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Young wrestler to raise funds for Romania wrestling camp
by Deanna Mitchener
Finding a passion while in school can be very
beneficial throughout one's school years, but
many students are unsure of what path they want
to follow after graduating.
At 11 years old, Tiana Bryant found her
passion: wrestling. “I wrestled for a year then
took a year off to pursue competitive
gymnastics,” Bryant said. “When I came back to
wrestling at 13 years old, I was stronger and had
a better sense of body awareness thanks to my
time as a gymnast. I have been wrestling for
almost five years now.”
“When I'm not having the best day, I can
always look forward to a hard workout in
practice and it takes my mind off the stresses in
my life and sort of revives me,” Bryant said.
“I would say that the hardest part is the
constant time and effort you need to put in,”
Bryant said. “Nothing is ever handed to you with EVENT
wrestling and everything must be earned.”
“Wrestling has presented me with so many REMINDER
opportunities to meet amazing people and travel Apr 17: Join the
WRESTLING STORY Bryant. “When I was 13, I went to Italy for a 10 Museum on National
the world which I am so grateful for,” said
Galloway Station
day training camp. I've been all over Alberta and
Canadian Film Day
for a free movie
to Ontario for numerous tournaments including
my first Nationals. I competed at the Canada
some impressive accomplishments, such as winning gold at U17/U19 Nationals and having the
with Brooms' to
Summer Games in Winnipeg and have done high Local Tiana Bryant found her passion for wrestling at the young age of 11 and has went on to achieve screening of 'Men
opportunity to compete in the Canada Summer Games. Bryant is gearing up for a wrestling tournament
celebrate 100 years
WAITING FOR Saskatchewan. My most recent tournament was photo submitted tournament and camp in New York once again,” The film is rated
school and varsity level tournaments in B.C. and
and camp in Romania for early May and is in the process of raising funds to make this dream a reality.
of Canadian film.
the U19 national championships in New
14A. Doors open at 6
Brunswick. I've been to national team camps in
pm, show starts at 7
hard and won this match without much of a
California and Arizona. I've wrestled in varsity
pm. Popcorn, games,
tournaments in Oregon, Montana, New York, and
I've also had quite a few wins against varsity
in a tournament and camp in Romania.”
Georgia.” challenge and am still beaming about it today. Bryant mentioned. “In early May I am wrestling Canadian movie
trivia, movie snacks,
athletes in both Canada and the United States.”
CASSIE TO EDIT Summer Games and a team silver,” said Bryant. have become a second family to me,” Bryant needs to raise funds in order to make this dream will be included.
In order for Bryant to go to Romania, she
and a mocktail bar
“I earned an individual bronze at the Canada
“Over the seasons my team and my coaches
a reality. Visit her fundraising page at
“I've attended U17/U19 nationals three times
said. “They push me past my limits each day and
makeachamp.com/tianabryant to donate.
earning one gold, one silver, and one bronze.
This year I wrestled in Junior Nationals (U21)
Bryant added, “I'm
and got bronze.” help me strive to achieve all of my goals.”
“One of the wins I'm most proud of is not from also grateful for my
a big tournament, but from a rematch I got in a parents as they drive me
high school tournament with a skilled wrestler two hours to Edmonton
that had beat me before,” Bryant said. “I wrestled and two hours back for
every practice without
any complaints. Without
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: their love and devotion
for me there is no way I
would've come as far as I
have. I wouldn't be able
to do what I do without
all of the people around Jim Eglinski
me that push me forward
each day, even when MP Yellowhead
things get hard.”
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling “In the upcoming
Quality Work weeks I will be
participating in some
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 international duals taking
780-723-5152 place in Pennsylvania
and then I'll be doing a
2019 TRADE SHOW
April 26 & 27, 2019
Friday, April 26: 12 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, April 27: 10 am to 4 pm
Adults: $4; Seniors and Children 4-12: $3 Ad sponsored by:
Kids 3 and under: FREE
DON’T FORGET TO ENTER The Weekly
FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A DOOR PRIZE!
This is a good time to come out and see
what our businesses have to offer all under one roof!
PAGE 24 MONDAY APRIL 1, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY APRIL 15, 2019 PAGE 13
Young wrestler to raise funds for Romania wrestling camp
by Deanna Mitchener
Finding a passion while in school can be very
beneficial throughout one's school years, but
many students are unsure of what path they want
to follow after graduating.
At 11 years old, Tiana Bryant found her
passion: wrestling. “I wrestled for a year then
took a year off to pursue competitive
gymnastics,” Bryant said. “When I came back to
wrestling at 13 years old, I was stronger and had
a better sense of body awareness thanks to my
time as a gymnast. I have been wrestling for
almost five years now.”
“When I'm not having the best day, I can
always look forward to a hard workout in
practice and it takes my mind off the stresses in
my life and sort of revives me,” Bryant said.
“I would say that the hardest part is the
constant time and effort you need to put in,”
Bryant said. “Nothing is ever handed to you with EVENT
wrestling and everything must be earned.”
“Wrestling has presented me with so many REMINDER
opportunities to meet amazing people and travel Apr 17: Join the
WRESTLING STORY Bryant. “When I was 13, I went to Italy for a 10 Museum on National
the world which I am so grateful for,” said
Galloway Station
day training camp. I've been all over Alberta and
Canadian Film Day
for a free movie
to Ontario for numerous tournaments including
my first Nationals. I competed at the Canada
some impressive accomplishments, such as winning gold at U17/U19 Nationals and having the
with Brooms' to
Summer Games in Winnipeg and have done high Local Tiana Bryant found her passion for wrestling at the young age of 11 and has went on to achieve screening of 'Men
opportunity to compete in the Canada Summer Games. Bryant is gearing up for a wrestling tournament
celebrate 100 years
WAITING FOR Saskatchewan. My most recent tournament was photo submitted tournament and camp in New York once again,” The film is rated
school and varsity level tournaments in B.C. and
and camp in Romania for early May and is in the process of raising funds to make this dream a reality.
of Canadian film.
the U19 national championships in New
14A. Doors open at 6
Brunswick. I've been to national team camps in
pm, show starts at 7
hard and won this match without much of a
California and Arizona. I've wrestled in varsity
pm. Popcorn, games,
tournaments in Oregon, Montana, New York, and
I've also had quite a few wins against varsity
in a tournament and camp in Romania.”
Georgia.” challenge and am still beaming about it today. Bryant mentioned. “In early May I am wrestling Canadian movie
trivia, movie snacks,
athletes in both Canada and the United States.”
CASSIE TO EDIT Summer Games and a team silver,” said Bryant. have become a second family to me,” Bryant needs to raise funds in order to make this dream will be included.
In order for Bryant to go to Romania, she
and a mocktail bar
“I earned an individual bronze at the Canada
“Over the seasons my team and my coaches
a reality. Visit her fundraising page at
“I've attended U17/U19 nationals three times
said. “They push me past my limits each day and
makeachamp.com/tianabryant to donate.
earning one gold, one silver, and one bronze.
This year I wrestled in Junior Nationals (U21)
Bryant added, “I'm
and got bronze.” help me strive to achieve all of my goals.”
“One of the wins I'm most proud of is not from also grateful for my
a big tournament, but from a rematch I got in a parents as they drive me
high school tournament with a skilled wrestler two hours to Edmonton
that had beat me before,” Bryant said. “I wrestled and two hours back for
every practice without
any complaints. Without
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: their love and devotion
for me there is no way I
would've come as far as I
have. I wouldn't be able
to do what I do without
all of the people around Jim Eglinski
me that push me forward
each day, even when MP Yellowhead
things get hard.”
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling “In the upcoming
Quality Work weeks I will be
participating in some
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 international duals taking
780-723-5152 place in Pennsylvania
and then I'll be doing a
2019 TRADE SHOW
April 26 & 27, 2019
Friday, April 26: 12 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, April 27: 10 am to 4 pm
Adults: $4; Seniors and Children 4-12: $3 Ad sponsored by:
Kids 3 and under: FREE
DON’T FORGET TO ENTER The Weekly
FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A DOOR PRIZE!
This is a good time to come out and see
what our businesses have to offer all under one roof!
