The Belvidere Bandits Wrestling Club is a not for profit organization whose purpose is to promote and support the sport of youth wrestling throughout Boone County, Illinois and the surrounding areas. The Bandits are an officially sanctioned member of the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF). The IKWF is the official state governing body of USA Wrestling and follows all policies and procedures set forth by them in regards to coaching background checks, certification requirements, youth safety practices, and providing of supplemental insurance coverage.
The Belvidere Bandits is open to all boys and girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The season runs each year from the end of October to the middle of March with regular competitions starting the first weekend in December and culminating with the IKWF state series the end of February thru the middle of March. Practices are held multiple nights a week as permitted when school is in session in the wrestling room at Belvidere Central Middle School, 8787 Beloit Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008.
Follow the links through out this site to find more information on our registration process, tournament schedules, calendar of practice schedules, contacts, etc.
Upcoming Tournaments
Below are tournaments that members of the Bandits will attend.
Date |
Tournament (link to flier/info) |
Location |
Directions |
Don't forget to look at other tournaments on the tournaments page that you may be able to attend.
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Jack Seacrist wins the Senior 138 lb IKWF State Championship!!!
And Noah Rooney places 8th at IKWF State!!!
Belvidere Bandits Recognize 4 IKWF State Qualifiers and 4 Sectional Place Finishers Overall for 2019
Senior Division
Weight |
Name |
Place Finished |
138 |
Jack Seacrist |
1st - IKWF State Qualifier |
147 |
Alexander Piloni |
4th |
Novice Division
Weight |
Name |
Place Finished |
108 |
Noah Rooney |
1st - IKWF State Qualifier |
130 |
Juan Cervantes |
3rd - IKWF State Qualifier |
Belvidere Bandits Recognize 13 Sectional Qualifiers, 1 Bantam Champion for 2019
Senior Division
Weight |
Name |
Place Finished |
138 |
Jack Seacrist |
1st - North Sectional Qualifier |
147 |
Alexander Piloni |
2nd - North Sectional Qualifier |
130 |
Nicholas Taylor |
5th - North Sectional Qualifier |
Novice Division
Weight |
Name |
Place Finished |
108 |
Noah Rooney |
1st - North Sectional Qualifier |
130 |
Juan Cervantes |
1st - North Sectional Qualifier |
89 |
Dylan Crawford |
6th - North Sectional Qualifier |
101 |
Andrew Bucci |
6th - North Sectional Qualifier |
115 |
Cole Chambers |
6th - North Sectional Qualifier |
Intermediate Division
Weight |
Name |
Place Finished |
52 |
Andrew Cipolla |
6th - North Sectional Qualifier |
62 |
Carson Morrill |
4th - North Sectional Qualifier |
74 |
Dylan Curtis |
6th - North Sectional Qualifier |
79 |
Noah Chambers |
5th - North Sectional Qualifier |
108 |
Kevin Cervantes |
3rd - North Sectional Qualifier |
Bantam Division Champs
Bracket |
Name |
Place Finished |
B64-68 |
Emily Taylor |
1st - Bantam Regional Champion |
Belvidere Bandits Recognize 1 State Champ and 1 Placer at IL Girls State
Bracket |
Name |
Place Finished |
E11 |
Emily Taylor |
1st |
S6 |
Tiana Kelly |
3rd |
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