General Information
The 2023 Youth New England Wrestling (YNEW) Championships will be held at the Game On Sports Complex in Fitchburg MA on SAT March 18th and SUN March 19th. This year’s event features our first Girls New Englands for High School Girls (18U). YNEW is proud to support Girls Wrestling in New England. Wrestlers may compete in ONE of six competition groups according to this schedule:
SAT March 18th @ 8AM: 10U/12U CO-ED & 11U/14U GIRLS
SUN March 19th @ 8AM: 15U CO-ED & 18U GIRLS
There is a $65 registration fee for YNEW 2023. Wrestlers must register online by March 6, 2023. Go to the YNEW Registration Page for more information. This year’s competition includes a three-match minimum whenever feasible, utilizing true consolation matches in large brackets and round-robin competition in small brackets. See Individual Competition below for details.
A complimentary coach’s pass will be offered to each team that is represented at YNEW 2023. Additional coach’s passes may be purchased for $20 for one day or $30 for both days. Only those with a coach’s pass will be allowed entry into the competition area. General admission is $10 per day for adults ($5 for children).
YNEW 2023 Weekend Schedule
FRI March 17th
5-8pm:
WEIGH-INS @ GAME ON
SATURDAY competitors ONLY
10U/12U CO-ED & 11U/14U GIRLS
(see Weigh-In Information below for more information)
SAT March 18th
7-7:30am:
LATE ($20) WEIGH-INS @ GAME ON
SATURDAY competitors ONLY
10U/12U CO-ED & 11U/14U GIRLS
(see Weigh-In Information below for more information)
8am-4pm:
SATURDAY COMPETITION
10U/12U CO-ED & 11U/14U GIRLS
4-6pm:
WEIGH-INS @ GAME ON
SUNDAY competitors ONLY
15U CO-ED & 18U GIRLS
(see Weigh-In Information below for more information)
SUN March 19th
7-7:30am:
LATE ($20) WEIGH-INS @ GAME ON
SUNDAY competitors ONLY
15U CO-ED & 18U GIRLS
(see Weigh-In Information below for more information)
8am-4pm:
SUNDAY COMPETITION
15U CO-ED & 18U GIRLS
Individual Competition
In order to compete in the 2023 Youth New Englands, wrestlers must reside in one of the six New England states (includes New England boarding schools). Wrestlers must also meet age and weight requirements for one of the six YNEW competition groups: 10U/12U/15U CO-ED & 11U/14U/18U GIRLS. Except for the High School Girls (18U) Competition, wrestlers who compete in their high school state tournament (or Prep New Englands) are not eligible to compete in YNEW 2023. See YNEW 2023 Weights & Ages for more information.
Placement at state tournaments will be used to seed wrestlers according to the following allotments: CT/MA – top six state placers; NH/RI – top five state placers; ME/VT – top four state placers. A limited number of wildcard slots are available for those who do not place or participate in their state tournament. OPEN registration is available for ALL girl wrestlers who meet age, residency, and weight requirements. Open registration is also available if your state does not offer a statewide competition in your age/gender group.
Set weight classes will be used to form brackets unless there are not enough wrestlers in a weight class. In that case, Madison brackets (based on actual weight) will be used to create weight classes. Round robin brackets may be used if there are less than six wrestlers in a weight class. A three-match minimum will be implemented whenever feasible.
Competitors will be required to certify their date of birth during online registration. An age challenge is available for a $50 fee. All competitors agree to submit proof-of-age if challenged. Age misrepresentation will result in forfeiture of individual placement and team points. Note: it may not be feasible to resolve an age challenge on competition day; tournament records will be modified to reflect any changes.
Girls Competition
Staying true to our mission to build wrestling in New England, this year for the first time YNEW will feature our first Girls New Englands! We are pleased to support the growth of Girls Wrestling in New England.
Team Competition
Weigh-In Schedule
FRI March 17th
5-8pm:
WEIGH-INS @ GAME ON
SATURDAY competitors ONLY
10U/12U CO-ED & 11U/14U GIRLS
(see Weigh-In Information below for more information)
SAT March 18th
7-7:30am:
LATE ($20) WEIGH-INS @ GAME ON
SATURDAY competitors ONLY
10U/12U CO-ED & 11U/14U GIRLS
(see Weigh-In Information below for more information)
4-6pm:
WEIGH-INS @ GAME ON
SUNDAY competitors ONLY
15U CO-ED & 18U GIRLS
(see Weigh-In Information below for more information)
SUN March 19th
7-7:30am:
LATE ($20) WEIGH-INS @ GAME ON
SUNDAY competitors ONLY
15U CO-ED & 18U GIRLS
(see Weigh-In Information below for more information)
Weigh-In Information
Hotel Options
There are a limited number of nearby hotel options; please make your room reservations EARLY
Gardner Colonial Hotel
- Rate: $159+/night
- Reservations: Call 978-630-2500
- Distance from Game On: 7.5 miles
- Host Hotel: NCAA Wrestling Watch Party
Leominster DoubleTree
- Rate: $159+/night
- Reservations: Youth New England Wrestling Championships
- Distance from Game On: 7.1 miles
Devens Springhill Suites
- Rate: $159+/night
- Reservations: Book your group rate for 2023 Youth New Englands
- Distance from Game On: 16 miles
Placement Awards
Champion
-Customized NE Champion hooded sweatshirt
-Champion's Wall Chart
-Keepsake Medallion
-Added to YNEW All-Timers List
2nd-6th Place
-Keepsake Medallion
-Added to YNEW All-Timers List