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Bay Area Wrestling Association (BAWA)

BAWA covers the San Francisco Peninsula and parts of the north and east bay regions.

Association Contacts

Ricardo García 408-910-5835

Visit the website maintained directly by BAWA at http://bawa.org
Date Location Age Groups
Sunday
Feb. 8, 2009		 Terra Nova H.S.
1450 Terra Nova Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044 (Map)		 Kids Ages 7-14
Sunday
Feb. 15, 2009		 Pacific Folkstyle Championships
Tournament cancelled.
Friday
Apr. 3, 2009		 BAWA Junior FR/GR Wrestling Championships
Junipero Serra HS
451 W.20th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403 (Map)		 Juniors High School
Grades: 9th–12th
Cadets & Juniors will be grouped into one category
Senior (18+)
  • Freestyle and Greco-Roman
  • Pre-register at www.trackwrestling.com
  • Champions will represent BAWA in the Association Duals in May 09
  • Contact Ricardo García for more information.
  • Wrestling begins at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
Apr. 25, 2009		 76th Annual Far Western Championships
Junipero Serra HS
451 W.20th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403 (Map)		 Juniors High School
Grades: 9th–12th
Cadets & Juniors will be grouped into one category
Senior (18+)

Go to www.bawa.org for more information.

FS=Freestyle; GR=Freco; Folk=High School/Scholastic Style

76th Annual FAR WESTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Cadet/Junior/Open - Saturday, April 25, 2009

April 24 & 25, 2009 (Friday and Saturday)
76th Annual Far Western (C/J/O/W)

Contact: Ricardo García (408)910-5835

Red and blue singlets required, no school uniforms allowed. Uniform requirement is enforced at weigh-ins as specified in USAW rules.

There is no kids division at the Far Western.
Entry fee: $15.00
Awards: Trophies to the top three placers in each weight.
USAW card required.

Other BAWA Tournaments Information

The following general information applies to all BAWA events. Go to www.bawa.org for more information.

REQUIREMENTS:
USAW Current Membership Card All wrestlers may be required to show proof of age. Birth Certificate or photo ID with birth date. Red and Blue Singlets required, no school uniforms allowed.
OFFICIALS:
Mat and pairing officials must be licensed, minimum age 16 years old. Licensed officials will be paid a stipend based on entry fees. Mat officials may wear either the new blue and gray uniform or classic whites.
FORMAT:
Open to all USA Wrestling Card Members. USA Wrestling – Athlete’s Card will be sold on site ALL USA Coach’s Cards MUST be purchased on-line. *Background check required to purchase your coach’s card. https://www.themat.com/membership/
REGISTRATION:
Pre-registration at www.trackwrestling.com - $10
On site registration costs - $15
WEIGHT VERIFICATION (NO WEIGHT CUTTING):
Weight verification is done mat side. Athlete must be within 6 lbs of designated weight when they register on trackwrestling.com or they will forfeit their advancement in the tournament.
TIMES:
On site registration 7:00 am – 8:30 a.m.
Rules Clinic at 9:20 a.m.
Wrestling begins at 9:30 a.m.
We project our tournaments to end between 1 and 3 p.m.
AGE GROUPS:
WEIGHT CLASSES:
Weights will be pooled. Weight cutting is not encouraged.
MAT REPORTING:
Athletes are assigned to mats by age groups and weights. Bout numbers will be used to stage wrestlers on mats. Athletes must be dressed ready to wrestle before arriving mat side.
STAGING:
Athletes are staged using trackwrestling.com and TV Monitor System. Results are directly inputted into the Track Wrestling Web site.
COMPETITION:
Bantams, Intermediate and Novice wrestle 45 Second rounds
School Boys wrestle 3 x 1 minute rounds.
AWARDS:
Awards given at mat side immediately after match is completed.
Participant pins for all kids age 7-12.
No placing medals for kids under 12.
Medals for School Boys, Cadets, Juniors and Opens 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.