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<\/p>\nBy Janet Gibson<\/p>\n
A co-ed wrestling program for students aged 10 and older has grown in popularity this year”its second year running.<\/p>\n
Northern Pikes Wrestling Club meets Mondays and Thursdays at 3:45 p.m. in the mezzanine of Carpenter High School.<\/p>\n
“It’s fun,”said Jonas Samson Junior High student Hunter McAmmond, 12.”You get to jump on people and play all around.”<\/p>\n
The sport offers kids a great workout, an entry into the martial arts and the”affordability option,”said coach Jason Guenther.”(The students) don’t need much equipment although travelling to tournaments can be expensive,”he said.<\/p>\n
Richard Phillips, whose children are in the club, said it keeps them off the internet.<\/p>\n
“It makes them (feel) happier and more alert,”he said.<\/p>\n
Participants will be eligible for provincial and national competitions.<\/p>\n
Carpenter High School Grade 12 student Ryan Parsons won gold last year in the Saskatchewan Amateur Wrestling Association.<\/p>\n
Parsons, who played football with the Spartans, said the two sports are completely different.<\/p>\n
“It’s not so much power in wrestling but who has the better technique,”he said.<\/p>\n
Northern Pikes Wrestling Club isn’t affiliated with North West School Division.<\/p>\n
A wrestling program for Carpenter High School students will start up on Nov. 21. Students in that program will compete in provincial tournaments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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