About Us
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"Build an outstanding youth program which inspires wrestling excellence" In this regard, our main objective is to provide each child in our program with the opportunity to the sport while learning new skills and gaining a clear understanding of the sport of wrestling. Youth wrestling is a sport that all participants benefit from because unlike many other team sports, wrestling includes every participant. No one sits on the bench and no wrestlers are "cut" from the team. Our club objectives also include: - Make wrestling a fun learning experience for everyone involved; child and parent - Teach the fundamentals of wrestling with an emphasis on individual improvement regardless of experience or skill level - Teach the value of sportsmanship including the showing of respect for referees, coaches, parents, and fellow athletes while learning how to win with grace and lose with dignity - Use the sport of wrestling as a vehicle for teaching life long lessons like the value of hard work, the ability to handle adversity, and the importance of a positive mental attitude |
Maple Valley Wolfpack is a member of the Pierce County Junior Wrestling League.
All our fundsvhost several matches and tournaments each year, which generate
revenue for our clubs operation. Our generated revenue allows us to avoid the
traditional candy sales, magazine sales, and car washes. This organization and its
operation are run solely by volunteers! In this regard, parent involvement is vital to
our continued success. Your cooperation will be appreciated as we will be
“volunteering” you for various duties throughout the year.
The club is governed by the Pierce County Junior Wrestling League and the Maple
Valley Junior Wrestling Association constitution and by-laws.
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All our fundsvhost several matches and tournaments each year, which generate
revenue for our clubs operation. Our generated revenue allows us to avoid the
traditional candy sales, magazine sales, and car washes. This organization and its
operation are run solely by volunteers! In this regard, parent involvement is vital to
our continued success. Your cooperation will be appreciated as we will be
“volunteering” you for various duties throughout the year.
The club is governed by the Pierce County Junior Wrestling League and the Maple
Valley Junior Wrestling Association constitution and by-laws.
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| Maple Valley's youth wrestling program started in the spring of 1976 with a handful of kids. Known originally as the "Maple Valley Matrats", the kids competed as an AAU Freestyle club competing with Inglemore, Redmond, and Renton in the Western Washington Kids League. In late 1991, Steve Deutschman crafted the programs founding bylaws, mission statement and board structure. These foundations have been modified slightly over the years but essentially embrace the same core objective, mission and goals for our kids. Steve was the acting President of the Maple Valley Raiders Football program at this time as well. In early 1996, the club's president Tim Walsh led the Matrats from the defunct W. WA Kids League to the highly competitive independent Pierce County Jr. Wrestling League (PCJWL) from the south. At that time, our clubs mascot and name were changed to the "Maple Valley Wolfpack". The PCJWL is an unaffiliated collegiate style youth league (Folkstyle) for 5-12 year olds (www.pcjwl.com). In 2005, the Maple Valley Wolfpack program and parents extended the wrestling opportunity in Maple Valley by launching a Freestyle and Greco wrestling program governed by USA Wrestling. This extension of the Wolfpack program competes as Bearclaw USA Wresting for 6-18 year olds. In 2007, Bearclaw wrestlers captured the WA State team titles in Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco. Youth wrestling opportunity in Maple Valley continues to thrive due to so many volunteers past and present, coaches, board members, volunteers, and supporters like the Tahoma School District. A perpetual "Thank You!" to all who have contributed and supported this great sport and this great organization. If any of the information above or below is incorrect, or you have additional details please contact the current organization President or Head Coach so it can be corrected. Past Presidents Past/Present Head Coaches Year(s) Ruben Powell Bob Kallam 1976-1983 Stephen Deutschman Greg Kuraspediani 1984-1992 Bart Kooyman Mike Giannandrea 1992-1996 Steve Zografos Mike Giannandrea 1997-1999 Steve Zografos Todd Johnson 1999-2001 Roger Zander Brad Mjelde 2001-2007 Jim Weiding Stan Weeks 2007-2010 Dan Kagan Kris Lavigne 2010-Present |
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PIERCE COUNTY JUNIOR WRESTLING LEAGUE
The Pierce County Junior Wrestling League is comprised of the 20 teams. In
organizing the teams, the league is divided into two divisions, A and B. Each
division is further divided into two smaller sub-divisions having 4 or 5 teams each.
20010-2011 season:
1A: Bethel, Puyallup, Sumner & University Place
1B: Kent, Maple Valley, Auburn, Orting & Olympia
2A: Federal Way, Olympia, Shelton, Vashon Island, Yelm & Montesano
2B: Franklin Pierce, Enumclaw, White River, Eatonville & Fife
Our league and program is based on age and weight. The kids are separated by
age and then
grouped into weight classes as follows:
*Ages 8 and Under *Ages 9 and Over
45 58
50 63
54 66
58 69
65 73
69 77
78 81
90 86
100 91
110 96
103
110
120
145
175
*The age group your child will be placed in is determined by how old the child is on
December 31st. For example, a child that turns 9 prior to January 1st will wrestle
in the 9 and over age division. Any questions please contact one of our coaches.
SEASON
Our normal season consists of three dual meets, and two round robin
tournaments. Dual meets run from around 8 AM - 12 PM with exhibition being
wrestled first. Round Robin tournaments are usually over by 2 PM and do not
include a medal or require an additional cost. There are optional tournaments
throughout the year, which are highly encouraged because of the rapid
experience they provide. The cost of these tournaments is $10.00 and typically
includes 2 - 3 matches and a medal. Plan on them lasting from about 8 AM to 4
PM. At the completion of the regular season there will be three post-season
tournaments for those who qualify, Sub-Division, Division, and the League
Championship. There is also a Rising Star tournament for wrestlers that do not
qualify for the Sub-Division tournament.
The Pierce County Junior Wrestling League is comprised of the 20 teams. In
organizing the teams, the league is divided into two divisions, A and B. Each
division is further divided into two smaller sub-divisions having 4 or 5 teams each.
20010-2011 season:
1A: Bethel, Puyallup, Sumner & University Place
1B: Kent, Maple Valley, Auburn, Orting & Olympia
2A: Federal Way, Olympia, Shelton, Vashon Island, Yelm & Montesano
2B: Franklin Pierce, Enumclaw, White River, Eatonville & Fife
Our league and program is based on age and weight. The kids are separated by
age and then
grouped into weight classes as follows:
*Ages 8 and Under *Ages 9 and Over
45 58
50 63
54 66
58 69
65 73
69 77
78 81
90 86
100 91
110 96
103
110
120
145
175
*The age group your child will be placed in is determined by how old the child is on
December 31st. For example, a child that turns 9 prior to January 1st will wrestle
in the 9 and over age division. Any questions please contact one of our coaches.
SEASON
Our normal season consists of three dual meets, and two round robin
tournaments. Dual meets run from around 8 AM - 12 PM with exhibition being
wrestled first. Round Robin tournaments are usually over by 2 PM and do not
include a medal or require an additional cost. There are optional tournaments
throughout the year, which are highly encouraged because of the rapid
experience they provide. The cost of these tournaments is $10.00 and typically
includes 2 - 3 matches and a medal. Plan on them lasting from about 8 AM to 4
PM. At the completion of the regular season there will be three post-season
tournaments for those who qualify, Sub-Division, Division, and the League
Championship. There is also a Rising Star tournament for wrestlers that do not
qualify for the Sub-Division tournament.
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