Jordan Leen

Hello CWC Supporters and Parents,

 

We have some exciting news in the CWC.  Jordan Leen has taken over the Director of the CWC Olympic Regional Training Center.  Jordan is a former NCAA National Champion and his full bio can be found here (http://cavalierwrestlingclub.org/regional-training-center-coaches/)

 

The Fall session is underway but the Winter session is right around the corner.  The times, dates, and locations will be announced in the next 2 weeks along with an active registration link.

 

Thank you to all of you that participated and contributed to the CWC golf outing.  We raised critical funds to support our Scholastic and RTC missions.

 

Visit our revamped website (http://cavalierwrestlingclub.org/) for more information on the happenings in the CWC.

 

V/R,

 

James T. Burns, Ph.D.

CWC President

 

Monticello Wrestling Fall Clinic

Monticello Wrestling Fall Clinic

When: Saturday August 27, 2016 - 9Am-3PM
Where: Monticello High School

Cost: $25 per wrestler
All Middle and High School Aged Wrestlers Welcome


Clinicians:    
Keith Gavin

●       UVA Assistant Wrestling Coach

●       NCAA National Champion

●       USA Wrestling World Team Member

Shelton Mack

●       UVA Volunteer Assistant Coach

●       Resident-Athlete CWC Olympic Regional Training Center

●      3x NCAA Qualifier

 

Schedule:

Session 1: 9-11 AM

Lunch Break: Bring your own lunch.  Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

Session 2: 1-3 PM

Live Matches: 3-4 PM

Additional Information:

Cost: $25--USA Wrestling Card NOT Required

Pre-registration by email is preferred but you can register at the door--registration fee due at door.

 

Contact:

Coach Robbie Wendell
rwendell@k12albemarle.org

1400 Independence Way
Charlottesville, VA 22902

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Tommy Mello
Scholastic Program Director
Cavalier Wrestling Club
Cell: 434-284-1188

Cavalier Wrestling Club News

CWC Golf Tournament, Fall Registration and Olympic Region Training Center!!!!

Dear CWC Parents,

 

I have recently taken over as the President of the Cavalier Wrestling Club (from Josh Walker who has moved his family to PA)  and I am very excited to continue to improve and build the CWC to provide the best scholastic wrestling experience for our kids.  One of my goals is the maintain the foundation of excellent instruction that fosters interest/excitement about youth wrestling while also enhancing the opportunity for competition (via duals, team representation at tournaments, etc) for our more experienced wrestlers.

 

I wanted to give you some tidbits on some of the exciting things happening in the CWC.

 

-          Annual CWC Golf Tournament:  Sat 20 Aug 2016 at Old Trail Golf Club.  This event is one of our primary fund raising events for the CWC.  Increased engagement by CWC youth club parents will enable us to enhance the experience for your kids (ie more gear, competitions, etc).  Please come and join us for a great day of golfing where you will be able to rub elbows with UVA Wrestlers Coaches, NCAA Champs, USA World Team members.  This year we are going to be offering some activities for the kids; a golf lesson and putting competition with the UVA wresters/staff (more details to follow).  We hope that you are able to join us but if not please consider sponsoring/donating to the event!!  Also please invite friend/colleagues/etc who may be interested in supporting youth wresting or hitting the links. 

https://cavalier.ticketleap.com/2016-cwc-golf-outing/

 

-          Fall Session Registration:  Fall session details are below and you can register at the CWC web-site.

o   Youth (K-8):

§  Monday 19 Sept – Thurs 17 Nov

§  Mondays/Thursdays from 6-715pm

§  Cost $150 ($75 extra for siblings)

o   High School (9-12):

§  Thurs 22 Sept – Thurs 27 Oct

§  Thursdays ONLY from 6-715 pm

§  Cost $100

§  NOTE:  CWC will also be hosting Kickstarter Camps for HS wrestlers after 27 Oct, details will follow…

 

-          New Scholastic Program Director:  The CWC is lucky to have hired Tommy Mello to serve as the Scholastic Program Director.  Tommy is a former Massachusetts State Champion and collegiate wrestler (Drexel).  In this role he will serve to coordinate the scholastic instruction to harness the expertise of the UVa wrestlers/staff and our excellent cadre of volunteer coaches while ensuring there is continuity.  He will be in charge of organizing competitions and will be the primary interface with parents.  He will be following up with an email to introduce himself.  Welcome Tommy!!!

 

-          CWC Designated USA Wrestling Olympic Regional Training Center:  The CWC has been designated as a USA Wrestling Olympic Regional Training Center; this effort will be led by Keith Gavin.  This is a huge step for the UVa wresting program in that it distinguishes the program in the eyes of recruits and provides local World Team level competition for UVa athletes.  What does this mean for the Scholastic Program?  The resident athletes (Keith Gavin, Shelton Mack, Frank Perelli) will be actively participating in the CWC Scholastic Program, so your kids will literally be learning from some of the best in the WORLD!!!!

 

-          New Website:  Keep your eyes open for a revamped web-site (same URL), that will aim to enhance the flow of information and capture the synergistic dual mission (Olympic Regional Training Center and Scholastic Program) of the CWC.

 

-          Parent Involvement:  We will be engaging you all to gather feedback and to solicit volunteers to help us continue to improve the CWC.  We will also be providing opportunities to financially support the CWC, through either linking your Kroger card to the CWC, supporting the golf tournament, business sponsorship of apparel, etc.  We appreciate any level or means of contribution.

 

We look forward to seeing you on the links and on the mat this Fall!!!!

 

Jimmy Burns

CWC President

 

 

 

 

 

James T. Burns, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

University of Virginia

395 McCormick Dr.

Charlottesville, VA 22904-4745

Office: 434-243-1939

Cell:  434-806-6167

Fax:  434-982-5799

Email:  jtb5r@virginia.edu

http://www.virginia.edu/ms/research/burns/

 

Regional Olympic Training Center Practice Schedule

Tuesday's and Thursday's

April 26th through May 31 

Time: 3:45pm—5pm

Spring Session Starts Wednesday!

Dear Wrestling Parent,

Spring Session starts this Wednesday! We'll be practicing one night per week starting this Wednesday (March 30). Practices will be at the UVA Wrestling Room from 6-7:30 pm and run by UVA Volunteer Assistant Coach Shelton Mack with the help of some others (including UVA wrestlers). 

Details here: http://www.cavalier.ticketleap.com/spring-2016-session

Got questions? Email: CavalierWrestlingClub@gmail.com

Jim Harshaw

Reminder: CWC Banquet on March 13

Dear CWC Parents and Coaches,
If you have not already, please RSVP for our Winter Season Banquet which will be held at Walker Upper Elementary School this Sunday, March 13, at 5 pm.  Please RSVP for your entire family by clicking on this link: http://cavalier.ticketleap.com/2016-cavalier-wrestling-club-banquet/.
 
Here are a few more important announcements.

1. WE STILL NEED PEOPLE TO BRING DESSERTS FOR THIS SUNDAY'S BANQUET. Please email me if you are able to help us out.
2. If you have a CWC wrestling singlet, please return it to Coach Chris Wiles at the banquet this weekend. If you are unable to attend this weekend or if you would like to keep your singlet for use at a future tournament, please contact Coach Wiles at chris.wiles@stvfd.org to make other arrangements for singlet return.

 
I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!
 
All the best,
Josh Walker
 

           

Cavalier Wrestling Club Winter Season Banquet - March 13

Dear CWC Parents,
It is official! Our Cavalier Wrestling Club Banquet will take place on Sunday, March 13, at Walker Upper Elementary School. I sincerely hope you can all join us. The "banquet" is actually more like a family-friendly barbecue, and it will be our chance to you tell you one last time just how amazing we think your kids are. Each wrestler will leave with their very own medal, which they have more than earned through all their hard work this past winter.
 
Please RSVP for the banquet now using this link: http://cavalier.ticketleap.com/2016-cavalier-wrestling-club-banquet/.
 
A few more quick updates
Several of you have emailed with questions regarding the local wrestling tournaments occurring this weekend. I highly encourage you all to sign your kids up to participate. The CWC plans to have coaches at both Wilson Memorial High School and Orange County High School. No matter which tournament you choose to attend, we will have someone there to coach your child. HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THESE COMPETITIONS, AND EACH TOURNAMENT HAS A REGISTRATION FEE THAT WILL NEED TO BE PAID IN FOR THEM TO PARTICIPATE. More information can be found below (and attached to this email.)
 

• Saturday, March 5 at Wilson Memorial High School in Fishersville - Youth Wrestling Tournament >>> SEE THE ATTACHED FORM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
• Saturday, March 5 at Orange County High School - Orange K-8 Tournament >>> Click Here for more complete tournament information and registration.

 
All the best,
 
Josh Walker
Cavalier Wrestling Club
434-242-7987
 
P.S. We are shooting to begin the Spring Session on Wednesday, March 23. We are waiting for the UVA season to conclude before starting these practices again, and registration information will be emailed to all of you in the coming weeks.