Train under the HWA standard.
Train at this year's HWA x AIA wrestling camp and be coached by Iowa Hawkeye Alex Marinelli, 4× All-American, 4× Big Ten Champion, and Head Coach of the Hawkeye Wrestling Academy. Learn wrestling and how to apply your faith to your sport. The camp is located at the state of the art Athletes in Action Sports Complex in Xenia, Ohio.
Our goal with this camp is to give you a foundation of skills and moves that can help you accomplish your goals while implementing faith into the overall camp. Alex Marinelli will be showing technique along with giving his testimony and sharing the gospel in between the morning and afternoon sessions.
This camp is not just for Christians — we invite any and all wrestlers to attend.
Camp overview
Our goal is to give you a foundation of skills and moves while implementing faith into the overall camp experience.
Technique & faith
Alex Marinelli will be showing technique along with giving his testimony and sharing the gospel in between sessions.
- 2 technique sessions
- Motivational talk
- Designed for all skill levels
Ages & experience
Open to all wrestlers BOYS AND GIRLS. We do recommend you to have at least a year of wrestling experience before signing up for camp.
Camp clinician
4x Ohio High School State Champion, 4x All-American, 4x Big Ten Champion for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Registration & pricing
Limited spots available — first-come, first-served.
HWA x AIA Camp
Wednesday, July 1st
- Check-in: 8:30 AM
- Check-out: After Session 2 (~2:30 PM)
What's included in the camp cost?
- Bible to every wrestler
- Camp poster
- 2 technique sessions
- Motivational talk
Lunch: Wrestlers must pack their own lunch. There will be supervision during lunch with breakout sessions and motivational talks.
Who can sign up?
Open to all wrestlers (boys and girls).
- We recommend at least a year of experience
Supervision between sessions
There will be supervision in between sessions. Wrestlers can be dropped off at check-in and picked up after the last session.
Shower facilities: No, there will not be shower facilities on site. Bring a few extra outfits/workout gear to change into.
Camp schedule
Wednesday, July 1st — Athletes In Action Sports Complex, Xenia, OH
Wednesday, July 1st
- 8:30 AM
- Camp check-in
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM
- Session 1 — Technique
- 11:15 AM
- Lunch (pack your own)
- 11:30 AM
- Motivational talk
- 12:30 – 2:30 PM
- Session 2 — Technique (check out after)
Before signing up, please read
A high standard of behavior and moral values are enforced at the HWA x AIA Camp.
High Standard
A high standard of behavior and moral values are enforced at the HWA x AIA Camp! With a zero tolerance policy for violators, bullies, and those who haze others will be sent home without refund.
Refunds
Signing up for a camp secures YOUR spot and takes away a spot from other potential campers. These camps sell out.
NO refunds are given for not attending a camp unless you have a doctor's note due to injury or infection. No exceptions!
Commitment to Excellence
Come to camp IN SHAPE! This camp is for serious wrestlers. Showing up unprepared limits your growth and increases the chance of injury.
There will be limited spots available for this camp. The spots will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.
FAQ
Common questions about the camp.
Camp clinician + –
4x Ohio High School State Champion for Graham High School, 4x All-American, 4x Big Ten Champion for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Hawkeye Wrestling Academy Head Coach Alex Marinelli.
Who can sign up? + –
Open to all wrestlers BOYS AND GIRLS. (We recommend at least a year of experience before signing up)
Will there be shower facilities? + –
NO, there will not be shower facilities on site. But bring a few extra outfits/workout gear to change into.
Will there be lunch provided? + –
Wrestlers must pack their own lunch.
Can my wrestler be dropped off early, stay all day and be picked up after the last session? + –
YES, there will be supervision in between sessions. During lunch there will be breakout sessions/motivational talks given. Wrestlers must pack their own lunch.
Can parents watch training sessions and attend motivational talks? + –
Parents are welcome to come and spectate any workout, technique and motivational talk. We ask that if parents choose to attend that they respect the coaches and athletes by remaining quiet and to not distract or try to coach their athlete during workouts by getting on the wrestling mats or yelling from afar. We understand the level of commitment it takes when signing your athlete up for camp but we encourage each of our athletes to be solely focused on the coaches and clinician's instructions and their effort rather than looking towards their parents for approval. Going through the workouts independently to be totally immersed in the process.
Where can I stay if I want lodging near the camp? + –
There are various hotels in Xenia, along with some located in Springfield, Bellbrook, Yellow Springs, Cedarville, and the surrounding area.
Camp packing list
Essentials
- Notebook to take notes
- Soap and skin wipes
- Neosporin
- Lotrimin (ringworm precaution)
- Vitamin C / Multivitamins
- Wrestling shoes (bring multiple pairs if able)
- Head gear (optional)
- Packed lunch
Clothing & gear
- T-Shirts (1 recommended for each workout)
- Long sleeve T-shirts
- Shorts (1 recommended for each workout)
- Sweatpants
- Sweatshirts
- Socks and underwear (pair recommended for each workout)
- Athletic tape (if used)
Registration
There will be limited spots available for this camp. Spots are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.
Important reminders
- First-come, first-served registration
- Registration closes at max capacity
- No refunds without doctor's note due to injury or infection
- Zero tolerance for bullying/hazing; sent home without refund
Contact
Contact the camp manager for more information.
