{"id":5213,"date":"2026-02-12T13:07:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T18:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riptidewc.com\/?page_id=5213"},"modified":"2026-02-12T13:07:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T18:07:53","slug":"faq-new","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.riptidewc.com\/?page_id=5213","title":{"rendered":"FAQ &#8211; NEW"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Oswald:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');\n.rw *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}\n.rw{font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;color:#d0d0d0;background:#0d0d0d;max-width:100%;overflow-x:hidden}\n.rw a{color:#e63946;text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s}\n.rw a:hover{color:#ff4d5a}\n.rw h1,.rw h2,.rw h3,.rw h4{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;color:#f2f2f2;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px}\n.rw-page-hero{background:#141414;border-bottom:2px solid #c41e2a;padding:60px 20px;text-align:center}\n.rw-page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:12px}\n.rw-page-hero p{font-size:20px;color:#a8a8a8;font-weight:300;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7}\n.rw-sec{padding:60px 20px;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}<\/p>\n<p>.rw-faq{margin-bottom:16px;background:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #252525;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;border-left:3px solid #c41e2a;transition:all .3s}\n.rw-faq:hover{border-color:rgba(196,30,42,0.3)}\n.rw-faq-q{padding:24px 28px;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;transition:background .2s}\n.rw-faq-q:hover{background:#1f1f1f}\n.rw-faq-q h3{font-size:20px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;flex:1;margin:0}\n.rw-faq-arrow{font-size:20px;color:#e63946;transition:transform .3s;margin-left:16px}\n.rw-faq.open .rw-faq-arrow{transform:rotate(180deg)}\n.rw-faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .4s ease}\n.rw-faq.open .rw-faq-a{max-height:500px}\n.rw-faq-a-inner{padding:0 28px 24px;font-size:18px;color:#a8a8a8;line-height:1.8;font-weight:300}\n.rw-faq-a-inner a{color:#e63946;font-weight:600}<\/p>\n<p>.rw-cta{padding:60px 20px;text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #252525}\n.rw-cta h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.5rem);font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;color:#f2f2f2;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:12px}\n.rw-cta p{font-size:18px;color:#a8a8a8;margin-bottom:24px;font-weight:300}\n.rw-cta a{font-size:20px;color:#e63946;font-weight:600}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"rw\">\n<div class=\"rw-page-hero\">\n<h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n<p>Everything you need to know about Riptide Wrestling Club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rw-sec\">\n<div class=\"rw-faq\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open')\">\n<div class=\"rw-faq-q\">\n<h3>What ages\/grades does Riptide allow?<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"rw-faq-arrow\">&#9660;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"rw-faq-a\">\n<div class=\"rw-faq-a-inner\">Riptide WC is open to all wrestlers from Kindergarten through 12th grade.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rw-faq\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open')\">\n<div class=\"rw-faq-q\">\n<h3>What days, times &amp; where are practices?<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"rw-faq-arrow\">&#9660;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"rw-faq-a\">\n<div class=\"rw-faq-a-inner\">\n<strong style=\"color:#f2f2f2\">K-8 &amp; High School:<\/strong> Tuesday &amp; Thursday, 5:00 &ndash; 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color:#f2f2f2\">Riptide Girls:<\/strong> Monday &amp; Friday, 5:00 &ndash; 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color:#f2f2f2\">Open Mat \/ Competition Prep:<\/strong> Sunday, 10:00 AM &ndash; 12:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>All practices held at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/McQSmVQqAwvTyD9f8\" target=\"_blank\">389 Columbia Rd #25, Hanover, MA 02339<\/a> (inside Atlantic Sports Club).\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rw-faq\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open')\">\n<div class=\"rw-faq-q\">\n<h3>Is Riptide a year-round program?<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"rw-faq-arrow\">&#9660;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"rw-faq-a\">\n<div class=\"rw-faq-a-inner\">Yes! Riptide WC is a year-round program. That said, we also believe wrestlers should return to their hometown wrestling teams to compete during the regular season. If your town or city does not have a hometown team, Riptide will help place you. Senior high school wrestlers can join our spring club at NO COST &mdash; you just need your USA Wrestling card.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rw-faq\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open')\">\n<div class=\"rw-faq-q\">\n<h3>Is Riptide a USA Wrestling Chartered Club?<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"rw-faq-arrow\">&#9660;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"rw-faq-a\">\n<div class=\"rw-faq-a-inner\">Yes, Riptide WC is a USA Wrestling Chartered Club. All wrestlers must have a USA Wrestling membership BEFORE their first practice. We will check! 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Once inside, go around the batting cages to the left, then all the way out back and through the weight room. On the back right side of the facility, you will see stairs and a ramp that lead up to the mezzanine. We are up there. Look for the Riptide sign or ask anyone there! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riptidewc.com\/?page_id=1025\">Full directions &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rw-faq\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open')\">\n<div class=\"rw-faq-q\">\n<h3>How do I contact Riptide?<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"rw-faq-arrow\">&#9660;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"rw-faq-a\">\n<div class=\"rw-faq-a-inner\">Email us anytime at <a href=\"mailto:Riptidewrestlingclub@gmail.com\">Riptidewrestlingclub@gmail.com<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rw-cta\">\n<h2>Still Have Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re happy to help! Reach out anytime.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Riptidewrestlingclub@gmail.com\">Riptidewrestlingclub@gmail.com<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know about Riptide Wrestling Club. 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