KWOA SPRING CLASSIC-THIS SATURDAY MARCH 11

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The Kentucky Wrestling Officials Association (KWOA) will be hosting its annual wrestling tournament this Saturday March 11 at Central Hardin High School in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

I have posted the flyer below and please contact with any questions. We will also have a girls division as well.

Garrett Pikul, Tournament Director

6th Annual Julian G. Finley Memorial (KWOA Spring Classic)

Sponsored by Kentucky Wrestling Officials Association (KWOA)
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March 11, 2017
Central Hardin High School
3040 Leitchfield Rd.
Cecilia, KY 42724-9619
Divisions and Weight Classes:
Pee-wee: (Born 2011-2012) Weight Classes: 35, 40, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85 (10 lbs. maximum difference)
Bantam: (Born 2009-2010) Weight Classes: 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 + (15 lbs. maximum difference)
Intermediate: (Born 2007-2008) Weight Classes: 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 87, 95, 103, 112, 120, 120 + (20 lbs. maximum difference)
Novice: (Born 2005-2006) Weight Classes: 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120, 130, 140, 140 + (25 lbs. maximum difference)
Schoolboy: (Born 2003-2004) Weight Classes: 70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144, 152, 160, 175, 190, 210, 265
Cadet: (Born 2001-2002) Weight Classes: 88, 94, 100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285
Junior: (Born 09/01/1997 & after, plus enrolled in grades 9-12) Weight Classes: 100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285

Format: Double Elimination brackets for each weight-class. Brackets with 6 or less wrestlers will use a Round-Robin format. Size of each bracket will be determined by the number of wrestlers entered per weight-class. Weight Classes may be combined to ensure wrestlers get the maximum amount of matches. Bout Length: 1-1-1(Pee-wee-Intermediate), 1:30-1:30-1:30 (Novice & Schoolboys), 2-2-2 (Cadets & Juniors), NFHS Overtime Rules
Awards: Medals will be given to the Top 3 Placers in each weight class. Participation Ribbons will be given to all Pee-wee through Novice wrestlers as well.
Registration: IT IS REQUIRED THAT ALL ARE WRESTLERS PRE-REGISTERED FOR THIS TOURNAMENT ON TRACKWRESTLING (www.trackwrestling.com). Pre-registration will be done at remote weigh-in sites. Information on how to Pre-register can be found on the KWOA website (www.kyofficials.com).

Remote Weigh-Ins: We are REQUIRING clubs & coaches host remote weigh-ins sites for the tournament. If you plan on hosting a site, please contact Garrett Pikul ASAP. Wrestlers who weigh-in at a remote weigh-in site must pre-registered on Trackwrestling. Remote weigh-in sites will be posted on the KWOA website & Kentuckywrestling.com as soon as they become available.

Entry Fee: $20 per wrestler. Wrestlers will pay on-site with cash or money order (made payable to KWOA) will be accepted, NO PERSONAL CHECKS
*ALL WRESTLERS MUST HAVE A USA WRESTLING CARD IN ORDER TO PARTICPATE. USA Wrestling cards will be sold on site the morning of the tournament from 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Cards can be purchased for $15.00 for a Limited Folkstyle Card or the full competition card the morning of the tournament. Wrestlers who purchased League Cards for the 2016-2017 Kentucky Elementary & Middle School season will also be able to participate in all Folkstyle spring / summer Tournaments in Kentucky. USA Wrestling Cards can also be purchased online at www.themat.com for Limited Folkstyle ($15) or full competition card (National) good in all states is $40.00.
All wrestlers must have USAW wrestling card with card #.

* All wrestlers must check in, present their current USA Wrestling Card, and pay their entry fee the morning of the tournament.

OUT OF STATE WRESTLERS ARE WELCOME

Weigh-Ins: The only on-site weigh-in will be from 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Friday March 10.
*THERE WILL BE NO WEIGH-INS THE MORNING OF THE TOURNAMENT. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Coaches may challenge a wrestler’s weight 1 hour prior to the start of the wrestler for that age division. Coaches wishing to challenge a wrestler’s weight must notify the Head Pairer & Tournament Director immediately.

Admission: $5 Adults & $10.00 Cooler Fee
* A concession stand will be available throughout the day for wrestlers & spectators.
Check-In: ALL WRESTLERS NEED TO CHECK-IN AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES:
PEE-WEE-NOVICE: 9:00 A.M.
SCHOOLBOYS: 11:00 A.M.
CADET & JUNIOR: 12:30 P.M.

WRESTLING WILL BEGIN AT:
10:00 A.M. FOR PEE-WEE-NOVICE
12:00 P.M. FOR SCHOOLBOYS
1:30 P.M. FOR CADETS & JUNIORS
Wrestling will begin for each age division as brackets become available & posted. Brackets can also be found on Trackwrestling
Questions?: Contact Garrett Pikul (KWOA Tournament Director)
(716) 866-5816 (Cell), gpikul01@gmail.com (E-mail)