Legends of Wisconsin Wrestling
"Be INSPIRED by the LEGENDS"
Legends of Wisconsin Wrestling Camp - July 6-9
Recommended for Grades 4-12
The Legends of Wisconsin Wrestling Camp is designed for the athlete that wants to learn from the some of the best wrestlers in the state. The State of Wisconsin has had many successful wrestlers in all levels of competition, including collegiate, national, and international levels. Your athlete will have the opportunity to learn different techniques, skills, and strategies from each of the Legends throughout the camp. See for “Past Legends” for more information on legendary wrestlers that have taught at UW-Whitewater Wrestling Camps.
$350
$195
Resident Cost:
Commuter Cost:
About the Staff
Tim Fader, Camp Director, is in his fourth year as head coach of the Warhawks after having spent six years as head coach for UW-La Crosse. In his ten years as a head coach, Fader's wrestlers have earned All-American honors 22 times with three of his wrestlers becoming NCAA Division III National Champions. A graduate of Augustana College (IL), Fader was a two-time NCAA All-American and twice named Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Matt Zwaschka wrestled for Coach Fader at UW-La Crosse and joined the UW-Whitewater coaching staff after a successful career as team captain, NCAA Scholar All-American honors (twice), WIAC champion and NCAA qualifier. He also gained international experience as a member of a Division III All Star team that competed in Bulgaria and Turkey in 2002. He also served as an assistant coach at Holmen High School in 2003-05. Apart from coaching, Zwaschka still competes in freestyle.
Past Legends
Ben Askren
- Two-time NCAA National Champion (174 lb. weight-class)
- Four-time NCAA Al-American
- 2005 Pan American Champion
- Finished fifth at World Team Trials
- 2008 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling hopeful
Ryan Allen
- Three NCAA Division III titles (2004, 2005 & 2006)
- Four-time WIAC Champion (285 lb. weight-class)
Kevin Black
- NCAA Al-American and three-time NCAA national qualifier
- Four-time Wisconsin State Champion
- Founder & Coordinator, Victory School of Wrestling
Ben Peterson
- 1980 World Cup Champion & 1973 World Cup Bronze Medalist
- Olympian: Gold Medal (1972), Silver Medal (1976)
- Five-time National AAU Free-Style Champion
- 1975 Pan-American Champion
- Two-time NCAA National Champion
Camps Facilities
The camps will be held in the Williams Center facilities of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, which contains a state-of-the-art training room, weight room, and Olympic-size pool.
Housing & Food
The residence halls are within walking distance of the Williams Center complex and instruction facilities. Resident campers will be housed two to a room. The dining halls are located in close proximity to the residence halls and serve three well-balanced meals daily to resident campers. Commuters will be entitled to lunch and dinner. These meals are included in the camp fee.
What to Bring
About 2-3 weeks prior to the start of each camp, specific instructions for reporting to camp will be sent to participants.
Insurance
Each camper will be covered by a group accident insurance policy. The cost of insurance is included in the registration fee. The insurance includes primary coverage up to $1,000, secondary coverage up to $5,000, and $300 maximum dental insurance. (Insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries and is for accidents only.) Every precaution will be taken to prevent accidents. The Warhawk Wrestling Camps will have a camp health supervisor available.
Special Notice
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities and employment policies, for all persons regardless of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, parental status and pregnancy.
If you have any disabling condition that requires special accommodations or attention, please advise us well in advance. We will make every effort to accommodate your special needs.
Online Application Form
Register Online: Wrestling Premier & Youth Online Registration
Download Brochure: Wrestling Brochure (Acrobat File .pdf)
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Contact Information
Office of Continuing Education Services
2005 Roseman, UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, Wisconsin
(262) 472-3165
Email: cesevents@uww.edu
