Come experience one of Minnesota's fastest growing sports by attending preseason practices. Experienced coaches will lead these practices designed for all levels of wrestling experience. This is a perfect way to try wrestling to see what it is all about.

2025 Bemidji Youth Wrestling Bemidji Youth Wrestling is for boys and girls in grades PK-6. 6th graders are able to join Bemidji Youth Wrestling for Season 2 only (after the conclusion of BMS Wrestling). Wrestlers must be 4 years old when the wrestling season starts but do not need to be enrolled in a preschool. Season 1: December 8th - February 5th Season 2: February 9th - March 5th Season 1: Registration fee: $75 ($45 for first time wrestlers) Season 2: Registration fee: $75 (all wrestlers) In order for coaches to successfully build on the foundations established during Season 1, wrestlers must participate in Season 1 in order to be eligible to register for Season 2. Exceptions may be made on coach's discretion. All Youth Wrestling practices will take place in the Aux Gym at Gene Dillon. Grades 4-5 will practice from 3:30-5:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 4th and 5th grade participants will be chaperoned in the Aux Gym until practice starts. Grades PK-3 will practice from 5:15-6:00. Registration fee includes T shirt. $300 family max; contact Mike Gunkel with Bemidji Community Education for more information: (218) 333-3284; ext 35306 mike_gunkel@isd31.net We encourage a parent or guardian from each family to attend the parent meeting on December 2nd at 6:00 PM in the Gene Dillon Elementary Cafeteria.