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The Washington Area Community Center is pleased to announce that 2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles will be the third speaker in their annual Lessons from Leaders speaker series.
Mr. Robles will attend the banquet and make the keynote presentation at Five Points Washington beginning at 5:30 p.m. April 14.
In addition, he will conduct a wrestling clinic for up to 150 area wrestlers at the Washington Community High School Tory Gym during the afternoon of April 14.
WACC Board Member and Washington High School Athletic Director, Herb Knoblauch, said, “We promised to bring leaders with diverse backgrounds to our community and we continue to look for unique opportunities to do that.
"This year is another milestone for the WACC speaker series. We’ve been able to add another feature by including an afternoon outreach to young wrestlers in the area. WCHS is excited to be able to host this clinic during which Mr. Robles will be able to share his wrestling tips with local wrestlers.”
The day’s activities will include a wrestling clinic with Robles at Washington Community High School Torry Gym for up to 150 wrestlers, as well as a banquet and keynote presentation by Robles at Five Points Washington, both of which are open to the public.
Clinic Package
Tickets are $40 for each wrestler and include the clinic time from 1-4 p.m., open swim at Five Points Washington from 4-5 p.m., the banquet at 5:30 p.m. and keynote speech at 7: 30 p.m.
Tickets for the package are available beginning at 8 a.m. Jan. 30 by calling 444-8299 or by going to Five Points Washington.
Parents or coaches of wrestlers attending the clinic are welcome to attend and view from the bleacher area at no additional charge. Parents or coaches wishing to attend the banquet and Keynote presentation should purchase the $35 tickets when signing up their child for the clinic.
Banquet/Keynote presentation
Tickets are $35 and may be purchased starting Feb. 6 at www.fivepointswashington.org/robles or by calling 444-8222.
General admission tickets for the keynote speech only are $10 and may be purchased starting Jan. 30 at the website and phone number above.
About Robles
Robles was the 2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion from Arizona State University; NCAA Best Wrestler of the 2011 National Tournament; 3-time NCAA All-American; recipient of the 2011 ESPN Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, 2011 Juan Antonio Samaranch IOC Disabled Athlete Award, and 2011 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award; and will receive a special award – The Medal of Courage — (given to a wrestler who has overcome insurmountable challenges) as a 2012 Inductee to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The Washington Area Community Center is pleased to announce that 2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles will be the third speaker in their annual Lessons from Leaders speaker series.
Mr. Robles will attend the banquet and make the keynote presentation at Five Points Washington beginning at 5:30 p.m. April 14.
In addition, he will conduct a wrestling clinic for up to 150 area wrestlers at the Washington Community High School Tory Gym during the afternoon of April 14.
WACC Board Member and Washington High School Athletic Director, Herb Knoblauch, said, “We promised to bring leaders with diverse backgrounds to our community and we continue to look for unique opportunities to do that.
"This year is another milestone for the WACC speaker series. We’ve been able to add another feature by including an afternoon outreach to young wrestlers in the area. WCHS is excited to be able to host this clinic during which Mr. Robles will be able to share his wrestling tips with local wrestlers.”
The day’s activities will include a wrestling clinic with Robles at Washington Community High School Torry Gym for up to 150 wrestlers, as well as a banquet and keynote presentation by Robles at Five Points Washington, both of which are open to the public.
Clinic Package
Tickets are $40 for each wrestler and include the clinic time from 1-4 p.m., open swim at Five Points Washington from 4-5 p.m., the banquet at 5:30 p.m. and keynote speech at 7: 30 p.m.
Tickets for the package are available beginning at 8 a.m. Jan. 30 by calling 444-8299 or by going to Five Points Washington.
Parents or coaches of wrestlers attending the clinic are welcome to attend and view from the bleacher area at no additional charge. Parents or coaches wishing to attend the banquet and Keynote presentation should purchase the $35 tickets when signing up their child for the clinic.
Banquet/Keynote presentation
Tickets are $35 and may be purchased starting Feb. 6 at www.fivepointswashington.org/robles or by calling 444-8222.
General admission tickets for the keynote speech only are $10 and may be purchased starting Jan. 30 at the website and phone number above.
About Robles
Robles was the 2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion from Arizona State University; NCAA Best Wrestler of the 2011 National Tournament; 3-time NCAA All-American; recipient of the 2011 ESPN Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, 2011 Juan Antonio Samaranch IOC Disabled Athlete Award, and 2011 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award; and will receive a special award – The Medal of Courage — (given to a wrestler who has overcome insurmountable challenges) as a 2012 Inductee to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
WACC Board President Sherril West said, “While Mr. Robles’ accomplishments as a college athlete are certainly admirable, his story is one that should inspire all of us – no matter our age, physical limitations, or circumstances that life passes on to us.
"We certainly hope that adults of all ages looking to learn from others, parents and teachers looking for ways to inspire their children, and students with a variety of talents will take advantage of the opportunity to learn from Anthony – not about wrestling but about how to cultivate an attitude of excelling at what you chose to do no matter the obstacles you encounter. Anthony’s story and his 'unstoppable' attitude will be a special message for all of us.”
The vision of the series has been to bring up to two speakers each year to speak in the 1,000-seat Caterpillar Performing Arts Center at Five Points Washington. Former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, appeared in 2010 and Coach Mike Ditka spoke in 2011.
Speakers are encouraged to talk about what leadership means to them, lessons they have learned, and the people and events that have shaped their lives.
The WACC strives to host a diverse group of dynamic speakers who have made a difference in their chosen fields and whose leadership philosophies can be applied to the lives of local audiences.
Leaders will be sought from all walks of life — business, public service, athletics, education and more.
