Herald staff
Stanwood will host the prestigious Puget Sound Wrestler of the Year Awards Jan. 30.
A winner, runnerup and honorable mention will be recognized in each weight class and classification. Nominees have been made by area coaches, athletic directors and referees based upon four categories: athletics, academics, leadership and sportsmanship. One college-bound senior will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The awards ceremony will be preceeded by a 6 p.m. college meet between Pacific Lutheran and Simon Fraser. Celebrated wrestling announcer Ed Aliverti will announce the meet and awards ceremony.
Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for coaches and senior citizens and $2 for students with ASB cards.
The awards are sponsored by the Global Grappler Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and promoting wrestling in Washington state.
Local sponsorships are being sought to offset the cost of putting on the event. For more information contact J.J. Hanson at Stanwood High School at 360-629-1300 ext. 5823 during school hours or by email at jjhanson@stanwood.wednet.edu.
Track coaches convention: The Washington State Track Coaches Association will hold its annual convention Friday and Saturday at Everett’s Howard Johnson Hotel. The convention begins at 5 p.m. Friday and resumes at 9 a.m. Saturday. Registration is $55, $65 at the door.
Clinics will be held on a number of topics relevant to all age groups. For more information contact track coach Tuck Gionet at Snohomish High School at 360-563-4029.
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