The Mayo Civic Center Region I Wrestling Alumni Committee in conjunction with The SEMWREC Banquet; who will honor area seniors and their teams on Monday, March 7, 2011, will induct seven new members in its fifth Hall of Fame Class.
Community
Nominations for Meritorious Service Award
The State Chapter Of Minnesota National Wrestling Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for the Meritorious Service Award.
Qualifications:
- Nominee must have served their community or country.
- Military • Law enforcement • Firefighters • Government service
- Must have been directly involved or associated with amateur wrestling.
Funeral for Jim Sundgren – Monday, November 29
The Minnesota Wrestling Community lost a huge supporter last Wednesday – Jim Sundgren.
Funeral for Jim Sundgren will be on Monday, November 29 at 3:00 pm.
Location:
Wyanett Evangelical Free Church
7036 Hwy 95 NW
Princeton, MN
(763) 389-1167
Kyle Malin Golf Scramble Benefit
Kyle Malin, 2002 Farmington graduate, was a three sport athlete in high school and qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament in 2000 and 2002. US Army Staff Sgt. Kyle Malin served three tours in Irag and was deployed to Afghanistan in June, 2010. On July 14, while on patrol, Staff Sgt Kyle Malin was severely injured by an IED, and lost both legs in the explosion. Kyle is in Walter Reed Hospital and has undergone many operations for his wounds, and still has many extensive surgeries before he can be fit with prosthetics and be released from the hospital. Kyle and his wife Alicia have two sons, ages 3 and 5.
Jon Malin, Kyle’s father and former Belle Plaine and UMD wrestler, is presently teaching and coaching football at Farmington High School. He was head wrestling coach at Farmington High School from 1985-2002. Jon and Deb Malin reside in Lakeville.
Friends of the family have arranged the Kyle Malin Golf Scramble Benefit to be held at Heritage Links Golf Course in Lakeville on Sept. 18, 2010 with a shotgun start at 11:30 am. (See flyer). Donations of money, silent auction items, and raffle prizes, are appreciated. Hole sponsorships are available and will include dinner and entertainment for two for each business sponsorship. Any questions, please call Byron Olson, (c) 763-300-5825 or (home) 952-469-3075.
Entry Form/Flyer (pdf)
2008 Minnesota Chapter National Wrestling Hall of Fame
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame honored eight Individuals at The Minnesota Chapter Banquet on April 12, 2008 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Owatonna, Minn.
Wrestling Hall of Fame honors seven
The Minnesota Chapter of The National Wrestling Hall of Fame honored seven individuals at its Minnesota Chapter Banquet on April 14th in Owatonna. Here’s a look at the seven honorees.
Nine inducted into the Minnesota Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Nine Minnesota wrestling greats were honored at the Minnesota Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame banquet held at the Owatonna Holiday Inn on April 22, 2006.