WV National Team to the 2019 Grand River Rumble

[Beast]

This is Corey McComas. I am the Coordinator for Team WV for the WVYWA. I have also formed teams called the West Virginia National Team & competed in several out-of-state/national dual events. Most of the teams have been very competitive & won many of their duals.

I am looking at entering teams to compete at the Grand River Rumble on July 12-14 in Lansing, Michigan (about 6.5 hrs. from Charleston). I would love to have at least 1 full team in each division. If there is enough interest, I will enter multiple teams if allowed. I will only choose WV wrestlers, unless there is no interest, then I may fill open spots with out-of-state kids (Believe me, I don't want to do that. I think it is special to have only WV kids on the roster with no "free agents" allowed).

The divisions for last year were as follows: 9&Under, 12&Under, 15&Under, HS, Girls 9&Under, Girls 12&Under, & Girls HS

This is my first time putting together this many teams, so bear with me. I have also not done any teams involving HS guys, so that will be new. I also have not gone to this specific event, but I have attended others like this & have attended other NUWAY events also.

The weight classes haven't been released but looking to get a feel for general interest. NO hard decisions will be made until more info is released!!!! The team fees will be divided evenly between the entries. Your spot will not be locked in until I receive your payment of the team fees. They must be paid in full & in advance. This fee is non-refundable, unless a replacement can be found & they make their payment in full. I hate to be a jerk about the fees, but deposits & teams fees must be paid in advance, not the day of, to reserve a spot.

I am not planning on having a team uniform, unless the team decides they want to have one. Trying to keep the cost down as much as possible.

A link to the website is here if you want to do some more research on your own: https://www.nuwaywrestling.com/grandriverrumble

If there are 2 or more wrestlers wanting the same spot, the final decision will be made by me, but I will use past results (especially WVYWA states, WSAZ, & HS state results) & accomplishments to decide. I may ask for a wrestle off, if needed, but I will try to pick the wrestler for the team to win - that is the only criteria I absolutely go by & will not comprise on. I am not concerned with individual success, just team victories. I have probably made the wrong choices of who was best in the past for a spot, but I think in general I get it right the vast majority of the time. My goal is to take the absolute best kids to represent WV wrestling to the entire country.

If you have doubts, I encourage you to speak to people who have been involved with my teams in the past & see what their opinions are of the process.

Apparently, there is an individual tourney on that Saturday. You may enter if you choose but would highly recommend not too. I want you at full strength for the duals personally.

If you are at all interested, call or send me a message at 304-951-8650 or e-mail me at corey.mccomas@yahoo.com.

As changes are made, I will update this post. Thanks everyone & keep training!!!

[Beast]

Update:

A flyer has been released for the Dual event.

Apparently there is no girls dual competition on the flyer. I have messaged the director just to confirm, but it is not on the flyer.

They will have the Open tourney on Friday (July 12) & the dual competition on Saturday & Sunday (July 13 & 14).

They will have the following divisions & weight classes:

9 & Under: 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 56, 60, 65, 70, 75, 82, 92, HWT

12 & Under: 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 91, 96, 101, 112, 125, 140, HWT

15 & Under: 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, HWT

High School: 97, 102, 108, 117, 125, 130, 138, 145, 155, 167, 220, HWT

The flyer didn't indicate what the weight limit for HWT is, so I am waiting to hear back from the director on that.

Weigh ins are from 6:30-8pm on Friday, July 12. No weigh ins on Saturday or Sunday.

They do allow some wrestlers to compete on multiple teams. I will dig into that more later.

The team fee is $795 for each team. Therefore, the fee per wrestler will be $60. This will provide enough to cover the fees & possible no shows or forfeits. If I have $$$ left over after paying team fees, I will use it to purchase apparel for the wrestlers.

Also, the flyer states that the team can receive a $200 team discount if we stay at a certain hotel. I will have my wife dig into that.


Thanks,

Corey McComas
Coordinator, West Virginia National Team

[Beast]

Here is the flyer for the Dual event:


FOLKSTYLE SUPER DUALS TOURNAMENT
COLLEGE OUT OF BOUNDS ALL DIVISIONS
HIGH SCHOOL – AGES 9 & UNDER – Ages 15-UNDER – AGES 12 & UNDER
JULY 13-14, 2019 LANSING CENTER LANSING, MICHIGAN
COMBINED COMMUNITY & CLUB DUAL TEAMS

Start Times: Split AM/PM Start Sessions Based on Super Duals Team Division.
Saturday & Sunday 8:30 AM Start Sessions – Ages 12U & 15U Age Based Divisions.
Saturday & Sunday 2:30 PM Start Sessions – Ages 9U & High School Team Divisions.

*HS Division based on wrestler’s grade during the 2018-2019 School year.
*Youth (Age Based) Team Divisions – Division Based on Wrestlers Age on 12/31/18.
Wrestlers may compete in multiple Divisions but Not in the same Run Time Sessions.
Must do Preliminary Online Registration to Secure Entry, will close out by 6/30.
www.nuwaywrestling.com/grandriverrumble
(HS Team Duals) Grades 7-12: / 97 & Under, 102, 108, 117, 125, 130, 138, 145, 155, 167, 187, 220, HWT.
(Ages 9 & Under Duals) Weight Classes: 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 56, 60, 65, 70, 75, 82, 92, HWT.
(Ages 15-Under Duals) / 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, HWT.
(Ages 12 & Under) / 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 91, 96, 101, 112, 125, 140, HWT.
All Dual Team Weigh-Ins – 7/12 Friday Only 6:30 – 8:00 PM / There will be a Friday Afternoon Fast Pass $20 Weigh-In 3:30-4:30 PM
Coaches should be present at weigh-ins with teams organized and completed roster form. Must wear Singlet or Shorts at Weigh-Ins.
*Wrestlers competing @ Friday Individual Tournament weights will carry over for the Duals. (Must have competed in matches Friday)
*No Saturday or Sunday Morning Weigh-Ins. *All Dual Teams / All Ages Compete both Saturday & Sunday.
*VIP-Fast Pass Weigh-Ins ($20) Cash @ Scales – Dual Teams Friday 3:30-4:30 PM.

Include name of Head Coach, Email & Ph #, 1 Assistant Coach and 1 Table Worker designated Free Coaches Passes.
Contact: E-Mail contact: rstehley@gmail.com Ph# 810-275-4964 Follow-up Deposit with Email.
Coaches will need to enter lineups using Track Wrestling and will receive a user name & password.
Wrestlers must compete Friday for Weigh-in to count for the Duals Tournament. (No Saturday or Sunday Morning Weigh-Ins)

Team Fee $795 per team in each division. ($200 Team Entry Fee Discount)
Online Team Deposits must be made to Secure Entry *Directors reserve right to close entry at any time.
Team Discount/Entry Fee Discount applies to all teams in each Division booking 5 Rooms with TBD Travel .
Tournament Hotel Host Agent. Call or Email TBD Travel for Discounted Hotel Stay. (Book 5 Rooms)
TBD Travel Contact: Book Rooms Email: Teams@tbdtravelservices.com
Only Teams booking Hotel stay w/TBD Travel will be eligible for the $200 Entry Fee Discount.

Awards- Top 8 Place finishing teams (Gold Bracket) will receive beautiful plaques. Team Medals for Top 4 placers.
MVP Award for 2 Finals Teams. (2) Outstanding Wrestler Awards for each Division based on most Pins & Time Criteria.
*All Dual Team Wrestlers with 4 Wins or more Earn NUWAY All-American Status & National Certificates.

Each Team must provide an adult table worker for Score Clock & Team Score
Match Times: High School Division, 15U & 12U Division - 1.30-1.30-1.30 (9U) (3) 1 Min Periods. Number of matches
pending Final # of Team entries, Last year dual teams wrestled between 4 & 10 Matches.

Spectator Admission Students (1) Day Pass $15.00 Single (1) Day Adult General Admission $20
Single (1) Day Adult Corner Pass Admission $30.00 Students 3 Day General Admission Pass $30.00
Weekend Adult 3 Day General Admission Pass $40.00 Weekend Adult Multi 3 Day Corner Pass $50.00