Suggested Reading

Reasbeck writes Near Fall
book series to encourage kids to wrestle
Joe Reasbeck of Lago Vista, Texas has been rolling around on mats since he was
only two years old. Reasbeck, who grew up in Wisconsin, followed in the
footsteps of his father, also named Joe, who coached the sport for several
decades. As a competitor, the elder Joe won many National Titles, and recently
wrestled in the Veterans Nationals. It was only natural that Joe, the son,
follow in his fathers footsteps.
The younger Joe wrestled for the University of Minnesota, competed on the
Senior level in Greco-Roman and trained for the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games in
Greco-Roman wrestling. He is now a published author, with the subject of his
writing his favorite sport.
Standel Publishing published and released the first of the four-book series in
2007 by Reasbeck called Near Fall: Book One-- The Adventures of Matt and Mike.
Joe was inspired to write this series to try to raise awareness of the sport as
well as promote wrestling by weaving a compelling story about life and
grappling. He would love to make this fictional novel, Near Fall, an
entertainment channel to reach kids, parents and coaches around the world.
I have the deepest respect for this sport. I participated in every sport I
could get my hands on. However, there is something very different about going
out on a mat in front of family, friends, girlfriends, teammates, coaches and
even strangers--all by yourself and facing an opponent that is equally matched
to you and looking to dismantle you. The combination of the mastery of
technique, athleticism, strategy, toughness and extreme endurance puts
wrestling on top of the podium of athletic endeavor. Wrestlers truly are
warriors, Reasbeck said.
The biggest thing wrestling has taught me is persistence. I had been knocked
down so many times from opponents, injuries, and internal struggles that I came
to realize that wrestling teaches you whatever life throws at you, you can
handle. You learn to roll with the punches and discover that certain perseverance
wrestling teaches you. I dont think that is unique to me, I think it is
symptomatic of wrestling. Wrestlers are a mentally tough bunch. There is a bond amongst wrestlers, an instant
respect.
He notes that wrestlers also tend to become quite confident because of the work
it has taken them to become successful. Whether one is skilled or just
beginning, Reasbeck feels as though one can always learn from his or her
wrestling experiences.
As a coach, you talk a lot about the elite athletes, but the courage and faith
that a kid demonstrates when he knows he’s outclassed, and walks out to the
center of the mat anyhow--thats really intriguing to me. I have a lot of
respect for those kids, even more so at times than I have for the elite
athletes, said Reasbeck.
I really applaud them for taking that step into the arena and doing their
absolute best. Those who stick with it improve and eventually wind up being the
person with their hand raised but more importantly, they know how they got
there. They understand the price that had to be paid. I think that translates well
for the rest of their life.
Near Falls appeal is the winning combination of the underdog and sport. In this
book, whatever problems are encountered, wrestling is always part of the
solution.

Update

*Sign up (thru our new League LineUp website) for our home “Burlington tourney” on Sunday 01-22 today online pre-payment & registration is $20.
*Pick up a photo form @ the white table, A1 photo is shooting the team & indiv photos during practice on Jan 19th (kids get a free tee shirt that night too and we may be in the local papers)

*Need headcount for the Woburn tourney on 1/15, sign up on our website if planning to attend

• Monday, Jan 9th –Practice & Tournament Meeting 7 pm ~ Parent pls. attend
• Thursday, Jan 12th –Regular practice ending at 8:30 pm
• Saturday, Jan 14th
1.) Open Mat time: Before our MVC meet today, Nashua is hosting open mat time from 1-3pm. If attending, please sign up at the white table by 1/9 (headcount needed). They’ll run 36 kids in 18 training circles, with 3-1 min periods, running clock, 1 whistle. Wrestlers will be grouped K-2, 3-4, 5-6 & 7-8 by weight /exp.
2.) MVC Dual Meet @ Nashua North HS 10 Chuck Druding Dr, Nashua, NH (vs. Nashua & Tewksbury) starts at 3 pm, be there by 2:30 pm. Bring water, singlet, headgear & wrestling
• Sunday, Jan 15th –K-8 Woburn Youth Tourney @ Woburn HS 88 Montvale Ave. Register @ door, $20, weigh in 7-8:30am, wrestling starts 9am. 5 full mats, 1-1-1 periods, brackets by birth year w/ 2004-2006 round robin format, other years are 8 man brackets.
• Monday, Jan 16th -No practice, BPS closed MLK Day
• Tuesday, Jan 17th – Scrimmage vs. Woburn @ BHS tentative start time is 5:30 pm
• Thursday, Jan 19th –Practice, A1 Photo night & free tee shirts for the kids, be there by *6 pm
• Saturday, Jan 21st -–MVC Year End Tourney @ Chelmsford 2 pm (All 8 teams)
• Sunday, Jan 22nd –Burlington’s own Home Tournament @ BHS**Sign up today & save $3**
• Monday, Jan 23rd – Regular practice ending at 8:30 pm
• Thursday, Jan 26th – Regular practice ending at 8:30 pm
• Sunday, Jan 29th - Masco’s Dual Meet @Salem HS @ 77 Wilson St. Salem MA. Ludlow, Chelmsford, Bristol-CT, Somerset, Springfield, Masco, Burlington. For K-8, No Club Teams Allowed, starts @ 8am, teams gets 4+ matches, 5 full mats, certified refs, no weigh ins~weights can be challenged, trophies to top 2 teams, weight classes: 65 70 77 84 88 93 98 104 110 115 120 128 136 144 160. No charge, $200 fee paid by BYW.

Did you know that BYW joined a dual meet league this year?

Did you know that BYW joined a dual meet league this year?

New this year BYW has joined the MVC Dual Meet League. It’s an 8 team league, is very organized and will give our kids some really great experience. The first meet is scheduled for 12/31/11. Don’t worry, we’ll be out of there in plenty of time to ring in the new year. The whole thing wraps by the end of January. We are very excited about it!

2012 MVC Weight Classes
This year’s Weight classes are (same as last year) follow:

60,65,70,74,79,83,89,92,97,103,108,114,120,130,145, 155,170

Note
* These weights are subject to change for the better of the league.
* * We will likely have to tweak these as needed, especially on the higher weights, to get as many teams to field full teams as possible.
*** Heavy weights will be wrestled as exhibition bouts like previous years.

Hoosick Falls Dual Meet 2011 Memories:

Riot at the Rink, Starving all day Friday, The Paradise Inn, the Pukers, Tubetop lady, Bam Bam, Fried Twinkies, Cams black eye, Cool tee shirts, Ed’s head smash, The wooden Castle, waiting foreva for coffee at DD, sawdust burgers off the roach coach, making weight, roadtrip, Bocce ball, ice creams in Bennington, Sauna, same medals as Burlington, we have to roll up the mats here too?, dinner at Allegros – NOT, running cannonballs into the pool ~Priceless!!

Jordan Burroughs wins gold World Championships

2x NCAA champ Jordan Burroughs wins gold at 2011 World Wrestling Championships
September 18, 2011
Jordan Burroughs won a World title on Sunday night

ISTANBUL, Turkey – Jordan Burroughs had not wrestled a freestyle match in nearly three years when he stepped on the mat for April’s U.S. Open.

Five months later, he’s a World champion.

Burroughs capped a phenomenal tournament and a memorable 2011 by sweeping 2010 World silver medalist Sadegh Goudarzi of Iran 3-2, 4-1 to capture a gold medal at the World Championships on Sunday night at the Sinan Erdem Dome.

"It's an amazing feeling right now," Burroughs said. "A lot of people doubted that I could even make the team this year. I am here, and I did it. I am feeling really good right now."

Burroughs, 23, competing in his first Senior World Championships, becomes the first U.S. World champion in freestyle since Bill Zadick in 2006. Burroughs competes at 74 kg/163 lbs.

"It felt amazing to be out there. Iran has an amazing crowd," Burroughs said. "I didn't want them to get involved, so I did my part and stayed with my offense. I felt good. I did some scrambling finally in a freestyle match. My coach told me not to reach between the legs. This time, that paid off and I got two points."

The win by Burroughs also clinched third place for the U.S. in the team race. The U.S. finished with 38 points. Russia won the title with 43 points and Iran was second with 41. The U.S. made a quantum leap from last year where it finished 22nd with five points.

Burroughs earns $50,000 from the Living the Dream Medal Fund for winning his World gold medal.

Smiling coaches!!

See Coaches Ed, Dan and Colin waiting for you in the wrestling room? They're already excited about the upcoming season!!!

Joe LeVasseur Induction NWHOF 10-22-11

Joe LeVasseur Induction
Mass Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Saturday, October 22
You are invited to attend the banquet dinner for Joe LeVasseur’s induction into the Mass chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. “Lev” founded the Burlington Wrestling program in 1975. An honor such as this is a wonderful way for us and our wrestling community to recognize and celebrate the choices and sacrifices he has made over these many years of service to us and our children. To join the celebration purchase tickets by calling Bob Rudolf at 978-957-9621 or visit ma-nwhof.ticketleap.com. This event is Saturday, October 22, 2011 6:00 -10:00 pm The Westford Regency, tickets are $65.00 each.

New England's Historic Wrestling Celebration
Boston University, Case Gym
Sunday, November 6

Carl Adams (BU & the World Class Wrestling School) is hosting a wrestling clinic and three college dual meets at BU on November 6th. The clinic will be just part of a great wrestling celebration, hopefully the biggest yet, that will take place at Boston University. Some of the biggest names in the sport will be there instructing & the clinic is for both wrestlers and coaches. Your children can meet and learn from:

Kevin Jackson - Head coach at Iowa State
Joe Heskett- Head coach at Army
Yero Washington - Assistant coach at Iowa State
Carl Adams- Head coach at Boston University

This is an opportunity show our children how exciting the sport of wrestling can be. BYW has reserved 10 spots in advance any BYW kids interested in attending. Teams bringing 10 or more pay only $35.00 each. The student price at the door is $45.00 each. Please let us know if you’re interested in attending. More info & online registration, if you prefer to go on your own is available at: carladams.com

• Clinic registration 8:30-9:15 am @ the BU Track & Tennis Ctr, 100 Ashford St. Parking available at the Case Gym lot 285 Babcock St.
• The clinic will be held 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Break for lunch - 12:30 pm.-3 pm
• Dual meet Iowa State VS Army 3:00 pm @Case Gym
• Dual meet Boston University VS Army 5:00 pm @Case Gym
• Dual meet Boston University VS Iowa State 7:00 pm @Case Gym

Camp Massapoag Rocked!

Who says wrestling camp can't be fun? We had 8 of our youth program kids attend this year and they had a blast and learned from the best. We think this camp is the best kept secret in the northeast. Have your kids ask them about it, we bet they'll want to go again next year!

Mitch Clark Aug 20th & 21st in Dighton, MA

Mitch Clark is running a wrestling clinic in Dighton, Massachusetts on Sat & Sun, August 20th & 21st. We can bring a group of 5-20 kids for a flat rate of $750.00 (the individual participant entry fee is $150.00). If we could get 10 kids and average the savings, $75.00 each would be a steal for this event! Mitch is an awsome clinician & this is a great opportunity to keep the kids involved during the off season (it’s before the weekend football games start up). Let us know if you have an interest in this, we have a few kids already..but need a few more.

Baystate Games

July 14, 2011
Burlington Union - Burlington, Massachusetts

Eight Burlington Wrestlers competed in this years Bay State Games. Sixth grader Ed Stanton competed in the 5-6 grade division and won all three of his matches to finish in first place. Burlington High wrestlers Luke Nigro, Steve Giampapa, Nathan Fallon, Dave Swiniarski and AJ Lee all competed. Nigro won his first three matches, all by pin, including pinning New Hampshire state champ Joey Page to get to the semis. Nigro then lost two close matches to All-State placewinners.

Wrestling Team Honors - Lowell Sun

Wrestling Team Honors - The Lowell Sun Updated: 04/06/2011 06:36:40 AM EDT Congratulations to the following Burlington High School Wrestlers (former Burlington Youth Program Participants) named with these honors: SECOND TEAM - Burlington: Steven Giampapa HONORABLE MENTION -Burlington: Luke Nigro


2010-2011 Middlesex League 1st Team Wrestling All-Stars:
Rookie of the Year: Steve Giampapa Burlington High, Freshman

Marshwoods 2011

Congrats to all of our Marshwoods attendee's
Connor Herrera
Ronan Noke
Aiden Noke
Colin Gearin
Richard Cromwell
Isaiah Gullage
Max Obrien
Dalton MacKinnon
Cameron Soda
Zachary Soda
Sean McGillivray
Dylan Moroney
Tommy DeRosa
Dylan Moroney
Josh Lee
Peter Rabazzi
Dylan MacKinnon
Edward Stanton
Pat Hoarty

Banquet Invites have been sent-RSVP by 04-23-11

Hopefully everyone has gotten their banquet invitations by now (they were mailed on Wed, March 30th). If you haven't recieved it yet, please contact us at BurlingtonYouthWrestling@gmail.com so that we can email the info and get your correct address. We need everyone to RSVP by April 23rd.

Our season is now over, thank you!

Thanks to everyone who participated in or was involved with the Burlington Youth Wrestling Program this 2010/2011 season. We had one of the best years ever! We look forward to seeing everyone at the banquet in April. For off season wrestling info, please visit our off season site (link at the top of this page). We hope to see you all again in November!

Burlington Youth wrestling at BU vs. Harvard Meet

BU Wrestling Retains Charles Cup with 25-18 Victory over Harvard on Friday 02-11-11 while 50 of Burlington wrestlings finest (parents included) look on. Santaite, Hall earn pins; Terriers extend win streak to seven!!

The Boston University wrestling team extended its dual win streak to seven and retained the Charles Cup with a 25-17 home victory over Harvard on Friday, February 11th at Case Gym in Boston. The Terriers improved to 9-5-1 with the win.

With the Terriers trailing, 15-12, after six matches, junior Hunter Meys picked up a 15-4 major decision over Mike Sadler at 174 to give BU the lead for good. Senior Brock Mantella followed with a hard-fought 3-2 decision against Cameron Croy at 184 before junior John Hall gave the home squad a commanding 25-12 lead with a pin of Bryan Panzano at 4:30 of their 197-pound bout.

After Harvard opened with a technical fall at 125, junior Fred Santaite answered with a fall at 4:00 versus Fermin Mendez at 133. A major decision at 141 by the Crimson's Joe Marino gave the visitors a 9-6 edge, but they forfeited at 149 to Nestor Taffur to make the score 12-9 in the Terriers' favor. In a crucial point of the match, freshman Nick Tourville did not allow eighth-ranked Walter Pepperman to secure bonus points in their 157-pound match. Tourville used a third-period takedown to keep his final deficit within seven points at 11-4.

Our Burlington families really enjoyed the visit and had the opportunity to meet the team members after the match. They were so sweet to our kids and even signed our home made signs and gave team photos!

Spring wrestling in Concord, NH

Spring wrestling in Concord, NH Tournaments are at Broken Ground School in Concord, NH. Wrestling is folkstyle and all age groups will be competing. A USA Wrestling card is required. You must have a Standard card (full card). If you have a $10 league card, you can “upgrade” to a full card and save $10 if you talk to your club management. 04/10/10 BGS BRAWL 2 123 Portsmouth St Weigh-ins 8-9 AM ALL Concord, NH 03301 Wrestling 10 AM USA Wrestling card is required to participate; plus $15 entry fee. Madison Weight classes will be grouped the day of the tournament in a round robin format to maximize wrestling 04/17/10 BGS BRAWL 3 123 Portsmouth St Weigh-ins 8-9 AM ALL Concord, NH 03301 Wrestling 10 AM USA Wrestling card is required to participate; plus $15 entry fee. Madison Weight classes will be grouped the day of the tournament in a round robin format to maximize wrestling For questions about these tournaments, please contact the director Nick Zeras Contact: Nick Zeras nickzeras@gmail.com or 603-785-9705 USAWMaine

Our best to you at the NE Tournament in Lowell

Colin & Xavier,
We wish you both good luck at the New Englands this Sunday. No matter what the outcome, we are incredibly proud!

-BYW board, coaches and families

We love the wrestling camp at Lake Massapoag!!!

Check out this summer camp (link to flyer at the top of our website). Several BYW kids attended last year and had a really great time. Here's our re-cap of last year: Swimming, wrestling, basketball, BBQ, wrestling, fishing, takedown tournament with cool trophies, spaghetti, friendships and more fun!!
Saturday, July 23rd & Sunday, July 24th 8 am to 8 pm for $150.00 per child.

Here's the latest....

~Please return clean singlets when your season has ended~

Saturday & Sunday, March 12th & 13th

Saturday, March 12th- New England Youth Championships at Lowell H.S.@ 50 Father Morrissette BLVD, Lowell, MA. This is for qualifiers from the MYWA States only- We have 2 children attending (Hardmon & Moroney). It’s a $5 spectator fee to go see and support your teammates! Attendee’s: don’t forget head gear is required & mouth guards for braces. for more info, go to MassWrestling.com

Saturday March 12th- Massabesic MS Tourney 6th-8th Grade - For grades 6-8 only. Weigh-ins 7-8, wrestling will start @ 9. $10 if you sign up before 3/10/11, $15 after. Location: Massabesic HS 88 West Rd Waterboro, ME. For questions, directions, or registration submission email: passamaquoddywrestling@yahoo.com.

Sunday March 13th- Rebel Classic for K-8th at Pinkerton Academy, 5 Pinkerton Street in Derry, NH. Pre-registration was required. We have 18 kids attending, BYW coaches are attending. Weigh in 7:30-8:30 AM, wrestling starts @ 9:30 AM. 8-man brackets will be made the day of the event. Head gear is required.

Sunday March 13th- STCC Tourn Series for all ages at Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield MA. If your not attending The Rebel Classic, this is a good option for you. No pre-registration. As always, head gear is strongly encouraged. This is the first in a series of 7 planned tournaments. @1 Armory Sq. Springfield, MA -Scibelli Hall-Gym, Bld 2. Scales open at 7:30 - 8:30 for the youth group, wrestling starts at 9AM w/Madison weights/ $20

Tournament dates in this series are are:
Sunday 03-13-11
Sunday 04-10-11
Sunday 05-01-11
Sunday 06-05-11
Sunday 09-25-11
Sunday 10-23-11
Sunday 12-11-11 Weigh time this date only 8-9:30 AM
More info or questions contact:Alberto Nieves 413-330-1757 or Bertol52@AOL.com

Mon, March 14th Tourney Team Practice 6:30-8:30pm @ BHS

Thurs, March 17th Tourney Team Practice 6:30-8:30pm @ BHS

-Last day to register:K-4 Coastal Classic in Salem MA on 3-20-11

Saturday, 03-19-11: MAWA CT Prelim Qualifier Day 1 for birth years 1993-1996 at the Windham High School 355 High St, Wilimantic, CT. This is a Middle Atlantic Wrestling Association sponsored event, weigh in times 6:30 -8:30 AM, must weigh in wearing singlet. Bring proof of age - classes are by birth year, $20.00 per child if registered online before 3-16-11 & walk in registration fee is $25.00. Adults pay $8. More info: John Laferriere 603-432-6398 or MAWAwrestling.com .

Sunday, 03-20-11: MAWA CT Prelim Qualifier Day 2 for birth years 1997-2003 and after at the Windham High School 355 High St, Wilimantic, CT. (see info above)

Sunday, March 20th - K-4 All NE States 2011 (aka Costal Classic) Located at Salem HS, 77 Willson St, Salem, MA 01970 K-2 registration is limited to 300 -online registration only. For Grades 3-4, online registration only as well but no limit. $20 Fee, registration run by KAP Wrestling, link posted on MYWA and Masswrestling.com. Registration open now and ends March 17th. BYW coaches are attending so please let us know if attending after you’ve paid and registered.

Sunday, March 20th -So. NE Classic "A Test for the Best" Narragansett HS @ 245 South Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882 Prepare for the MAWA(NH), Gene Mills(NY), and Marshwood’s. Trophy’s for first place, medals for 2, 3, 4 place finishers. Bantam & Intermediate wrestlers weigh in 7:30 - 8:30. Bantams and Intermediate wrestle at 9am. Bantams 4 man round robin. All other weigh-ins for tournament 10:30AM to 11:30AM. Wrestling starts at Noon. All 5 or 6 man round robin where possible. Headgear, USA Card & USA Coaches Card required. $17 paid on line only. Folk style Tournament, Boys and girls ages 6 to 18 (Bantam to High School). Madison weights.


Mon, March 21st Tourney Team Practice 6:30-8:30pm @ BHS

Thurs, March 24th Tourney Team Practice 6:30-8:30pm @ BHS


Friday & Saturday, March 25th & 26th

Friday, 3-25-11: Early weigh in for Bennington VT Youth Challenge at the Hampton Inn in Bennington VT 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For a room reservation, call 802-440-9862. BYW Coaches aren’t attending, this information in case you want to attend on your own.


Saturday, 03-26-11: Bennington VT Youth Northeast Wrestling Challenge – $20.00 per wrestler at the Mt. Anthony Union High School on Park Street in Bennington, VT staggered start time from 9 AM to 1:30 PM


Saturday, 03-26-11: MAWA NH Prelim Qualifier at Londonderry High School in NH. Middle Atlantic Wrestling Association Sponsored Event Times 7 AM to 6 PM, must weigh in wearing singlet Bring proof of age - classes are by birth year $20.00 per child if pre-registered by 3-18-11 or $25.00 day of event. Headgear required. More info: MAWAwrestling.com.

Mon, March 28th Tourney Team Practice 6:30-8:30pm @ BHS

Thurs, March 31st Tourney Team Practice 6:30-8:30pm @ BHS

Friday & Saturday, April 1st & 2nd ”Marshwoods, Portland ME”
Friday, 4-01-11: Weigh in for K-8th Marshwoods High School 260 Route 236 South Berwick, ME 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, there will be no weigh ins at the tournament.

Saturday, 04-02-11: Marshwoods – Pre-registration was required, we have 20 kids attending. Location: The Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, ME. 8 man brackets, where possible. K-4th graders start at 8:30 AM. The 5th through 8th graders start at 11:00 AM

Summer Camps & Other Off-season Wrestling Happenings:

July 23 &24th 8AM-8PM Lake Massapoag Wrestling Camp in Dunstable, MA: Camp will consist of six 2-hour instructional sessions and end with a takedown tournament. Along with the great wrestling we will stress team building, friendships and FUN!! Swimming, fishing, boating, rock climbing are only some of the FUN activities. Barbecue Lunch and Dinner will be served. All campers will receive a camp tee shirt, trophy and friendships to last a lifetime. For Camp info and registration questions contact: Warren McQuaide@ 978-551-6569 or at wmcquaide@allsportsheroes.com. Several of our kids attended this last year and give it 2 thumbs up!!!

Friday July 8th Baystate games wrestling @ UMASS Boston:

For grades 5 & 6 or Grades 7 & 8 Competition hosted in an air-conditioned facility• All participants receive Summer Games T-shirt• Medals are awarded to the top three in each age division and weight class and top clubs in participation and overall score• Award jackets are presented to a percentage of top finishers in each weight class• The competition is a FOLKSTYLE tournament. $30 entry fee, online registration ends June 29. For more information or to register, visit baystategames.org, or call (781) 932-6555

July 13th - July 18th Ken Chertow Wrestling Camp @ The Holiday Inn Boxborough, MA- See a board member for rate info & flyer. Camp days vary depending on child's age.


~Banquet&Texas Hold ‘Em tourney dates TBA~

Congratulations Xavier and Colin

Congratulations to Colin Moroney and Xavier Hardmon who both placed 2nd in their weight classes yesterday at the State Championships in Chelmsford. Wish them well as they now go on to the New England's in Lowell in 2 weeks!! Great job guys!