MVWC TO HOST COMPETITION,  MARCH 14,  2021

On Sunday March 14th, the Mohawk Valley WC and NYS/USA wrestling will host a  competition day at its' NEW facility on Van Rennselear St. in Syracuse (close to Destiny Mall) at 12:00 noon (register and weigh-in 11:30).  The event is limited to 60 participants, who all must have current 2020-21 USA Wrestling Cards.   GO TO: themat.com to purchase a USA Wrestling Card.  There will be 2 full size mats, with certified officials.   Wrestlers will be grouped in groups of 4 and will wrestle each person in the group..   Through mutual agreement,  wrestlers may wrestle Freestyle, Greco or Folkstyle.   Matches will be 4 minutes each (2-1-1 folkstyle)   Each wrestler must pay $15.00 participation fee, show a current USA card, weigh-in, go through a COVID check,  and follow all COVID restrictions, during the competition.   This event will be the format for other similar competitions that will be held throughout the state, until this COVID  pandemic is over

We are expecting  wrestlers from outside section 3 to participate.  This is a High School aged event.  If you are High School eligible for th 2012 season ,you may participate.

COVID restrictions in place for ALL wrestlers, coaches and limited spectators.   Everyone must wear face covering, when not wrestling.  Spectators are very limited;  the facility is not designed to have spectators.   Any Spectators will be limited to standing against the wall. There is no seating.  No one, including wrestlers may sit on the mats, if not actually wrestling. The mats and wrestling areas will be completely sanitized before the competition.  Everyone entering the building is required to go through COVID check.

To participate you must call or text  in advance Jamie Pellenz at 315-657-0374 or call only Don McGee at 315-633-9362.

During the time before the competition night, MVWC continues to practice at its' facility on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00.  Instruction and live wrestling on Tuesdays and Thursdays and  weight training /conditioning on Wednesdays.  The facility is the most modern up to date practice site available in Central New York.   There is great individual instruction every night, with experienced adult coaches.  Membership is limited, however there are still spots available.   Call Jamie or Don for information

Free webinar from Wrestlers Developing the Workforce - "College Planning During a Pandemic" Panel Discussion

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVpekDEMTvw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVpekDEMTvw</a>

Deron Glickert
Marty Nichols
Rob Koll
Gene Mills
Jeff Waldron
Hunter Richard
Ross McFarland
and others...

Oneida is looking for a varsity wrestling coach for the 2020-21 season. Interested candidates may contact Athletic Director Stacey Tice at stice@oneidacsd.org or (315) 363-2550 x2506.

For those that don't know NYS own World and Olympic coach Joe DeMeo recently passed away.
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/October/02/Joe-DeMeo-obituary?fbclid=IwAR1E5-xW1kKyQUFC8De3r-Ao0UXv-dV4mZ9nLU0aH5gqPWO9hy8SFYyFQGI

2020 Banquet and Induction Ceremony Canceled

The Board of Directors of the Upstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame would like to announce that the 2020 Induction Ceremony scheduled for September 20, 2020 is canceled due to the concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of all the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic, the Board does not feel they can provide for the health and safety of all possible attendees and honorees. This year?s class of inductees and honorees will be honored on September 19, 2021 at the Double Tree Hotel in East Syracuse, New York.

We will be privilege to at that time to recognized Mitch Clark, James Canfield, Eric D'Arcy, Mike Fusilli, Eric Romanino and Tom Shifflet with Lifetime Service Awards. Additionally, James Hughes will be presented the Medal of Courage and Timm Slade the Outstanding American Award. Marcia Albrecht will be presented the Chapter?s Volunteer Award and Rob Centorani will be honored with the Stanbro Media Award. In addition, Mia Macaluso will be receiving the 2020 Tricia Saunders Award for New York State and Greg Diakomihalis, the Dave Schultz Award for the state. Greg and Anthony Noto will be given the Robert Feldmeier Outstanding Wrestler?s Award for the 2019-20 season.

Carl Koenig
President of Upstate New York Chapter
National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Bainbridge High School is selling their wrestling mat

https://www.auctionsinternational.com/auction/21375/item/bainbridge-csd-ny-21375-129523

New Store Link: Albanese Shoes and Sports

Amsterdam is looking for 2 more teams for the Montgomery County Duals tournament on Saturday, December 19th, 2020. If interested in attending please contact Brandon Giaquinto on his email at bgb1234bgb@gmail.com.

The BGA Youth Tournament scheduled for March 21st has been cancelled.

The Queensbury March Matness Tournament scheduled for March 28 has been cancelled.

The Beaver River Youth Wrestling Tournament scheduled for March 29th has been canceled.

The Canton Youth Wrestling Tournament scheduled for March 29th has been cancelled.

The Peru Youth Wrestling Tournament scheduled for March 21st has been cancelled.

The WarEagles Youth Tournament scheduled for March 14th has been cancelled.

The Bob Carlin Youth Tournament scheduled for March 14th has been cancelled.

The Gene Mills Eastern Nationals scheduled for April 4th has been cancelled.

The Aaron J. Fahey Memorial Tournament scheduled for March 21st has been cancelled.

The Warrensburg Wrestling Club Youth Tournament scheduled for March 21st has been cancelled.

Due to the Coronavirus the Harpursville wrestling tournament is cancelled

Due to the Coronavirus the Ogdensburg wrestling tournament is cancelled

The Ballston Spa youth wrestling tournament schedule for Saturday, March 14 has been cancelled.

More great (and FREE) pictures from the state tournament

https://bobblair.smugmug.com/

Info on www.CNYPin2win.com or can register through:(https://nyway.sportngin.com/register/form/471320376)
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Rob Skinner is the current US Olympic sport dietitian for both judo and wrestling at the US Olympic training center in Colorado Springs. He will be speaking at Falk College at Syracuse University on Tuesday, 2/25.  The link below has more information and details about Rob Skinner and the lecture.

https://falk.syr.edu/skinner-litt-lecture/