Sports and Recreation

Under the direction of Coach Dan Willis, the Port City Pirates offer a quality wrestling program that helps build a youngster's self-esteem, confidence and ability. Sanctioned by and competing in the AAU, the Pirates travel to tournaments statewide and host three tournaments annually. The Pirates compete and practice at the Wilmington Family YMCA, and welcome wrestlers in grades Pre-K through 8th (boys and girls). Grades 2nd and younger practice Wednesdays from 6 to 7:15 PM. Grades third and older practice Mondays 6 to 7:30 PM and Thursdays 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The cost for the season, which runs from November to March, is $55 for YMCA members and $70 for non-members. Registration includes a T-shirt and shorts. Call the YMCA, (910) 251-9622, or Coach Willis, (910) 791-6209, for more information and a registration form.