Sunkist Kids

Sunkist Kids is an amateur wrestling club and nonprofit organization based in Tempe, Arizona.

Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club
Formation1976 (1976)
FounderArthur Martori
Typenon-profit
Location
Websitewww.sunkistkids.org

History

Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club was founded in 1976 by Arizona farmer, Arthur Martori. He began wrestling for Phoenix Community College, the YMCA's Wrist Lock Club with coach Tom Dubin and eventually Arizona State University. Arthur would go on to win multiple different championships and barely missed making the 1964 Olympic team. Following college, Matori would join his families business and eventually take over as manager of the citrus operation.

Once he had the means to give back, the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club was born. Martori helped in creating an International tournament, providing housing and training, offering stipends and coaching opportunities. He also helped play a significant role in the development of women's wrestling. His vision helped give birth to Regional Training Centers (RTCs), award money, stipends, women's wrestling in the Olympics, world-class teams and youth programs.[1] In 1999, Martori was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.[2]

Since 1976, the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club has produced more Olympic, World, and U.S. national champions than any other elite wrestling club in the United States.[3] Since its inception, a member of the Sunkist Kids has been on every USA Olympic or World Team.[4]

References
  1. "About". Sunkist Kids. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  2. "Art Martori". National Wrestling Hall of Fame. 18 June 2023.
  3. Goodenow, Tim (8 May 2004). "National Training Center". WVU Sports. West Virginia University. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  4. "History". Sunkist Kids. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
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