SBCSC: South Bend Community Schools Offers Wrestling Camp For Youth

South Bend IN

09 July, 2021

6:19 PM

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Press release from the South Bend Community School Corporation: 07/09/2021 South Bend Community School Corporation's high school wrestling coaches will offer the district's first ever wrestling camp for elementary aged students. The camp will be held Tuesday, July 13 to Thursday, July 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at Madison STEAM Academy, 832 N. Lafayette Boulevard in South Bend. SBCSC students in grades 2-6 are welcome to attend for free. Registration will take place in person on Tuesday, July 13 at 5:00 p.m. "We've known that there's a growing interest in the sport, for both boys and girls," said Milton Lee, director of athletics. "To have these coaches join together to provide technique and guidance for these young athletes is going to make a genuine impact on their skills and perseverance as they grow within the community." Contact Jason Holecheck, wrestling coach for Washington High School ahead of time to order your campers' t-shirt by calling 910-320-0543. Campers will focus on fundamentals, technique, and good sportsmanship. The initiative will transition into an after school wrestling opportunity for elementary students in the coming year. Who: Children interested in wrestling in grades 2-6 Coach Andre Scruggs, John Adams High School Coach Jason Holecheck, Washington High School Coach William Flatt,  Riley High School Coach Adam O'Neil, Clay High School Athletic Director, Al Hartman, Clay High School Coach and Athletic Director Wesley Lee, Dickinson Fine Arts Academy What: Wrestling camp for elementary students When: 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. nightly on Tuesday, July 13 Wednesday, July 14 Thursday, July 15 Where: Madison STEAM Academy gymnasium 832 N. Lafayette Blvd Contact: Monica Leyes, Assistant Director of Communications, [email protected], 574-393-6180. This press release was produced by the South Bend Community School Corporation. The views expressed here are the author's own.