Lay down the new lore of the mat with collegiate Folkstyle wrestling featuring all the moves that matter: half nelsons, pop and chops, and snap and spins for the win.
SYA Recreational Wrestling welcomes boys and girls in grades 1-8 to learn wrestling in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Our program focuses on developing skills, fitness, and confidence for all experience levels, with opportunities for both practices and local competitions.
Practices for the 2024-2025 season will start the week of November 11th.
The season will run through mid-to-late February.
Practices start the week of November 11th. For grades K-2 practices start the week of December 3rd.
Practices are held two nights per week for 1st thru 6th grade. Three nights per week for 7th-8th grade.
Matches begin in January.
Matches are held at various locations, including Manassas Baptist Church on Saturdays and Meridian High School on Sundays.
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| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | May | June | July | August 1-14 | August 15 |
| WINTER | September | October | November | December 1-14 | December 15 |
| SPRING | December | January | February | March 1-14 | March 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
| League | Full Program | Practice only | Singlet Rental |
| Wrestling | $210 ($15 sibling/family discount available) | $160 | $65 (refundable deposit) |
The system accepts Visa or MasterCard & online checks (your registration is not FINAL until your check payment is received). You may pay your registration fees, and make donations during online registration. You may register multiple players online as well and receive a multiple player discount.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships click the button below
All wrestlers must wear wrestling shoes and headgear during practice. If you do not currently have wrestling shoes, your child may practice in socks. Wrestlers may not practice in sneakers, tennis shoes, or barefoot.
For kids that have braces, mouth guards are required.
Note: Please have your child wear other shoes to practice and change into their wrestling shoes after arriving. We need to keep the mats as clean as possible.
Wrestlers should wear fitted t-shirts and shorts to practice. Do not wear loose or baggy clothing. Please note that it is extremely hot in the wrestling room.
Please send a large water bottle with your child to practice. We do not want to send wrestlers to the hallways to use the water fountains. There will be frequent water breaks during practice.
Singlets will be issued after practice begins and a rental check of $65 will be due at the time of issue. It will be held (not cashed) until the end of the season and returned when the equipment is returned.
Wrestling headgear, mouthguards and shoes can be purchased online (Amazon, www.rudis.com) or from Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Singlets will be issued after practice begins and a rental check of $65 will be due at the time of issue.
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| Position | Name | |
| Commissioner | Scott Brubaker & Randy Thur | [email protected] |
For other questions: [email protected]
Inclement weather line: 703.324.5264
Equipment: All wrestlers must wear wrestling shoes and headgear during practice. If you do not currently have wrestling shoes, your child may practice in socks. Wrestlers may not practice in sneakers, tennis shoes, or barefoot.
For kids that have braces, mouth guards are required.
Note: Please have your child wear other shoes to practice and change into their wrestling shoes after arriving. We need to keep the mats as clean as possible.
Practice Attire: Wrestlers should wear fitted t-shirts and shorts to practice. Do not wear loose or baggy clothing. Please note that it is extremely hot in the wrestling room.
Water Bottles: Please send a large water bottle with your child to practice. We do not want to send wrestlers to the hallways to use the water fountains. There will be frequent water breaks during practice.
SYA encourages parents and high school players to volunteer as referees or team staff.
Community and business sponsors help support field maintenance, equipment upgrades, and overall league operations
Please check on field status if it has rained in the last 48 hours.
Decisions on field status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday.
Field/Gym Status info can be obtained by:
Consider signing up for Fairfax Alerts!
This Fairfax County free public service will alert coaches and parents to school closings due to weather or other emergency situations via e-mail or cell phone.
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Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
Fairfax County issues permits to SYA to use facilities in the Centreville/Clifton area. Typically a team will practice at the same facility each week with varying locations for weekend games.
Notification of schedules/locations/times will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the season (as determined by when we receive permits).
Mobile app, email, etc.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click here.
