Kunena Site Syndication http://azwrestler.com/ Fri, 18 May 2012 09:55:07 -0500 Kunena 1.5.8 http://azwrestler.com/components/com_kunena/template/default/images/english/emoticons/rss.gif http://azwrestler.com/ Kunena Site Syndication http://azwrestler.com/message-board/5-high-school-wrestling-discussion/17528-gcu-summercampover-500-registered-sign-up-soon#17528 CAMPS ARE SELLING OUT FAST! IF you or your team would like to take advantage of any one of our 3 camps (only $150 with LODGING INCLUDED for 5 days! ) YOU NEED TO ACT SOON! Takedown Elite June 16-20 Tuff on Top June 21-25 Intensive June 26-20 DETAILS are online at www.gcuwrestlingcamps.com COACHES... IF YOU WANT TO SEND YOUR TEAM EMAIL ME ASAP SO I CAN LOCK IN A SPOT FOR YOUR TEAM! rlahaye@gcu.edu Thu, 17 May 2012 19:51:11 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/5-high-school-wrestling-discussion/16054-weekend-wars?limit=6&start=30#17527 For all the coaches and kids who have taken advantage of the weekend wars you know how much it can help your kids wrestling. For those that had never attended come find out what all the buzz is about. It’s free and all about mat time. Just 2 more days Hope to see ya saturday 05/19/2012 Thanks Coach Allred Thu, 17 May 2012 19:38:06 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/17430-cradle-a-granby-camp-army-coach-joe-heskett#17526 We are having a tremendous amount of response for this camp. For all who choose to attend, please begin to register online. For coaches and teams, please confirm team registration to receive team rate. Once camp reaches capacity we will close registration. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:08:15 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/5-high-school-wrestling-discussion/17465-gcu-champion-wants-to-train-you#17525 VicRazo174@yahoo.com Thu, 17 May 2012 14:39:02 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17524-las-vegas-holiday-classic-dec-21-22#17524 Come on down coaches to the Las Vegas Holiday Classic. Last years winners were Mountain View, AZ which won by .5 points. The tournament is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, close to the strip and where you can get some great room rates this time of year. Last year we had 75 teams and we are expecting just as many this year. We have teams from NV, UT, AZ, OR, WA, CA. Your kids will also get matches. We have a hard luck tournament for kids who are 0-2 and 1-2 on the first day. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. algledhi@interact.ccsd.net 702-501-7493 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:24:59 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/17453-az-intensive-camp#17523 Just a reminder, Register ASAP to hold your spot, they are filling up. The best clinicians in the country from top collegiate programs covering different styles and proven techniques. Coaches are welcome to stay, eat, and film all sessions for free. Don't miss out! Thu, 17 May 2012 12:07:39 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17391-azway-qualifier-may-12th--poston-butte-hs#17521 Go to www.azway.org for the tournament results from last weekend's qualifier. Congratulations to all wrestlers that will be going to Clovis to compete at the America's Cup during Memorial Day Weekend!! Tue, 15 May 2012 22:07:49 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/8-az-usaw-discussion/17520-2012-az-freestyle-state-championships#17520 2012 Freestyle State Championships May 19 Highland High School 4301 E. Guadalupe Road Gilbert, AZ 85220 Entry Fee is $15.00 per wrestler All wrestlers must have current USAW Card - can be purchased at tournament for $40.00 Floor Pass will be availalbe for $10.00 - only applies if you do not have a current USAW Coach Card or Season Floor Pass We are very pleased to announce that this final tournament will be on trackwrestling.com! You will have access to updated tournament information such as brackets, match wins/losses, and wrestler profiles!! This will be one of the biggest tournaments as it is the last local freestyle tournament of the season. We will be strict in following the registration/weigh-in schedule: Get there early to fill out your weigh-in slip and pay entry fee. Rookie, Bantam. Intermediate, Novice, Schoolboy: Weigh-in 8:00 - 8:30 AM Cadet, Junior, Open: Weigh in 10:30 - 11:00 AM Late registration may be allowed at Pairing Director’s discretion for an additional $10.00. Good Luck to all wrestlers and thanks to all coaches and parents for your continued support in this awesome sport!!! Gate fee for spectators - $5 for adults and $2 for children 4-15 yrs old. 4 and under are FREE http://www.facebook.com/events/198479883585447/ When: Sat May 19. 7am Where: Highland High School Tue, 15 May 2012 21:53:15 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/17457-will-2-win-wrestling-featuring-ben-kjar#17517 The camp will have extra curricular activities available for wrestlers and coaches to do. We are working on getting discounts on bowling, swimming, and the movies for coaches and wrestlers attending the camp. The camp is starting to fill up. Register as online to secure your placement. This is going to be a fun and competitive camp for all wrestlers. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:32:43 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17512-2012-freestyle-state-championships#17516 Wrestlers need to register at the event and please don't forget about the weigh in/registration cut-off times-- See you there! Mon, 14 May 2012 18:19:58 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/5-high-school-wrestling-discussion/17318-summer-slam-off-season-folk-style-wrestling?limit=6&start=12#17515 We had a great time! My son had 7 matches and he enjoyed the clinic by GCU. Thank you for the mat time and lunch. Coach Herder Mon, 14 May 2012 13:48:01 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17513-july-27-28-dual-tourney-in-justin-texas-wants-you#17513 This is a fund raiser for Tervel Dlagnev! July 27 & 28 Dual Tourney in Justin, Texas wants your team! Tournament Details: FOLKSTYLE Weight Classes: 98,106,113,120,126,132,138,145,152,160,170,182,189 ,220,285, and 285+ Where: Northwest High School – 2301 Texan Drive Justin, TX 76247 Weigh in: 8am on July 27th. Why: The main goal of this tournament is for wrestlers to get more mat time during the summer. How much: $350 and 1 Table worker (max of 20 in a team) What you get: 16 duals in 2 days Awards: Trophies for the top 3 teams and Most Dominate for 98-132 & 138-285+. Not enough or too many for a team? Individual Wrestlers may enter the tournament for $30.00 entry fee and will be placed into renegade teams or added to existing teams based on need of each team. Bring your Middle School kids to fill up your rosters. Carl and TJ Sewell will be conducting some technique sessions. Carl was an All-American and TJ was a Runner-Up, both at Oklahoma University. ***This is not an AAU or USA Wrestling event. Insurance has been purchased independently and is included in the entry fee for each wrestler. There will be no High School Singlet’s allowed to be worn at this event. It must be a non-school singlet*** Tournament Contact Info: Nick McClellan (214) 636-0377 nickmcclellan@verizon.net Team SCWAY has committed, and they are the 2012 Flo National Champions. That's right, there is a CALIFORNIA team coming to Texas! There is also a team of All-Stars from Milwaukee committed. There is some talk about The Dixie Dual Champions from Louisiana coming over…. If you want to wrestle the best, come to NORTHWEST on July 27-28. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:51:34 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/7-womens-wrestling-discussion/17479-body-bar-nationals#17508 Congratulations Areana on your runner-up finish at Body-Bar. You made your family and friends very proud. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:13:53 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/5-high-school-wrestling-discussion/17437-registration-extension-for-may-12th-qualifier#17506 Registration for the AZWAY America's Cup Qualifier will be open until 10pm tonight. Again, all wrestlers must register online at www.azway.org and click on the "news and events" link. Exhibition matches will be guaranteed for wrestlers to get as much mat time as possible. We did this the last qualifier and some kids got up to 7 to 8 extra matches. Good luck to all competitors and see yall tomorrow at 8am. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:38:18 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17028-new-high-school-tourney--tims-in-pv?limit=6&start=6#17505 This tournament is definantly gonna happen. We have already reserved the venue. We are setting the final details now and will get info packets out as soon as school wraps up. I have heard from a handful of teams including: Bradshaw, Blue Ridge, Camp Verde, Cino Valley, Fountain Hills, Glendale, Gilbert, Ironwood, Prescott, Sandra Day O'Connor, Salpointe, and a handful of out of state teams. We are shooting for a 32 team tourney, with the possibility of some sort of JV tourney on one of the days, and possibly a JH tourney on the other day. Should be a good tournament and a great opportunity for wrestlers to get comfortable with the state championship venue. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:55:25 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17501-mustang-stampede-duel-tourney-las-vegas-nv#17501 Coaches, we still have a couple of spots left for this great tourney. Not only do we have some top teams from Nevada, but we will also have Temecula, Ca, Alta, ut, and Dobson,az. We are still looking for some out of state teams. If you have any questions, please contact me. You can get great room rates here in vegas at this time. algledhi@interact.ccsd.net 72-501-7493 cell Gus Gledhill Shadow Ridge High School Thu, 10 May 2012 14:25:35 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/6-youth-wrestling-discussion/17500-2012-sunkist-kids-wrestling-camps#17500 This summer the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy is hosting 5 summer commuter camps in June and July 2012. The camps are 5 days each at $100/athlete. The camps run Monday - Friday from 9am-4pm with a tournament on Saturday following each week of camp. This is a great way to prepare for the Kids/Cadet Regionals and Nationals this summer. Also, you can get a jump start on the Fall/Winter wrestling season. The summer camp dates are: June 4-8, 2012 (June 9 tournament) June 11-15, 2012 (June 16 tournament) June 18-22, 2012 (June 23 tournament) July 9-13, 2012 (July 14 tournament) July 16-20, 2012 (July 21 tournament) *All camps are being held at the Riches Wrestling Complex on the Arizona State University main campus in Tempe. The address is: 655 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, Arizona 85287 For more information, please contact: Tim Gressley - 480.205.3015 or email - gressley@sunkistkids.org Thu, 10 May 2012 13:51:02 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/17499-2012-sunkist-kids-wrestling-camps#17499 This summer the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy is hosting 5 summer commuter camps in June and July 2012. The camps are 5 days each at $100/athlete. The camps run Monday - Friday from 9am-4pm with a tournament on Saturday following each week of camp. This is a great way to prepare for the Kids/Cadet Regionals and Nationals this summer. Also, you can get a jump start on the Fall/Winter wrestling season. The summer camp dates are: June 4-8, 2012 (June 9 tournament) June 11-15, 2012 (June 16 tournament) June 18-22, 2012 (June 23 tournament) July 9-13, 2012 (July 14 tournament) July 16-20, 2012 (July 21 tournament) *All camps are being held at the Riches Wrestling Complex on the Arizona State University main campus in Tempe. The address is: 655 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, Arizona 85287 For more information, please contact: Tim Gressley - 480.205.3015 or email - gressley@sunkistkids.org Thu, 10 May 2012 13:48:30 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/17498-top-technique-and-competion-june-11-15#17498 The All-American Wrestling Camp is the largest and most affordable team camp in Arizona with over 300 participants of all ages. The camp runs from June 11-15, 2012 at Chandler High School. Many of the teams are in the top 10 of their respective divisions including 2 State Championship teams. We are at 18 teams right now and can only go to 21 so please email owen.curtis@chandler.k12.az.us if you would like a team application. The cost is only $1000 for up to 15 athletes. Youth and high school individuals can register online at Registration (https://dcw.cusdcommunity.com/chandler/catalog_selection.jsp). We have a stellar staff of 8 college All-Americans including: Eric Larkin (National Champ), Ryan Bader (2 x All-American and UFC Fighter), BJ Futrell (2 x All-American) and many others. Click on this link to get more information and to access the camp brochures: Brochures (http://mychandlerschools.org/Page/6633) Thu, 10 May 2012 10:46:46 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/17432-a-day-with-a-champion--kevin-jackson-may-12#17496 Bump Thu, 10 May 2012 08:34:16 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/17481-any-wrestling-practice-in-glendalepeoria-or-phx#17493 Don't forget to attend Perry High Schools Wrestling Clinic this Saturday.. May 12th. Hosted by Kevin Jackson (Iowa State Head Coach, 4x All American, Free Style Gold Medalist at 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. $40 for grades 7-12. 1919 E Queen Creek Rd Gilbert. Not too late to Register WWW.CUSDCOMMUNITY.COM. Thu, 10 May 2012 08:13:40 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/5-high-school-wrestling-discussion/17492-open-room-at-dobson-may-10-558-pm-to-733-pm#17492 Open wrestling at Dobson May 10, 5:58 pm to 7:33 pm, +/- Wed, 09 May 2012 19:27:57 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/10-scheduling-jobs-for-sale-ridesharing/17490-scheduling#17490 Trying to get my schedule set for next season, I've already seen my proposed schedule. Is anyone hosting a multiple in the Phoenix area, Saturday, Jan 19? If so, we'd be interested. Also looking for JV tournaments. Please contact me if you any info for either. Thank you. Michael Cruz Salpointe Wrestling coach_cruz@msn.com Wed, 09 May 2012 15:35:17 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/17489-bobby-douglas-coming-to-salpointe-catholic#17489 This summer we're proud to host US Camps, and have as the headlining clinician, Bobby Douglas . This is a 3 and a half day commuter camp for ages 5 - 18, the first time wrestler to the state champ. The camp is Monday, July 9 through Thursday, July 12, 2013. Time is running out, though. The cost of the camp right now is $250, but after May 15, the cost will jump to $300. Don't miss out on being instructed by a living legend in our sport. What: 3 and half day commuter camp by US Camps WHERE: Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 East Copper Street, Tucson, AZ 85719 WHEN: JULY 9 - JULY 13, 2013 WHO: Ages 5 - 18 Experience Level: Begginer to Advanced COST: $250 until May 15; $300 after REGISTRATION: Register at USCAMPS.NET (http://uscamps.net) For more information go to USCAMPS.NET (http://uscamps.net) or contact me at coach_cruz@msn.com Wed, 09 May 2012 15:27:56 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/5-high-school-wrestling-discussion/17407-looking-for-a-tournament-the-weekend-of-118-19?limit=6&start=12#17487 Looks like the Flowing Wells Invitational will be Jan 18 and 19; and the Diego Gadea Salpointe Invitational will be the following weekend, Jan 25 and 26 . (Always the weekend after Martin Luther King Day). Calendar just fell a little awkward this season. With ours being later than usual, I've heard teams may reconsider what tournaments they wrestle. If anyone is interested in the Salpointe Invitational, you can reach me at - coach_cruz@msn.com . Wed, 09 May 2012 14:54:56 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/10-scheduling-jobs-for-sale-ridesharing/17486-coachteacher-needed#17486 Central High School is looking for an assistant coach for the 2012-13 season, with possible teaching positions available. Candidate must have previous coaching experinece if they are wanting a teaching position. If you are new to coaching, not needing a teaching position, you will be considered as well. Please send all inquiries to: mwelch@phoenixunion.org. Thanks, Mike Welch Head Wrestling Coach Central High School 602-448-0651 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:44:18 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/6-youth-wrestling-discussion/17484-middle-school-weights-for-americas-cup#17484 Here are the weight classes for this weekend's America Cup Qualifier at Poston Butte High School. 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 108, 115, 125, 135, 148, 165, 182, 195, 235 Sorry for the confusion. We are using these weight classes becaouse they will be the weight classes at the America's Cup. Go to www.azway.org to register online. Must be an AZWAY member wrestler... AZWAY cards can be purchased at the tournament. Thank you Tue, 08 May 2012 20:34:39 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17482-check-out-takedownshopcom-specials#17482 Parents, Coaches, and WRESTLERS; Takedown Sportswear is a one stop shop for wrestling apparel, custom team orders, and ALL wrestling gear including singlets, headgear, kneepads, fight shorts, shoes, and mat cleaner etc. Also, we specialize in custom sublimated singlets. Takedown is a unique and competitively priced wrestling apparel company with an in-house retail store and online shop. We are quickly expanding to all the wrestling regions across the country. Takedown is the official sponsor for Team Georgia, GNWA Militia Duals and the Rocky Mountain Nationals. We are located in Lawrenceville, Ga. Please take a moment to check out our website and the unbelievable specials for the month of May. Takedownshop.com specials for the Month of MAY: • Collegiate Gear $9.99 • $25 OFF Sublimated Singlets • $15 OFF Takedown Fight Shorts • FREE Artwork on custom team orders over $2,000 Takedown Sportswear “For Wrestlers, By Wrestlers” Lawrenceville, GA Toll Free: 1-888-582-2022 Local: 770-995-1395 www.TakedownShop.com Tue, 08 May 2012 11:42:22 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/16096-olympian-ken-chertow-announces-2012-camp-dates#17480 We have camp options for all ages and skill levels. More information about our camp options can be found at the link below: http://kenchertow.com/?page=summer_camp_info Tue, 08 May 2012 09:25:56 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/6-youth-wrestling-discussion/17478#17478 Mon, 07 May 2012 20:14:59 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/5-high-school-wrestling-discussion/17378-yuma-summer-wrestling-league-and-free-clinics#17476 Thanks for the praise. The boys are excited for summer work and competition from all over the state. Last year, most boys were able to wrestle 6-10 matches each week and some got more mat time than that. Plus they get an hour of good coaching and drilling. IF your team is interested, please let us know which night(s) you can make the trip to Yuma. dking2@yumaed.org (517) 404 1515 – David King (Gila Ridge) or jwelsing@yumaed.org 928-580-7823 – Jeff Welsing (Yuma High) Mon, 07 May 2012 13:26:22 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/13-general-discussions/17472-flowing-wells-wrestling-tournament-2012-bracket#17472 Does anyone have a bracket of the 2012 fw tournament? I cant find it online and I want to to see more than just the champions Sat, 05 May 2012 18:59:10 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/13-general-discussions/17471-local-hs-wrestlers-fighting#17471 Local Phoenix area wrestlers will be fighting on July 7th on CAGE RAGE ON THE RIVER 2 in Parker, AZ at The BLUE WATER RESORT & CASINO. COME AND SUPPORT THEM ON JULY 7TH 2012. https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/377584418947016/ Bryant Woods-3rd at state, Horizon- making his MMA debut Marc "Tank" Montanez- state qualifier from Carl Hayden-2nd fight (1-0) Ricky Ortiz-2011 state runner up, Carl Hayden, making his MMA debut Emmanuel Caddy-2010 state qualifier, Carl Hayden, making his MMA debut Emmanuel Castillo-2011 State Champ Higley, making his MMA debut Cage Rage On the River 2 Saturday July 7th, 2012 BlueWater Showroom Doors Open 5:30pm | Fights at 7:00pm Ringside seating ($75) General Admission ($35) Bleacher Seating ($25) V.I.P. Tables ($1000 - 8 per table) TICKETS ON SALE NOW CALL NOW 888-243-3360 http://www.bluewaterfun.com/events-and-entertainment/special-events.html http://azwrestler.com/images/fbfiles/images/cagerage2.jpg Fri, 04 May 2012 17:08:26 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17470-ap-fight-night-4-summer-kick-off#17470 American Pankration- 58 N. Country Club Dr. TONIGHT @ 7 PM Boxing, Grappling, MMA. Always a GREAT SHOW. Check out pics from past events at tinyurl.com/apfightnight See ya tonight @ Fight Night. Fri, 04 May 2012 14:49:18 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/5-high-school-wrestling-discussion/17351-seniors-wrestling-for-colleges#17469 GCU will have several local AZ kids joining next fall... we will post once they have all signed. Fri, 04 May 2012 14:05:53 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/5-high-school-wrestling-discussion/17461-open-room-at-dobson-tonite-may3#17461 Open practice wrestling at Dobson tonite May 3, 6:02 pm til 7:33 pm +/- Thu, 03 May 2012 11:23:08 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/4-college-wrestling-discussion/17355-would-you-rather-send-your-kid-to-gcu-or-asu?limit=6&start=6#17460 Someone is going to offer Mark Perry a head coaching job soon....and that school is going to be very lucky. He will bring a lot of excitement, he will coach kids up, he will recruit, he will be a huge success. Thu, 03 May 2012 10:33:27 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17459-onsite-registration-for-western-regionals#17459 ONSITE Registration available at Western Regional Online registration is now closed. There will be ONSITE registration available at the Tucson Convention Center. Extra fees do apply: $40/style Cadets and Juniors $100/ style Veterans Event Schedule: http://www.themat.com/events/default.php?page=schedule&EventID=26082 OFFICIAL Arizona USA Wrestling Website: www.az-usaw.org Wed, 02 May 2012 16:09:06 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/6-youth-wrestling-discussion/17458-2012-grand-canyon-state-games#17458 2012 Kids Grands Canyon State Games 8:00-8:30 AM weigh ins for Rookie-Schoolboy 2012 USA Wrestling Athlete Card (if needed purchase at the tournament $40) $20 entry fee per wrestler. $10 gate/admission fee. ONLY 2012 USA Wrestling Coaches cards are valid for free entry. The AZ Season floor pass is NOT Valid at this event.(must pay gate fee) ONLY city street or garage parking, and rates may apply. http://www.facebook.com/events/181740515274376/ When: Sat May 5 Where: Tucson convention center. T. C. C. Wed, 02 May 2012 16:02:13 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/6-youth-wrestling-discussion/17456-re-sunkist-kids-wrestling-camps#17456 This summer the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy is hosting 5 summer commuter camps in June and July 2012. The camps are 5 days each at $100/athlete. The camps run Monday - Friday from 9am-4pm with a tournament on Saturday following each week of camp. This is a great way to prepare for the Kids/Cadet Regionals and Nationals this summer. Also, you can get a jump start on the Fall/Winter wrestling season. The summer camp dates are: June 4-8, 2012 (June 9 tournament) June 11-15, 2012 (June 16 tournament) June 18-22, 2012 (June 23 tournament) July 9-13, 2012 (July 14 tournament) July 16-20, 2012 (July 21 tournament) *All camps are being held at the Riches Wrestling Complex on the Arizona State University main campus in Tempe. The address is: 629 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, Arizona 85287 For more information, please contact: Tim Gressley - 480.205.3015 or email - gressley@sunkistkids.org Tue, 01 May 2012 15:46:27 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/5-high-school-wrestling-discussion/17455-chertow-trivia-challenge#17455 Below is a Ken Chertow Trivia Challenge. Please take a minute to complete and see what you know about Coach Chertow and his wrestling/coaching experiences. http://www.screencast.com/t/SfgSFPCeY8LO Our Gold Medal Summer Camp Tour is scheduled to begin at the end of the month and will be coming to a location near you this summer. For more information on our summer camps, group discounts or anything else please email camps@kenchertow.com or call 814-466-3466 www.kenchertow.com “Intensity … that’s what it takes to become a Champion” Tue, 01 May 2012 14:37:09 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/16535-infinity-wrestling-academy-summer-camps#17452 With the Infinity wrestling camps, each camper gets a free IWA T shirt, end of camp award, Gatorade and a snack each day and top notch wrestling instruction. Please e-mail Coach Barbee with any questions at cbbarbee@gmail.com Tue, 01 May 2012 00:01:47 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/17445-national-champion-to-host-free-clinic-on-512#17448 **The Clinic will start at 9am. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:23:57 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17438-freakshow-update-and-changes#17441 This really is one of the best national tournaments of the year. Now that it is not competitng directly with Super 32, it is just going to get bigger and better! AZWAY membership allows entry into this event... no need to buy the NUWAY card. Go to www.azway.org to get your AZWAY card. This will not only get you into the Freak Show, but also all AZWAY, NUWAY, SCWAY (California organization) throughout this summer. AZWAY card costs $30 per wrestler. If you are a member of an AZWAY club, the AZWAY card costs $15. Our AZWAY summer folkstyle schedule is starting to fill up. If your school would like to host an AZWAY tournament, go to www.azway.org for more info on how to do that. Thank you Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:07:54 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/6-youth-wrestling-discussion/17439-middle-school-azway-team#17439 May 12th is the 2nd qualifier to establish a Middle School team to take to the America's Cup in California during Memorial Day Weekend. We have some weights filled, but most of the middle school squad is empty. There will be medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The May 12th qualifier will be at Poston Butte High School (San Tan Valley, south of Mesa). It is a bracket tournament, and wrestlers that win their weight class will be invited to participate on the All-AZWAY Middle School Team. For more information, or to register for the May 12th tournament, please go to www.azway.org. Thank you!! Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:50:56 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/8-az-usaw-discussion/17436-2012-western-reg-a-2012-az-state-championships#17436 Below are the links to register wrestlers for 2012 Tucson Junior/Veterans and Cadets Western Regionals; through www.trackwrestling.com You will need your USAW Card # when registering Remember to get all the latest information at www.az-usaw.org the official AZ USA Wrestling website. 2012 AZ Freestyle State Championship when: 05/19/2012 Highland High School 4301 E Guadalupe Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234 On-site registration. 2012 West Jr. Regional & Cadet Open when: 05/03/2012 - 05/05/2012 Tucson Convention Center 260 South Church Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701 http://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/registration/BasicPreReg1.jsp?tournamentGroupId=42658009 Best of Luck, AZUSAW Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:23:34 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17435-2012-az-western-reg-and-2012-state-championships#17435 Below are the links to register wrestlers for 2012 Tucson Junior/Veterans and Cadets Western Regionals; through www.trackwrestling.com You will need your USAW Card # when registering Remember to get all the latest information at www.az-usaw.org the official AZ USA Wrestling website. 2012 AZ Freestyle State Championship when: 05/19/2012 Highland High School 4301 E Guadalupe Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234 On site registration 2012 West Jr. Regional & Cadet Open when: 05/03/2012 - 05/05/2012 Tucson Convention Center 260 South Church Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701 http://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/registration/BasicPreReg1.jsp?tournamentGroupId=42658009 Best of Luck, AZUSAW Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:21:43 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/17431-all-american-wrestling-camp-only-3-team-openings#17431 The All-American Wrestling Camp is the largest and most affordable team camp in Arizona with over 300 participants of all ages. The camp runs from June 11-15, 2012 at Chandler High School. We are at 18 teams right now and can only go to 21 so please email owen.curtis@chandler.k12.az.us if you would like a team application. The cost is only $1000 for up to 15 athletes. Youth and high school individuals can register online at Registration (https://dcw.cusdcommunity.com/chandler/catalog_selection.jsp). We have a stellar staff of 8 college All-Americans including: Eric Larkin (National Champ), Ryan Bader (2 x All-American and UFC Fighter), BJ Futrell (2 x All-American) and many others. Click on this link to get more information and to access the camp brochures: Camp Info (http://www.mychandlerschools.org/Page/6633) Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:13:07 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/6-youth-wrestling-discussion/17429-re-2012-sunkist-kids-wrestling-camps#17429 This summer the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy is hosting 5 summer commuter camps in June and July 2012. The camps are 5 days each at $100/athlete. The camps run Monday - Friday from 9am-4pm with a tournament on Saturday following each week of camp. This is a great way to prepare for the Kids/Cadet Regionals and Nationals this summer. Also, you can get a jump start on the Fall/Winter wrestling season. The summer camp dates are: June 4-8, 2012 (June 9 tournament) June 11-15, 2012 (June 16 tournament) June 18-22, 2012 (June 23 tournament) July 9-13, 2012 (July 14 tournament) July 16-20, 2012 (July 21 tournament) *All camps are being held at the Riches Wrestling Complex on the Arizona State University main campus in Tempe. The address is: 629 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, Arizona 85287 For more information, please contact: Tim Gressley - 480.205.3015 or email - gressley@sunkistkids.org Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:18:23 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/9-clubs-clinics-camps-and-mats/17319-2012-sunkist-kids-wrestling-camps#17428 This summer the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy is hosting 5 summer commuter camps in June and July 2012. The camps are 5 days each at $100/athlete. The camps run Monday - Friday from 9am-4pm with a tournament on Saturday following each week of camp. This is a great way to prepare for the Kids/Cadet Regionals and Nationals this summer. Also, you can get a jump start on the Fall/Winter wrestling season. The summer camp dates are: June 4-8, 2012 (June 9 tournament) June 11-15, 2012 (June 16 tournament) June 18-22, 2012 (June 23 tournament) July 9-13, 2012 (July 14 tournament) July 16-20, 2012 (July 21 tournament) *All camps are being held at the Riches Wrestling Complex on the Arizona State University main campus in Tempe. The address is: 629 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, Arizona 85287 For more information, please contact: Tim Gressley - 480.205.3015 or email - gressley@sunkistkids.org Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:16:45 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/13-general-discussions/17422-brandon-horton#17426 did he ever wrestle at a college? Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:23:59 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/7-womens-wrestling-discussion/17421-western-states-girls-freestyle-tournament#17421 This tournament is in Sacramento, CA on 5/26/12 (Memorial Day weekend). The weigh in's are Fri 5/25/12. It's listed on TheMat.com's schedule but the flyer can be found on the CaliforniaWrestler.com website. The director has been very helpful answering my questions. We live in Tucson but I plan to take my daughter. I will fly there unless someone wants to carpool (13 hr drive) and share fuel expenses. Any other Arizona girls going? Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:40:10 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/13-general-discussions/17417-gcu-signs-two-all-americans#17417 Grand Canyon delved into familiar territory and added two JUCO All-Americans to its roster for the 2012-13 season. Full story here http://www.gculopes.com/index.aspx?path=wrestling&tab=0 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:17:00 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/10-scheduling-jobs-for-sale-ridesharing/17416-mingus-head-coach#17416 Job Title : Head Wrestling Coach and Teaching Position (English/Math/Social Studies/Foreign Language) School : Mingus Union High School Location : Cottonwood, Arizona Enrollment/Classification : 1200 students / Division 3 Program History Last 11 Years: Team-5X State Champions, 3X State Runners-Up, 3X State 3rd place Individuals Medals-35 State Championships, 13 State Runners-Up, 92 State Medal Winners, 11 All-Americans, 11 Collegiate Wrestlers The off-season wrestling club is a 501 (c)(3) organization with an executive board. High parent involvement, great fundraising, supportive administration and AD (the principal’s two sons were Mingus wrestlers). Great Feeder Program -Current high school varsity coach is stepping down to run the elementary and jr. high programs where his sons are competing. Facilities : Great Wrestling Room-locker room, wall-to-wall mats, padded walls, 8 full mats on hand, lots of history Coaches : 2 coaches teach at the high school, assistant coach is former collegiate wrestler; 3 volunteer coaches-1 state champ, 1 retired coach from Illinois School/Community : We are located in Cottonwood, Arizona, near the base of Mingus Mountain and the banks of the Verde River. Our school serves the towns of Cottonwood, Jerome, Clarkdale, and other surrounding communities in the Verde Valley. While we are a small community, you’ll find us just a short drive from Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Prescott, Arizona. To apply, or for more info, go to : http://www.mingusunion.com/index.cfm?pID=3082 (http://www.mingusunion.com/index.cfm?pID=3082) Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:05:48 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17415-mustang-stampede-las-vegas-nv-tournament#17415 We had a great duel tournament last year with 24 teams. We are looking for some out of state teams to join us. Last years champions, Cimarron Memorial (NV) place 1st, Shadow Ridge (NV) placed 2nd, Alta (UT) placed 3rd, and Dobson (AZ) Placed 4th. Please contact me if your interested. Room rates are great this time of year in vegas. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:16:54 -0500 http://azwrestler.com/message-board/25-tournament-announcements/17411-azway-summer-tournament-schedule#17411 Please go to www.azway.org and on the "News and Events" link there is an updated schedule. There are two tournaments in July at Desert Ridge High School. Also going to start posting SCWAY events on www.azway.org. AZWAY members can attend SCWAY tournaments (State of California Wrestling Association of Youth). Registration is open for the May 12th tournament at Poston Butte High School (America's Cup Qualifier). Go to www.azway.org to register. Register and pay by May 9th and get a $5 discount. We are looking for more AZWAY tournaments. SCWAY member wrestlers are wanting to compete in our state. AZWAY will provide the medals, pay for refs, and organize/promote the tournament... all we need are host schools. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:06:49 -0500