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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 North High School, 9393 Beloit Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008 (use the student parking entrance on Squaw Prairie Rd).
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 |
| Sat, 12/15 |
Red Raider Rookie Rumble |
Huntley HS |
Map |
| Sun, 12/16 |
Stillman Valley Holiday Tournament |
Stillman Valley HS |
Map |
| Sat, 12/29 |
Rockford Bad Boys Open |
Rockford East HS |
Map |
| Sat, 01/05 |
Hawk Wrestling Club Invitational |
Blackhawk Center |
Map |
| Sun, 01/13 |
Dekalb Open |
Dekalb HS |
Map |
| Sun, 01/20 |
Jon Davis Kids Open |
Bank of Springfield Center |
Map |
| Sat, 01/26 |
Stillman Valley Beginner's Tournament |
Stillman Valley HS |
Map |
| Sun, 01/27 |
Cabin Fever |
Marengo Community HS |
Map |
| Sun, 02/03 |
Steve Carlson Invite |
Harlem HS |
Map |
| Sun, 02/10 |
Supernova Slam |
Plano HS |
Map |
| Sun, 02/24 |
IKWF North Regional |
Byron HS |
Map |
| Sat, 03/02 |
IKWF North Sectional |
Rochelle HS |
Map |
| Thu, 03/07 |
IKWF State Championships |
BMO Harris Bank Center |
Map |
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
Novice 115 lb IKWF State Championship!!!
And Brayden Teunissen places 4th at IKWF State!!!
Belvidere Bandits Recognize
7 IKWF State Qualifiers
and 10 Sectional Place Finishers Overall for 2018
Senior Division (13-14 year olds)
| Weight |
Name |
Place Finished |
| 108 |
Caden Lendman |
2nd - IKWF State Qualifier |
| 156 |
Jacob Bell |
2nd - IKWF State Qualifier |
| 215 |
Bryan West |
2nd - IKWF State Qualifier |
| 89 |
David-Joseph Rice |
4th - IKWF State Qualifier (WC) |
| 166 |
Jorge Contreras |
4th - IKWF State Qualifier (WC) |
Novice Division (11-12 year olds)
| Weight |
Name |
Place Finished |
| 62 |
Brayden Teunissen * |
1st - IKWF State Qualifier |
| 115 |
Jack Seacrist |
1st - IKWF State Qualifier |
| 101 |
Nicholas Taylor |
4th |
| 122 |
Alexander Montoya |
4th |
* Wrestled up to Novice
Intermediate Division (9-10 year olds)
| Weight |
Name |
Place Finished |
| 95 |
Noah Rooney |
4th |
Belvidere Bandits Recognize
26 Sectional Qualifiers,
3 Bantam & 1 Tot Champions for 2018
The Bandits Placed
1st Senior Division
4th Novice Division
2nd Intermediate Division
Senior Division (13-14 year olds)
| Weight |
Name |
Place Finished |
| 89 |
David-Joseph Rice |
1st - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 108 |
Caden Lendman |
1st - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 215 |
Bryan West |
1st - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 89 |
Alejandro Banuelos-Ruiz |
2nd - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 156 |
Jacob Bell |
2nd - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 138 |
Justino Benitez |
3rd - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 166 |
Jorge Contreras |
3rd - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 101 |
Alexander Piloni |
4th - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 130 |
Tavione Wilson |
4th - North Sectional Qualifier |
Novice Division (11-12 year olds)
| Weight |
Name |
Place Finished |
| 62 |
Brayden Teunissen * |
1st - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 115 |
Jack Seacrist |
1st - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 122 |
Alexander Montoya |
2nd - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 101 |
Nicholas Taylor |
3rd - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 84 |
Joseph Bucci |
4th - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 138 |
Terrel Gardner |
4th - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 130 |
Nicholas Rooney |
5th - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 74 |
Logan Witte |
6th - North Sectional Qualifier |
* Wrestled up to Novice
Intermediate Division (9-10 year olds)
| Weight |
Name |
Place Finished |
| 62 |
Bryson Teunissen |
1st - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 66 |
Dane Lowrance * |
2nd - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 101 |
Landon Clark |
2nd - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 55 |
Jack Dixon |
4th - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 89 |
Andrew Bucci |
4th - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 95 |
Noah Rooney |
5th - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 70 |
Noah Chambers |
6th - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 74 |
Quincy Rice |
6th - North Sectional Qualifier |
| 89 |
Weston Metula |
6th - North Sectional Qualifier |
* Wrestled up to Intermediate
Bantam Division Champs (7-8 year olds)
| Bracket |
Name |
Place Finished |
| B1 |
Cincere Spates |
1st - Bantam Regional Champion |
| B12 |
Colin Chambers |
1st - Bantam Regional Champion |
| B13 |
Nicholas Gibson |
1st - Bantam Regional Champion |
Tot Division Champs (6 and under)
| Bracket |
Name |
Place Finished |
| T2 |
William Ross |
1st - Tot Regional Champion |
Belvidere Bandits Recognize
2 State Champs and 2 Placers at IL Girls State
| Bracket |
Name |
Place Finished |
| E10 |
Emily Taylor |
1st |
| E15 |
Payton Temple |
1st |
| E8 |
Hailey Ross |
5th |
| S4 |
Milanea Marshall |
6th |
Belvidere Bandits Recognize
1 Place Finisher at IL Bantam Championships
| Bracket |
Name |
Place Finished |
| 66B |
Dane Lowrance |
3rd |
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