9th Annual
Alaska USGWA Girls State Wrestling Championships OPEN
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Chugiak High School, Chugiak, Alaska
Weigh In
7:00 am to 9:00 am. Wrestling starts at 10:00 am and continutes until completed.
Eligibility
Any girl/woman who is age 5 or older.
Elementary Division
Division for K-5 graders. High School rules. 3 minute matches, 1/1/1.
"Blocked Weight" groups during 2009 season.
Middle School Division
Division for 6-7-8 graders. High School rules. 4 1/2 minute matches, 1:30, 1:30, 1:30.
65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 140, 155, 220. Likely use "Blocked Weight" groups depending upon the number of entries.
High School Division
Division for 9-10-11-12 graders. High School rules. 6 minute matches, 2/2/2.
98, 103, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 133, 139, 146, 155, 170, 250. Likely use "Blocked Weight" groups depending upon the number of entries.
Collegiate Division
Division for anyone age 18 or older. NCAA College rules. 7 minute matches, 3/2/2.
97, 105, 112, 121, 130, 138, 148, 158, 172, 209, 250. Likely use "Blocked Weight" groups depending upon the number of entries & possibly exhibition in with High School group.
Insurance
This tournament is insured by the Bob Leid Agency, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, the leading wrestling/team sports insurer in the country. They specialize in wrestling. Policy is available upon request. Send stamped self addressed envelope to the USGWA Director for a copy.
Style
Folkstyle (high school style) rules. National Federation rule book will apply. HEAD GEAR MANDATORY, hair netting optional. NCAA rules for Collegiate Women Division.
Entry Fee
$25.00 per wrestler if postmarked by January 17, 2009; $30.00 at weigh-in. REGISTER EARLY!!!!!!
Spectator Admisssion Fee
$6.00. Everyone pays except wrestlers, referees, table workers, and tournament administrators. Children under age 5 FREE.
Individual Awards
Medals to the TOP 3 placers in each weight group in each division.
Uniforms
High School uniforms shall not be worn unless approved by your states' HS Athletic Assn. Elem, MS, and College may wear their uniform of choice.
Weigh-In Attire
A singlet is the REQUIRED weigh-in attire.
Contact
Kent Bailo at (248) 627-8066 Office/Home, Cellular (248) 224-5068, Email: kbailo@tir.com,
Website
www.usgwa.com
Fax
(248) 627-8197