WAITSBURG-After a couple seasons of rest, the Waitsburg MatBirds will return to the mat this spring. Wrestlers, both boys and girls, ages 5-14 are welcome.

The first practice was Tuesday, January 18, but program coordinator Kristy Taylor said that registrations will be accepted through February 15.

The MatBirds practice on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, at the Waitsburg Elementary multipurpose room starting at 6:30 p.m. Athletes and parents must wear a mask while in the building.

The MatBirds Club will lend headgear and other gear to new athletes who would like to participate b...