Category: Youth

100 TD Night – What to Know and What to Do

Hello ZM Wrestling Families,

We are excited to kick off our 100 Takedowns Fundraiser, which helps support our youth wrestling program throughout the season.

What is the fundraiser?
Each wrestler will collect pledges from family and friends. On Monday, January 12, wrestlers will complete 100 takedowns during regular practice. This is not a public event and does not require parents or sponsors to attend—it will simply be part of practice that day.

Funds raised help cover important program costs such as:

  • Tournament entry fees
  • Transportation/bus trips
  • Wrestling equipment and supplies
  • Additional opportunities for our wrestlers

What do wrestlers and parents need to do?

  1. Collect pledges using the pledge form handed out at practice and sent in email (flat dollar amounts, not per takedown).
  2. Write the wrestler’s name clearly at the top of the form.
  3. Checks should be made payable to Brota Valley Wildcats.
  4. Return completed pledge forms and payments by January 12th.

Prizes!
Wrestlers can earn prizes based on the total amount they raise, including ZM Wrestling gear and apparel.

  • Raise $75: ZM Wrestling Frisbee
  • Raise $125: ZM Wrestling Frisbee + Sport Towel
  • Raise $175: ZM Wrestling Frisbee + Sport Towel + Trucker Hat
  • Raise $250: ZM Wrestling Frisbee + Sport Towel + Trucker Hat + Water Bottle
  • Raise $300+: ZM Wrestling Frisbee + Sport Towel + Trucker Hat + Water Bottle + Hooded Sweatshirt (please remember to list sweatshirt size)
  • Top fundraiser earns $50 cash plus all the prizes above!

Important to know:

  • All wrestlers will complete 100 takedowns at practice on January 12, regardless of how much they raise.
  • This is a fun team challenge and a great way to support the club.

Thank you for helping make this fundraiser a success and for supporting ZM Youth Wrestling. If you have any questions, please reach out to me or one of the coaches.

Go Cougars!

ZM Wrestling Camp details

PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES AS OF JUNE 2.

The details for the ZM Summer Wrestling camp are out. Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to attend camp this summer on June 6-9th in the Mazeppa gym.

Monday, June 6th: 5:30-6:30 (K-6), 6:45-8:00 (7-12)
Tuesday, June 7th: 5:30-6:30 (K-6), 6:45-8:00 (7-12)
Wednesday, June 8th: 5:15-6:15 (K-6), 6:30-7:45 (7-12)
Thursday, June 9th: 5:15-6:15 (K-6), 6:30-7:45 (7-12) 

The guest clinicians will be Austin Goergen (St Cloud State 4x All American DII) on June 6th and 7th. Billy McDonald and Kurt Becker (Co-head coaches for Watertown-Mayer, who finished 4th at state AA this year) on June 8th and 9th. Additional accolades for these clinicians as well as details are in the files below!

So download the form below, fill it out, and send to Link! Cant wait to see you guys on the mat!

Any questions, comment on the Facebook post or call Link Steffen at: 507-358-1344

zm-camp-2022Download
zm camp 2022 clinician detailsDownload

Youth Events this Week

Your busy kid got you feeling like this? We have just the thing for you.

Your busy kid got you feeling like this? Help (and the wrestling season) is right around the corner.

Monday, Nov. 15- Free youth clinic for girls at 5:30 PM, any other youth at 6:30 in Mazeppa wrestling room. Designed for those new to wrestling or have taken some time off and thinking of trying again, but all are welcome. Know of someone who might enjoy wrestling? Send them an invite!

Wednesday, Nov. 17- Last day for youth to register on-line and receive a t-shirt. You can always register and join later but can’t guarantee a shirt.

Sunday, Nov. 21- Free youth physical fitness night from 5-6 PM in the wrestling room. Exercises, skills, and cardio to help get the bodies ready for the season.

ZM Youth Wrestling Registration Open Now!

The youth wrestling season (boys and girls in PreK-6th grade) will be starting soon and we’d like you to join us!  We hope to relay this information to as many ZM parents and youth as we can. Please help us out by sharing!

New to wrestling or looking to try it again?  We are offering free clinics on Monday, November 15th in the Mazeppa school wrestling room. The girls only clinic will be at 5:30 PM, and anyone else at 6:30 PM.  This practice provides the opportunity to learn more about the sport without any commitment.  See this flyer for more details.

Register online through Community Education by November 17th to receive a t-shirt.

We’ll also hold an open house on Monday, November 8th and Tuesday, November 9th from 5:30 PM – 7:30. Swing by the Mazeppa school wrestling room before or after your parent-teacher conference to meet the coaches and learn more about the program. Don’t forget to bring your unwanted wrestling gear.  Be sure to mark it with your name and asking price.

Finally, don’t forget clothing and gear orders close on October 31st. See this post for details.

Questions? E-mail Chris Lexvold- chris.lexvold@gmail.com