Virginia Wrestling Camps in Charlottesville offer an opportunity for wrestlers to receive valuable instruction on the fundamental as well as advanced skills of wrestling. Campers will be made aware of the characteristics that define successful wrestlers. Organized matches between campers will provide a competitive outlet after specific drills have been practiced. Drill progressions will be aimed towards recognizing and developing good habits in all aspects of wrestling. General courtesy, respect for teammates and opponents and the importance of hard work will be taught to the campers through example by the Cavalier coaches.

 

All Resident Campers will enjoy deluxe accommodations at the newly renovated Cavalier Inn Hotel featuring an outdoor pool! All guest rooms feature 4 Star Hotel mattress bedding, pillows and luxury linen collection that extends to bath linen and feature new bath amenities by Bath & Body Works. Each room features a refrigerator and microwave, iron & ironing board, electronic laptop size safe, free high speed internet and Free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms along with a 37” inch flat screen TV with cable.

 

1. Saturday, April 16 - Westfield HS Takedown Tournament: Registration and Information
2. Saturday, April 30 - Rock Ridge HS Folkstyle and Freestyle Tournament: Registration and Information
3. Saturday & Sunday, May 14 & 15 - Virginia Freestyle/Greco State Tournament in Richmond: more information to come

• Lifting at Chantilly will take place Monday through Thursday from 7AM to 7:45AM beginning Monday, March 7th. I'm in graduate school twice a week after school and this works best for my schedule. Plus, the weight room is VERY crowded after school, so I believe this is the best plan of action. I realize many wrestlers may have issues arriving to school this early, but let's work together to make this work. Again, this is optional, but it's the best way to get an edge over your opponents. Also, wrestlers that live within 3 miles of Chantilly should consider running to school as the weather warms up.
• Dulles Mat Club wrestling practices will be on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at Westfield High School. I'm working with Coach Shoulders at Westfield to figure out times and logistics. I hope to have more information soon.
• Gunston Wrestling Club wrestling practice will be on Tuesdays and Thursday from 6PM to 8PM at Hayfield High School beginning Thursday, March 4. This is a great wrestling room with many wrestlers to train with! Contact Roy Hill at (540)587-4068 OR rhill3@fcps.edu for more information.
• Ashburn Wrestling Club practices 5 days a week in different locations. They will begin Monday, March 9 at Broad Run High School from 4:30PM to 6PM  I will send out more information soon, but in the meantime here is their website with information: http://www.ashburnwrestlingclub.com/ or ashburnwrestling@gmail.com
• Top of the Podium (http://www.topofthepodium.org/) partnership with Patriot Wrestling Club which is run by the coaches at George Mason University, a D1 wrestling program. On Sundays at TOP in March, coach Israel Silva will lead High School and other serious wrestlers in club practices to help them improve and prepare for spring competitions. If there is adequate turnout, we expect these sessions to continue throughout the spring with an emphasis on Freestyle and Greco-Roman. Sunday sessions at TOP are currently scheduled from 5PM to 6:30PM throughout March, except for the very first practice on March 6 (this will be held from 4PM to 5:30PM between rounds of the Dulles Duals Team Championships). The monthly fee is only $50 for these 4 Sunday practices. Participants may also become full members of the Patriot Wrestling Club and attend 3 practices per week (2x at GMU on Tues/Thurs evenings, 1x at TOP) for $100 per month. Alternatively, wrestlers may also pay a $15 fee to attend individual practices. All participants must have a valid, current USA Wrestling card. To register in advance, click here and mail form to Coach Israel Silva.
• Patriot Elite Wrestling Club will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7PM to 8:30PM at the George Mason Field House Wrestling Room (4501 University Dr, Fairfax, VA) beginning on Thursday, March 25. To register in advance, click here and mail form to Coach Israel Silva.

1. Saturday, March 5 from 9AM to 1PM at the Top of the Podium (Sterling, VA) will be having a clinic featuring Joe Kemmerer, one of best instructors in the nation. He is well-known for his technical expertise, high energy, and passion for teaching. Some of Joe’s accomplishments include: 2x NCAA D2 Champion, Greco-Roman University National Champ and World Team member (2010), Undefeated PA state champ, founder and Head Coach of Hammer Wrestling, coached at Liberty University and VMI?. Cost is $29. REGISTER HERE
2. Sunday, March 6 is the VAC/VAWA Folkstyle Freshman State Tournament, Sophomore State Tournament and Super States at Riverbend High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This is a great tournament for our wrestlers! I'm unsure if I will be able to attend, but that shouldn't stop you from going! I'll work on trying to get a coach there. If you plan on attending please make plans to carpool. Local satellite weigh-ins are at Hayfield High School on Saturday, March 5 from 5PM to 6:30PM. Contact Roy Hill at (540)587-4068 or rhill3@fcps.edu. Cost is $35. REGISTER HERE
3. Saturday, March 12 at 8AM at St. Christopher's School (Richmond, VA) a clinic featuring Bill Zadick, the Olympic Freestyle Developmental Coach for USA Wrestling, NCAA Champion, and World Freestyle Champion. Also featuring Mike Zadick, 2008 Olympian and 2006 World Freestyle Silver Medalist. Cost is $20. REGISTER HERE
4. Sunday, March 13 is the MAWA District Qualifier Tournament at Fauquier High School. This is a great local tournament! Weigh-ins are Saturday, March 12 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM OR Sunday, March 13 from 7AM to 8AM at Fauquier. Cost is $35. REGISTER HERE
5. Thursday, March 17 through Saturday, March 19 is the NCAA National Wrestling Championships. All wrestlers should watch this tournament on ESPN channels! More information here.
6. Wednesday, March 23 through Friday, March 25 is FloNationals at Indiana University in Pennsylvania. This is one of the best tournaments in the country and is recommended for experienced wrestlers. However, wrestling the best wrestlers is great for experience! Raise the bar! REGISTER HERE
7. Thursday, March 31 through Sunday, April 3 is the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior National Tournaments at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Again, this is one of the best tournament in the country and is recommended for experienced wrestlers. However, wrestling the best wrestlers is great for experience! Plus the tournament is close in Virginia Beach! REGISTER HERE
8. Saturday, April 9 at Hayfield High School is the NOVA Freestyle and Greco Tournament. More information will come soon. Contact Roy Hill at (540)587-4068 or rhill3@fcps.edu for more information.

• LOCAL CAMPS

1. For the 2nd year in a row, we are trying to host the Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Commuter Wrestling at Chantilly in June (stay tuned).
2. University of Virginia Wrestling Camps Yes, we are going here for team camp, but they offer many other "Elite" and "Technique" training camps.
3. George Mason University Wrestling Camps
4. Naval Academy Wrestling Camps
5. Virginia Tech Wrestling Camps
6. University of Maryland Wrestling Camps
7. Old Dominion University Wrestling Camps
8. Virginia Military Institute Wrestling Camps
9. Kelly Ward Wrestling Camps

• OUT OF STATE CAMPS THAT ARE GREAT!