Mission Statement     The North Eastern Wrestling Association (NEMWA) believes that wrestling is a great sport that can be enjoyed     by any child no matter their size. The association has two primary purposes:     1. Provide safe, fair and encouraging competition for wrestlers of member clubs. NEMWA bylaws and         competitionrules will be designed to promote good sportsmanship and foster the values of integrity,         self-discipline, and honesty in both coaches and wrestlers.     2. Assist member clubs in educating students, parents, school administrators, and the general public on         how wrestling is an ideal sport for body and mind; building strength, endurance, self-confidences, and         self-discipline in those who participate.         Member Clubs must have among their goals to:     1: Teach the basics of collegiate-style wrestling.     2: Encourage healthy, fair, and fun competition with a focus on         improvement.     3: Build self-confidence by showing the positive results that come from         practice and self-discipline.     4: Teach respect for peers, those in authority (such as coaches and referees)         and property (such as the wrestling mat, school gym, lockers, etc.)     5: Develop wrestlers that have potential to become successful at the higher         levels of competition in the middle or senior high schools.