2015 Calendar Sales

2015 CALENDAR SALES

Hello Parents-

Our Zumbrota-Mazeppa Wrestling Community Calendar is one of the largest fundraisers for our program. These calendars run March through February and are personalized with birthdays and anniversaries. Each year, 7th- 12th grade wrestlers head out into the community to gather calendar orders. Money raised through calendar sales goes directly to the program to provide things such as lodging & clothing for the team. The goal is for each wrestler to sell at least 10 calendars. Those who reach this goal will have their names entered into a drawing for MN Gopher Wrestling tickets.

On Saturday, November 21st following practice, the wrestlers will take part in a sales blitz. The boys will sell calendars around Zumbrota & Mazeppa from 11:30-1:30 and will be provided with a catered lunch afterward @ the high school. Calendar sales will continue through November 30th, 2015 and delivery will be scheduled in February 2016.

Although Saturday practices are not mandatory for the Junior High wrestlers, their attendance is required on the 21st.

Please email Link with any questions.  link.steffen@state.mn.us

Thank you,

ZM Wrestling Coaching Staff

Preseason National Tournament

Eight ZM Cougars competed in the 2015 Cliff Keen USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals this past weekend in Cedar Falls, IA. The Cougars had a good showing in a very tough tournament…nice job, guys! Just 3 weeks til the official start of the 2015-2016 season!

Michael Vath, 120 lbs: 3-2
Spencer Defrang, 132 lbs: 1-2
Sam Nordquist, 138 lbs: 1-2
Maverick Jackson, 145 lbs: 3-2
Hayden Voxland, 152 lbs: 1-2
Tyler Soltau, 160 lbs: 2-2
Caden Steffen, 182 lbs: 3-1, 2nd place
Jarret Haglund, 195 lbs: 1-2

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Sam, Caden, Hayden V., Spencer, Mavrick, Tyler, and Jarret (Missing from photo, Mikey Vath)
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Caden Steffen, 2nd place, 182 lbs

Caden Steffen is the #14 Ranked Cadet at 170

Congratulations to Caden Steffen for currently being ranked the #14 170 lbs. Cadet in the country by USA Wrestling’s ‘Future Olympian Rankings‘!  This ranking is based upon Caden’s performances at Greco and Freestyle tournaments this spring.  Wrestling has given Caden the opportunity to travel to several different states to compete.  Caden had a wonderful experience, made many new friends, and can’t wait for next year to do it again!  Tell your wrestlers to ask Caden about his experiences, he’d love to share with the little Cougars!

If you have questions about how to get involved with spring-time wrestling, please contact Link Steffen or Chris Lexvold.  We’d love to see several ZM wrestlers listed in these rankings next season!

Go Cougars!

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Granite Falls and Fargo Pictures

12 wrestlers spent a few days in Granite Falls, MN this week.  They attended a wrestling camp and enjoyed the outdoors.

Caden Steffen was in Fargo this week competing against the nation’s best in the Cadet/Junior National Championships.  Caden went 2-2 in Greco-Roman and 5-2 in Freestyle.

‘Toss and Tilts’ Camp This Friday/Saturday

When: Friday, July 17th 6:30-8:00 PM and Saturday, July 18th 9:30-11:00 AM
Where: Mazeppa wrestling room OR ‘old-upper gym’ in Mazeppa school
Grades: 4th-12th
Technician: Tony Brown
Cost: Free
Technique to be taught: Tony will work on throwing techniques such as head/body/hip positioning.  He will incorporate the use of our two new throwing-dummies as well.  Tony will also show his series of tilts for near-fall points and pins.

Setup at 5:00 PM Friday night and tear down immediately after camp on Saturday.  Please encourage your wrestlers to help with this!  Parents are welcome to help as well.

5002 Club starts Monday, July 20th for our youth wrestlers.  It’s a great way to stay active physically and mentally during the off-season.

5 of our youth wrestlers attended the Minnestoa Elite wrestling camp in Apply Valley this past week.  The boys worked hard and learned a lot!  Attending were Ryan Lexvold, Kaleb Lochner, Jack Krier, Ben Murray, and Laiken Copeman.

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ZM Wrestling Staying Active This Summer

Between camps, parades, and tournaments, ZM Wrestling is staying active this summer.  Over 25 high school wrestlers are currently at the Malecek Team Camp in Wisconsin Dells.  Many wrestlers have also been attending InnerDrive in Rochester.

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Caden Steffen traveled to Rockford, Illinois to compete in the Northern Plains Greco and Freestyle Championships, placing 2nd and 4th respectively.  Isaiah O’Reilly took part in the Southland Summer Smash last weekend and earned 2nd.

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When not on the mat, the 2015 State Runner-Up team rode a float in the Zumbrota parade and will do it again at Mazeppa Daze.

Joel Bauman and ZM Wrestling Coaches Host Summer Camp

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Approximately 60 K-12 wrestlers took part in the ZM Wrestling Summer Camp last week led by Joel Bauman and the ZM Wrestling coaches.  Thank you to all those who participated.

Lake City is holding a wrestling camp July 21-23 27-29 for 5th thru 12th graders.

5002 Club starts next month. Here is the calendar.

ZM Wrestling Camp 1 Week Away; Steffen Selected to Minnesota Storm Cadet National Dual Team

baumanThe ZM Wrestling Summer Camp is only 1 week away.  To sign up, please fill out and mail in the registration form.  Joel Bauman will be the guest clinician two days of camp.  Joel is a 2010 graduate from Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg.  He is a 2X Minnesota State Champion and part of the 2009 KMS state championship team.  In 2007, he was a Cadet national champ in Greco, 2008 (2nd), 2009 (8th) and 2010 (2nd).  Earned Greco All-American honors at Junior Nationals in Fargo.  Joel is currently ranked #7 in the nation in Senior Greco-Roman at his weight class.

Caden Steffen has been selected to the 2015 Minnesota Storm Cadet National Dual Team.  Caden’s performance this spring at the MN/USA Freestyle and Greco tournaments helped garner this honor.  The National Dual Tournament will take place in York, Pennsylvania June 9-13, 2015.  Congratulations Caden!

Congratulations to John Poulin for finishing 29th out of 400+ runners in the Med City 5K this weekend.  John’s time was the 4th fastest in his age group.

Caden Steffen is Cadet Freestyle State Champion!

Nine ZM wrestlers took part in the MN/USA Kids & Cadets State Greco and Freestyle Tournament this weekend.  Caden Steffen led the way with a state title in Freestyle and a 3rd place finish in Greco.  Also competing were Ryan Lexvold (3rd/3rd) , Michael Majerus (5th/6th), Jacob Bennett (4th/4th), Luke Tupper (DNP), Spencer DeFrang (DNP), Hayden Stensland (DNP), Jarret Haglund (DNP), and Michael Vath (DNP).

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The ZM Wrestling Summer Camp is only 2 weeks away!  To sign up, please fill out and mail in the registration form.