Alli Ragan to Lead Girls Empowerment Clinic

Photo credit: 2018 Tony Rotundo / WrestlersAreWarriors.com

Two-time World silver medalist and Carbondale native Alli Ragan will be on hand to inspire local lady wrestlers at the December 28 Girls Empowerment Camp.

Co-sponsored by Wrestle Like a Girl and Beat the Streets Chicago, this day-long clinic is a girls-only opportunity to hone skills and celebrate what it means to be a female athlete in the world's greatest sport.

SUMMARY

Wrestle Like A Girl Empowerment Camps and Clinics are specifically Tailored to girls ages 5- 18 who want to learn wrestling and the championship life skills involved with success both inside and outside the sport! No experience necessary!

Our philosophy of our camps is to provide FUN, SUPPORTIVE, and POSITIVE environments for girls to learn wrestling and develop technique by utilizing elite athletes as role models to stress the importance of the whole athlete.

DETAILS

Wrestle Like A Girl and Beat The Streets Chicago are teaming up to bring a WLAG Empowerment Camp in Chicago. Together we can expand opportunities for girls in the city and surrounding areas and build our leaders of tomorrow.

During our full day clinic we emphasize the EMPOWERMENT and INCLUSION of each athlete and educate them on technical skill development and proper nutrition, hydration and mental skills training.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 28:

• 8:00  -  Registration
• 9:00 - Mat Session 1 & Champion Life Skills 1
• 11:00 - Midday Break
• 12:00  - Mat Session 2 & Champion Life Skills 2
• 2:30  - Optional: Mat Session 3 & Champion Life Skills 3 (Older/Advanced)
• 4:00 - Pickup

REGISTRATION FEE: $50

For questions or more information contact: tela@wrestlelikeagirl.org

The Camp will be held at Andrews High School.  Click here to purchase tickets.