The Bethlehem Eagles Wrestling Club serves as the official youth wrestling program for the Bethlehem school district, providing boys and girls in grades K–6 with the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed in the sport of wrestling. The club is committed to building strong fundamentals, fostering a love for the sport, and developing athletes both on and off the mat. The coaches for the club have a vast knowledge and decades of experience in the sport of wrestling, including wrestling at the Division 1 level in college and competing nationally.
Wrestlers are placed into age- and skill-appropriate training groups to ensure proper instruction and development. Athletes in grades K–2 participate in our Novice/Beginner group, where the focus is on learning basic techniques, movement, and mat awareness in a positive and supportive environment. Wrestlers in grades 3–6 are placed in our Advanced group, where training becomes more competitive and skill-focused. These wrestlers compete in the Capital District Youth Wrestling League (CDYWL), facing other local programs and gaining valuable match experience.
The Eagles Wrestling Club is the foundation of both the boys' and girls' wrestling programs at Bethlehem. Our mission is to prepare young athletes for future success at the middle school and high school levels by instilling strong technical skills, discipline, teamwork, and confidence. The long-term growth and success of Bethlehem wrestling begins here.
Our program emphasizes high-quality technique instruction, structured drills, and purposeful training designed to meet wrestlers at their individual experience levels. Practices are conducted at a high intensity to prepare athletes for league competition, local tournaments, and potential post-season opportunities such as the NYWAY youth state championship tournament. While competition and improvement are important, we also prioritize creating a fun, encouraging, and respectful environment where every wrestler can grow, stay motivated, and enjoy the sport.
Niskayuna: 4-0
Shaker: 3-1
Bethlehem: 2-2
Columbia: 1-3
Colonie: 0-4
Registration for the 2026-2027 Eagles Wrestling Club is now open! The club is open to students who are in grades K-6 in the Bethlehem school district and bordering districts who do not compete in the Capital District Youth Wrestling League.
For wrestlers who are unsure if they would like to commit fully, the November practices will be a "Try-it" period. This is a great opportunity for wrestlers who want to learn about the sport and who are not 100% sure they would like to commit for the whole season.
Pricing:
$150 K-2
$250 3-6 Returning Wrestler (No Singlet)
$300 3-6 New Wrestler & Returning wrestler who needs a new singlet
What's included in the club fee?
K-2 wrestlers will receive a club t-shirt, 12 weeks of instruction, and a Post Season Award.
3-6 wrestlers will receive a club t-shirt, a singlet (if purchased), 12 weeks of instruction, CDYWL League duals, NYWAY Card, Club Insurance, Post Season Awards.
Practices for K-2 will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm. Practices for 3-6 will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. All practices begin on November 10th in the middle school wrestling room. Practice time and day may change if a scheduled event at the middle school interrupts normal scheduled practices.
If you have any questions at all, please reach out to Coach Kiskiel at bethlehemeagleswc@gmail.com
Registration Link:
Bethlehem Eagles Wrestling Club Facebook Page
Bethlehem Eagles Varsity Boys and Girls Wrestling CNY Wrestling Page
Bethlehem Eagles Wrestling Club Gear Store
Bethlehem Wrestling Program History: https://www.bethlehemschools.org/boys-and-girls-wrestling/
If you have questions, please reach out to: bethlehemeagleswc@gmail.com