Army Midwest Nationals 07/07/07
Here is some information about the Army Midwest Nationals...proceeds from the tournament will be put back into the Illinois Wrestling Community. One of those costs, is electing wrestling coaches through out the state into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame... (Ignore our competitors who are sponsors of this event!)
http://statefarmmidwestnationals.com/
NEW IN 2007 - 1st and 2nd Grade Divisions
Team Awards: For the fourth annual Midwest Nationals, awards will be presented to the top four teams in each division. A maximum of 12 wrestlers can be counted towards team scores.
Individual Awards: Will be provided for each weight class
Attention U.S. Veterans: Free coffee and donuts will be available for U.S. Veterans from 7:00am-10:00am on July 7 inside the Shirk Center.
Divisions:
Womens 1st - 2nd Grade – Folk Style
Womens 3rd - 4th Grade – Folk Style
Womens 5th - 6th Grade – Folk Style
Womens 7th - 8th Grade – Folk Style
Womens 9th - 10th Grade – Folk Style
Womens 11th-12th Grade – Folk Style
Womens College and above – Folk Style
Mens 1st - 2nd Grade – Folk Style
Mens 3rd - 4th Grade – Folk Style
Mens 5th - 6th Grade – Folk Style
Mens 7th - 8th Grade – Folk Style
Mens 9th - 10th Grade – Folk Style
Mens 11th-12th Grade – Folk Style
Mens College and above – Folk Style
Weight classes will be determined at weigh-in.
*all weight classes in pounds*
Tournament Rules:
Folk Style Rules will apply
**Tournament will be double elimination with wrestle backs to 3rd place**
Awards: Awards will be given to the top 6 individuals in each weight class. Team trophies will be given to the top 4 in each class.
Uniforms: Must meet National Federation Rules. Headgear is required.
Medical Information: Athletes must be prepared and must submit to a Skin Disease screening at weigh-in. The Chief Medical Officer’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.
Weigh-Ins: All athletes will be required to weigh-in once on Friday, July 6th from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Accommodations:
The host hotel for the Midwest Nationals will be the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington. Please call 309-664-6446 and ask for the "Midwest Nationals" rate.
