Wrestling
BH PAL wrestling is open to all Berkeley Heights and Mountainside residents.
Wrestling has been one of the fastest growing sports in the school district and the vast majority of CMS and GL wrestlers came through the PAL program. The 9 most winning wrestlers in GL history along with the GL all time pin leader started in the BH PAL program. We currently have multiple PAL wrestling alumni competing at the college level!
Questions? Email PAL wrestling commissioner, Bill Faxon at bfaxon@bhpal.org
Ages
Boys and girls grades K-8
When
Season begins mid November and runs through February.
Middle School: Mon 6pm, Wed 7pm
K-2nd: Tues 6pm
3rd to 6th: Tues 7pm, Thursday 6pm
6th graders will be placed in either middle school or 3rd to 6th based on experience
2nd & 3rd graders may change groups based on size and experience
Where
Practices are held in the Governor Livingston wrestling room.
Practices
1 or 2 days per week, depending on age and ability.
Competition
Competitions are optional and will generally be on the weekends.
Uniforms
Wrestlers must provide their own wrestling shoes (though we do have a big selection of "hand me downs") and headgear.
Wrestlers who are competing will be given a singlet for the season, it must be returned at the end of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wrestle and play In-town basketball this winter?
Yes! In-town basketball generally does not interfere with the wrestling schedule.
Can I join the program if I am from another school district?
This will require approval and may incur an additional charge. Email Bill at bfaxon@bhpal.org if interested.
Should I do PAL wrestling if I am also planning on joining the middle school team?
YES! Most of our 6th, 7th and 8th graders do both. The PAL season starts much earlier so the wrestlers have a head start going into middle school season. Wrestlers are not required to attend practice on days they have middle school practice. We coordinate curriculum with the CMS coaching staff
My child has never wrestled before, is it too late to start?
We have had plenty of wrestlers who didn't start until middle school go on to extremely successful high school and college careers. But the best time to start is now.
Who runs practice?
All practices are run by either Bill Faxon, Jeff Stepien, Conner Vill or Sean Kelly. Bill, Jeff, Conner and Sean have a combined 100 years of wrestling experience between competing and coaching.
2026-27 Wrestling Season
Grades K to 8
Open to all Berkeley Heights and Mountainside boys and girls grades K to 8
All practices at Governor Livingston HS
Price: $295
Registration fee includes tee shirt and sweatshirt.
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