California USA Wrestling’s
2010 Kids Folkstyle State Championship
Middle School Division, Bantams,
Intermediate, Novice

March 19, 20, 21, 2010
Selland Arena
700 M Street
Fresno, CA 93721

Video streaming of Kids Folkstyle Tournament

Pre-registration at Cost is $30.00.

If you Pre-register

Weigh-ins and Registration:

Time:

Friday, March 19, at 5:00 p.m. in Selland Arena

If you DO NOT pre-register

You may JUST SHOW UP on Friday, March 19. Doors will NOT OPEN for walk-ups until all pre-registers are done! Entry fee on site is $40.00 (forty dollars)

Event Director:

CAUSAW 559-275-9478

Rules:

USA Wrestling rules governing age groups, weights, and match times will be used along with the National Federation Association scoring rules.

Weight Classes

BANTAM Born 2002-2003

40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 75+ (15 lbs. maximum difference)

INTERMEDIATE Born 2000-2001

50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 87, 95, 103, 112, 120, 120+ (20 lbs.max difference)

NOVICE Born 1998-1999

60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120, 130, 140, 140+ (25 lbs. maximum difference)

Middle School Division Born (on or after Sep 1st 1994) 1995-1996-1997

75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 102, 110, 117, 125, 132, 140, 150, 160, 175, 195, 220, 275

Folkstyle State-Match Times

Bantam, Intermediate, Novice

Championship round: 1-1½-1½

All consolation matches 1-1-1

Middle School Division

Championship round: 2-2-2

All consolation Matches: 1-1½-1½

All Medal matches same as championship rounds

Wrestling Times/Locations

Wrestling starts both days in Selland Arena 8:00 a.m.

Eligibility and Proof of Age

General Eligibility

Must have current Athlete USA Wrestling Card

Proof of Age

Birth Certificate. YOU CANNOT REGISTER WITHOUT IT!

Middle School Division Only

Those are the qualification years. Some wrestlers born that year are freshman but to be in this middle school division you must still be in the 8th grade. No wrestler on a high school team may participate.

Singlets

You will NOT need a red or blue singlet for this State Event.

Hotels

State Event Information

“Must Have & Must Know” to Register for a State Event!

You may not enter the registration area without these items:

Athletes: Must Have

• Entry Fee: $30.00 plus fees (online only); $40.00 on site
• Birth Certificate or proof of age or grade! YOU CANNOT REGISTER WITHOUT IT!
• Singlet: The contestants will be weighed with their singlet on without shoes after having been examined by qualified Medical trainers who are obliged to eliminate any wrestler who presents any danger of contagious disease. No weight tolerance for the singlet. Athletes shall have two attempts to make weight, the initial attempt when called to the scale and an immediate challenge of another scale located in close proximity to the initial weigh-in scale(s). Athletes may not leave the weigh-in area or initiate any activity for means of weight reduction. A wrestler who fails to make weight will be allowed to move up to the next weight class.

Athletes: Must Know

• Eligibility: All athletes who meet the age requirements and who are a current members in good standing of CA-USA Wrestling/USA Wrestling.
• Headgear: Kids & Cadets are required to wear headgear at all State Events.
• Must be a California resident, unless otherwise stated!

Coaches: Must Have

Coaches Band

In order to coach in the corner at all State Championships, you will need a Coaches Band and minimum of a Copper Certification. The Band must be worn at all times when on the floor. Bands will not be sold!

Bands may be picked up:

Friday from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm and Saturday morning 7:00 am-8:00 am You must show three pieces of ID.

1. Current USA coaches card.
2. Copper or Bronze certification card minimum.
3. A Picture ID

Bronze Clinic

6:00–9:00 p.m. Friday night at each State Tournament. Cost is $60.00

Clubs: Must Know

Club Championships

Clubs that intend to compete for the Club Championships must mail in their roster postmarked 7 days prior to the specific State Championship. Send to:

California USA Wrestling
5325 W. Clinton
Fresno, CA 93722

Registration & Weigh-ins

Tournament Setup

Selland Pass Gate

Valdez Hall/Bronze Clinic Setup