Winchester Recreation Youth Wrestling Team (Grades 3–8)
The Winchester Youth Wrestling Program welcomes wrestlers of all skill levels in grades 3–8. Practices are held twice a week, with a strong focus on building fundamentals and technique.
The season runs from December through mid/late March, with weekend competitions in December and January that prepare athletes for post-season tournaments. Participation in these weekend events is encouraged, as it’s the best way to grow and gain experience. A full competition schedule will be available in December.
What to Wear:
- Active clothing (t-shirt and shorts/sweatpants)
- Wrestling shoes
- Headgear (required at all practices and competitions)
Included with Registration:
Each participant receives a team t-shirt, shorts, and sweatshirt. Please provide sizes when registering.
Additional Fee:
Wrestlers can wear their team shorts and t-shirts during scrimmages and tournaments. For those who would like to wear a singlet. Information on how to purchase will be shared after registration.
Headgear- Headgear is required. We recommend the Cliff Keene Tornado head gear, but there are many styles and brands to choose from.
Date: Mondays and Thursdays November 30 - February 4 (Off 12/24, 12/28, 12/31, 1/18)
Time: 6:00-7:30PM
Location: Recreation Department Gym
Fee: $300
PLEASE NOTE: Monday November 30 will be a parent/wrestler informational meeting prior to practice. We ask that a parent/guardian is in attendance for this day.
Volunteer Coaches Needed!
Our wrestling program depends on dedicated volunteers. If interested, please contact Chris Ellison at cellison@winchester.us.
SCHEDULE DETAILS:
High School Collaborations:
Saturday, December 12 at 9am: Glenn Doherty tournament at the High School. Those that can help volunteer please email Louise Donlon atlterciak@verizon.net
Friday, January 1 - Tussle at the Town Hall VS Wellesley – all team members invited to wear their shirts/sweatshirts and cheer on the home team at the Town Hall Auditorium!
SCRIMAGE AND DUAL MEETS
On scrimmages and duals, we will need to be at the Venue and ready to wrestle by 8:00.
SCRIMMAGES: 8:00am - 8:45 - Mats will be divided in half (4 halves) kids separated by grade: K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Approx 9 matches running concurrently with 1-1-1 Running time
Dual/Scrimmages will be on the following dates: locations are North Andover, Tewksbury, Chelmsford, Haverhill but TBA to specific dates:
12/19
1/9
1/16
1/23
TOURNAMENTS – all wrestlers can compete in these:
TBA
Woburn Running of the Bulls
FEB 6
Northeast Regional (NER) League Tourney - Haverhill High
Mass Wrestling Association EVENTS- Coaches will let parents know who has qualified for what level and details as they become available.
Events (Dates TBA)
- K-4 States
- Big East
- 5-8 State