Wrestling club looks to create new tradition

By Patrick Sargent

Leominster Champion

The children of Leominster Youth Wrestling Club are hitting the mats and making more popular a sport that lacks attention and involvement throughout the state.

The LYWC has seen great advances over the past year, including the participation of 22 kids.

"We're certainly moving at a fast approach. It was idle for a while and not growing the way it was intended to. We're hoping we've generated enthusiasm. We've grown in a positive light," said Donna Cicconne, in charge of the club's administration. "What we built upon is a need. The need was the kids really wanted this sport. We regrouped because of the needs of the kids."

The club's mission is to strengthen the town's wrestling program, promote exercise among children, and, most importantly, have fun. LYWC is based out of the Northwest School and has two levels, kindergarten through fifth grade, and sixth through eighth grades. Each level has their own different weight groups - the kids wrestle kids their own weight - and is coed.

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