CALIFORNIA AGE GROUP WRESTLING ASSOCIATION

The continued success
of the Santa Ana High School Wrestling program encouraged Saints
alumni Jose Garcia and Gil Gutierrez and Gil’s family to start an age
group wrestling program.
The Santa Ana Wolfpack
Kids Wrestling Club was founded in 1999 by saints alumni Gil Gutierrez
and his family. The Santa Ana Wolfpack began with Gil’s son, Jorge,
and a handful of other kids ranging in age from five to thirteen years
old. The club has grown over the years cultivating more local interest
in the sport of wrestling.
The Santa Ana Wolfpack
is now in their seventh year and going strong. Sunday tournaments
regularly produce top place winners. The Wolfpack has also made a
strong showing at the Sate Championships for the past few years and
last year had the distinction of having their first State Champion,
Jorge Gutierrez (Novice-90 lbs.). Additionally, the Wolfpack had
several kids qualify to compete at the National Championship in Green
Bay, Wisconsin. This year the Santa Ana Wolfpack is working to
increase that number and hopefully, bring home a National Champion.
Along with their
accomplishments on the mat, the Santa Ana Wolfpck strives to be a
positive place for area youth to direct their energy. Gil has said, It
has been a positive experience for those involved and something the
community has needed for along time. I hope that more neighborhood
kids join the ‘Wolfpack’ and use wrestling as a way to better their
lives.”
The Santa Ana Wolfpack
practices three times a week and participates in tournaments through
CAGWA (California Age Group Wrestling Association) every Sunday from
December- March.
On behalf of the Santa
Ana High School Wrestling Program we want to thank Jose, Gil & his
family for Organizing and Coaching The Santa Ana Wolfpack Kids
Wrestling Club.
Special thanks go out
to Santa ana wrestling Alumni: Jose Najera, Jenny Zamora, Steve
Martinez and Osman Amador for dedicating their time to coach these
young athletes.
Scott Glabb