Wrestling: Local greats on hand at Newton camp

I've never been a big fan of summer wrestling camps, most aren't nearly worth the money spent, but there's a good one coming to Newton High School in a few weeks.

Former New Jersey state champions Roman Fleszar and Dan Vallimont will be instructors on two of the five-day long camp that runs July 15-19. College of New Jersey coach Joe Galante and SIR Wrestling Club founder Shawn Hall are also scheduled to appear.

Fleszar, a recent inductee to the Region 1 Hall of Fame, was a two-time state champion at Kittatinny Regional High School and a two-time NCAA Division I All-American at Hofstra University. He currently serves as an assistant coach at Columbia University.

Vallimont also was a two-time state champion at Jefferson Township High School and a two-time All-American at Penn State. He's now an assistant coach at Hofstra.

The camp is open to grades 4-12 and registration fee is $200 per family. For information, or to register, contact Newton coach Eric Bollette via e-mail at ebollette@newtonnj.org.

Quad openings

High Point is looking for teams to fill two of its quadrangular meets for the 2013-14 season.

The Wildcats will host Bergen Catholic and Bound Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2014 and Warren Hills and St. Joseph-Montvale on Saturday. Feb. 1, 2014. One team is needed to fill each event.

If interested, contact High Point athletic director Todd Van Orden at 973-271-7835 or by e-mail at TVanorden@hpregional.org.

Tournament time

There are several summer tournaments to be held in our area with the 22nd annual Kittatinny Tournament on tap for Saturday, July 20. It's a round-robin format and the pre-registration entry fee is $20 (postmarked by July 17). There is a $25 walk-in fee. For information, contact Michele Molfetto at 973-579-7525 or e-mail at tdc3@ptd.net.

The 27th annual Warren County Farmers' Fair Tournament is slated for Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Fair Grounds in Harmony Township. There are youth and high school divisions. High school weights are 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 171, 182, 195, 220 and HWT. Weigh-ins will be conducted using the Madison system. Fee is $25 (pre-registered by July 30) or $30 at the door.

First session (8-under, 10-under, 12-under) begins at 9 a.m., followed by the 14-and-under and high school divisions at 2 p.m. Satellite weigh-ins will be announced one week prior to the tournament. A $500 college scholarship will be awarded to the outstanding senior wrestler. For information, contact Ron Nauta at 908-684-8853 or by e-mail at ronnauta@verizon.net.

Golf and stuff

Two annual charity golf events are on the upcoming summer calendar.

The fifth annual Josh Tresslar Memorial Golf Outing will be held Monday, Aug. 5 at Minebrook Golf Club in Hackettstown. Registration is from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with tee time set for noon. A dinner will follow golf at 5 p.m.

There is a maximum of 144 golfers and last year's event drew nearly that total at 128. Entry fee is $125 per person due by Monday, July 1 and includes greens fees, cart, lunch, unlimited draft beer, prizes and dinner (5-9 p.m.). For information or to be a sponsor, contact Matt Tresslar at 908-797-3957 or by e-mail at tresslar@optonline.net.

The eighth annual Phillipsburg Wrestling Golf Tournament is set to be held on Friday, Aug. 23 at Southmoore Golf Course in Bath, Pa. It's a four-man scramble format with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the wrestling program.

Fee is $100 and includes greens fees, cart, prizes, hot dog and beer, hot buffet lunch and awards. For information, contact Cindy Silva at 908-454-5621. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, Aug. 6 or the first 144 golfers.