Power Player Awards 2012
The Power Player award is given to select Individuals
who demonstrate outstanding Character and Sportsmanship
as a participant in the Grand Canyon State Games. Select athletes
who also display extraordinary Focus, Hustle and Belief in their
sport and their natural abilities. The award will further be defined
by the six pillars of Character and also the commitment to taking
care of their body thru training, dedication & hydration. – This
individual will be identified by Games officials for consideration.
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Racquetball
Elmo Ortiz
The 2012 Grand Canyon State Winter Games Power Player Award Winner for Racquetball is Elmo Ortiz. Elmo always has a smile on his face no matter if he is on the court or off. He just loves the sport of racquetball and is always a pleasure to have around our Racquetball tournaments. He is always willing to step in and help in any way necessary. Elmo shows a high level of character and sportsmanship. He is a great example and role model to everyone in the sport. Congratulations to Elmo.
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Weightlifting
Cody Mart
The 2012 Grand Canyon State Winter Games Weightlifting Power Player Award Winner is Cody Mart. Cody won the 105 kilo (231 lbs) weight class with lifts of 110 kilos (242 lbs) in the Snatch and 148 kilos (325 lbs) in the Clean & Jerk for a 258 kilo (567 lb) Total. Cody has a positive attitude and works very hard to improve & be the best lifter possible. Cody trains very hard & is a positive role model for younger athletes to emulate. Congratulations to Cody this award is well deserved.
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Wrestling
Zach Wene
The Power Player Award Winner in the 2012 Winter Games Wrestling competition is 6 year old Zach Wene. Zach attends 1st grade at Emmanuel Lutheran Schoolwhere he is a straight A student. He wrestles with Laveen Wrestling Cluband Sunkist Kids Wrestling. He has been wrestling since he was 4. He wasdiagnosed with Vocal Chord Dysfunction in the summer of 2011. He attendedphysical therapy and was taught rescue breathing techniques. Thesetechniques have allowed him to continue to compete. He loves wrestling andis an outgoing friendly child, even with his competitors and all officials.He is a very hard worker & is committed to being the best he can be.Congratulations to Zach. |
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Zumba
Rance Ward
The 2012 Grand Canyon State Winter Games Power Player Award Winner in the sport of Zumba is Mr. Rance Ward. Rance looked to Zumba to get a great workout in a non-traditional way. Rance is a 48 years old marine veteran, a Detroit native and his wife took him to his first Zumba class & he was hooked after that. Rance was chosen for this award for his positive attitude, energy and enthusiasm for the sport. Congratulations to Rance as our Power Player Award Winner in our Winter Games Zumba event.
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