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2008 WRESTLING INFORMATION COMING SOON!

2007 Information:

2006-2007
Youth Ages 5 to 14
Nov. 27, 2006 - March, 2007

Wrestling offers the opportunity for kids to develop more self-confidence and self-reliance than one might get form a team sport. Participants will learn the importance of individual one-on-one competition, while training with others and building life-long friendships. Youth who participate in a wrestling program stand to benefit physically by gaining:

Greater flexibility
Coordination
Body awareness
Self-reliance
Self-confidence
Strength
Endurance

Through experienced and trained coaching staff, participants will learn the basic skills needed to gain insight into the rapidly growing sport of wrestling. Their knowledge and experience bring insight into the importance of learning the positive healthy basics of competitive sports. Program highlights include:

All youth ages 5-14 are welcome.
No prior wrestling experience is required.
Basic wrestling skills will be taught to all newcomers.
Experienced wrestlers will be taught advanced wrestling skills.
There will be opportunity for matches and tournaments with other wrestlers of like age, weight and experience.

Parent's Meeting
There will be a parent's meeting on Monday November 21st 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the big room at the Piedmont Family YMCA. Please join us as the instructors demonstrate wrestling techniques and answers questions. Participants are also welcome to attend.

About the Instructor
Coach Lamonte, veteran of Operation Dessert Storm and Somalian Conflict, has 4 seasons experience in competitive wrestling. He has 3 Master's degrees, a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu, and a brown belt in Judo.

Who
Ages 5-14

When
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30- 7:30 pm
Program begins Wednesday, November 27, 2006 and ends in early March

Where
Piedmont Family YMCA
442 Westfield Road
Charlottesville, VA

Cost
$50 per 6 sessions
November 27—December 13
December 18—January 17
January 22—February 7
February 12—February 28
OR $185 for entire season!

Financial assistance is available. Please contact the YMCA for further information.

All participants will receive:

A YMCA Wrestling T-shirt
An end of the season award
End of the season dinner

2005-2006 Wrestling Flyer - PDF