Glastonbury Youth Wrestling
Welcome to the 2024-2025 Season!
New to Wrestling? No problem! Stop by and try it out to see if this is the right fit for you (just bring comfortable clothing, socks and water).
Welcome to our 2023-2024 wrestling season! We are so happy to welcome you all back and look forward to seeing everyone on the mat!
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Practice Schedule:
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K-3rd Grade - Weekly Practices: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ​
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4th-8th Grade - Weekly Practices: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
* Wrestlers can participate in as many days as they would like to during the week.
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What to Wear:
Comfortable attire: shorts, t-shirt, socks and wrestling shoes (only) allowed on mats.
**Please do not wear your wrestling shoes outside the building so you don't track in dirt, etc. on the mat. Be prepared to change into them once inside.**
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GYW Program Dues (2023-24):
Cash or Check (Payable to): Glastonbury Youth Wrestling or GYW), Venmo also available.
*$175 for 1 wrestler / *$300 for 2 siblings
**For information regarding financial aid or scholarships, please contact GYW Director, Chris Berube at glastonburyyouthwrestling@gmail.com.
USA Wrestling Card & Dues (2023-24):
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Each wrestler must be registered separately through the USA wrestling website by their parent or legal guardian at www.usawmembership.com.
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Add "Glastonbury Youth Wrestling" as your Club Affiliation so your child is connected.
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USA membership for 1 year is $46 (you do not need to pay extra for having it laminated,however please print out your copy and bring to practice).
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This registration is required for any tournaments in the upcoming season and also provides insurance protection for the club and your wrestler.
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GYW Specific Registration:
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Online Registration form needs to be submitted prior to the first practice.
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Code of Conduct form needs to be handed in at the first practice.
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Liability Waiver form need to be handed in at the first practice.
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Singlet forms will be completed as needed.
GYW Volunteering:
*Coaches: We are always looking for volunteers who are willing to offer their skills and
work with the kids (club pays for coaches' card and “SafeSport” training). No
wrestling experience required, just enthusiasm! Please email Director Chris Berube at
glastonburyyouthwrestling@gmail.com if you are interested.
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*There are many other areas to help out, such as; taking photos during practices or
competitions, helping with the banquet, and helping kids check in when they arrive. Many hands make light work! Please email glastonburyyouthwrestling@gmail.com if you are interested.
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Please do not hesitate to ask any questions. And, recruit your friends!!
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Thank you,
Friends of Glastonbury Youth Wrestling