Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy 2014-15

 2014 USA FOLKSTYLE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS – SCHOOLBOY
7X USA ARIZONA FOLKSTYLE STATE CHAMPIONS

2014-15 SUNKIST KIDS WRESTLING ACADEMY

*THE ACADEMY PROGRAMS RUN 9 MONTHS (SEPTEMBER 14’ – MAY 15’)

-    BEGINNER PROGRAM (2 DAYS/WEEK)

-    INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED PROGRAM (4 DAYS/WEEK)

-    5-8TH GRADE ACADEMY FOLKSTYLE TEAM (4 DAYS/WEEK)

-    SUNKIST KIDS WRESTLING ACADEMY TRAVEL TEAM

FIRST DAY OF ACADEMY PRACTICE - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

LAST DAY OF ACADEMY PRACTICE - THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015

The Last Summer Day Camp of 2014!!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME MAT TIME IN THE MONTH OF JULY WE ONLY HAVE ONE CAMP LEFT.  

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR THE 5-DAY CAMP JULY 14-18TH.  ALSO, FYI, WE ACCEPT WALK-UPS THE DAY OF BETWEEN 8-9AM. ALSO, YOU CAN PARTICIPATE BY BY THE DAY AT DAILY RATE OF $25.

 

 You may or may no know that the last Sunkist Kids summer camp starts tomorrow.  You can visit our website and pay online:  www.sunkistkids.org

  

If you are looking for a camp during the day Monday – Friday (9am-4pm) in Tempe, we have the following date:

 

*Summer Day Camp

$125/person (All Day)

 

We had 56 kids in the 5 day camp this week July 7-11th.  

 

Call  or email Tim Gressley for details or if you have any questions.  

 

Timothy R. Gressley

Director of Operations and Development

Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy

480-205-3015 cell

480-446-3108 fax

www.sunkistkids.org

Sunkist Kids Wrestling Camps hosted by Blue Ridge High School

The Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy will stay in session June & July 2014!
We are proud to partner with Blue Ridge High School in our Team Camp, Day Camp & High Intensity  Camp in Lakeside, AZ! Come join us this summer and continue your path to success!

Day Camps

June 9-13 $125 Blue Ridge High School (Lakeside, AZ)
9am-4pm. Ages 6-14 (Jr. High). Commuter Camps. Slow-paced, beginner to Intermediate skill levels. Teaches wrestling technique and conditioning. Covers all aspects of the sport of wrestling...nutrition, wrestling technique & the mental game. (Add lunch for $5/day)

High School Team Camp

June 7-14 $270 Resident & $ 150 Commuter Blue Ridge High School (Lakeside, AZ)

Resident rate includes meals, lodging in Gym or camp site on school campus, technique sessions & supervision (Commuters can add Meals for $15/ day). The Team Camp will combine activities involving team building, developing leadership and team camaraderie throughout the week. The 7-day camp will include 30+ hours of technique and training during the sessions along 25-30 matches throughout the week. Intermediate to Advanced level technique will be shown. During the course of the camp stance we will cover -stance/motion, set-ups, tie-ups, takedowns, mat wrestling on top (riding, pining combinations and legs), mat wrestling on bottom (escapes, reversals, short sit/long sit series and granby series), chain wrestling, mat strategy and goal setting. All this is important while building a State Championship Team. On the last day of camp all the participants will compete in a tournament.

High Intensity Training Camp

June 7-14 Arizona Residents & Registered for Kids/Cadet Regionals = $200 Resident & $ 100 Commuter OR Non-AZ Residents = $ 270 Resident & $150 Commuter Blue Ridge High School (Lakeside, AZ)
Resident rate includes meals, lodging in Gym or camp site on school campus, technique sessions & supervision (Commuters can add Meals for $15/ day). The High Altitude Training Camp will challenge the participants wrestling skills and conditioning while preparing for the Kids/Cadet Regionals and Kids Nationals in June 2014. This camp is high intensity and rigorous and it will combine advanced skill sets/concepts and winning techniques that create champions. This camp will cover in depth mat strategies that will help athletes learn how to adapt during a match. It is essential that athletes have the mental ability and technical skills to know when to score and counter attack during competition. Situational wrestling and mat management is an integral part of this training camp. Not to mention, your conditioning will be tested at 9,000 feet when we hike/run Sunrise Mountain. On the last day of camp all the participants will compete in a tournament.

Folkstyle Tournaments

Fridays June 6th, July 11th & July 18th $15 non-camp participant or No-Charge for Camp Participants June 14th Blue Ridge High School (Lakeside, AZ)
Ages 8-14 (Jr. High). 1:30pm -Finish.

Location

Blue Ridge High School
1200 W White Mountain Blvd.
Lakeside, AZ
85929

Contact information

Tim Gressley
Cell- (480) 205-3015
gressley@sunkistkids.org
www.sunkistkids.org

Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy Summer Camps

Summer camps are rapidly approaching us.

 

 It is time to preregister for summer camps. The Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy will stay in session June & July 2014! Programs include 5-day Technique Commuter Camps and Folk style  Tournaments! Come join us this summer and continue your path to success! The Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy will stay in session June & July 2014! Programs include 5-day Technique Commuter Camps and Folkstyle Tournaments! Come join us this summer and continue your path to success!

2014 Summer Schedule 

Academy

June 2 -July 11,2014 $125 or $25/week ASU Riches Wrestling Complex (Tempe, AZ)
Preparation for Fargo and Kids/Cadets Regionals or to stay in wrestling shape! Practice  Monday- Friday at designated times, TBD.

Day Camps

June 2-6, July 7-11 & July 14-18 $125 ASU Riches Wrestling Complex (Tempe, AZ) 9am-4pm.
Ages 6-14 (Jr. High). Commuter Camps. Slow-paced, beginner to Intermediate skill levels. Teaches wrestling technique and conditioning. Covers all aspects of the sport of wrestling...nutrition, wrestling technique & the mental game. (Add lunch for $7/day)

Folkstyle Tournaments

Fridays June 6th, July 11th & July 18th $15 non-camp participant or No-Charge for Camp Participants ASU Riches Wrestling Complex (Tempe, AZ) Ages 8-14 (Jr. High). 1:30pm -Finish.

Location

ASU Riches Wrestling Complex 319 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 446-3108


Contact information:

Tim Gressley
Cell (480) 205-3015
gressley@sunkistkids.org
www.sunkistkids.org

THE NEW DATE FOR THE ARIZONA USA FOLKSTYLE WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2014
ARIZONA USA STATE
FOLKSTYLE WRESTLING
CHAMPIONSHIPS HOSTED BY SUNKIST
KIDS ACADEMY AND ARIZONA USA WRESTLING
Saturday March 29, 2014

Casa Grande
High School
2730 N. Trekell Rd.
Casa Grande, AZ

CONTACTS:
Tim Gressley
(480) 205-3015 cell
gressley@sunkistkids.org

Tom Wokasch
(928) 301-0949 cell
wokaschtom@q.com

Andre Bartlett
(480) 519-5017 cell
bartlett@sunkistkids.org

REGISTRATION: $25/athlete – Pre-registration and 2014 USA Wrestling card $30/athlete –All non-USA Wrestling card holders must register on-site
*$5 late fee added for all on-site USA card member registrations

FREE entry for all Jr. High Tempe State and School State champions
www.trackwrestling.com (Pre-registration is OPEN)

ADMISSION: $8/adults and $5/students 5-15yrs (4 and under Free)
Free pass - 2014 USA coach membership
$20/coach - NO USA coach membership

WEIGH INS: Friday, March 28th
6-8pm at satellite sites posted on www.azwrestler.com
Saturday, March 29th (On-site weigh-ins only)
7-8am Bantam and Intermediate (Casa Grande HS)
11am-12pm Novice and Middle School (Casa Grande HS)

SCHEDULE: 9:00am (Bantam and Intermediate) wrestling begins 1:00pm (Novice and Middle School) wrestling begins

DIVISIONS: USA Wrestling Folkstyle Age/Weight Divisions:
BANTAMS
Age: Born 2006-2007
Weight Classes: 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 75+ (15 lbs. max difference)
Time periods - (same for championship and consolation) - 1-1-1
INTERMEDIATES
Age: Born 2004-2005
Weight Classes: 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 87, 95, 103, 112, 120, 120+
(20 lbs. max difference)
Time periods (same for championship and consolation): 1-1-1
NOVICES
Age: Born 2002-2003
Weight Classes: 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120,
130, 140, 140+ (25 lbs. max difference)
Time periods - Championship - 1:30 - 1:30 - 1:30 Consolation - 1:00 - 1:00 - 1:00
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Age: Born 1999-2001 plus currently enrolled in grades 6-8
Weight Classes: 70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144,
152, 160, 175, 190, 210, 265
Time periods - Championship - 1:30 - 1:30 - 1:30 Consolation - 1:00 - 1:00 - 1:00

RULES: Modified NFSHS rules apply. AZUSAW Officials (3 per mat.)

BRACKETING: Bracketing through www.trackwrestling.com ; True 2nd wrestle back There will be a separation of wrestlers and clubs. No seeds will be given.

AWARDS: Custom Medals for 1st - 6th Place.
4 Outstanding Wrestlers, one per division.
3 Team Awards (1st, 2nd and 3rd) – Bantam/Intermediate Division
3 Team Awards (1st, 2nd and 3rd) – Novice/Middle School Division
USA Wrestling’s point system for team scoring; Each club/team picks 20 point scorers from their team before the tournament starts for Bantam/Intermediate. The point scorers can be picked from the 2 age divisions. Also, each club/team picks 20 point scorers from their team before the tournament starts for Novice/Middle School. Points are awarded based on each wrestlers place in the tournament: 1st place - 6 team points, 2nd 5pts, 3rd 4pts, 4th 3pts, 5th 2 pts, 6th 1pt

TRIPLE CROWN TRIPLE CROWN: Wrestlers winning all three Arizona USA State Championships (Folkstyle, Freestyle, Greco-Roman) receive an Arizona USA Wresting Triple Crown Award. Excludes: Bantam division wrestlers (pre-Greco).

2014 Arizona USA Wrestling Folkstyle State Championships and OPEN ROOM Night

We are excited to announce the 2014 Arizona USA Wrestling Folkstyle State Championships are being held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Casa Grande High School in Casa Grande, Arizona.

This year, Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy is offering an OPEN ROOM night on Wednesdays from 6-8:30pm the entire month of February 2014.  All athletes must have a valid USA Wrestling Card to participate and it is FREE.  You can come in and get as many matches as you want and work out. 

We are encouraging everyone to PRE-REGISTER for the event.  Registration is now open on Trackwrestling.  All the age divisions and weight classes, along with D.O.B. cut-offs are on www.trackwrestling.com.  Click here to pre-register now at :

http://s202.trackwrestling.com/tw/Login.jsp?TIM=1391184041661&twSessionId=fcxzanyttaxzvog&tName=&state=6&sDate=02/22/2014&eDate=&lastName=&firstName=&teamName=&sfvString=&city=&gbId=

Please note – we are splitting the start times for Bantam/Intermediate and Novice/Middle school, so the tournament does not have the issues and delays it had last year.  We look forward to having a safe and successful competition.  If you have any questions feel free to contact me at the number below.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Meet and Greet with ASU Wrestlers!

This Saturday, ASU Wrestling is doing a meet and greet and autographic signing with all of the Arizona USA club members that attend following the dual.  They are offering to set up another $3 ticket event to honor our AZ wrestling clubs who support us by attending the Iowa State match…so by bringing your ticket from the Iowa State match to the Stanford match you will receive $3 admission to that event, as well.  We are encouraging all the parents and academy members to support these duals 

@ WELLS FARGO ARENA

Saturday, February 1^st

ASU vs Iowa State

8pm (Live PAC-12 network)

Monday, February 3^rd

ASU vs Stanford

6pm

If you have any questions please contact Tim Gressley.

Go Sun Devils, Pat LloydTicket Sales Consultant– Arizna State UniversitySun Devil Athletics 

PO Box 872505 | Tempe, AZ | 85287

480.727.3517 | pat.lloyd@asu.edu 

Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy - Semi private Lessons

Just a friendly reminder, the SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS start back up tomorrow. 

Tuesday, January, 7^th

5:45-6:45pm       $20/lesson

Wednesday, January 8^th

5:45-6:45pm       $20/lesson

*Please note – we will be continuing the lessons each week until May of 2014.  Let me know if you have any questions please contact:

Timothy R. Gressley

Director of Operations and Development

Sunkist Kids Wrestling Academy

480-205-3015 cell