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USA WRESTLING NEW JERSEY
Tentative: 2/29/04
SPRING 2004 JUNIOR OLYMPIC FREESTYLE & GRECO-ROMAN SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The wrestling season does not end with the scholastic states. The Olympic styles of Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling come alive. The opportunities begin for learning/refining those styles, applying them in various competitions: developmental, state, traveling on NJ teams to joint state, or, at national competitions. The information contained in this flier will explain various opportunities scheduled for the different age groups. This schedule has been designed to facilitate introduction and training of wrestlers to freestyle and Greco-Roman. Much of this training will become the wrestlers "best techniques" for scholastic wrestling.
All events should be checked on the State Chairman's Home Page: http://home.att.net/~nj1wrestle/index.html
special announcements and directions can also be found. For emergency info and announcements call the NJW Hotline @ 908-766-7000.
Coaches and Team Leaders are needed, if you can provide assistance, contact coaching director, William Terrell at (732) 826-0303, or, State Chairman, John Welch at (908) 766-6828.
USAW/NJ Homepages: www.usawnj.org www.njdtc.com http://home.att.net/~nj1wrestle/index..html
E-Mail: nj1wrestle@worldnet.att.net
The following program announces Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling schedules for these age divisions:
Seniors Born 1986 or before: 121, 132, 145.5, 163, 185, 211.5, 264.5 (Those born in 1985-1986 need medical certificate to participate in this division.)
UNIVERSITY Born 1980-1986 110, 121, 132, 145.5, 163, 185, 211.5, 264.5
(Athletes High School class must have graduated)
FILA JR World Born 1984-1987 110, 121.25, 132.25, 145.5, 163, 185, 211.5, 264.5
(Those born in 1985 need medical certificate to participate in this division)
JUNIORS Born after 8/31/84 98, 105, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, 275
FILA CADETS Born 1987-89 85.75-92.5, 101.25, 110, 119, 127.75, 138.75, 152, 167.5, 187.25, 187.25-220.25
(Those born in 1989 need medical certificate to participate in this division)
KIDS DIVISIONS
CADETS Born 19881989 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, 275
SCHOOLBOY Born 1990-1991 70-130 by 5's, 140, 150, 160, 160+ * 30 lbs. max. difference
NOVICE Born 1992-1993 60-105 by 5's, 112, 120, 130, 140, 140+ * 25 lbs. Max difference
MIDGET Born 1994-1995 50-80 by 5's, 87, 95, 103, 112, 120, 120+ * 20 lbs. max difference
BANTAM Born 1996-1997 40-75 by 5's, 75+ *15 lbs. max difference
*Hwt classes in Kids Division will be split if there is too much weight difference between wrestlers.
*Reminder: CHECK THE STATE CHAIR HOME PAGE a few days before the TOURNAMENT for last minute changes. CALL THE HOTLINE for Emergency/weather changes (908) 766-7000
2004 USAW/NJ FREESTYLE and GRECO Schedule
Age Level Developmental; Qualifiers; and Championships
ALL TOURNAMENTS will contain the following age divisions for both Freestyle and Greco Wrestling: Midget, Novice, Schoolboy, Cadet, Junior, and Senior. Female freestyle will be offered also. Some tournaments will host a special NJ Tournament for certain age divisions and/or styles in place of the normal developmental tournament for that division. These will be in bold face type. See the age level descriptions for details. Junior age freestyle wrestlers must participate and complete tournaments to be qualified for the state competitions. Ranking tournaments assist in determining participation in road trips.
Date Place Director phone Styles / ages / championships
Sat. March 27th Manalapan H S Pat Fox 732- 422-1494 All divisions +
Senior Freestyle East Coast Championships
Sat. April 3th Voorhees HS (High Bridge) Bob Perricone 908-537-7902 All divisions.
Sat. April 24th The Peddie School(Hightstown) John Leonardis 609-448-7795 All divisions +
State Freestyle ranking tournaments for Schoolboy* Cadet and Junior
Sat. May 1st Manalapan H S Pat Fox 732-422-1494 All divisions +
Greco State Championships for Kids, Cadets & Juniors
Sat. May 8th Paulsboro H S Steve Smith 609-410-9986 All divisions.
Sun. May 16 Princeton Univ Michael New 609-258-2197 All divisions +
Kids/Cadets Freestyle State Championships
Sun. May 23th Bergen Catholic HS Steve Sickles 201-635-9788 All Divisions +
Junior Freestyle State Championships
For more information about scheduled events or tournament bracketing, contact Pat Fox, 732-422-1494 USAW/NJ Scheduling Chairman, or, John Welch, State Chairman (908) 766 6828. VOLUNTEERS are needed to help at tournaments to: pair; update wall charts; run clocks and score at tables; copy results, and much more!
* Ranking Tournament for Schoolboy age at Peddie will have a 3lb allowance
COPPER CERTIFICATES
USAW Coaches Must be Bronze Certified at 2004 Youth Events
In order to obtain a coach's floor pass at Regional and National USA events, on the Junior level and younger, a person must have completed, at a minimum, the National Coaches Education Program (NCEP) Bronze Level.
The Bronze level of certification is the second level to the principles of coaching and wrestling techniques. The course consists of six-eight hours of classroom instruction. A year 2004 USAW coaches card is needed and available at the class for $25. The USA Wrestling NCEP is comprised of four levels of certification for coaches: Copper, Bronze, Silver and Gold. For more information in New Jersey and surrounding area, contact Jim Tabano @ (973) 478-8808(home) or (800)547-4644(office).
FEMALE WRESTLERS - Make a plan. Schedule your spring along with other girls. Get on our web-site and go to the pages for girls wrestling. Email our women's director at Jgurlzww@aol.com
The New Jersey Regional Developmental Training Center will open it's doors for the third spring season with several clinics planned at Princeton University. The NJDTC is a nonprofit organization run in conjunction with USA Wrestling and the USAW/NJ. As a developmental training center, the main goals of the clinics are to familiarize wrestlers with the techniques of all styles of wrestling including Freestyle and Greco-Roman. The Clinics are run primarily on Sunday afternoons at Princeton University's Jadwyn Gym and will feature outstanding clinicians from both the Northeast area and National stars. The clinics are free and held in the wrestling room, Level E, Jadwyn Gymnasium, Princeton University. Each Clinic will begin at noon and end at 4:00p.m. You must have a USA Member Card to participate. The cards can be purchased at the door. For more information, and the exact dated please check the web site at www.njdtc.com.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All tournament sites are subject to change. Check the State Chairman's Website 2-3 days in advance to confirm events, times, schedule, sites. Call Hotline for emergency announcements (908) 766-7000.
2. All tournaments are double or triple elimination pending number of entrants.
3. No pre-registration required.
4. All weigh-ins: 8-9:00 AM for Greco 10:00-10:30 AM for Freestyle
5. Entry fee is $12 at all NJ Wrestling Freestyle and Greco tourneys. To enter in the 2nd style/division add $6.00
6. All wrestlers must present a 2004 USA WRESTLING Membership card. Cards may be purchased at the tourney sites for $30.
7. . Headgear is mandatory for all Kids Divisions. It is optional but strongly recommend for Juniors. Shoe laces taped
8. Directions to tournament sites are listed in the State Chairman's Home Page, or call the local Municipality.
9. A deposit will be required of wrestlers selected for all Team New Jersey trips.
10. If a medical skin screening at weigh-ins finds any suspicious markings the wrestler may not be allowed to enter the tourney without a doctor's note stating the wrestler is free of any contagious skin disorders.
11. Non-residents attending school in New Jersey MUST contact NJ Chairman, John Welch for waiver procedures Not Later Than 2 weeks prior to events specified "for NJ residents only" in order to process potential eligibility.
JUNIOR DIVISION
Wrestlers in Grades 9-12 & born after 8/31/84
1. JUNIOR FREESTYLE QUALIFYING TOURNAMENTS USAW-NJ has scheduled many Junior Freestyle Qualifier Tournaments, which provide excellent competition for Junior wrestlers. Wrestlers may compete in as many of these qualifiers as they want. Wrestlers will be clustered by weight according to the Madison System. Wrestlers will generally be grouped 8 to a class and may get 3 matches. Completing the bracket at any tournament qualifies the wrestler to participate in the Freestyle States at Bergen Catholic. All Junior wrestlers are invited to participate in the Junior Greco- Roman States at Manalapan. All qualifying tournaments are open to out of state wrestlers, however, they may not participate in either the Junior Freestyle or Greco-Roman "State Championship" or Junior FS ranking Tournaments. Pre-registration is not necessary for any qualifier. See schedule on page 2.
2. JUNIOR FREESTYLE STATE TOURNAMENT (NJ residents ONLY) Sunday May 23st at Bergen Catholic H S. Any Junior Division wrestler, who participated and completed their bracket at any qualifying tournament may compete in this state championship. A wrestler who has not qualified may petition the State Chairperson, in writing, to compete in this tournament, but must do so no later than May 17th. All petitions should be mailed to USAW/NJ, PO Box 250, Liberty Corner, NJ 07938. By winning this tournament, a wrestler automatically earns a spot on the Team New Jersey Junior National Team. The formula to determine team slots: if 1-6 wrestlers in weight class, only 1 wrestler automatically selected; if 2-12, top 2 wrestlers selected; if 13 or more, top 3 selected. On the Tuesday immediately following the tournament, a state committee will determine which other wrestlers will be chosen. Wrestlers who don't qualify, yet still feel they merit consideration, may petition for a slot, prior to the committee meeting. All petitions must be in writing and be submitted to the USAW/NJ address noted above, and must include a check for $200. Call or write to the address above for Petition Form or download from State Chairman's website.
3. JUNIOR GRECO-ROMAN STATES SAT April 26th (NJ residents ONLY) at Manalapan High School. All Junior Division wrestlers, are eligible to participate in this state championship. The formula to determine team slots will be the same as the freestyle formula above. Wrestlers who do not qualify at the states may complete a Petition Form as per the instructions given in the freestyle instructions above.
4. TEAM NEW JERSEY NATIONAL TRAINING CAMP At Blair Academy, Blairstown. All wrestlers selected for the Team New Jersey National Team will train for the ASICS Junior National Tournament at this 4 day camp.
5. ASICS JUNIOR NATIONAL TOURNAMENT July 23-30, Fargo, North Dakota. Team New Jersey members will travel to Fargo to compete in the world's largest wrestling tournament, which attracts the finest high school wrestlers throughout the United States. College coaches across the country come to watch the action.
6. NEW JERSEY ELITE TEAM Jr Division top finishers at the Jr Ranking Tournament and Freestyle and Greco States will be eligible to represent New Jersey at the East Coast Junior Duals, May 29/30 and/or the National Team Duals in Oklahoma, 6/29-7/5. Wrestlers selected for the Elite Team must commit to be a member of the Team New Jersey Junior National Team and provide a deposit of $400, upon qualifying at the New Jersey Freestyle States. This deposit will secure a slot on both the Junior Elite Team and the Junior National Team.
7. NWCA underclass Duals and Tournament. April 1-4 at the University of Delaware Team New Jersey will enter two teams in Dual meet competition with an open HS National tournament to follow. Contact Bob Bonnette for details - 609-883-4721 or State Chairman John Welch 908-766-6828
8. Other Junior Events: NE Regions Brockport; NE Region E. Stroudsburgs
KIDS DIVISIONS: CADET, SCHOOLBOY,
NOVICE, & MIDGET
All Kids Divisions offer freestyle and Greco competitions in out tournament series. Cadets can qualify for Cadet Team New Jersey and a trip to the national tournament in Fargo, North Dakota. Kids Division wrestlers can qualify for the USA Wrestling Northeast Regional Jr. Olympic Tournament in Stroudsburg on June 4-6 . Cadets in high school may also enter Junior Division events. Check page 1. for age group qualifications.
1. KIDS DIVISION DEVELOPMENTAL TOURNAMENTS These tourneys offer wrestlers the opportunities: to learn/refine freestyle and Greco skills; to practice skills; to gain experience and confidence prior to the kids Division State Freestyle Tournaments and the Northeast Regional Championship; to offer quality competition to wrestlers. Each Developmental Tourney will open with instruction given by freestyle and Greco Roman coaches and officials on techniques and rules. Competitors will wrestle Madison System at least 2 matches to apply what they learn. Wrestlers may enter as many of these tourneys as they wish. (see Wrestling tournaments on page 2)
2. KIDS & CADET STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Greco-Roman Manalapan, Saturday, May 1st; FREESTYLE Peddie, Sunday, May 16th;. New Jersey kid/cadet residents only may compete in these tournaments. Winning a championship will automatically qualify wrestler for the Cadet Elite Team, comprised of top wrestlers committed to the sport who wish to compete in other national events. Top finishers (depending on # of entrants) qualify for the Northeast Regions in Bloomsburg, PA and the Cadet Nationals in Fargo, ND. Deposit of $200 holds slot on the Team New Jersey.
3. NORTHEAST KIDS REGIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPICS June 4th- 6th Stroudsburg, Pa. Cadet participation detailed in #2 & #3. For ALL OTHER KIDS DIVISIONS, championships are open to all Kids Division wrestlers who participated at the state tournament at Peddie.
4. TEAM NEW JERSEY: Freestyle top Cadet finishers at Peddie Ranking tournament and top finishers at Princeton States earn spots; others needed may petition or be invited by the committee. Wrestler must pay a deposit for Cadet national team ($200 non- refundable). Greco top place finisher at Manalapan qualifies. Others may petition or be invited by committee. SCHOOLBOY/CADET TRIPS Kids Team Leaders will organize several trips for the Schoolboy/ Cadet Division. The highest place finishers at Peddie and Princeton qualify for invitations. Others are selected upon petition, interest level, and the team needs. Check the schedule and the Homepage for more information or call Rich Santoli (201) 384-1762
5. FILA Cadet WORLD TEAM TRIALS: April xxxx , Evanston, IL.. Top 3 cadets qualify for Cadet Nationals.
6. Some other activities: 4/2-4 Kids Scholastic Nationals, Cedar Falls, IA; 6/10-13 Indiana Team Duals; 6/21-25 Cadet Team Duals Greeley CO; 6/30 7/3, Kids Nationals, Menomonie, WI
JR WORLD, UNIVERSITY, AND SENIOR AGE WRESTLER
April 7-10 Senior Open Las Vegas, NV
April 30-5/2 Junior World Team Trials Lincoln, NE
May 5-7 University Nationals Evanston, Il
SENIOR FREESTYLE STATES: Manalapan HS Sat, March 27th University age wrestlers will want to compete in this state tournament. Place winners are eligible for selection to SENIOR TEAM NEW JERSEY, which will represent the state at the 3 tournaments above. Winners will qualify for financial reimbursement of costs to attend the higher level National event. Weight classes are listed on page one PLUS 3 Lbs. Allowance. Weighins for Bound Brook Senior Division are easy; college coaches can email your weigh-ins from 6-9 PM Friday Night, 3/26, email pfek45@aol.com ,OR, you can weigh-in the morning of the tournaments from 8- 9:00 AM Call Pete Fekete @ (908)272-4790 the week before the tournament for details.
FILE:2004rtsche wper TENTATIVE A/O 02/19/2004 Homepage: USAWNJ.ORG
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email- nj1wrestle@worldnet.att.net / Emergency info call HOTLINE 908-766-7000
*USAW/NJ Tentative Road Trip Summary 2004 *
Q=must Qualify
JANUARY
Sa 10 Mason Dixon Quad- Q-St Kids Scholas trial for Team NJ -John Welch 908-766-6828
MARCH
R-Sa 18-20 NCAA Tournament Savvis Center St Louis, MO
Sa 27 East Coast Senior FS Championships - Manalapan NJ Pete Fekete 908-272-4790
APRIL
Fr-Sa 2-4 NWCA H S Scholas underclass Team Duals-Q- DE - Bob Bonnette 609-883-4721 Duals- Highest placer in NJSIAA states and Nat prep 9th-11th grade.
Sa-Su 2-4 NWCA HS Scholastic individual tourn. Dover DE John Welch 908-766-6820
F-Su 2-4 NHSCA Scholas Nat Championships - Cleveland Ohio -Carlos Garay 732-381-4803
(Any High School Senior State Championship top four and National Prep finalist)
F-Su 2-4 Kids/Cdt Folkstyle Nat Championship - Cedar Falls, IA Rich Santoli 201-384-1762
W-Sa 7-10 NAT SRS/SW JRS/ - Las Vegas, NV
F-Su 16-18 NE Jr Reg /Schoolboy - Brockport, NY Pete DiBiase 856-769-4286
F-Su 30-5/2 FILA Jr World Trials - Both Styles Lincoln, NE Miles Hahn 732-370-1318
MAY
R-Sa 5-7 FILA Cdt Nat / University Nat Evanston Ill - Rich Santoli / Miles Hahn
F-Sa 21-24 Olympic Team Trials Indianapolis, IN
Sa-Su 29-30 East Coast Jr Duals - NC Q Pete DiBiase 856-769-4286
JUNE
Fr-Su 4-6 NE REG KIDS/CADETS, E Stroudsburg PA Q Bill Crum 973-731-7915
R-Su 10-13 Nat School boy team tour Indianapolis, IN Q Dave Bell 201-460-1552
M-Sa 21-26 Cadet FS/GR National Duals Greeley, CO Dave Bell 201-460-1552
T-Su 29-7/4 Nat Jr Duals Q(Freestyle+ Greco Teams) Enid, OK Pete DiBiase B TL /Bob
W-Sa 30-7/2 Kids 9-14 international style Menomonie WI Rich Santoli 201-384-1762
JULY
Sa-Sa 19-26 Cdt/Jun Nat Championships -Q- Fargo, ND John Welch 908-766-6828
SEPTEMBER
R-Sa 23-30 Olympic Championships Freestyle Men, Women + Greco Roman Athens, Greece
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Dear Potential NJ High School N.J.S.I.A.A.
and National Prep. Place winner:
USAW / New Jersey is assisting to organize three exciting road trips for New Jersey's outstanding wrestlers. All are very prestigious events and will draw a lot of national attention from college coaches, media and fans. See "events" section of State Chairman's Web Page. Http://home.att.net/~nj1wrestle/index.html
Trip#1 The National Wrestling Coaches Association's NWCA/DWA/USAW Scholastic Duals is for High School Underclassmen:
Date: April 2-4, 2004 Location: Carpenter Center of The University of Delaware
Eligibility: Highest underclass place winners who elect to go.
This is a team trip. USAW/NJ through team leader Robert Bonnette will select the team based on the success of participation in the NJSIAA State and the National Prep Tournament. The team will wrestle between 5-9 dual meets. HS Federation wts + 5 lbs (hwt 275) Wrestlers on this trip can not be coached by their high school coaches. The team will depart 1 pm Thur April 3rd. Coach Bonnette's ph # H:609-883-4721 W:609-883-8275
Trip #2 National Wrestling Coaches Association's will host the High School Open Tournament is for High School age wrestlers.
Date: April 2-4, 2004 Location: Carpenter Center of The University of Delaware
Eligibility: Open to the top 32 wrestlers who apply. Also open to those competing in the underclass duals,
This is an individual tournament. USAW/NJ through will be happy to assist you in deciding if you should attend, planning the trip, cost, and much more. HS Federation wts + 5 lbs. The New Jersey Chapter of USA Wresting will have a coach available at the event. Weigh-ins for this event will be on Thursday April 5th.
Trip #3 is for High School Seniors: 15th Annual National High School Coaches Association's National High School Wrestling Championships.
Date: April 2-4, 2004 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Eligibility: Any senior who has been during their 4 years of high school a National Prep Finalist (champ or runner-up) or Place 1st-4th NJSIAA States.
This is an individual tournament. USAW/NJ through Mr. Carlos Garay will be happy to assist you in deciding if you should attend, planning the trip, cost, and much more. HS Federation wts + 3 lbs. The New Jersey Chapter of USA Wresting will have a coach available at the event. Weigh-ins for this event will be on Thursday 3/27 Mr. Garay's phone # 732-381-4803
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