TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE 2026 STORM FRONT RUMBLE
open for boys & girls 6-12 yrs old
START THE YEAR OFF WITH THIS GREAT TOURNAMENT
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⚡ Storm Front Rumble – 2nd Annual Youth Wrestling Tournament ⚡
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Friedman Wrestling Center – Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
NOVICE DIVISION
Less Than 2 Years Experience Participation in Less Than 10 Tourneys
Get ready — the mats will shake as the 2nd Annual Storm Front Rumble takes over Cornell’s elite Friedman Wrestling Center!
This high-energy youth wrestling event brings together boys and girls in grades K–6 for a day of fierce competition, great sportsmanship, and unforgettable moments.
🥇 Divisions
Novice Division: Less than 2 years’ experience / fewer than 10 tournaments
Advanced Novice Division: Up to 4 years’ experience / fewer than 20 tournaments
⏰ Schedule
Session 1: Divisions 1–2 (Ages 6–8)
- Check-in: 8:00 AM
- Wrestling: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 2: Divisions 3–4 (Ages 9–11)
- Check-in: 12:30 PM
- Wrestling: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📣 Tournament Highlights
- Madison-style round robin — more matches, more mat time!
- Limited to 300 wrestlers – register early!
- Honor weigh-ins (scales available)
- Medals awarded to all wrestlers
- Great food and snacks are available on-site
- Entry Fee: $25 (credit card only)
- Admission: $5 adults/coaches | Kids free
- Parking: Newman Crescent Lot
🚫 Sportsmanship Policy
Respect the sport and the athletes — no verbal abuse toward wrestlers or officials. Violators will be removed from the venue.
Welcome to Ithaca Wrestling Club!
Ithaca Little Red Cubs Practices Start Sept. 22nd
For boys & girls grades K-6th
Objective: To teach the fundamentals and grow the sport of wrestling in the Ithaca community, while providing a fun experience. We aim to strengthen body control, mental toughness, improve body composition, and build self-confidence. Wrestling helps develop valuable self-defense skills.
Coach Antoine: "Wrestling is a sport that has taught me lots of life lessons, and I would like to share those lessons and experiences with your children."
Fee: The first 2 sessions are free for all newcomers! TRY IT FOR FREE!
$10 per session, pre-paid monthly programs $8 per session (see Coach Antoine for details) FREE T-SHIRT WITH FIRST MONTH’S PAYMENT.
If paying the fee is a problem, Sponsorships are available.
Payments: Can be made with Cash, Check, Venmo (@joshahnt2), Apple Pay & Zelle (347-822-9419). Payments can be made at the end of each month. Attendance will be tracked for the total monthly charge.
Led by: Josh Antoine (PE Teacher @ Cayuga Heights & IHS Varsity Head Wrestling Coach)
To register by email: josh.antoine@icsd.k12.ny.us or Text to 347-822-9419 johs.antoine@icsd.k12.ny.us or Text to 347-822-9419