The Youth New Englands is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable Organization
The primary mission of the Youth New Englands is to provide an opportunity for youth wrestlers in New England to showcase their talents while competing against New England’s best
Our larger goal is to build the sport of wrestling in the New England region through the annual YNEW Championships and the New England Pride Scholarships program for former YNEW competitors
YNEW partners with local wrestling programs to set up and break down the tournament competition area (mats, tables, chairs, fencing, etc.), and their wrestlers work the scoring tables throughout the tournament weekend.
In return, YNEW makes a donation to these programs for their services. Over the past two decades, more than $100,000 in donations have been made to the local wrestling programs who have partnered with YNEW. By providing a fundraising and team-building opportunity for local wrestling programs, we are contributing to the growth of New England Wrestling.
This year, there will be an historic event taking place during YNEW 2025 Weekend: the NCAA Collegiate D3 National Wrestling Championships will be hosted by Johnson & Wales in Providence RI on FRI-SAT March 14-15th. For the first time in over 30 years, the D3 Nationals will be held in the New England region. Go to NCAA D3 Nationals for more information and to purchase tickets for this historic event.
Working together with Johnson & Wales University and the NCAA D3 National Tournament Committee, YNEW has secured a weigh-in space in the same arena where the D3 Nationals will be held. There will be a separate entrance into the Providence Amica Mutual Pavilion for the YNEW Satellite Weigh Ins.
Friday March 14th (3-5 PM): YNEW Satellite Weigh In for SATURDAY competitors ONLY (8U/10U/12U Open & 15U Girls)Saturday March 15th (3-5 PM): YNEW Satellite Weigh In for SUNDAY competitors ONLY (10U/12U Girls & 15U Open)
Note: No Friday Weigh In for SUNDAY competitors
The 2025 Youth New Englands will be held at the Game On Sports Complex in Fitchburg MA. This is a new, state-of-the-art facility that hosts a variety of large regional sporting events including basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, lacrosse, and soccer.
The Game On Sports Complex features a spacious competition area with adjacent viewing areas, ample seating, two concession stands, and a tavern that serves hot food and cold beverages. Coolers and carry-in food/drink are NOT allowed inside the facility. Note: Game On charges onsite parking and wifi access fees for visitors who use these amenities.
The 2025 Youth New Englands will be held at the Game On Sports Complex in Fitchburg MA. This is a new, state-of-the-art facility that hosts a variety of large regional sporting events including basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, lacrosse, and soccer.
The Game On Sports Complex features a spacious competition area with adjacent viewing areas, ample seating, two concession stands, and a tavern that serves hot food and cold beverages. Coolers and carry-in food/drink are NOT allowed inside the facility. Note: Game On charges onsite parking and wifi access fees for visitors who use these amenities.
The Youth New Englands will once again be streaming live video of the YNEW tournament. For friends and family who cannot make it to Game On Fitchburg, they can watch all of the matches live on FloWrestling. You can also view your matches after the tournament has concluded. In addition, your FloWrestling subscription allows you access to live matches from every level of wrestling (youth, high school, college, and elite) throughout the year.
The Colonial Hotel in Gardner MA is the host hotel for the 2025 Youth New Englands. The Colonial is a charming hotel in a bucolic setting that offers 112 guest rooms, an indoor pool with a hot tub, a fitness center, and the Colonial Grille — a full-service restaurant and pub.
Guest rooms at the Colonial are available for $189+/night on Friday (3/14) and Saturday (3/15) nights. Call 978-630-2500 for room reservations. Mention the Youth New Englands at Game On to get our discounted room rate.
Other recommended hotel options are the Devens Springhill Suites (Springhill Suites Room Block) and the Devens Hilton Garden Inn (Hilton Garden Inn Room Block). Friday and Saturday night room rates are $179+/night.
If you’re looking for the best youth wrestling competition in New England, you’ve come to the right place.
Since 2007, the Youth New England Wrestling (YNEW) Championships has been the culmination of the youth winter wrestling season in New England.
