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1ST FALL TOURNAMENT IS SCRIPPS RANCH SEPT 12

Welcome to the SDWA
2010 SPRING SEASON

Bantams and Senior GRAPPLING
sanctioned for FALL SEASON

The San Diego Wrestling Association  holds two wrestling seasons each year: 

  • Fall Season - September 1 to November 15 - Bantams thru Juniors wrestle FOLKSTYLESenior division wrestles FREESTYLE, GRECO-ROMAN, GRAPPLING.
  • Spring Season - March 1 to June 30 - Bantams thru Seniors wrestle FREESTYLE and GRECO-ROMAN.  Seniors also wrestle GRAPPLING. TOURNAMENTS ARE NOT SANCTIONED FOR ROOKIES.
  • Tournaments - Tournaments are normally on SATURDAY.
  • Association Duals - Each year we have the opportunity of wrestling both FS and GR in the State Association Duals Tournament.  We generally send a team to represent SDWA.  The team seeds winners of it's Association Championships and has a wrestle-off to see who will compete.  The Association's State Coach is normally in charge of picking the team.
  • Senior/Veterans Team -An SDWA Senior/Veterans team of SDWA affiliated clubs and independent wrestlers who wrestle in SDWA to represent us in state, regional and national events.  We have not defined our level of support for the team at this time.  If you have an interest in being a part of this team as an administrator,  coach, wrestler, or providing sponsorship assistance, please contact the webmaster.  

2010 SDWA SPRING SCHEDULE

SAN DIEGO WRESTLING ASSOCIATION 
Sometimes events beyond our control cause changes or cancellations in the schedule. 
It's always good to check the schedule each week (Friday night) to see if there are any changes. 

CHANGES FOR THE FALL: 

There have been a number of changes in what will be wrestled in the FALL.  Here's a synopsis of what has been decided and what is still in discussion:

  • Bantams, Midgets, Novice, Schoolboy, Cadet, and Junior divisions  will wrestle FOLKSTYLE  

  • Schoolboy, Cadet, and Junior divisions  will wrestle  FOLKSTYLE.

  • Open/Veterans division will wrestle FREESTYLE and GRECO-ROMAN. 

  • Additionally a modified USAW style GRAPPLING at the Senior level only.

San Diego Wrestling Association
covers Chula Vista, La Jolla, Oceanside, San Diego, Vista, and surrounding areas.
Association Contact: Victor Richmond 619-886-8293 Cell
Please register with SDWA on-line! Coach’s cards are only available on-line at a cost of $47.00. (Coaches cards now require a background check) The background check fee of $17.00 is included in the $47.00 cost of card.

SCHEDULE:  Finalized.  See below.

SPRING SCHEDULE as of January 31, 2010
Includes: State, Regional and National Tournaments
Week Date Tournament Location Particpants
1 March 20, 2010 Mater Dei High School
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista CA 91913
Ban/Inter/Nov/SB/Cad/Jr/Sr
Styles: FS/GR
 
2 March 27, 2010 Scipps Ranch High School
10410 Treena St.,
San Diego, CA 92131
Ban/Mid/Nov/SB/Cad/Jr/Op
Styles: FS/GR
 
3 April 3, 2010 Vista High School
400 E. Bobier
Vista, CA 92084
Ban/Mid/Nov/SB/Cad/Jr/Op
Styles: FS/GRFS/GR

Helix High School
7323 University Ave
La Mesa Ca , 91945
Ban/Mid/Nov/SB/Cad/Jr/Op
Styles: FS/GR

 
4 April 10, 2010 Helix High School
7323 University Ave
La Mesa Ca , 91945
Ban/Mid/Nov/SB/Cad/Jr/Op
Styles: FS/GR

Vista High School
400 E. Bobier
Vista, CA 92084
Ban/Mid/Nov/SB/Cad/Jr/Op
Styles: FS/GRFS/GR

 
5 April 17, 2010 NO LOCAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED  
6 April 24, 2010 Scipps Ranch High School
10410 Treena St.,
San Diego, CA 92131
Ban/Mid/Nov/SB/Cad/Jr/Op
Styles: FS/GR
 
7 May 1, 2010 NO LOCAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED  
8 May 8, 2010 Vista High School
400 E. Bobier
Vista, CA 92084
Ban/Mid/Nov/SB/Cad/Jr/Op
Styles: FS/GR
 
9 May 15, 2010 SDWA Freestyle Championship
Mater Dei High School
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista CA 91913
Ban/Inter/Nov/SB/Cad/Jr/Sr
Styles: FS/GR
 

****Check website every week for possible changes  in schedule****

AWARDS:  Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place only.

USA WRESTLING MEMBERSHIP CARDS Please register with SDWA on-line!   Coach's cards are ONLY available on-line at a cost of $47.00. {Coaches cards now require a background check}  The background check fee of $17.00 is included in the $47.00  cost of card.

ENTRY FEE: 1st wt. $10.00, 2nd wt. $8.00 & no more than 2 weight classes per tournament with USA Wrestling card for the 9/1/09-8/31/10 season; $5.00 late entry fee

RULES: USA Wrestling Rules for Folkstyle, FS and GR matches. Grappling are per USA/FILA Wrestling.

WEIGH INS:  7:00 to 8:30 AM; $5.00 late entry fee...NO EXCEPTIONS

WRESTLING:  Clinic starts at 9 AM. Open, Grappling & Kids wrestling to follow 9:30 AM; Juniors & Cadets from 10:00 AM until approximately 5:00 PM.

MATCHES:   

  • FOLKSTYLE: All Divisions, 5 minutes running time (periods: 1-2-2). 

  • FREESTYLE and GRECO-ROMAN: All Divisions, 6 minutes (periods: 2-2-2); match competition ends after a competitor wins 2 of 3 rounds. 

  • GRAPPLING: All Divisions, 5 minutes running time (period: 5).

DIVISIONS & WEIGHTS: 

ALL WEIGHTS AND DIVISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO BLOCK WEIGHTING ACCORDING TO THE ALLOWANCES OF USAW RULES.

  • Bantam Boys/Girls (born 2002-2003):40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 75+ (15 lbs. maximum difference).

  • Midget Boys/Girls (born 2000-2001): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 87, 95, 103, 112, 120, 120+ (20 lb. maximum difference).  

  • Novice Boys/Girls (born 1998-1999): 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120, 130, 140, 140+ (25 lb. maximum difference).  

  • Schoolboy/girl (born 1996-1997): 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 145, 165, 185, 205, 225, 250.  

  • Cadet (born 1994-1995) 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, 285.  

  • Junior (grades 9-12, and born after 8/31/90): 98, 105, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, 285.  

  • Senior Men (born before 1991, ‘91-‘92 require medical certificate) 121, 132, 145.5, 163, 185, 211.5, 264.5.  

  • Sr. Women (born before 1991, ’91-92 require medical certificate) 105.5, 112, 121, 130, 138.5, 147.5, 158.5.

  • GRAPPLING (Seniors only): Group Weights

SPECTATORS ADMISSION: $3.00 Admission charge.  No charge for wrestlers and children 12 and under.

*The medical certificate attests the athlete is of sufficient physical and emotional maturity to participate at this level.


Clubs in the San Diego Area

The following is a list of clubs that operate in the San Diego area.

Click to go to KIDS website for list of KIDS clubs in the area.

Baron Wrestling Club 

  • Practices: Bonita
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, and Cadet. Encourages women and girls.
  • Contacts: Gabriel Ruz | 619-427-2823 
    email: gabriel.ruz@cox.net

California Amateur Wrestling Association 

  • Practices: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids
  • Contacts: Bob Locke | 949-589-2540 (h) 949-460-4602 (w) 
    email: robert_lake@emcorgroup.com

CBAD Wrestling Club

  • Practices: Carlsbad
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids
  • Club Information: Focusing on folkstyle in the fall and freestyle and greco in the spring.
  • Contacts: Ross O'Briant | 619-252-3916 (home)

Chula Vista Badgers 

  • Practices: Chula Vista. Practice season all year long.
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Club Information: No membership costs. Must purchase or possess USA Card.
  • Contacts: Jerry S. Matsumoto | 619-426-0565 
    email: cvbad@msn.com

Chupacabra Wrestling 

  • Practices: San Diego. Practices at Montgomery High School. Call for details.
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Contacts: Joaquin & Teresa Coffey | 619-428-0567 (h) 619-992-5670 (c) 619-993-0567 (c) 
    email: ssdchupacabras@yahoo.com

El Cap

  • Practices: Lakeside. Grossmont Union School District.
  • Divisions: Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Contacts: Alan Kent | 619-390-3165 
    email: aldebkent@aol.com

Fall Guys Wrestling Club of San Diego 

  • Practices: San Diego Kearny Mesa and Mira Mesa. Thursdays 6:30 until 9:00 p.m. at Mira Mesa Wrestling Center, 110510 Reagen Road, San Diego 92126. 
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Club Information: $30 club fees plus USA card. See http://marauders.silverbackswrestling.com
  • Contacts: For more information call 858-566-2262x4227; ask for Jon Talbott
    Jon Talbott | 619-280-4441 / 619-459-3832 
    email: edewe1@netscape.net

J.F.T.S. 

  • Practices: Chula Vista
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Contacts: Bob Anderson | 619-302-6131 
    email: bobanderson@suhsd.k12.ca.us

Maverick Wrestling Club 

  • Practices: Carlsbad
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids
  • Club Information: Requires a USA Wrestling Card
  • Contacts: Dwayne Buth | 760-434-0448 (h) 
    email: dwayne.buth@sduhsd.net

Monte Vista Jr. Wrestling 

  • Practices: Spring Valley
  • Divisions: Junior, Cadet, and  Kids
  • Club Information: See club web stie at montevistajuniorwrestling.org
  • Contacts: Steve Bulette (H.S.), Hope Bedsole (Club Membership) | 619-933-3308 (Bulette); 619-518-9566 (Bedsole) 
    email: sbulette@cox.net

Monte Vista Wrestling Club 

  • Practices: Spring Valley
  • Divisions: Junior, Cadet, and Kids
  • Contacts: Steve Bulette | 619-933-3308 
    email: sbulette@cox.net

No Mercy School of Wrestling 

  • Practices: Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, San Diego County. Practice Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6 - 8 p.m. at Vista and Rancho Buena Vista High Schools from October to June. 
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Club Information: Club travels to all state, regional and national USA tournaments. Enrollment open to all elementary, junior and high school ages and senior men and women. Club has 3 silver applicant coaches, 7 bronze certified coaches, and 13 copper certified coaches. http://www.nomercy.org
  • Contacts: Ruben Leon | 760-724-4542 
    email: datamagic@cox.net

San Diego Hot Beaches 

  • Practices: San Diego / La Mesa
  • Divisions: Encourages women and girls.
  • Contacts: Trevor Keifer | 619-850-8362 
    email: tkeifer@gmailcom

San Diego Rebel Wrestling Club 

  • Practices: San Diego
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Contacts: Jon Robell | 619-223-3121 (work) 
    email: jrobell@hotmail.com

Scripps Ranch Wrestling Club 

  • Practices: San Diego. Practice September-November, March-July: Wednesday 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Kid's club November-July: Tues/Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
  • Divisions: Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Club Information: $125 includes USA card, T-shirt, and shorts.
  • Contacts: Matthew Becker | 619-723-8807 
    email: mbecker32000@yahoo.com

Southbay Cobras 

  • Practices: Chula Vista
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Contacts: Robert Schertzer | 619-948-0314 (cell) 
    email: cpwrestling@gmail.com

Springall Academy 

  • Practices: La Jolla
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Contacts: Brian Lamb | 6619-226-6342 
    email: lambchops6@yahoo.com

Sultan Wrestling Club

  • Practices: Santee
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Contacts: James Sherlock | 619-390-8542 (home) 
    email: donnab105@cox.net

Valhalla Wrestling Club

  • Practices: El CajonKids club ractice begins first Monday in Nov. 2005. Practice 6-8 PM Mondays and Wednesdays. 
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Club Information: See website www.valhalla-wrestling.cityslide.com
  • Contacts: Joe Acotsa | 619-813-6263 (cell); 619-401-1771 (office) 
    email: jacosta@guhsd.net

Wildcat Express 

  • Practices: Monrovia High School
  • Divisions: Junior, Cadet, and Kids
  • Contacts: Ed Avedissian | 626-471-2800 
    email: batman1971@aol.com

Wolfpack Wrestling 

  • Practices: Santee, CA
  • Divisions: Open, Junior, Cadet, and Kids. Encourages women and girls.
  • Contacts: Henry Blackwood | 619-447-4962 
    email: hblackwood1@cox.net

 



Ivan Ivanov
Throwing and Workout Dummies

Over the last few years Ivan Ivanov, the Head Greco-Roman Wrestling Coach at the USOEC in Northern Michigan, has been introducing several new types of extremely durable throwing and workout dummies.

Link to Greco-Roman Throwing Video

Besides the throwing dummies, there is also a line of workout dummies like the Bulgarian Power Bag shown below.


Bulgarian Power Bag

And a dummy, nicknamed "the Bone" can be used to effectively teach mat techniques.


The "BONE"


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2008 Olympic Team Trials

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