NATIONAL COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

2011 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships are SOLD OUT!

INDIANAPOLIS---The Division I Wrestling Committee, Rider University and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference have announced that tickets for the 2011 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships are sold out.

"The committee is absolutely thrilled to see the wrestling championships sold out for the second year in a row," said Derek van der Merwe, chair of the Division I Wrestling Committee and senior associate director of athletics at Central Michigan University. "This championship event continues to grow and it is great to see how the city of Philadelphia and the college wrestling community have enhanced this."

The three-day event, taking place March 17-19 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., officially sold out of all-session tickets, and because of this no single session tickets will be available for the championships.

The NCAA Fan Festival, a free event for all fans, will be open March 17-19 from 1-7 p.m. each day at Lincoln Financial Field. Events include USA Wrestling National Team practices, the "Family Ties" National Wrestling Hall of Fame presentation and display, the NWCA Coaches Clinic and the annual Semifinals Preview Show. Additionally, there will be daily autograph sessions, a trivia contest, the WIN Magazine Memorabilia Show and a "Taste of Philadelphia" food, beverage and lounge area.

Tickets for the 2012 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo., go on sale Thursday, March 17. To purchase tickets or for more information on the wrestling championships, log on to NCAA.com/wrestling.
NWCA/USA Today Division I Coaches Poll: Week 10

The NWCA/USA Today Division I Team Coaches Poll for January 18, 2011, has been released.

Cornell University remains the unanimous No. 1 team. Rounding out the Top 5 are Penn State, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Iowa moves up to No. 8 after this weekend's Oklahoma State dual meet which ended in a 15-15 tie. Boise State and Oklahoma both drop one place to round out the Top 10.

The Top 20 saw some movement this week with: Iowa State, Oregon State, Rutgers, Nebraska, Kent State and Northwestern moving up.

Cal Poly makes their debut into this week's rankings after being unranked, coming in at No. 24.

The NWCA/USA Today Division I Team Coaches Poll Committee is made up of one coach from each conference. A number one ranking is worth 25 points and a number 25 ranking is worth one point.

A new poll will be released every Tuesday from now until the week of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Tournament and can be found at <http://www.nwcaonline.com>www.nwcaonline.com.

NWCA/USA Today Division I Team Coaches Poll
Rank
School
Total
Prev. Rank
Record
1
Cornell
275
1
5-0
2
Penn State
264
2
11-0
3
Virginia Tech
249
4
13-3
4
Wisconsin
241
3
8-1-1
5
Minnesota
234
5
9-3
6
Oklahoma State
215
6
7-2-1
7
Missouri
199
7
14-5
8
Iowa
192
10
8-0-1
9
Boise State
189
8
5-2-1
10
Oklahoma
186
9
9-1
11
Michigan
158
11
6-2
12
Iowa State
123
13
6-5
13
Oregon State
119
14
7-3-2
14
Rutgers
117
18
16-1
15
Illinois
115
15
2-2-1
16
Nebraska
114
16
9-2
17
Lehigh
112
12
9-5
18
Kent State
107
19
9-5
19
Northwestern
96
22
14-0
20
American
71
19
10-4
21
Central Michigan
54
20
3-7
22
Pittsburgh
51
23
8-5
23
Purdue
38
21
4-5-1
24
Cal Poly
18
NR
5-0
25
Wyoming
15
24
6-4
Others Receiving Votes: Binghamton, Bloomsburg, Hofstra, Indiana, Navy, and Ohio State.
The University of Iowa wrestling team collected its second straight national team title at the 2009 NCAA Championships in St. Louis, MO

ST. LOUIS, MO -- Despite crowning no individual champions, the University of Iowa wrestling team collected its second straight national team title at the 2009 NCAA Championships in St. Louis, MO, Saturday night. The Hawkeyes scored 96.5 points, edging runner-up Ohio State by 4.5 points, to record the school's 22nd NCAA team title. That is the closest margin of victory since Iowa won the 1999 team title by two points, and only the second time in school history that the Hawkeyes won the NCAA title without an individual champion. Iowa also accomplished that feat in 1978. It is also the first year that the Hawkeyes have not crowned an individual champion since 2006.

"This championship was won this morning," said Hawkeye Head Coach Tom Brands. "We had a lot of guys that came through for us. We have five all-Americans who are all back next year. It's bittersweet with Brent's (Metcalf) match, but our fans love championships."

Iowa's lone finalist - junior Brent Metcalf - was upset in the 149-pound finals by #3 seed Darrion Caldwell of North Carolina State, 11-6. Metcalf, who won the 2008 NCAA 149-pound title and was the top seed for this year's tournament at that weight class, saw his 69-match winning streak snapped in the finals. A team point was deducted from Iowa's team score for unsportsmanlike conduct after the match. Metcalf ends the season with a 37-1 record, and has a 72-2 career mark. Both losses are to Caldwell.

The Hawkeyes crowned a total of five all-Americans in Metcalf and juniors Daniel Dennis (133-7th), Ryan Morningstar (165-3rd), Phillip Keddy (184-4th) and Dan Erekson (Hwt.-4th). The tournament's six-session attendance total of 97,111 set the all-time record for the event.

Iowa ends the 2009 season winning two straight NCAA and Big Ten titles. The Hawkeye posted a perfect 24-0 dual meet record, going 8-0 in Big Ten duals.

FINAL NCAA TEAM STANDINGS
Place Team - Points
1. Iowa - 96.5
2. Ohio State - 92
3. Iowa State - 84.5
4. Nebraska - 78.5
5. Cornell - 73.5
6. Edinboro - 72
7. Missouri - 70
8. Illinois - 55
9. Wisconsin - 53
10. Maryland - 47.5

IOWA'S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS RESULTS
165 - #3 Darrion Caldwell (N. Carolina St.) dec. #1 Brent Metcalf (Iowa), 11-6

Final Brackets | Final Team Standings | Bout-By-Bout Results | Fall Report | Finals Summary | Team Results

330 Qualifiers for the 2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships

Weight
Name
Institution
Qualifying Tournament
125
Prescott Garner
Navy
EIWA
125
Anthony Mustari
Northern Colorado
West Regional
125
Brian Owen
Boise State
Pac-10
125
Nikko Triggas
Ohio State
Big Ten
125
Mike Watts
Michigan
Big Ten

Weight
Name
Institution
Qualifying Tournament
133
Matt Bonson
Virginia
ACC
133
Tyler Dillashaw
Cal State Fullerton
Pac-10
133
Kyle Hutter
Old Dominion
CAA
133
Thomas Kimbrell
Cal State Bakersfield
Pac-10
133
Brandon Low
UC Davis
Pac-10

Weight
Name
Institution
Qualifying Tournament
141
Justin Accordino
Hofstra
CAA
141
Cory Fish
Boise State
Pac-10
141
Frank Molinaro
Penn State
Big Ten
141
Richard Rappo
Pennsylvania
EIWA
141
William Simpson
Army
EIWA

Weight
Name
Institution
Qualifying Tournament
149
Torsten Gillespie
Edinboro
EWL
149
Daniel Meagher
Cornell
EIWA
149
Michael Roberts
Boston U.
CAA
149
Robert Sanders
Nebraska
Big 12
149
Peter Yates
Virginia Tech
ACC

Weight
Name
Institution
Qualifying Tournament
157
Hadley Harrison
Clarion
EWL
157
Jason Johnstone
Ohio State
Big Ten
157
Thomas Scotton
North Carolina
ACC
157
Chad Terry
Oklahoma
Big 12

Weight
Name
Institution
Qualifying Tournament
165
Nick Amuchastegui
Stanford
Pac-10
165
Keegan Davis
Oregon State
Pac-10
165
Rex Kendle
Michigan State
Big Ten
165
Ryan Patrovich
Hofstra
CAA
165
Matt Pletcher
Rutgers
EIWA
165
Rick Schmelyun
Bloomsburg
EWL

Weight
Name
Institution
Qualifying Tournament
174
Ryan Burk
Iowa State
Big 12
174
Justin Herbert
Franklin & Marshall
EIWA
174
Ian Hinton
Michigan State
Big Ten
174
Jeff James
Oklahoma
Big 12
174
Byron Sigmon
North Carolina-Greensboro
Southern
174
Anthony Trongone
Virginia Tech
ACC

Weight
Name
Institution
Qualifying Tournament
184
John Barone
Duke
ACC
184
Kenneth Caldwell
Navy
EIWA
184
Dorian Henderson
Missouri
Big 12
184
A.J. Kissel
Purdue
Big Ten
184
Riley Orozco
Cal State Bakersfield
Pac-10
184
David Thompson
Bucknell
EIWA

Weight
Name
Institution
Qualifying Tournament
197
Logan Brown
Purdue
Big Ten
197
Eric Chine
Kent State
MAC
197
Luke Feist
Stanford
Pac-10
197
John Hall
Boston U.
CAA
197
James Hamel
Buffalo
MAC
197
Charles Silber
American
EIWA

Weight
Name
Institution
Qualifying Tournament
285
Zach Hammond
Cornell
EIWA
285
Clayton Jack
Oregon State
Pac-10
285
Trey McLean
Pennsylvania
EIWA
285
Corey Morrison
Ohio State
Big Ten
NCAA I -Tickets On Sale Now for Next Year's NCAA Wrestling Championships in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS - March 20, 2008 - Beginning today, fans can order tickets to next year's NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in St. Louis. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 314/241-1888 or 866/646-8849 (toll free). Fans attending this year's Championships in St. Louis can also purchase tickets at the Scottrade Center box office during the event.

Tickets to the 2009 Championships are sold as all-session packages, providing admission to the six sessions taking place during the three-day tournament, and start at only $60. Other mezzanine level seats are $90 and $120. Tickets in the plaza level are $150. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster convenience charges and handling fees.

The 79th NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships take place at Scottrade Center March 19-21, 2009. The University of Missouri and the St. Louis Sports Commission serve as hosts for the event, which returns to the Gateway City for the fifth time in 10 years. The 2000 Championships in St. Louis boast the event's all-time total attendance record of 96,944.

In addition to obtaining tickets, fans can also reserve hotel rooms for their stay in St. Louis. Hotel reservations can be made online at www.stlsports.org/wrestling or by calling the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission toll-free at 888/882-5569.

The 2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships is one of 10 NCAA Division I championships taking place in St. Louis this decade. The region previously hosted the Wrestling Championships in 2000, 2004 and 2005; the Women's Final Four in 2001; the Men's Final Four in 2005; the Men's Soccer College Cup in 2006; and the Men's Frozen Four in 2007. In addition to the 2008 Wrestling Championships, which begin today, the region will also host the Women's Final Four in 2009.

For more information on the 2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, visit www.stlsports.org/wrestling.

The St. Louis Sports Commission is the privately funded nonprofit organization that benefits St. Louis through sports.
Its mission is to make the St. Louis region a better place to live, visit, work and play through sports.
NCAA I Single-Session Tickets for the 2008 NCAA Wrestling Championships On Sale

ST. LOUIS - March 5, 2008 - Single-session tickets for the 2008 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Scottrade Center go on sale tomorrow, March 6, 2008 at 10 a.m. Fans have the opportunity to purchase tickets to any of the tournament's six sessions, including the finals Saturday night. Session prices range from $9 to $50 and are available by calling Ticketmaster at 314/241-1888 or 866/646-8849 (toll free). Fans can also order online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by visiting any Ticketmaster ticket center, including the Scottrade Center box office. The tournament's schedule follows:

SESSION           DAY START TIME
1 Thursday, March 20 11 a.m.
2 Thursday, March 20 6:30 p.m.
3 Friday, March 21 10 a.m.
4 Friday, March 21 6 p.m.
5 Saturday, March 22 10 a.m.
6 (The Finals) Saturday, March 22 7:30 p.m.

Half-session ticket packs, featuring tickets to the evening sessions (2, 4, and 6) or weekend sessions (4, 5, and 6) are also available. Just $48, half-session packs are a great value for fans who want to attend multiple sessions but can't commit to attending the entire tournament. Along with all-session tickets, which feature access to all six sessions for as little as $60, half-session tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and at the Scottrade Center box office.

Groups of 15 or more can take advantage of special group prices. To purchase group tickets, call 314/206-7388.

METROPASS AVAILABLE FOR WRESTLING FANS

Metro, the St. Louis region's public transit provider, is offering a five-day unlimited use pass for $14.20 (plus $2.00 shipping and handling) during the 2008 Championships. The Wrestling Fan MetroPass allows fans to ride on MetroLink light rail and MetroBus service anytime Wednesday, March 19 through Sunday, March 23. It's perfect to get to and from Lambert International Airport, hotels and Scottrade Center - as well as many St. Louis area attractions and popular entertainment districts. The MetroPass also includes a special offer from the Gateway Arch Riverfront. To order the Wrestling Fan MetroPass, call 314/982-1495.

The 2008 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships are hosted by the University of Missouri and the St. Louis Sports Commission. This marks the fourth time this decade St. Louis hosts the event. The Championships return to Scottrade Center in 2009.
NCAA Division I Oklahoma State Pins Down Title

The Cowboys of Oklahoma State wrapped up the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships with a commanding team victory, finishing with 150.0 team points and five weight-class champions. The first runner-up in team scoring was Michigan with 83.0. Get complete match results by weight class and round, or check out the final Brackets for each weight class.

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Team Standings

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NCAA 75th Anniversary Team

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Bob Backlund Recalls 1971 Championship Win

Division I Men's Wrestling Wrestlers Prep for Championships

The fight for the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships is officially started as the NCAA released the names of those selected to compete in the tournament. On March 6, Edinboro ran away with the team title at the East Regional with a score of 113.0. In the West, it was Northern Iowa dominating the team standings with 93 points. Check out the Brackets for each weight class.

Division I Edinboro, UNI Win Regionals

The road to the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships continued on March 5-6 with conference tournaments and regionals. Edinboro ran away with the team title at the East Regional with a score of 113.0. In the West Regional, it was Northern Iowa dominating the team standings with 93 points. For results from varous conference championships, see below.

MAC | EIWA | Pac-10 | Big Ten

NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Organizers expect to top 92,000 in total attendance

ST. LOUIS March 16, 2005 Attendance is on the rise at this year's NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Organizers expect to top 92,000 in total attendance, surpassing last year's number of 87,675. Much of the jump can be attributed to a sharp increase in local ticket sales, an outgrowth of an innovative grassroots marketing effort orchestrated by the event's local organizing committee (LOC), which includes the St. Louis Sports Commission and the University of Missouri.

Seeking to attract more area fans to the Championships particularly those connected to amateur wrestling the LOC implemented a group sales program. Groups of 15 or more had the opportunity to purchase tickets for $5 or $10 per ticket depending on the session they wished to attend. Organizers targeted youth wrestling clubs and teams through direct mail, appearances at events, and advertising. Several area companies also stepped forward to purchase blocks of group tickets for their employees or to be donated to local youth organizations. In addition to the group sales effort, the LOC introduced a limited number of night and weekend packages. These packages were geared for local fans who wanted to see multiple sessions of the tournament, but could not attend the entire event.

Thanks to the various initiatives, the number of non all-session tickets sold to the 2005 Championships has quadrupled from 2004. Meanwhile, the number of all-session tickets sold to the general public is up as well. The 2005 Championships have seen a 13 percent increase in general public all-session ticket sales from a year ago.

"As a three-time host of the Championships, we want the tournament and the sport of college wrestling to thrive," said Chris Roseman, the Sports Commission's vice president of event acquisition & management. "It was important to us to take a proactive approach and market the event aggressively in order to increase attendance and expand the tournament's base of support. We talk a lot about our commitment to building the Championships and strengthening the sport, and this is a prime example of how St. Louis wants to be not just a host, but a great marketing partner and ally for college wrestling."

The 75th NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships take place March 17-19, 2005 at Savvis Center in Downtown St. Louis. Tickets are still available and may be purchased by logging on to <http://www.ticketmaster.com/>www.ticketmaster.com, calling 314-241-1888, or visiting any Ticketmaster ticket center, including the Savvis Center box office. St. Louis is the first city to host the tournament in back-to-back years.

The St. Louis Sports Commission is the privately funded non-profit organization that benefits St. Louis through sports. Its mission is to generate economic benefit and enhanced quality of life in the St. Louis region through sports events,
national promotion, local awareness, amateur sports development, and youth programs.

15,000 Visitors Expected For 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships

EVENT GENERATES ESTIMATED $10 MILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT

ST. LOUIS HOSTS TWO NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NEXT THREE WEEKS

ST. LOUIS - March 14, 2005 - On Thursday, they will be everywhere. People walking the streets wearing Oklahoma State orange, Iowa gold, and Minnesota maroon. Nearly 15,000 of them will stay at downtown hotels, eat at local restaurants, and, according to St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association Chief Economist Bryan Bezold, pump $10 million into the local economy.
Thousands of college wrestling fans, student-athletes, coaches, and media converge on St. Louis this week for the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Savvis Center. They'll create a festive scene downtown during the three-day tournament March 17-19 and account for more than 12,000 hotel room nights.

This is the third time this decade that the tournament has been held in the Gateway City. In 2000, St. Louis set the event's all-time total attendance record. More than 87,000 fans passed through the turnstiles during the 2004 tournament. This year, local organizers are expecting more than 90,000 fans to attend the six sessions at Savvis Center. St. Louis is the first city to host back-to-back Championships in the 75-year history of the event.

The NCAA Wrestling Championships begin a fabulous three-week period for St. Louis. With the NCAA Final Four coming up April 2 & 4 at the Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis has the rare distinction of hosting two NCAA championships in the same season. This memorable stretch culminates with the Cardinals' final opening day at Busch Stadium April 8 the day the Redbirds raise their National League Championship Pennant.

"This is one of the most exciting chapters in St. Louis sports history," said Frank Viverito, president of the St. Louis Sports Commission. "With the NCAA Wrestling Championships, NCAA Final Four and Cardinals Opening Day all taking place within a three-week window, it doesn't get much better than this."

The Sports Commission and the University of Missouri are co-hosts of the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The independent non-profit Sports Commission spearheaded the area's effort to bring the event to St. Louis.

TOURNAMENT CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY
When St. Louis hosts the NCAA Wrestling Championships this week, it will mark the 75th time the tournament has taken place. A major celebration is scheduled for Friday, March 18 at
St. Louis Union Station to commemorate the Championships' 75th anniversary. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. (in between sessions 3 and 4) and feature the introduction of the 75th anniversary all-time team, which will include 15 of the greatest grapplers in collegiate wrestling history. The celebration also includes video highlights of the tournament's greatest moments, an autograph session, and a roundtable discussion with NCAA wrestling greats. Admission to the 75th Anniversary Celebration is free. On Saturday, March 19, the first 15,000 fans entering Savvis Center for Session 5 receive a special poster featuring the Championships' 75th anniversary team, compliments of the NCAA. The 75th Anniversary Celebration is organized by the NCAA, National Wrestling Coaches Association and the Sports Commission.

READY FOR THE ACTION
In addition to the 75th Anniversary Celebration, several activities take place in conjunction with the NCAA Wrestling Championships. On Tuesday night, hundreds of youth wrestlers will take part in a free NCAA Youth Education Through Sports (YES) wrestling clinic. College coaches and student-athletes serve as the instructors for the clinic, which begins at 6 p.m. In addition, the Coca-Cola Spirit of Champions Tour, a free interactive fan-festival, takes place at Union Station throughout the tournament.
The competition begins at 11 a.m. on Thursday. ESPN will air the championship finals at 4 p.m. on Saturday. ESPNU carries the quarterfinals live at 10 a.m. Friday. Later that night, ESPN will syndicate live coverage of the semifinals at 6 p.m. The tournament's schedule of events appears below. The Sports Commission encourages merchants located near Savvis Center and throughout downtown to be prepared for large crowds before, after and in between sessions.

2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships schedule of events:

Tuesday, March 15
NCAA Youth Education Through Sports Wrestling Clinic Savvis Center (6-9 p.m.)

Wednesday, March 16
Pre-tournament press conference with coaches from the top five ranked programs
14th and Clark Restaurant, Savvis Center Atrium (2:30 p.m.)

Media welcome reception Sheraton City Center Hotel, Bistro 14 (4-6 p.m.)

Thursday, March 17
Session I Savvis Center (11 a.m.)
Session II Savvis Center (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, March 18
Session III Savvis Center (10 a.m.)
75th Anniversary Celebration Union Station (4 p.m.)
Session IV Savvis Center (6 p.m.)

Saturday, March 19
Session V Savvis Center (9:30 a.m.)
Grand March & Parade of All-Americans Savvis Center (3:35 p.m.)
Session VI Savvis Center (4 p.m.)

ST. LOUIS CONTINUES REIGN AS CHAMPIONSHIP CITY
The 2005 NCAA Wrestling Championships and 2005 NCAA Final Four continue a remarkable run of major sporting events coming to St. Louis. The region has also secured the 2006 State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships, 2007 NCAA Men's Basketball St. Louis Regional, 2007 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Frozen Four, and the 2009 NCAA Women's Final Four. After hosting the 2000 and 2004 Wrestling Championships and the 2001 Women's Final Four, the Gateway City is hosting an impressive seven NCAA championships this decade.

Championship City: NCAA Championships held in St. Louis this decade
·         2000 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
·         2001 NCAA Women's Final Four
·         2004 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
·         2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
·         2005 NCAA Men's Final Four
·         2007 NCAA Frozen Four
·         2009 NCAA Women's Final Four

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Tickets remain available for the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Fans can order individual session tickets through Ticketmaster by logging on to <http://www.ticketmaster.com/>www.ticketmaster.com, calling 314-241-1888 or 618-222-2900, or by visiting any Ticketmaster ticket center, including the Savvis Center box office. Session prices range from $15 to $25. All-session tickets, which provide admission to all six sessions, can be purchased at the Savvis Center box office. All-session tickets are $100.
LOCAL MEDIA CONTACTS
Media seeking interviews or more information on the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships can contact Doug Bray, Sports Commission communications manager, at 314-206-7388 (office) or 314-852-3035 (cell) and Marc Schreiber, Sports Commission vice president of marketing & development, at 314-992-0683 (office) or 314-852-3037 (cell).
The St. Louis Sports Commission is the privately funded non-profit organization that benefits St. Louis through sports.Its mission is to generate economic benefit and enhanced quality of life in the St. Louis region through sports events, national promotion, local awareness, amateur sports development, and youth programs.

http://www.stlsports.org/>www.stlsports.org

The NCAA Youth Education through Sports (YES) Wrestling Clinic hosted by the St. Louis Sports Commission, University of Missouri and the NCAA.

WHO:                    More than 300 wrestlers ages 10-18 and the nation's top college wrestling coaches and student-athletes, who will serve as instructors.

WHEN: 6 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005.

WHERE:               Savvis Center, 1401 Clark Avenue. Please enter through the 15th Street media entrance.

WHY:                     Through the YES Clinic, area wrestlers have the opportunity to be part of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships by training and practicing on the official mats at Savvis Center. Participants will work with the top wrestling coaches and student-athletes in the nation. The instructors will teach wrestlers the crucial elements of their sport, such as discipline, confidence and commitment in ways that will enable them to apply what they learn to an athletics setting or to other areas of their lives. The YES clinic is held in conjunction with the Wrestling Championships at Savvis Center March 17-19.

2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships E-Newsletter - March 11, 2005

Dear College Wrestling Fan,

Believe it or not, this time next week the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships will be in full swing at Savvis Center in Downtown St. Louis. If you haven't purchased tickets yet for the 2005 tournament, it's not too late. Single-session, group, and all-session tickets are still available. Information on purchasing tickets is available below. This is the final Championships update you will receive from the St. Louis Organizing Committee prior to the tournament. We're excited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of this prestigious event and hope to see you back in St. Louis for future NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. See you next week!

DIVISION I QUALIFIERS ANNOUNCED FOR
2005 CHAMPIONSHIPS

The field is set, now let the excitement begin! More than 330 wrestlers from nearly 80 teams will descend on the Gateway City for the 2005 Championships. Click here to view the list of wrestlers who have qualified for the national tournament.

SINGLE-SESSION, GROUP, AND ALL-SESSION
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

Single-session tickets offer fans a terrific opportunity to see college wrestling's biggest event on a session-by-session basis. Single-session tickets are on sale though Ticketmaster by visiting <http://www.ticketmaster.com/>www.ticketmaster.com, calling 314-241-1888, or stopping by any Ticketmaster ticket center, including the Savvis Center box office. If you are a part of a youth or high school wrestling program -- or other group, you still have the chance to attend the tournament for as little as $5 per ticket. Get 15 of your friends or teammates together and enjoy most sessions of the tournament though the group ticket program. For more information on group tickets, or to order all-session tickets, call 877-722-1604.

HOTEL ROOMS STILL AVAILABLE

Hotel rooms at the St. Louis Downtown Marriott, just blocks away from Savvis Center, have become available during the 2005 Championships. For more information or to book a room, call 800-228-9290.

75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY

Don't miss the 75th Anniversary Celebration, taking place at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 18 at St. Louis Union Station. After months of anticipation, fans finally have the opportunity to see who was named to the 75th anniversary team. Also scheduled for the celebration are video highlights of the tournament's greatest moments, an autograph session, Coca-Cola Spirit of Champions interactive events, and much more. On Saturday, March 19, the first 15,000 fans entering Savvis Center for Session 5 will receive a special poster featuring the Championships' 75th anniversary team, compliments of the NCAA.

COCA-COLA METROPASS AVAILABLE FOR
2005 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Metro, the St. Louis region's public transit provider, is offering a five-day unlimited use pass for $12.50 (plus $2.00 shipping and handling) during the 2005 Championships. The Coca-Cola MetroPass allows you to ride MetroLink light rail and MetroBus service anytime Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 20. It's perfect to get you to and from Lambert International Airport, hotels, and Savvis Center -- as well as many St. Louis area attractions and popular entertainment districts. To purchase your Coca-Cola MetroPass, visit the kiosk at Washington and Seventh Streets in Downtown St. Louis between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 314-982-1495.

ST. LOUIS ATTRACTIONS: THE GATEWAY ARCH

How could we feature St. Louis attractions and leave out the Gateway Arch? Actually, we decided to save one of the best for last. The Gateway Arch is one of America's most recognized national monuments, and the centerpiece of the Gateway City's spectacular skyline. The stainless steel structure rises 630 feet high and spans 630 feet at ground level. If you have the opportunity between sessions, take a trip to the top of the Arch. This is where you'll get a stunning glimpse of the St. Louis region from a dizzying height. There is also an underground visitors center, featuring the Museum of Westward Expansion. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and admission to the underground visitors center is free. For tram rides to the top of the Arch, admission is $10 for adults and $3 for children. Trams run daily from 9:20 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. For more information or reservations, call 314-982-1410 or visit www.stlouisarch.com.

OFFICIAL WEB SITEs OF 2005 NCAA DIVISION I
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

For more on NCAA Wrestling, visit <http://www.ncaasports.com>www.ncaasports.com. The official local host site for the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships is www.stlsports.org/wrestling. Wrestling fans can find information on tickets, hotels, transportation, and schedules all with the click of a mouse. Check the site throughout the wrestling season for the latest information on the 2005 Championships.

2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at a free wrestling clinic on Tuesday, March 15

For more information, contact:
Doug Bray
Communications Manager
St. Louis Sports Commission
314-206-7388
<mailto:dbray@stlsports.org>dbray@stlsports.org

FREE YOUTH WRESTLING CLINIC TO TAKE PLACE
AT SAVVIS CENTER MARCH 15

CLINIC IS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH 2005 NCAA DIVISION I
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH 17-19

ST. LOUIS - March 4, 2005 - Youth wrestlers have the opportunity to learn from the nation's top coaches and student-athletes, and practice on the same mats that will be used for the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at a free wrestling clinic on Tuesday, March 15 at Savvis Center.
The NCAA's Youth Education through Sports (YES) wrestling clinic is open to boys and girls ages 10-18 and will take place from 6 9 p.m. Parents are also invited to participate in panel discussions in which local experts discuss issues related to youth sports, such as coaching, nutrition, sportsmanship and injury prevention.
The clinic is also hosted by the NCAA, St. Louis Sports Commission and the University of Missouri. To register, call 314-992-0647 or visit <http://www.stlsports.org/wrestling>www.stlsports.org/wrestling and click on the YES Clinics link.
YES Clinics are held at sites of selected NCAA Championships. At the wrestling YES clinic, participants will learn and practice mental and physical skill development and connect with other young athletes from the area. The instructors will teach wrestlers the crucial elements of their sport, such as discipline, confidence, and commitment in ways that enable them to apply what they learn to an athletics setting or to other areas of their lives.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR 2005 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Single-session tickets for the 2005 Championships are on sale and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at <http://www.ticketmaster.com/>www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 314-241-1888 or by visiting any Ticketmaster ticket center, including the Savvis Center box office. Fans looking to attend multiple sessions can take advantage of special ticket packages. All-session tickets, which provide admission to all six sessions of the Championships, cost $100. A limited number of night and weekend ticket packages are available for $50; and groups of 15 or more can experience the tournament starting at just $5 per ticket. To order all-session tickets, night and weekend packages, or group tickets, call 877-722-1604.

The St. Louis Sports Commission is the privately funded non-profit organization that benefits St. Louis through sports.
Its mission is to generate economic benefit and enhanced quality of life in the St. Louis region through sports events,
national promotion, local awareness, amateur sports development, and youth programs.
- <http://www.stlsports.org/>www.stlsports.org -

NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships

FEBRUARY 25, 2005

Dear College Wrestling Fan,

In 21 days, the NCAA® Division I Wrestling Championships return to Savvis Center in downtown St. Louis. The St. Louis Organizing Committee is excited to share with you the latest tournament news as the Gateway City gets ready to host this prestigious event for the third time in six years. Make sure that you don't miss the 75th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on Friday, March 18 at St. Louis Union Station. The celebration will feature the naming of the 75th anniversary team, video highlights of the tournament's greatest moments, an autograph session, and much more. On Saturday, March 19, the first 15,000 fans entering Savvis Center for Session 5 will receive a special poster featuring the Championships' 75th anniversary team, compliments of the NCAA. Good seats are still available for all six sessions, and details on how to order tickets can be found below. We look forward to seeing you in St. Louis March 17-19!

TICKETS FOR 2005 CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE IN THE MAIL;
FANS STILL HAVE SEVERAL OPTIONS TO PURCHASE
TICKETS FOR THE TOURNAMENT

Fans who have already ordered their tickets can expect to receive them in the mail next week. If you have not received your tickets by March 1, please call 877-722-1604. Single-session tickets will go on sale Sunday, Feb. 27, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at <http://www.ticketmaster.com/>www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 314-241-1888, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Fans looking to attend multiple sessions can take advantage of all-session or night and weekend packages. All-session tickets, which provide admission to all six sessions of the Championships, cost $100. A limited number of night and weekend ticket packages are available for $50. In addition, groups of 15 or more can experience the tournament starting at just $5 per ticket. To order all-session tickets, night and weekend packages, or group tickets, call 877-722-1604.

COCA-COLA METROPASS AVAILABLE FOR
2005 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Metro, the St. Louis region's public transit provider, is offering a five-day unlimited use pass for $12.50 (plus $2.00 shipping and handling) during the 2005 Championships. The Coca-Cola MetroPass allows you to ride on MetroLink light rail and MetroBus service anytime Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 20. It's perfect to get you to and from Lambert International Airport, hotels and Savvis Center -- as well as many St. Louis area attractions and popular entertainment districts. To order your Coca-Cola MetroPass, call 314-982-1495, or visit <http://www.metrostlouis.org/Passes/NCAAWrestlingPasses.asp>www.metrostlouis.org/Passes/NCAAWrestlingPasses.asp.

FREE YES CLINIC TO BE HELD AT SAVVIS CENTER MARCH 15

Boys and girls ages 10-18 are invited to practice on the same mats that will be used for the 2005 Championships and learn from the top collegiate coaches and wrestlers in the nation at a free wrestling clinic on Tuesday, March 15. The St. Louis Sports Commission, University of Missouri, and the NCAA's Youth Education through Sports (YES) program will host the clinic from 6 - 9 p.m. at Savvis Center. Participants will receive hands-on instruction from NCAA coaches and student-athletes. To register, call 314-992-0647 or visit <http://www.stlouissports.org/wrestling/yes.html>www.stlouissports.org/wrestling/yes.html.

2005 NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
HOTEL INFORMATION

Looking for a hotel room in St. Louis? Several St. Louis area hotels have "fan blocks" set aside for fans traveling to the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. A list of participating hotels and maps where they are located can be viewed by <http://www.stlouissports.org/wrestling/hotel.html>clicking here. Fans can reserve rooms at these hotels online or by calling the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission at 888-882-5198. For St. Louis visitor information, visit <http://www.explorestlouis.com>www.explorestlouis.com.

ST. LOUIS ATTRACTIONS: good times abound at laclede's landing; take the family to the missouri history museum

In each Championships update, we are featuring some of St. Louis' great attractions and neighborhoods to help you make the most out of your visit to the Gateway City. Here are just some of the places you'll want to experience in between sessions or before and after the tournament:

LACLEDE'S LANDING

Laclede's Landing is St. Louis' destination of choice for dining, entertainment and attractions. The nine-block area features some of the most unique restaurants and sidewalk cafes in St. Louis. Laclede's Landing is the perfect place to find something to eat or drink in the afternoon between sessions or for a late-night meal. Sightseeing excursions and gaming boats offer many other choices for entertainment. Laclede's Landing is located between I-70 and the Mississippi River, just north of the Gateway Arch and can be accessed by using MetroLink. For more information, visit <http://www.lacledeslanding.org/>www.lacledeslanding.org.

MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM

The Missouri History Museum is one of St. Louis' hidden gems. There's plenty to see for adults and kids alike, and its location in Forest Park makes for a great way to spend time before, after, or between sessions. The museum is currently home to the Baseball as America exhibit, which features artifacts and memorabilia from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. The History Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission to the Baseball as America exhibit is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (65 & over), and $4 for students. Admission to the museum is free. For more information, visit <http://www.mohistory.org/>www.mohistory.org.

OFFICIAL WEB SITEs OF 2005 NCAA DIVISION I
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

For more on NCAA Wrestling, visit <http://www.ncaasports.com>www.ncaasports.com. The official local host site for the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships is <http://www.stlsports.org/wrestling>www.stlsports.org/wrestling. Wrestling fans can find information on tickets, hotels, transportation, and schedules all with the click of a mouse. Check the site throughout the wrestling season for the latest information on the 2005 Championships.

2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships News Release

Feb. 23, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact:
Doug Bray
Communications Manager
St. Louis Sports Commission
314-206-7388
mailto:dbray@stlsports.org

75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATON HIGHLIGHTS 2005 NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ST. LOUIS

FREE 75TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM POSTER GIVEN OUT TO FIRST 15,000 FANS
AT SESSION 5 ON SATURDAY, MARCH 19

ST. LOUIS - Feb. 23, 2005 - College wrestling fans are invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.
A major celebration will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at St. Louis Union Station to commemorate the 75th NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The highlight of the celebration will be the introduction of the 75th anniversary team, which features 15 of the greatest wrestlers in collegiate wrestling history. The squad was selected after 12 weeks of fan voting on <http://www.nwcaonline.com/>www.nwcaonline.com. The festivities will also include video highlights of the tournament's greatest moments, a roundtable discussion with NCAA wrestling greats, an autograph session, and Coca-Cola Spirit of Champions interactive events.
A free commemorative poster featuring the NCAA Division I Championships 75th anniversary team will be given away to the first 15,000 fans entering Savvis Center for session 5 at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 19. The poster is compliments of the NCAA.
The 75th anniversary celebration is being organized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association, the NCAA, and the St. Louis Sports Commission.

COCA-COLA METROPASS AVAILABLE FOR NCAA WRESTLING FANS
Metro, the St. Louis region's public transit provider, is offering a five-day unlimited use pass for $12.50 (plus $2.00 shipping and handling) during the 2005 Championships. The Coca-Cola MetroPass allows fans to ride on MetroLink light rail and MetroBus service anytime Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 20. It's perfect to get to and from Lambert International Airport, hotels and Savvis Center as well as many St. Louis area attractions and popular entertainment districts. To order the Coca-Cola MetroPass, call 314-982-1495, or visit <http://www.metrostlouis.org/Passes/NCAAWrestlingPasses.asp>www.metrostlouis.org/Passes/NCAAWrestlingPasses.asp.

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2005 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Single-session tickets for the 2005 Championships go on sale Sunday, Feb. 27, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at <http://www.ticketmaster.com/>www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 314-241-1888, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Fans looking to attend multiple sessions can take advantage of many other ticket packages. All-session tickets, which provide admission to all six sessions of the Championships, cost $100. There are also special night and weekend ticket packages available for $50; and groups of 15 or more can experience the tournament starting at just $5 per ticket. To order all-session tickets, night and weekend packages, or group tickets, call 877-722-1604.

St. Louis Sports Commission NCAA Division I News Release -

For more information, contact:
Doug Bray
Communications Manager
St. Louis Sports Commission
314-206-7388

ST. LOUIS CHOSEN AS FINALIST TO HOST 2008-11
NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

CITY HOSTS 2005 CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH 17-19 AT SAVVIS CENTER

ST. LOUIS - Feb. 9, 2005 - St. Louis has been chosen as a finalist city to host the 2008-11 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The NCAA notified the St. Louis Sports Commission and the University of Missouri that St. Louis has made the final cut. The Sports Commission and Mizzou submitted the city's bid on Jan. 14. More than a dozen cities pursued the tournament.
Representatives from the Sports Commission, St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission, Savvis Center and the University of Missouri will make a final presentation to the NCAA Wrestling Committee April 16 in San Diego, Calif. An official decision will be made at a later date.
"The event has become one of our favorites and we would love to have it come back to
St. Louis as much as possible," said Sports Commission President Frank Viverito. "We genuinely care about the tournament, and have a sincere appreciation for the sport. We know there's nothing like the excitement, drama and passion of the Championships."

The 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships are just over a month away and will take place at Savvis Center March 17-19. St. Louis first hosted the event in 2000, and set the all-time total attendance record. Last year, more than 87,000 fans passed through the turnstiles during the three-day tournament. St. Louis is the first city to host the Championships in back-to-back years in the 75-year history of the event.

The Wrestling Championships attract more than 15,000 visitors to the Gateway City, generating nearly $10 million in economic impact and 12,000 hotel room nights.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2005 CHAMPIONSHIPS

This year, the NCAA Wrestling Championships local organizing committee has provided fans with plenty of options to purchase tickets for the 2005 tournament. All-session tickets, which provide admission to all six sessions of the Championships, cost $100. There are also special night and weekend ticket packages available for $50; and groups of 15 or more can experience the tournament starting at just $5 per ticket. To order all-session tickets, night and weekend packages, or group tickets, call 877-722-1604. Single-session tickets will go on sale Sunday, Feb. 27.
For more information visit <http://www.stlsports.org/wrestling>www.stlsports.org/wrestling.

2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships E-Newsletter - Dec. 21, 2004

Dear Wrestling Fan,

Happy holidays and greetings from St. Louis, home of the 2005 NCAA® Division I Wrestling Championships, March 17-19 at Savvis Center. Our e-newsletter is intended to provide you with the latest news and information on the 2005 Championships. In future editions, we will also feature different neighborhoods, restaurants and attractions in St. Louis -- to give you a better feel for the city -- and show you why the Gateway City is the ultimate wrestling destination. We look forward to seeing you in St. Louis for the tournament's 75th anniversary!

NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS TICKETS MAKE GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS

Looking for a last-minute holiday gift for your favorite wrestling fan? How about sending them to the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in St. Louis? Good seats are still available and make a perfect stocking stuffer. To order tickets, call 877-722-1604 or <http://www.stlouissports.org/wrestling/Ticket_Policies_Nov_Update.pdf>click here to download the official ticket application. Give the gift of tickets to the NCAA Wrestling Championships and let someone you know experience the excitement, passion and drama of college wrestling's biggest event.

GROUP TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2005 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Groups of 15 or more can take advantage of special group ticket prices for the 2005 Championships. Group tickets are only $5 for sessions 1, 2, 3, and 5; $10 for sessions 4 and 6 -- so it's the perfect opportunity to bring your wrestling club or group of friends to see the nation's top collegiate wrestlers compete for a national title. To order group tickets, or for information on other fan ticket packages, call 877-722-1604.

FANS CAN STILL VOTE ONLINE FOR 75TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM

Fans have until Jan. 12 to vote for their all-time favorite wrestlers and select the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships 75th anniversary team. That team -- which will include 15 of the greatest grapplers in collegiate wrestling history -- will be introduced and honored at the 75th anniversary celebration in St. Louis. The St. Louis Sports Commission is working with the NCAA and the National Wrestling Coaches Association to organize the 75th anniversary celebration that will take place in between sessions three and four on Friday, March 18. Fans are encouraged to cast their votes for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships 75th anniversary team by logging on to <http://www.nwcaonline.com/>www.nwcaonline.com or by accessing the link at <http://www.ncaasports.com/>www.ncaasports.com .

ST. LOUIS: THE PERFECT SITE FOR THE
NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

St. Louis is proud and excited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. As host of the 2000 and 2004 tournaments -- and holder of the all-time total attendance record -- the Gateway City knows this is a very special event. St. Louis' central location, in the heart of college wrestling country, makes it one of the most accessible and convenient sites in the nation. The host venue, Savvis Center, is recognized as one of the finest arenas in the country. The state of the art facility holds approximately 19,000 fans for the Championships and has many hotels and restaurants within walking distance. The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships have become one of St. Louis' favorite events, and we're committed to building the Championships and strengthening the sport. We can't wait to "Meet you in St. Louis" in 2005! In the next e-newsletter, look for a feature on the St. Louis Zoo, recently voted America's #1 Zoo according to the Zagat Survey, and the very popular and historic "Hill" and "Soulard" neighborhoods.

2005 NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
HOTEL INFORMATION

Looking for a hotel room in St. Louis? Several St. Louis area hotels have "fan blocks" set aside for fans traveling to the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. A list of participating hotels and maps where they are located can be viewed by <http://www.stlouissports.org/wrestling/hotel.html>clicking here . Fans can reserve rooms at these hotels online or by calling the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission at 888-882-5198. For St. Louis visitor information, visit <http://www.explorestlouis.com>www.explorestlouis.com .

OFFICIAL WEB SITEs OF 2005 NCAA DIVISION I
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships News Release - Nov. 22, 2004

GOOD SEATS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2005 NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ST. LOUIS

CHAMPIONSHIPS CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY;
FANS CAN VOTE ONLINE FOR ALL-TIME TEAM

ST. LOUIS - Nov. 22, 2004 - Attention NCAA wrestling fans: It's not too early to make plans to attend the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in St. Louis, and good seats are still available. Be there to celebrate the 75th anniversary of college wrestling's biggest and most exciting event.

At the tournament, fans have the opportunity to see more than 330 of today's best wrestlers vie for a national championship, and at the same time, celebrate college wrestling's illustrious history and pay tribute to some of the top grapplers to ever hit the mats. A celebration is being planned to honor the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships 75th anniversary team, which will include 15 of the all-time greatest collegiate wrestlers.

Fans can order tickets by calling 877-722-1604 or visiting <http://www.stlsports.org/wrestling>www.stlsports.org/wrestling. All-session Mezzanine level tickets, which admit fans to all six sessions of the tournament, cost $100. Wrestling fans looking for hotel and St. Louis visitor information can visit <http://www.explorestlouis.com/>www.explorestlouis.com.

This marks the second consecutive year, and third time in the past six years, that the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships are being held at Savvis Center. St. Louis is the first city to host the prestigious tournament in back-to-back years.
Fans can vote online for 75th Anniversary Team

The St. Louis Sports Commission is working with the NCAA and National Wrestling Coaches Association to organize a 75th anniversary celebration that will take place at Union Station in between sessions three and four on Friday, March 18. Leading up to the Championships, fans are encouraged to cast their votes for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships 75th anniversary team. That team will be introduced and honored at the celebration in St. Louis. Fans can vote now for the 75th anniversary team by visiting

<http://209.183.221.16/performance/results/nwcasurvey.aspx>www.nwcaonline.com or by accessing the link at <http://www.ncaasports.com>www.ncaasports.com.

2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships Newsletter - Nov. 18, 2004

Welcome to the St. Louis Sports Commission's NCAA® Division I Wrestling Championships e-newsletter -- intended to provide you with the latest news and information on the 2005 Championships, March 17-19 at Savvis Center in St. Louis, Mo. The St. Louis Sports Commission and the University of Missouri host the 2005 Championships. Look for additional updates in the coming weeks and months as we count down to college wrestling's biggest event. If you prefer to not receive these updates, please <http://www.stlouissports.org/newsletter/unsubscribe.htm>click here. We look forward to seeing you in St. Louis for the tournament's 75th anniversary!

GOOD SEATS STILL AVAILABLE

It's not too early to make your plans to attend the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Reserve your seat now to experience the tournament's excitement, passion and drama. To order all-session tickets, call 877-722-1604 or <http://www.stlouissports.org/wrestling/Ticket_Policies_Nov_Update.pdf>click here to download the official ticket application.

CHAMPIONSHIPS TO CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY;
FANS CAN VOTE ONLINE FOR ALL-TIME TEAM

When St. Louis hosts the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships next March, it will mark the 75th time the tournament has taken place. The St. Louis Sports Commission is working with the NCAA and National Wrestling Coaches Association to organize a 75th anniversary celebration that will take place in between sessions three and four on Friday, March 18. Leading up to the Championships, fans are encouraged to cast their votes for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships 75th anniversary team. That team -- which will include 15 of the greatest grapplers in collegiate wrestling history -- will be introduced and honored at the celebration in St. Louis. You can vote now for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships 75th anniversary team by visiting <http://209.183.221.16/performance/results/nwcasurvey.aspx>www.nwcaonline.com or by accessing the link at <http://www.ncaasports.com>www.ncaasports.com.

2005 NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
HOTEL INFORMATION

ST. LOUIS HOSTS PAIR OF COLLEGE WRESTLING EVENTS
IN NOVEMBER

St. Louis will be the epicenter of major collegiate wrestling events this week. The Gateway City hosts a pair of matches Nov. 19 and Nov. 22. For the second consecutive year, the University of Missouri's dual season begins in St. Louis. On Friday, Nov. 19, Mizzou takes on No. 19 Purdue at St. Louis Community College--Meramec. Matches start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Large groups can reserve seats by calling 573-882-4191. In 2003, the Tigers upset top ranked Oklahoma State in a dual held at Hazelwood Central High School.

On Monday, Nov. 22, the NWCA Marines All Star Classic will be held at the Vadalabene Center on the campus of Southern Illinois University--Edwardsville. It features the nation's top two ranked wrestlers in 10 weight classes plus two exhibition matches with local collegiate grapplers. Legendary wrestling coach Dan Gable will speak at 6:30 p.m.; the Division I dual meet begins at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased by calling 618-650-3273. <http://www.nwcaonline.com/2004allstarclassic.cfm>Click here to see the list of wrestlers that will participate in the event.

OFFICIAL WEB SITEs OF 2005 NCAA DIVISION I
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships Newsletter - Nov. 16, 2004

Dear Wrestling Fan,

GOOD SEATS STILL AVAILABLE

CHAMPIONSHIPS TO CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY;
FANS CAN VOTE ONLINE FOR ALL-TIME TEAM

2005 NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
HOTEL INFORMATION

ST. LOUIS HOSTS PAIR OF COLLEGE WRESTLING EVENTS
IN NOVEMBER

OFFICIAL WEB SITEs OF 2005 NCAA DIVISION I
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships Division I
The road to the 2004 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships began on March 6 at the East and West Regionals. In the East Regional, Millersville emerged at first place in the team standings, claiming three weight-class champions along the way. The big winners in the West Regional were Northern Iowa, who will send six wrestlers to the NCAA tournament on March 18-20. For up-to-date results from the Div. I regionals, check out the NCAA Schedule and Results page.

Related
· Co-Host: University of Missouri, Columbia | Savvis Center
· Co-Host: The St. Louis Sports Commission
· Past Team Champions | Past Individual Champions
· Superlatives / Fast Facts