Post by mar1379 on Jun 16, 2012 18:43:27 GMT -5
Beach Wrestling this Friday
Narragansett – On Friday, June 22, 2012, athletes of all ages and ability will converge on Narragansett Beach for the 6th annual Battle on the Beach Wrestling Tournament. Beach wrestling is an Olympic sport that is sponsored on Narragansett Town beach by the Narragansett Parks and Recreation Department, RI Wrestling Association, and the South County Youth Wrestling Club.
Wrestlers and athletes ages 10 to 60 have competed during the past five years. This year should be the same level of local and All American competitors in the youth, High School, and the ever popular and most entertaining Open wrestling categories. New comers from all aspects of martial arts, wrestling, and athletic teams are encouraged to join in the fun. Beach wrestling is open to all contestants’ male and female, competing to score 2 points by takedown or push out before their opponents do. The wrestlers compete in age division towards an Ultimate Champion for each group from the winners of the light and heavy groups.
Sign up for this year’s beach wrestling begins at noon at the south end of Narragansett Beach near the sea wall entrance. A rules clinic will begin at 1:30 followed by completion. All entries must have a USA wrestling card and a $10 entry fee. Any questions can be directed to beach wrestling director Michael Millen Sr at Michaelmillen@hotmail.com. Check out beach wrestling at Themat.com for more information on east coast and national events. Come observe a great sport at a great location.
Narragansett – On Friday, June 22, 2012, athletes of all ages and ability will converge on Narragansett Beach for the 6th annual Battle on the Beach Wrestling Tournament. Beach wrestling is an Olympic sport that is sponsored on Narragansett Town beach by the Narragansett Parks and Recreation Department, RI Wrestling Association, and the South County Youth Wrestling Club.
Wrestlers and athletes ages 10 to 60 have competed during the past five years. This year should be the same level of local and All American competitors in the youth, High School, and the ever popular and most entertaining Open wrestling categories. New comers from all aspects of martial arts, wrestling, and athletic teams are encouraged to join in the fun. Beach wrestling is open to all contestants’ male and female, competing to score 2 points by takedown or push out before their opponents do. The wrestlers compete in age division towards an Ultimate Champion for each group from the winners of the light and heavy groups.
Sign up for this year’s beach wrestling begins at noon at the south end of Narragansett Beach near the sea wall entrance. A rules clinic will begin at 1:30 followed by completion. All entries must have a USA wrestling card and a $10 entry fee. Any questions can be directed to beach wrestling director Michael Millen Sr at Michaelmillen@hotmail.com. Check out beach wrestling at Themat.com for more information on east coast and national events. Come observe a great sport at a great location.