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USAW Girls' Folkstyle National ChampionshipsMARCH 14-16, 2008
General Information ENTRY: Athletes have the ability to register either online or on-site. Please be aware that on-site registration will include a $10.00 late fee. NO refunds for failure to compete. The OFFICIAL WAIVER & REGISTRATION FORMS (available at www.themat.com) must be accurately completed and filed at registration. Participants MUST present proof of current USA Wrestling Membership Card (actual card or photo copy) at registration AND weigh-ins. ONLINE REGISTRATION: Online registration is available at www.themat.com. Deadline for online registration is 6:00 PM (CST), Tuesday, March 11th, 2008. Entry fee for participants registering online is $30.00 per athlete. ON-SITE REGISTRATION (Cash ONLY): Entry fee for participants registering on-site is $40.00 (cash only - NO CHECKS) per athlete. NO REGISTRATION BY MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED! INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: Awards will be given to the top 8 individuals in each weight class in the Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions. Awards will be given to the top 6 individuals in each weight class in the College division. TEAM AWARDS (High School Division only): The top - 3 State Teams will be determined by the highest individual scorer in each weight class. RULES: National Federation of State High School Association scoring rules will govern the competition for the Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions. For the College division, the current rules of FILA, with USA Wrestling modifications where applicable, will govern the event and the competition. UNIFORMS: Collegiate or girls' singlet with underbriefs required. A sleeveless sport top is to be worn under the singlet (no T-shirts). NO TWO PIECE UNIFORMS ARE ALLOWED! MEDICAL INFORMATION: Athletes must be present in a COMPETITION SINGLET and must submit to a skin disease screening prior to weigh-in. The chief medical officer has full authority without appeal in determining the eligibility of an athlete to compete. In the event of injury or illness, no contestant will be permitted to continue the competition without approval of the Chief Medical Officer, whose decision is final and is not subject to appeal. Medical and waiver forms for all USA Werstling events are available at www.themat.com WEIGH-INS: Each athlete will be allowed two consecutive attempts to make weight and may not leave the weigh-in area. All wrestlers must be dressed in a COMPETITION SINGLET for weigh-ins and no weight allowance is given for the singlet. ELIGIBILITY: All athletes who meet the age group requirements, any existing state qualifying procedures (see below) and are current members of USA Wrestling are eligible to participate. PAIRINGS: Double-elimination line-bracketing with complete wrestle-bakcs to eighth (8th) place for the 1-5 Grade, 6-8 Grade, and 9-12 Grade Divisions. Double-elimination line-bracketing with complete wrestle-backs to sixth (6th) place for the College Division. When possible, wrestlers from the same state, club, or school will also be separated. COACHING: A floor passes is required. Coaches floor passes will only be issued to those individuals with a current USAW Coaches Membership Card and who are a minimum USAW NCEP Copper certified (photo I.D. required). Coaches Membership Cards should be obtained from your state office prior to the event, however, will be available for purchase at the Copper Coaches Clinic. Two certified coaches are the maximum allowed in each competitor's corner. To videotape any match at mat side, the operator must be one of the two certified coaches in the corner or have purchased a video pass. GATE: Event passes are available and may be purchased at the ticket office.
Age Groups and Weight Classes Grades 1-5: Girls currently enrolled in grades 1-5 (three-year maximum age difference); weight classes to be determined after weigh-ins using blocked weight system witin 12% of each competitors body weight. Grades 6-8: 75 lbs, 82 lbs, 89 lbs, 96 lbs, 103 lbs, 110 lbs, 118 lbs, 126 lbs, 136 lbs, 145 lbs, 155 lbs, 155+ lbs (15 lbs maximum difference) Grades 9-12: 95 lbs, 102 lbs, 109 lbs, 116 lbs, 123 lbs, 130 lbs, 138 lbs, 146 lbs, 155 lbs, 165 lbs, 185 lbs, 185+ lbs (25 lbs maximum difference) College Freestyle (Please contact Archie Randall
for entry and rules) College/Club Fair Tables will be set in the lobby for all athletes to visit schools currently offering women's wrestling opportunities in college. Banquet Information All wrestlers will have an opportunity to purchase tickets to the College Women's Wrestling Banquet. Banquet will be held Friday, March 15th, at the OCU Campus from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Banquet will include a Special Guest Speaker (to be announced). Tickets can be purchased at a rate of $15.00 per person. USA Wrestling Membership All contestants MUST present proof of current USA Wrestling Membership Card at registration. Membership Cards should be acquired from the State Chairperson or State Membership Director of the contestant's state of residence, but will be available for purchase at registration. Secondary sports accident insurance is provided as a benefit of membership. No pre-qualification required. It's simple! Just go to www.themat.com, click "Become a Member," and follow the instruction. Accomodations When making reservations, make sure to ask for the OCU Athletic Rate. Biltmore Hotel Hampton Inn Crowne Plaza Hotel Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Event Schedules
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