Winter Registration Open

VYI Wrestling is for boys and girls in elementary and middle school of all ability levels. The Winter wrestling season runs November through February with practices typically on M/W/Th 7:30-9:00pm, or 7:30-8:30pm for our youngest wrestlers. An online parent's meeting will be held the week before the first practice, and recording made available. The first practice will be Monday November 10th at Madison HS. Financial aid is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Try A Practice

Many parents and kids want to try the sport before committing to the season. There is now a way to do that. You just need a t-shirt and shorts to join in. Make sure to follow directions during registration regarding reaching out to a team contact to coordinate a practice day.

Register to Try A Practice

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Free Intro to Wrestling Clinic

We occasionally hold free "Intro to Wrestling" clinics. They are helpful for families considering the sport or new wrestlers that want to start before an upcoming season. Learn about the sport and the Firebirds, practice some basics, and have FUN! Invite your friends and other families to try wrestling. No clinics are currently scheduled. Signup for the Email List to be notified when one becomes available.

Seasons

Winter "Regular" Season

The regular season is from November through Frebruary, focusing on Folkstyle wrestling, the dominant style of wrestling in the US and practiced in schools. Registration begins in early Fall.

Spring Season

In the Spring we focus on Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling styles. These are styles practiced internationally and can be seen in the Olympics. Registration begins after the regular season ends in late February.

Free Intro to Wrestling Clinic

We occasionally hold free "Intro to Wrestling" clinics. They are helpful for families considering the sport or new wrestlers that want to start before an upcoming season. Learn about the sport and the Firebirds, practice some basics, and have FUN! Invite your friends and other families to try wrestling. No clinics are currently scheduled. Signup for the Email List to be notified when one becomes available.

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Get updates about the club, registration opening announcements, summer camps, and more.

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Youth Wrestling Camps (Summer 2025)

During school breaks, especially Summer, there are a couple Vienna groups that run youth wrestling camps. Check their pages through out the year for updated schedules. Keep an eye on their pages for updates. We also try to send a heads up to our email list when camp info becomes available.

• Madison High School - Warhawks Youth Wrestling Camps
  • July 21 - July 25
  • July 28 - Aug 1
  • 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Use code "Firebirds25" to get a $25 discount
• Oakton High School Wrestling Camp
  • July 11 - July 11
  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • 50% off for siblings
• Legend Wrestling

Questions?

If you have any questions or comments please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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About the Club

Our goal is to teach and encourage a love for the sport of wrestling - the oldest sport in the world. Wrestling teaches a mental and physical discipline unlike any other sport and establishes character traits and skills that are applicable to all aspects of life and which extend well beyond the years spent on the wrestling mat.