The Bozeman Hawk Wrestling Club was started as Gallatin Valley USA in 1991 by Jeff Todd as a youth wrestling program to give young children a chance to participate in a sport that teaches life long goals and skills. Jeff Todd had a vision that every child should be able to participate no matter what their skill or financial situation.
Our program has grown from 12 wrestlers in the first year to almost 100 wrestlers this year!! Ages range from 4 years old to 18 years old.
The Organization...
The Bozeman Hawk Wrestling Club’s governing body is comprised of a Board of Directors, which includes a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Head Coach, BHS Head Coach, Parent Liaison, and At-Large members. The BoD has the final say in all matters pertaining to the Bozeman Hawk Wrestling Club organization.
Our Purpose is….
- To increase the awareness and participation in the sport of wrestling in Gallatin County
- Instill positive life skills such as giving maximum effort both on and off the mat, nurture teamwork, instill a passion to set goals and achieve them
- Develop and promote an understanding and appreciation of wrestling for parents and wrestlers
- Prepare club members for the next levels of wrestling in the Bozeman Middle and High School programs
- Provide a disciplined and competitive program of wrestling for all ages, sizes, and abilities
- Develop the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty and respect for authority
Focus on Academics...
The Bozeman Hawk Wrestling Club has a fundamental belief that scholastic as well as athletic achievement be recognized and rewarded. We emphasize the importance and assist wrestlers in understanding that it is in their best interest, as a wrestler, to work hard on the mat as well as in the classroom. Wrestling teaches lifetime skills, the most important being "giving maximum effort" at all times in everything we do! During the season we encourage and motivate our wrestlers to make improvements in their wrestling and scholastic skills. At the end of the season the club presents "Academic Awards" for interest, effort, achievement and improvement the classroom.
