Folkstyle / Freestyle / Greco)
R-S Central High School – Rutherfordton, NC
Approx. 3 hours 15 minutes

Wrecking Crew Rumble
Tuscola High School – Waynesville, NC
Approx. 4 hours

Tournament flyers, registration options, and registration deadlines can be found here:

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