Re: Weekend Wars 2015
What began in Camp Verde as one overwhelmingly successful event, (Weekend Wars) has evolved into a series of numerous spectacular Mat time Wars hosting kids from all over Arizona and kids from out of state. Since its inception we have offered our services to 18,000 kids ranging from 5 years to 18 years of age. This Saturday was another great weekend.
The tournament attracted many teams and individuals from throughout Arizona. Coaches and parents brought their kids from Mingus, St. Johns, Apollo, Perry, Show Low, Camp Verde, Snowflake, Chin Valley, Marcos De Niza, Eclipse, Maryvale, Phoenix, Glendale, Fight ready, Golden Eagles, Horizon, Falcons, Cottonwood, Coconino, Kingman, Sandra Day O’Conner, Cornville, Desert Shadows, Bourgade, Clarkdale, Daniel Bright, Christ Lutheran, Carl Hayden, Heritage, Fountain Hills, and Wittmann.
Most wrestlers pushed themselves and were able to obtain 10 plus matches today. There were many great match ups. Our wrestling program is much more than a wrestling room. It is a classroom of champions and future leaders. It is a place to find inspiration, guidance, and support, as well as special satisfaction. All the coaches are committed to nurturing at-risk youth athletes through the sport of wrestling. We recognize the value of sports in helping kids to develop a sense of independence and confidence, which promotes a positive self-image. Clearly, the sport of wrestling is an ideal platform from which to instill a sense of personal achievement, as well as to teach the value of teamwork through cooperation and competition.
Many thanks to Stacey Barker, Tracy Tudor, Rudy Galaviz from Flag Tee Factory t shirt, Charlie from Sol-Air, Gabriel Chagolla, Camp Verde Journal, Josh McReynolds, Jack Young, Dan Harkins of Harkins Theatres, Jonora Mejia of Verde Valley Ambulance CO, John McReynolds, Greg Elmer Bashas’ food store, Camp Verde Bugle, Camp Verde School District, Bill Schwartz from Bashas’, Bill Geyer of BG Automotive, Salt River Materials Group (Phoenix Cement), Ron and Lori Paul of Paul Insurance Agency, Brenda Mann Harrison of Safeco Insurance Agent Giving Program and most importantly the Lord Jesus Christ.