TakeDown Report Launches New Webpage - Update LinksThe TakeDown Report has launched a new home web page at http://www.thetdr.com www.thetdr.com This page consolidates and combines all previous web pages and links that you may have in your web pages should be updated accordingly. „Our new site has hundreds of pictures, rankings, links to other wrestling sites and so much more.‰ Explained Martin Fleming, Editor of the TDR „and it will help us in our goals to promote and increase amateur wrestling exposure in eastern North Carolina.‰ For more information contact us at tdr@tarboronc.com
The TakeDown Report # 14-2åÊ åÊåÊSeptemb 2006 4 pages
åÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊEditor‰¥ús Notes & Announcements : åÊThe new TDR home page has been launched and can be viewed at www.thetdr.com so change your favorities, links and such and pass along the news.åÊ The new TDR Home page combines all the previous pages and 20 times better than before.åÊ Yet it is still in on-going development so send us your input and be a little patient on it.åÊ The TDR newsletters will continue but will be shorter and can be seen on the new web page.åÊ We are looking to produce a highlight show of the NCHSAA State Tournament Finals for Public TV.åÊ This will be our 3rd year and it a very popular project.åÊ We will have DVDs available for sale as we still have from last two years.åÊ The Division DVDs are ideal for Public Access Cable.åÊ Ask your local cable company for time to show wrestling.åÊ We need all wrestling fans to work on this.åÊ On the new TDR
page we will have pictures, links to prior rankings, news stories but we won‰¥út have a chat forum.åÊ We encourage all N.C. wrestling fans to check out the nc wrestling forum at
http://www.ncwrestlingscoutreport.com/forum/index.phpåÊåÊ The FlemDawgys Awards have finally come out and are described belonw with news of the TDR Mat Challenge.åÊ Send news, schedules, announcements, results, & articles on-line to us.åÊåÊåÊ Until later, Martin Fleming, EditoråÊ
‰¥þNot the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory."
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------ TDR Sponsored Tournaments -------åÊ We will be helping promote and work with many tournaments and events this season yet the following we will be helping to sponsor and want to announce.
12th Annual Terrific Tarboro Thanksgiving Turkey Tournament ‰¥ã Nov. 27th. Largest event in history of the series last year in our return to Tarboro.åÊ Looking to host 16-18 teams and are full at this time tending pending replies.åÊ Letters have been sent out from the school.
15th Pierce-Davis Memorial Tournament at SouthWest Edgecombe ‰¥ã Dec. 2nd ‰¥ã One of the longest running events in eastern N.C.åÊ A special event in memory of two fine young wrestlers who were killed long ago but their memory lives on.åÊ This will be the 8th year that the TDR has directed the event. åÊLast year was the biggest ever with 20 teams.åÊ Have to cut back to 16 and no more this year.åÊ So the event is full at this time.åÊ Letters sent out a week ago.
3rd Annual Milt Sherman Duals at D.H. Conley on Fri. Dec. 22nd ‰¥ã Letter sent out for a 12 team duals tournament on 3 mats.åÊ Event named in honor of Hall of Fame former DHC Coach Milt Sherman.åÊ Have a couple of openings.åÊ Contact tdr@tarboronc.com
TDR ‰¥ãEastern Carolina Ultimate Tournament on Dec. 29th-30th ‰¥ã Big 2 day event on 5 mats with 25-26 men on the avg. in each weigh class.åÊ We will invite all teams in the eastern N.C. TDR coverage area.åÊ Have openings as the first 30 teams to accept invitation will be included.åÊ 1st year event which we are looking to have on a University campus with more mats and more teams in the future.
Contact tdr@tarboronc.com for a flyer.
5th Annual TDR - Wilson County Tournament at Beddingfield - Jan. 13th, - 2nd year at Beddingfield with 4 mats in one gym for fast paced 16 team individual tourney.åÊ Letters have been sent, no openings yet.
8th Annual Thomas Cowles Memorial ‰¥ã Firebird Duals at Southern Nash ‰¥ã Jan. 20th ‰¥ã 16 team dual meet with a variety of teams.åÊ Named in honor of former coach Thomas Cowles and will be directed by TDR and Coach Eddie Coble for 8th year.åÊ Have a couple of openings.åÊ Contact tdr@tarboronc.com
Lee R. Hall Duals at SouthWest Edgecombe on Jan. 27th :åÊ Round Robin duals with 6 teams on 3 mats so all will have 5 matches in a short amount of time.
TDR Eastern NC Duals Championships at New Bern Jan. 27th: Looking for the best 16 teams in eastern N.C. to battle it out in a 16 man bracketed advancing event with all teams wrestling at least 4 matches.åÊ Invitations have been sent and 8 have indicated they will be there and only 1 team declined.åÊ Will fill the event with 16 best teams who dare to come.åÊ 1st year eventåÊ looking to make a tradition in east. N.C.
NEW 6 Conference Individual Tournament at Southern Nash ‰¥ã Feb. 3rd.åÊ Conference meet will return to Southern Nash and will be directed by the TDR.
3A East Regional at South Central on Feb. 16th-17th 䴋 Looking to host 3A East Region for 5th year.
----- Annual Flemdoggy Awards -------
These awards are our chance to recognize by certificate and publicity
Bill (Sr.) & Marie Edmundson and Brandon Dean for helping film the State Finals, Joey Burridge of Eastern Wayne, Channing Perry, Doug Pearson of SW Edgecombe, Reuben Ledbetter, the Rosewood Mat gals and the Beddingfield wrestling parents for being very helpful in tournament operations, Jimmy McNamara as a first year official, Dustin Gurley and Peter Hefley for making the TDR coverage of the State Tournament better.åÊ They will be sent impressive, commemorative certificates ‰¥ùsuitable for framing‰¥ú.
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The TDR Challenges all secondary schools in eastern North Carolina to sponsor a wrestling team.åÊ For the 5th consecutive year we have written to high schools without a team to encourage them to add the sport.åÊ As incentive we donate $300 to each school.åÊ Other groups have joined us in incentives such as a club membership and support services from NC USA Wrestling, videos and posters form Ken Chertow, NHSCA Outfitters, Action Mats, W.I.N. magazine, Amateur Wrestling News and Wrestling USA magazine are also support services for the new schools.åÊ This fall we have Franklinton on Sept. 29th , Pender County on Oct. 13th and Clinton (tba) as accepting the challenge and starting wrestling teams in 29006.
More colleges in the Carolinas should also add wrestling.
East Wake HS is hosting an event in January in Honor of Bob Mauldin and his Mat News Classic. Please read the following and send them ASAP.
This year East Wake HS will be hosting an event in January in honor of Bob Maudlin and his Mat News newsletter. At the event I have two goals. My first goal is to get him some $$$ to help keep Mat News circulating and present to him a check. My second goal and this where you come in is to have as many coaches, parents, and wrestlers as possible write up a Thank you note or tell a special story about Bob Mauldin and or Mat News and have you send that story to me. I will then have these stories made into a book to present to him in addition to the check.
Please send the story to:
Mike KendallåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ 4808 Shallowbrook TrailåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ Raleigh, NC 27616
I ask that you send this story to me in a manila envelope so it stays flat and not bifolded or trifolded! åÊYou can also send it to me through email. If you will please attach the letter to your email and send it I will then print it out! I thank you all in advance for you support ~
Mike Kendall MKENDALL1@wcpss.net åÊcardiac_coach@iwon.com
Looking for Matches & Teams
WRAL Wrestling Tourney, Dec. 15-16, Athens Drive High School, Raleigh.
Contact Jerry Barker, Director, Jerry_Barker@ncsu.edu åÊ(underscore between names).
Southern Nash is looking for teams for a Nov. 18th Quad.åÊ Contact Eddie Coble at ecoble@yahoo.com
Union Pines High School Dual Tournament: December 22nd and 23rd.
10 teams ‰¥ã 9 matches in two days-5 mats = no down time.åÊ I will have you out by 3:00pm on the 23rd.åÊ Team hosting is available (first come first served). Matt Ragsdale 910-947-5511 Work mragsdale@mcs.k12.nc.us
Wilmington Laney : Dan Willis is the new coach and is looking for 3-5 teams for an early seasonåÊQuad meet on Nov. 11 at Laney and for teams for the P.F.W.B. Invitational at Laney on Jan. 20 withåÊ JV competitions.åÊ Seeking åÊdual matches on Nov. 15, Nov. 22, and Nov. 29.åÊåÊ matmandan@aol.com
Coaching Changes/Openings
Check at http://ncmat.com/06-07/coaches.html
Top wrestling recruits from North Carolina for 2006-07.åÊåÊ For more information you can go to the NC Wrestling Scouting Report for wrestlers interviews and profiles: http://www.ncwrestlingscoutreport.com/ The 2006 NHSCA Pre-Season Wrestling ChampionshipåÊis sure to have record-breakingåÊattendance this year.åÊåÊ By moving this tournament to an earlier date (November 4th, with registration November 3rd) and condensing it to a one-day competition, we are expecting to draw hundreds of wrestlers from all across the country to Winston-Salem, NC.åÊ In the past, this tournament has featured top wrestlers from 25 states, including many state champions.åÊ Coaches and athletes, you won't want to miss this outstanding Pre-Season event!åÊ Check out the website at http://www.nhsca.com/event_show.php?id=20076åÊ To register at a Host Hotel online, visit www.regonline.com/NHSCA-PRESEASONåÊand receive a $25 coupon book!
All of our newly appointed 2006-2007 State ChairmenåÊwill be featured very soon on our website at http://www.nhsca.com/staff_directory.php
The NHSCA is pleased to announce that the 2007 High School SenioråÊNationals and theåÊUnderclassmen National ChampionshipsåÊwill be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia.åÊ Due to overwhelming feedback, we have chosen this beautiful, family-friendly location and we have condensed the tournament schedule.åÊ Competition will be held at the brand-new, stunning VA Beach Convention Center.åÊ This venue isåÊjust blocks from the beach, and has plenty of free event parking. åÊMark your calendar now for the open underclassmen tournament.åÊ Registration, weigh-ins and the start of competition will begin Wednesday, March 28, 2007and will end on Friday, March 30th.åÊ This year Freshmen will be allowed to compete along with the Sophomores and Juniors!åÊ åÊThe elite and prestigious Senior Nationals will kick off with registration Thursday, March 29th.åÊ Wrestling will begin Friday, March 30th and will
conclude Sunday, April 1st.åÊ State champions and runners-up from all across the country will compete for All-American honors.
------åÊ Summer Results -----
AAU Grand Nationals 2006 at http://www.aausports.org/sprt_Wrestling.asp?a=sports/Wrestling/results/2006/grandnationals/sprt_Wrestling_grandnationals_results.htm
Wrestling Assistant Resource Pages : http://www.wrestlingassistant.com/
Highlights of the State Tournament linked at http://memoriesinmotionnc.com/states/åÊ courtesy of the efforts of Dustin Gurley and Memories in Motion in NC.
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Eight Cavalier Wrestlers Named to ACC Academic Honor Roll
The ACC Academic Honor Roll notes academic excellence by student-athletes for the 2005-06 school year.
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Eight Virginia wrestlers were selected to the 2005-06 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll as announced by the league. Virginia had 221 student-athletes on the 2005-06 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll. Zach Anderson, Danny Artusio, Kyle Artusio, Peter Ferrara, Ben Johnson, Brent Jones, Brian McReynolds and Scott Smith were the Cavaliers selected to the honor roll. Rest of story atåÊ http://virginiasports.cstv.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/091206aab.html
Yetzer Joins Va. Tech Wrestling Staff
Former All-American will be volunteer assistant
BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech head wrestling coach Kevin Dresser announced Thursday that Nathan Yetzer will serve as a volunteer assistant coach for the Hokies' program. Yetzer follows new Tech associate head coach Tony Robie to Blacksburg from New York, where he was an assistant coach at Binghamton last year.åÊ Yetzer is a 2005 graduate of Edinboro University, where he served as captain for the nationally ranked Fighting Scots. A three-time NCAA qualifier and two-time team MVP, Yetzer was an All-American as a junior, placing eighth at 174 pounds after winning three matches at the national championship.
Cummins Completes Dresser's Staff
Former All-American to coach upper weights
BLACKSBURG - Former NCAA All-American and Real Pro Wrestling champion Pat Cummins has been hired by the Virginia Tech Athletics Department, as announced Friday. Cummins will be an assistant coach with the Hokie wrestling program and completes head coach Kevin Dresser's coaching staff. Cummins will work with the upper weights.åÊ Cummins, who is still active in the competitive wrestling scene, comes to Blacksburg after working for the Wildcat Wrestling Club at Northwestern and the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club in State College, Pa. It was in the latter city that Cummins made his mark as a collegiate wrestler.
"Tony and I are very excited to add Pat to our staff," Dresser said. "Obviously, his presence as a big man, as well as his athletic style of wrestling, is a great addition to our program.
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TWO-TIME NCAA CHAMPION JOE DUBUQUE JOINS HOFTSTRA WRESTLING STAFF
HEMPSTEAD, New York * Hofstra University Head Wrestling Coach Tom Shifflet today completed his 2006-07 coaching staff with the appointment of two-time NCAA Division I national champion Joe Dubuque as an assistant coach. Dubuque, a three-time NCAA All-American who captured national titles at 125 pounds in 2005 and 2006, posted an overall record of 114-18 including a 69-6 dual mark and a 19-6 Big Ten record in four years at Indiana University.åÊåÊ "We are very excited to have Joe join the Hofstra program," Shifflet said. "Joe has been very successful as a wrestler and just getting to know him recently I can tell he is going to be one heck of a coach. If I hadn't heard of Joe Dubuque and just met him on the street after a short conversation I would walk away saying that guy is successful."
USA WRESTLING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
Sept 8-10 䴋 Veterans World Greco-Roman Championships at Riga, Latvia
Sept. 26 䴋 Oct. 1 䴋 World Wrestling Championships at Guangzhou, China
October 12-14 䴋 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open at Tempe, Ariz.
For complete USA Wrestling event information, please visit
http://www.themat.com/schedules.php?! page=usa w_schedules
MEMBERSHIP YEAR BEGAN ON SEPT.åÊ 1 ‰¥ã RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP ONLINE!!!
A new membership year has already begun!åÊ USA Wrestling is very excited to start the 2007 membership year and we want all of you to be a part of our great organization.åÊ To assist you with becoming a member, USA Wrestling reminds you that you can register as a member on-line.åÊ This is a fast and convenient way for you to sign up as a member for a whole new year of USA Wrestling programs and activities.åÊ Just go to TheMat.com website (www.TheMat.com) and select the Membership section to renew or join as a new member.åÊ Gt your current 2007 membership card and take advantage of all of your membership benefits including the USA Wrestler, access t o streaming videos on TheMat.com, monthly e-mail newsletters.
COVERAGE OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FROM CHINA 䴋 A Special Section on TheMat.com has been established for fans to follow the World Championships of Wrestling from Guangzhou, China, Sept. 26-Oct. 1. Each day prior to the competition, a weight class preview will be posted,. at:
http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2006/worlds/default.php
JUNIOR OLYMPIC REPORT INCLUDES CHANGES IN GRASSROOTS PROGRAMS ‰¥ã The Junior Olympic Wrestling Committee, in its report which has been accepted by the USA Wrestling Board of Directors, details the changes in grassroots programs for the new year.åÊ http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=15056
NEPTUNE FESTIVAL BEACH BRAWL IN VIRGINIA, SEPT. 30 䴋 OCT. 1 䴋 The Virginia Challenge is hosting the Neptune Festival Beach Brawl Wrestling Championships in Virginia Beach, Va. On Saturday, Sept. 30 is the individual tournament, followed by an exciting dual meet tournament on Sunday, Oct. 1.
http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=15106
FIRST U.S. BEACH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS䴋 USA Wrestling hosted its first U.S. Beach National Championships in Riviera Beach, Fla., http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=15035
U.S. SOMBO WORLD TEAM ESTABLISHED AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - USA Wrestling hosted the U.S. Sombo National Championships in North Palm Beach, Fla. http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=15036
TOP COLLEGE COACHES ATTEND JUNIOR AND CADET NATIONALS 䴋 Numerous college wrestling coaches attend USA Wrestling䴜s Junior and Cadet Nationals in Fa rgo, N.D. http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14934
COLLEGE SPORTS COUNCIL WRITES NCAA ABOUT TITLE IX DANGERS 䴋 In a letter to the NCAA Executive Committee, the College Sports Council has urged the use of interest surveys for both male and female athletes as a way to bring fairness and common sense to Title IX compliance.
http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&! ArticleID=15075
GEORGIA CITIZENS ASKED TO WRITE GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT COLLEGE TEAM 䴋 The citizens of Georgia have been asked to write a letter to Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue asking for his support to start a college varsity wrestling team within the state. The Georgia Intercollegiate Wrestling Association is working to create college wrestling there.
http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=15025
USOC RELEASES PAN AM GAMES SELECTION PROCEDURES 䴋 The selection procedures for the athlete selection procedures for the U.S. wrestling teams at the 2007 Pan American Games has been announced http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14279
NATIONAL WRESTLING LEGENDS FUND SET UP TO SUPPORT WRESTLING ‰¥ã USA Wrestling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame have combined efforts to establish the National WrestlingåÊ Legends Fund. This program allows people to support the programs of both organizations. Author John Irving is the Honorary Chairman. http://www.legendsfund.org/
åÊLIVESPORTSVIDEO.COM TO STREAM USA WRESTLING EVENTS ONLINE ‰¥ã USA Wrestling has partnered with LiveSportsVideo.com to post video broadcasts of major USA Wrestling events online. http://www.LiveSportsVideo.com
WRESTLING VIDEOS AT http://www.themat.tv
DAILY UPDATES ON USA WRESTLING AND THE ENTIRE SPORT http://www.themat.com
Martin K. Fleming, Editor
The TakeDown Report
Editor,s Notes & Announcements : The NC USA Wrestling State Championship results are included in this issue. Wrestlers from North Carolina competed in National type events over the east coast this past weekend. Results will be posted later. Next month we will slow down to 4 issues a month. There are several local commuter camps to help wrestlers prepare for the State Games on the 24th. Check out flyers are linked at <http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/tdr_camp_entry_flyer.html>TDR Wilson Camp Flyer. We still have many
DVDs & TDR Shirts for sale order form at <http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/tdrorderform.html>TDR Order Form
Send news, schedules, announcements, results, & articles on-line to us.
Until later, Martin Fleming, Editor
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory."
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Index(page #): <http://www.geocities.com/tdrschedule/>Upcoming Events (1), TDR WebPages (1), Letters - (none)
High School News; NC USA Wrestling State Championship Results Greco-Roman (2-3), Freestyle (3-5), Donors to State Finals TV Donors (5-6), DVDs for Sale (6), NHSCA Open Update (6), Looking for Teams (7), Coaching Changes, State Games, Coaching Thoughts (7), Wres. Asst. (7-8), Bob Guzzo,s <http://www.wolfpackwrestlingcamp.com/>Wolfpack Wrestling Camps, <http://www.granbysystemwrestling.com/>Granby System Camps , Print Publications (8)
TDR Shirts & Stuff; <http://www.geocities.com/tdrhswres/tdrshirt4saleinventory.html>TDR Shirts 'n Stuff, <http://www.nhscaoutfitters.com/product_list.asp?cid=0&vid=0>NHSCA Outfitters, (8-9),
Carolina College News; UNC Wilmington, <http://www.uncgspartans.com/>UNCG Spartan Camps, (9)
National News; Chertow,s <http://www.kenchertow.com/camps/summer/06camp_design.html>S.E. Gold Medal Camps, <http://wrestlinghalloffame.org/>Wres. Hall of Fame, <http://www.wrestlingstats.com/ncaa/brackets.htm>NCAA Brackets All Years, <http://www.wrestlingstats.com/>Wres. History Book, <http://www.starawardsprogram.com/star/history.asp>History of Wrestling, <http://www.wrestlingsbest.com/>Wrestling's Best Pages, (9)
Women,s News; USA Wrestling. Schedule, USGWA Championship Pics, <http://www.usgwa.com/>USGWA, <http://www.themat.com/>USA Wres.(9)
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Upcoming Events (full schedule at <http://www.geocities.com/tdrschedule/>TDR Schedule)
May 31 June 4th; Pan American Championships (FS/GR/W/Sombo) in Rio de Janiero, Brazil,
June 2nd 3rd : National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend at Stillwater, Okla.,
June 5th Dealine for State Games Wrestling Tournament entries www.ncsports.org,
June 12th - 15th : TDR Commuter Camp in Wilson <http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/tdr_camp_entry_flyer.html>TDR Camp Flyer, 9:00-1:00
June 12th - 15th : Pitt County Camp at North Pitt in evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. <mailto:Cochrant.npitt@pitt.k12.nc.us>Cochrant.npitt@pitt.k12.nc.us
June 15th-20th : Ken Chertow Gold Medal Training Camp System at U.N.C.-Pembroke;
June 18th-22nd : NCUSA Developmental Camp at UNC-Pembroke <http://www.ncwrestling.org/2004TARHEEL/Developmental NCUSA Wrestling Camp Flyer;
June 19th-23rd : East Carolina Wrestling Club camp at South Central High School in Greenville, NC. Stan Chambers (Cardinal Gibbons Head Coach) and Scott Hanocker will be running the camp. Call Dan Koch for more information @ 341-5624, dan@billclarkhomes.com
June 23rd 27th : - Cadet Dual National Championships at Kansas City, Mo.,
June 24th : <http://www.ncsports.org/sgdetail.php?id=30>N.C. State Games at Middle Creek H.S. in Cary
June 24th : <http://www.nhsca.com/events/w20060624_natbeach/info.php?event_id=20067>NHSCA National Beach Wrestling at Virginia Beach June 25th : Lumbee Games at UNC-Pembroke Contact P.J. Smith at pj.smith@uncp.edu, June 25th-28th : <http://www.nhsca.com/events/w20060625_open/info.php?event_id=20068>NHSCA National Open at Virginia Beach, June 27th - July 2nd : - Junior Dual National Championships at Oklahoma City,. Okla., June 28th - July 1st : - ASICS Kids Freestyle & Greco-Roman Nationals at Green Bay, Wis., June 29th - 30th : - Women,s World Team Trials at Colorado Springs, Colo., July 15th : Atlantic National Championships at RBC Center in Raleigh www.Atlnconline.com, July 24th - 27th : 1st St. Andrews Wrestling Camp Contact Coach Joe Baranik at pwnjoe@cox.net <mailto:pwnjoe@cox.net>pwnjoe@cox.net USA Wrestling event information at <http://www.themat.com/schedules.!php?page=usaw_schedules>USA Wrestling Schedules
TDR Web Pages with Date of latest update
<http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/>TDR Home Page w/ Links & News and etc. <http://www.geocities.com/lasttdr/>TDR Back Issues
<http://www.geocities.com/tdrhswres/>High School TDR Top 12 Individual Rankings <http://www.geocities.com/tdrhsteams/>High School Team Rankings
<http://www.geocities.com/tdrschedule/>2005-06 Schedule & Results w/ links to tournaments and events
<http://www.geocities.com/tdrcollegetop7/>TDR Carolinas College Top 7 Individuals Rankings <http://www.geocities.com/piercedavis/>Pierce-Davis Tournament
<http://www.geocities.com/tdrcollegetms/>TDR Carolinas College Team Rankings & News <http://www.geocities.com/twincowrestling/>Twin Co, Wrestling
<http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/collegecoachingwins.html>College Coaches All-Time Dual Win List Look it over & fill in the gaps! over 2,000 coaches
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North Carolina USA Wrestling Events
35th Annual 2006 State Greco and Freestyle Championships
Greco-Roman
Team Scores
1. Onslow County Wrestling Club 114 2. Viper Wrestling Club (Stokesdale, NC) 88
3. World Class Wres. Club(Hudson,NC) 71 4. East Carolina Wres. Club(Greenville,NC) 53
*Pre Bantam Division*
40lbs John Bedard Will Carpenter-Top Dawg
*Bantam Division*
40lbs. Nick Butler-Onslow
45lbs. Hunter Smith-Pit Bull Anthony Bond-Onslow
50lbs. Colby McNeil-World Class Nathan Buchanan
60lbs. Hunter Carpenter-Top Dawg Tyler Nofzinger- Onslow
65lbs. Cameron Lester
70lbs. Christopher Clark-Onslow
*Midget Division*
55lbs. Jo Jo Sly- East Carolina Jacob Butler- Onslow
60lbs. Ryan Hentze- Onslow
70lbs. Carl Guess- World Class Nicholas Chance- Catawba Rasslin
75lbs. Austin Comeford- Viper Will Clark Blake Frye
80lbs. Matthew Vroom-Onslow
103lbs. Juan Ramos-Onslow Ivey Kinnett-Onslow Cannon Waldemar-Onslow
*Novice Division*
70lbs. Ryan Smith-Pit Bull, Charlie Clark-Holly Springs
Michael Bedard- Charlotte Matthew Brown-Onslow
80lbs. Zane Waldemar- Onslow Hunter McNeil-World Class Ben Dyer-Viper
90lbs. Edward Stokes-Titan James Napier-Pine Level Trey Buchanan-Midland
95lbs. Austin Sukosd-Viper Triston Frye-Charlotee
*Schoolboy Division*
85lbs. Joey Moon Cody Watson-World Class Bryson Anders-World Class
100lbs. Jeff Carothers-Pit Bull Caleb Waldemar-Onslow
105lbs.Trey Clayton Brandon Lietz-East Carolina
Andrew Bender- NCOWC David Crouch-World Class
115lbs. Samantha Strong-Onslow
120lbs.Dylan Cala-Warriors, Brandon Harrision, John Navey-Top Dawg, Ace DeRossett-Onslow
125lbs. Christian Holleman-Havelock Joshua Barnard-Viper Rhett Hoy
145lbs. Corbin Gerheardt-Viper Collins Creech-Wilson Rec Maverick Ray-Viper
250lbs. Marquin Hill
*Cadet Division*
105lbs. Brett Boston-Hardcore Doran Miller-Viper,
Daniel Mafucci-Hominy Valley Daniel Fisher-East Carolina
112lbs.Joe Shively Chris Johnson Devin Solow-Cardiac Kids Bart Strong- Onslow
119lbs.Daniel Owenbey/Scott Crossman-Onslow Chris Durrand
Cody Sprowles Brett Kostern- Capital City
125lbs.Alex Winn, Victor Golden-Hominy Vall., JC Wagner-Buccaneer, Carl Crossman-Onslow
130lbs.Matthew Colvard-Cardiac Kids Chris Townsend- World Class Anthony Fernandez
135lbs. Daniel Reich-NCOWC Daniel Hopper- Stoneville
140lbs.John Strawn-Belmont Kendrick Contreras-Capital City
Jon Stpehens-NCOWC Haroon Siddigi- East Carolina
145lbs.Dennis Clark-Onslow Travis Ward-Stoneville David Young-Viper
152lbs.Teague Little-Braves Jesse Nelson-World Class
Robb Wannenburg-Lewisville Grey Gerald- Captial City
171lbs. Jesse Navey-Top Dawg
189lbs.Matt Dean-Mebane, Brenden Hair-Hope Mills,
Jon Hartley-World Class, Marvin Bonilla-Cardiac Kids
215lbs.John Schmittle III-Capital City Alex Pokki-Cardiac Kids
275lbs.Dan King Copperheads
*Junior Division*
98lbs. Jack Coman-Capital City
105lbs. Corey Mock-Chapel Hill
119lbs. Casey Walker-Strong and Corageous
125lbs.Cameron Drye Gabe Lockett-Real Life Matt Whittle-Top Dawg Evan Rudisill- Captial City
135lbs.Phillip Goodin-Warriors Chance Howard-Cary
John Crisp-Warriors Dustin Potter-World Class
140lbs. Aaron Hollifield Travis Collins- NC Storm
145lbs.Dak Grove-Onslow Cory Sly- East Carolina
Caleb Wright-Stoneville Cameron McDowell-Strong and Corageous
152lbs.Mikal McKee- Strong and Corageous Jeffrey Cote-Jacksonville
160lbs. Cornelius Williams-Captial City
171lbs.Chris Bullins-Stoneville John Goodwin-Warriors
Max Saalman-Raptors Robert Brooks-East Carolina
189lbs.Logan Schronce-Top Dawg Zach Pool
215lbs.Joe Foster- Viking Arthur Lancaster- Fayetteville
275lbs.Justin Allen- Capital City Tim Brown- World Class
*Open Division*
162lbs. Jamie McLendon Jeremiah Lancaster Danny Farren-Havelock
182lbs. David Pelsang Dale Wooden- US Navy
211lbs. Mark Holbrook
Freestyle : Team Scores
1. World Class 89 2. Onslow County 82
3. Capital City WC 68 4. Viper WC 56
Individual Results
*Pre-Bantam Division*
40lbs.Will Carpenter- Top Dawg
45lbs.Cody Daniels- Western Carolina John Bedard- Charlotte
*Bantam Division*
40lbs.Nicholas Butler- Onslow
45lbs.Hunter Smith- Pit Bull Anthony Bond- Onslow
50lbs.Michael Vernagallo-Raptors, Colby McNeil-World Class, NathanBuchanan,NicholasWilson
55lbs. Anthony Toinetta- Cherokee Tyler Nofzinger- Onslow Seth Ledford-Cherokee
60lbs. Hunter Carpenter-Top Dawg Rick Daniels- W. Carolina Houston Twiddy- W.Carolina
65lbs.Cameron Lester- East Carolina WC
70lbs.Christopher Clark- Onslow
*Midget Division*
55lbs. JoJo Sly- East Carolina Michael George- Cherokee Jacob Butler- Onslow
65lbs.Carl Guess- World Class Damon Ledford- Cherokee
Ryan Hentze- Onslow Dalton Beaver- Western Carolina
70lbs.Samuel Bartram- Raptors Nicholas Chance- Catawba Rasslin Caleb Clinton- Raptors
75lbs.Austin Comeford- Viper Will Clark- Cary, Aeryk Mathis- Trojan, Blake Frye- Charlotte
87lbs.Derek Deal- Catawba Rasslin Matthew Vroom- Onslow
103lbs.Spencer McCoy- Cherokee Juan Ramos- Onslow
Ivey Kinnett- Onslow Cannon Waldemar- Onslow
*Novice Division*
60lbs.Drew Turner- Winston-Salem Brett Locklear- Cherokee James Mims-Moyock
70lbs.Charlie Clark- Onslow Ryan Smith-Pit Bull Matthew Brown- Onslow
75lbs.Troy Hartline- Cherokee Ben Dyer-Viper
80lbs.Hunter McNeil-World Class Zane Waldemar-Onslow
Cody Tweed-Hominy Valley Christian Clinton- Raptors
85lbs.Justin Parris-Cherokee James Napier- Pine Level
90lbs. Aaron Dickson- Strong and Courageous Edward Stokes- Titan
Trey Buchanan- Midland Timothy Perez- Clayton
95lbs.Austin Sukosd- Viper Dorian Walkingstick- Cherokee Triston Frye- Charlotte
100lbs.Clayton Trotter- Matthews Chance Wallace- Clayton
105lbs.David Crouch- World Class Nick Salyer- Alexander
112lbs.Cameron Storie- World Class
*Schoolboy Division*
85lbs.Joey Moon- Mebane Cody Watson- World Class Bryson Anders- World Class
90lbs.Clint Callahan- Lexington Rachel Tegard-Matthews Caleb Waldemar- Onslow
95lbs.Kyle Thomas-NC Storm
100lbs. Jeff Carothers-Pit Bull Tyler Matthews-Hiddenite
105lbs.Samuel Thomas- NC Storm Dalton Oberle- Hickory
Trey Clayton- Cedar Grove Brandon Lietz- Greenville
115lbs.Wes Holbrook- Onslow Peter McClelland- Waxhaw Samantha Strong- Onslow
120lbs.Dylan Cala- Warriors Logan Byrd-Catawba Rasslin
Brandon Harrison- Flat Rock John Cameron- Onslow
130lbs.Christian Holleman- Havelock Joshua Barnard- Viper Rhett Hoy- Huntersville
145lbs.Joseph Hoitela- NC Storm Collins Creech- Wilson Rec
Jared Bartram- Fort Bragg Logan Adams- Hiddenite
250lbs.Marquin Hill- East Carolina
*Cadet Division*
105lbs.Corey Mock- Chapel Hill Brett Boston- Hardcore
Dorian Miller- Viper Daniel Fisher- Capital City
112lbs.Joe Shively- Enka Chris Johnson- Hillsborough
Justin Vaughn- Bulldogs Michael York- Bulldogs
119lbs.Daniel Owenby- Fairview Johnny Watson- Lexington
Chris Durand- Wendell Cody Sprowles- Asheville
125lbs.JC Wagner- Buccaneer Victor Golden- Hominy Valley
Eric Hogue-Denver Ryan Kazmierczack- Captial City
130lbs.Chris Townsend- World Class Matthew Colvard- Cardiac Kids
Anthony Fernandez- Southern Pines
135lbs.Bobby Shanor Daniel Hopper Daniel Reich- NCOWC Justin Rice- NC Storm
140lbs.John Strawn- Sam Monish- Catawba Rasslin
Kendrick Contreras- Capital City Bobby Watts- Trojan
145lbs.Gray Gerald- Capital City, Dennis Clark- Onslow, Travis Ward, Gregory Perez- Clayton
152lbs.Teague Little- Braves, Cody Rink- Catawba Rasslin, Andrew Hertberg- Cardiac Kids Jesse Nelson- World Class
160lbs.Trent Mauney- Trojan, Caleb McHone- NC Storm,
Caleb Peterson- Catawba Rasslin Wings Johnson- East Carolina
171lbs. Blake Salyer- Taylorsville, John Leonard- Cardiac Kids, Jesse Navey- Top Dawg
189lbs. Chris Morgan- Bunker Hill, Matt Watson- Tar River,
Steven Rink- Catawba Rasslin, Jose Garnica- Greensboro
215lbs. John Schmittle- Capital City, Michael Ellis- Catawba Rasslin,
Seth Eckard- Catawba Rasslin, Alex Pokki- Cardiac Kids
275lbs. Dan King- Copperheads
*Junior Division*
98lbs. Jack Coman- Capital City
119lbs. Cameron Calloway- Albemarle, Casey Walker- Etowah Josh Tegard- Matthews
Robert Minnick- Hominy Valley
125lbs. Cameron Drye- New London Mark Taylor- Candler Gabe Lockett- Real Life
Evan Rudisill- Captial City
130lbs. Phillip Goodwin- Warriors, Manuel Ramirez- Raptors Matt Calahan- Lexington
135lbs. John Crisp- Warriors Dustin Potter- World Class, Jordan Alfaro- Raptors
1. Greyson Mills- Foxfire
140lbs. Aaron Hollifield- Mocksville, Corey Hulsey- Raleigh, Michael Cox- Charlotte
1. Travis Collins- NC Storm
145lbs. Austin Reece- NC Storm, Cory Sly- East Carolina, James Millar- Viking,
Dak Grove- Onslow
152lbs. Danny Pedone- Jr. Sabres, Chip Powell- Triad,
Mikal McKee- Strong and Courageous Justin Guthrie- Hominy Valley
160lbs. Byron Sigmon- Trojan Tim Paige-Renegade
Cornelius Williams- Captial City Joey Beck- Lakeview
171lbs. Austin Trotman- Renegade, Max Saalman- Raptors,
Chris Bullins- Stoneville D.J. Rudd- Hope Mills
189lbs. Anthony Clinton- Renegade, Logan Shronce- Top Dawg,
Glen Davis- Southern Pines James DeLa Riva- Taylorsville
215lbs. Joe Foster- Viking Arthur Lancaster- Fayetteville
275lbs.Justin Allen- Capital City Cody Trotter- Matthews
Tim McDonald-Greensboro Tim Brown- World Class
*Open Division*
163lbs. Jeremiah Lancaster- Fayetteville, George Collins- NC Storm, Jamie McClendon- Fay.
185lbs. David Pelsang- Onslow Dale Wooden- US Navy Kenneth Allen- Captial City
211.5lbs. 1. Mark Holbrook- Onslow
NC USA Wrestling made the final donation for the State Finals on TV Project in honor of longtime board member PJ Smith for his outstanding contributions to Wrestling and his induction into the NC Wrestling Hall of Fame.
We thank the following State Finals TV Supporters for their support of our sport.
Pin Level : Bob Guzzo 2006 Wolfpack Wrestling Camps J.G. Poole, Jr.
Capitol Broadcasting TSI Healthcare
NC USA Wrestling Super 32
The TakeDown Report
Tech Fall Level : Jerry Barker In memory of Terri Llamas
Jeffrey Creed Dan Hill
NC USA Wrestling in honor of P.J. Smith
Decision Level : Martin Fleming Kathy Crumpler
Chris Schwartz John Duncan
Abigail Figueroa Dane Bergeron
Lenora Heverly David Cooke
Stu Coman Inc. P.J. Smith
Ed Duncan Jerry Daniels
Robert Klar West Carteret Wrestling Boosters
State Finals DVDs for Sale Four different DVDS are for sale. One is the 60 mins. highlight tape as shown on Public TV last month. The other three are 90 mins. long each and have the complete footage from the 14 finals matches in each division thus a 1A/2A tape, 3A, and 4A. Also included are numerous interviews and pictures of all placers on the medal podiums. They are just $20 each and your support of the DVD Sales will help build support for continuing our efforts to do it again in 2007!
Order Form at http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/tdrorderform.html
NHSCA National Open Update
The NHSCA National Beach / National Open, linked at <http://www.nhsca.com/>www.nhsca.com The Beach Wrestling on June 24th and then the National Open begins on June 25th through June 28th thus you can wrestle in both. Which is the whole point of the beach event. Why not try the new style?
Do you love the beach and the sport of wrestling? Do you want FREE admission, meals and an event t-shirt at the NHSCA's 10th annual National Open and new National Beach Wrestling Championships in sunny Virginia Beach, Virginia? Here's how you can get it:
The NHSCA is accepting applications for volunteers for several positions at the 10th annual NHSCA National Open Wrestling Championships and new National Beach Wrestling Championships, June 24-28, Virginia Beach, VA. The positions available are :
* Positions for table workers include running a score clock, keeping written bout sheet score, and bopping are available - June 25-28
* Positions for wrestler and coach registration on June 24 and positions on VA Beach for national beach wrestling administration and management on June 24.
* Set-up and breakdown positions are available...assisting with set up of tables, concession stand, registration areas, etc. on June 23-24 and June 28.
* Volunteers receive FREE admission to the NHSCA National Open and National Beach Wresting Championships on the day(s) that they work - and are able to watch the wrestling from the floor - the best seat in the house! (Tickets for the event are $65)
* Volunteers receive an official NHSCA National Event Staff t-shirt.
* Volunteers receive a complimentary meal for each day that
they work at the National Open Wrestling Championships- courtesy
of the NHSCA.
The
TakeDown Report # 13-61 May IV, 2006 9 pages
Editor,s Notes & Announcements : Our thanks to NC USA Wrestling for the final contribution to complete fund raising for the State Finals on TV project. Former Hoggard coach Dan Willis is calling all wrestlers at UNC-W to join the club. More details are in the Carolina College section. DVDs & TDR Shirts for sale order form at <http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/tdrorderform.html>TDR Order Form We invite all nearby wrestlers to join us at a commuter camp in Wilson next month. Flyers are linked at <http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/tdr_camp_entry_flyer.html>TDR Wilson Camp Flyer.
Send news, schedules, announcements, results, & articles on-line to us.
Until later, Martin Fleming, Editor
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory."
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Index(page #): <http://www.geocities.com/tdrschedule/>Upcoming Events (1), TDR WebPages (1-2), Letters - NHSCA Volunteers (2)
High School News; NC USA Wrest. Donation to State Finals TV Donors (2), DVDs for Sale (3), NHSCA Open Update, Looking for Teams, Coaching Changes, State Games (3), Coaching Thoughts (3-4), Wres. Asst. (4), Bob Guzzo,s <http://www.wolfpackwrestlingcamp.com/>Wolfpack Wrestling Camps, <http://www.granbysystemwrestling.com/>Granby System Camps , Print Publications (4)
TDR Shirts & Stuff; <http://www.geocities.com/tdrhswres/tdrshirt4saleinventory.html>TDR Shirts 'n Stuff, <http://www.nhscaoutfitters.com/product_list.asp?cid=0&vid=0>NHSCA Outfitters, (4-5),
Carolina College News; UNC Wilmington, <http://www.uncgspartans.com/>UNCG Spartan Camps, (5) Shifflett leaves U.N.C.-G. (5-6),
National News; Hofstra hires Shifflett (6-7), Gable returns to coaching (7-8), USA Wrestling News Stories (8-9), Chertow,s <http://www.kenchertow.com/camps/summer/06camp_design.html>S.E. Gold Medal Camps, (9), <http://wrestlinghalloffame.org/>Wres. Hall of Fame, <http://www.wrestlingstats.com/ncaa/brackets.htm>NCAA Brackets All Years, <http://www.wrestlingstats.com/>Wres. History Book, <http://www.starawardsprogram.com/star/history.asp>History of Wrestling, <http://www.wrestlingsbest.com/>Wrestling's Best Pages, (9)
Women,s News; USA Wrestling. Schedule, USGWA Championship Pics, <http://www.usgwa.com/>USGWA, <http://www.themat.com/>USA Wres.(9)
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Upcoming Events (full schedule at <http://www.geocities.com/tdrschedule/>TDR Schedule) May 26th 29th : - Southeast Kids/Cadet Regionals in Greenville, S.C. May 27th ; Southside Showdown at Parkland, <http://www.swc.usswa.com/>www.swc.usswa.com, May 27th 29th : <http://www.nhsca.com/events/w20060527_natduals/info.php?event_id=20065>NHSCA National Duals at Salisbury, Md., May 27-28th; U.S. World Team Trials in Sioux City, Iowa, May 28th ; NC Chapter Nat. Wres. Hall of Fame Banquet in Chapel Hill,
May 31 June 4th; Pan American Championships (FS/GR/W/Sombo) in Rio de Janiero, Brazil,
June 2nd 3rd : National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend at Stillwater, Okla.,
June 5th Dealine for State Games Wrestling Tournament entries <http://www.ncsports.org/>www.ncsports.org,
June 12th - 15th : TDR Commuter Camp in Wilson <http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/tdr_camp_entry_flyer.html>TDR Camp Flyer, 9:00-1:00
June 12th - 15th : Pitt County Camp at North Pitt in evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. <mailto:Cochrant.npitt@pitt.k12.nc.us>Cochrant.npitt@pitt.k12.nc.us
June 15th-20th : Ken Chertow Gold Medal Training Camp System at U.N.C.-Pembroke;
June 18th-22nd : NCUSA Developmental Camp at UNC-Pembroke <http://www.ncwrestling.org/2004TARHEEL/Developmental Camp/outsidecover2006.pdf>NCUSA Wrestling Camp Flyer;
June 19th-23rd : East Carolina Wrestling Club camp at South Central High School in Greenville, NC. Stan Chambers (Cardinal Gibbons Head Coach) and Scott Hanocker will be running the camp. Call Dan Koch for more information @ 341-5624, <mailto:dan@billclarkhomes.com>dan@billclarkhomes.com
June 23rd 27th : - Cadet Dual National Championships at Kansas City, Mo.,
June 24th : <http://www.ncsports.org/sgdetail.php?id=30>N.C. State Games at Middle Creek H.S. in Cary
June 24th : <http://www.nhsca.com/events/w20060624_natbeach/info.php?event_id=20067>NHSCA National Beach Wrestling at Virginia Beach June 25th : Lumbee Games at UNC-Pembroke Contact P.J. Smith at <mailto:pj.smith@uncp.edu>pj.smith@uncp.edu, June 25th-28th : <http://www.nhsca.com/events/w20060625_open/info.php?event_id=20068>NHSCA National Open at Virginia Beach, June 27th - July 2nd : - Junior Dual National Championships at Oklahoma City,. Okla., June 28th - July 1st : - ASICS Kids Freestyle & Greco-Roman Nationals at Green Bay, Wis., June 29th - 30th : - Women,s World Team Trials at Colorado Springs, Colo., July 15th : Atlantic National Championships at RBC Center in Raleigh <http://www.atlnconline.com/>www.Atlnconline.com, July 24th - 27th : 1st St. Andrews Wrestling Camp Contact Coach Joe Baranik at pwnjoe@cox.net <mailto:pwnjoe@cox.net>pwnjoe@cox.net USA Wrestling event information at <http://www.themat.com/schedules.!php?page=usaw_schedules>USA Wrestling Schedules
TDR Web Pages with Date of latest update
<http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/>TDR Home Page w/ Links & News and etc. <http://www.geocities.com/lasttdr/>TDR Back Issues
<http://www.geocities.com/tdrhswres/>High School TDR Top 12 Individual Rankings <http://www.geocities.com/tdrhsteams/>High School Team Rankings
<http://www.geocities.com/tdrschedule/>2005-06 Schedule & Results w/ links to tournaments and events
<http://www.geocities.com/tdrcollegetop7/>TDR Carolinas College Top 7 Individuals Rankings <http://www.geocities.com/piercedavis/>Pierce-Davis Tournament
<http://www.geocities.com/tdrcollegetms/>TDR Carolinas College Team Rankings & News <http://www.geocities.com/twincowrestling/>Twin Co, Wrestling
<http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/collegecoachingwins.html>College Coaches All-Time Dual Win List Look it over & fill in the gaps! over 2,000 coaches
-------------------------------------------- Letters to the Editor -----------------------------------------------
Dear wrestling enthusiast,
Do you love the beach and the sport of wrestling? Do you want FREE admission, meals and an event t-shirt at the NHSCA's 10th annual National Open and new National Beach Wrestling Championships in sunny Virginia Beach, Virginia? Here's how you can get it:
The NHSCA is accepting applications for volunteers for several positions at the 10th annual NHSCA National Open Wrestling Championships and new National Beach Wrestling Championships, June 24-28, Virginia Beach, VA. The positions available are :
* Positions for table workers include running a score clock, keeping written bout sheet score, and bopping are available - June 25-28
* Positions for wrestler and coach registration on June 24 and positions on VA Beach for national beach wrestling administration and management on June 24.
* Set-up and breakdown positions are available...assisting with set up of tables, concession stand, registration areas, etc. on June 23-24 and June 28.
* Volunteers receive FREE admission to the NHSCA National Open and National Beach Wresting Championships on the day(s) that they work - and are able to watch the wrestling from the floor - the best seat in the house! (Tickets for the event are $65)
* Volunteers receive an official NHSCA National Event Staff t-shirt.
* Volunteers receive a complimentary meal for each day that they work at the National Open Wrestling Championships- courtesy of the NHSCA.
* Efforts are always made to substitute for volunteers so they do not miss their athlete's matches.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact <mailto:melissa@nhsca.com>Melissa Boardwine and indicate your name, email and daytime telephone (cell phone preferred). Please also indicate the dates and positions you are most interested in. Melissa Boardwine, 610-923-0900, <mailto:steve@nhsca.com>melissa@nhsca.com
--------------------------------------- High School Wrestling ---------------------------------------------
NC USA Wrestling made another donation and final one for the State Finals on TV Project. The donation is in honor of longtime board member PJ Smith for his outstanding contributions to NCUSA Wrestling and his induction into the NC Wrestling Hall of Fame. Some of the funds were raised by raffling a wrestling print by Robert Klar.
We thank the following State Finals TV Supporters for their support of our sport.
Pin Level : Bob Guzzo 2006 Wolfpack Wrestling Camps J.G. Poole, Jr.
Capitol Broadcasting TSI Healthcare
NC USA Wrestling Super 32
The TakeDown Report
Tech Fall Level : Jerry Barker In memory of Terri Llamas
Jeffrey Creed Dan Hill
NC USA Wrestling in honor of P.J. Smith
Decision Level : Martin Fleming Kathy Crumpler
Chris Schwartz John Duncan
Abigail Figueroa Dane Bergeron
Lenora Heverly David Cooke
Stu Coman Inc. P.J. Smith
Ed Duncan Jerry Daniels
Robert Klar West Carteret Wrestling Boosters
State Finals DVDs for Sale Four different DVDS are for sale. One is the 60 mins. highlight tape as shown on Public TV last month. The other three are 90 mins. long each and have the complete footage from the 14 finals matches in each division thus a 1A/2A tape, 3A, and 4A. Also included are numerous interviews and pictures of all placers on the medal podiums. They are just $20 each and your support of the DVD Sales will help build support for continuing our efforts to do it again in 2007!
Order Form at http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/tdrorderform.html
NHSCA National Open Update
The NHSCA National Wrestling Duals and the National Beach / National Open, linked at <http://www.nhsca.com/>www.nhsca.com The Beach Wrestling on June 24th and then the National Open begins on June 25th through June 28th thus you can wrestle in both. Which is the whole point of the beach event Why not try the new style?
Looking for Matches & Teams
WRAL Wrestling Tourney, Dec. 15-16, Athens Drive High
School, Raleigh.
If interested in participating in a 32 team tourney contact Jerry
Barker, Director, Jerry_Barker@ncsu.edu (underscore between
names).
Union Pines High School Dual Tournament: December 22nd and 23rd.
10 teams 9 matches in two days-5 mats = no down time. I will have you out by 3:00pm on the 23rd. Team hosting is available (first come first served).
Matt Ragsdale 910-947-5511 Work <mailto:mragsdale@mcs.k12.nc.us>mragsdale@mcs.k12.nc.us
January 13 - Sanderson HS is interested in hosting a dual, round-robin event. Contact Coach Barefoot at <mailto:jbarefoot@wcpss.net>jbarefoot@wcpss.net if you are interested. Each team would get 4-5 matches. Jeremy H. Barefoot, English Teacher/Head Wrestling Coach, Sanderson High School 919-418-2517
Coaching Changes/Openings
Help us update changes and openings that we can pass along.
STATE GAMES 2006 : register online in 2006. Save up to $20 by registering online. Team coaches can now fill out and update rosters until the roster deadline from our registration site with a special login code. The login code will be given once your registration is complete. See more sport specific information on our website, <http://www.ncsports.org/>www.ncsports.org .
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The State Games of North Carolina staff is actively seeking
volunteers to help with a multitude of tasks ranging from scorekeeping
to selling merchandise to providing medical assistance. Sport
experience is not necessary, schedules are flexible and volunteers
who work a minimum of four hours will receive a State Games volunteer
T-shirt. To volunteer, go to <http://www.ncsports.org/>www.ncsports.org
to download a volunteer form or call (800) 277-8763 or (919) 361-1133.
Visit <http://www.ncsports.org/>www.ncsports.org or call 919-361-1133. E-mail us at <mailto:stategamesnc@ncsports.org>stategamesnc@ncsports.org
Highlights of the State Tournament linked at <http://memoriesinmotionnc.com/states/>http://memoriesinmotionnc.com/states/ courtesy of the efforts of Dustin Gurley and Memories in Motion in NC.
COACHING THOUGHTS : PARENTS & FAMILY MEMBERS
By Neil Turner, Director/Coach <mailto:nturner@mattownusa.com>nturner@mattownusa.com
Remember the pioneers moved the United States of America from
the Atlantic to the Pacific. I would encourage all the athletes
to try freestyle and Greco. This will require each one of you
to be strong and courageous and to have no fear, all character
qualities that are important for your development as a person
and as a wrestler. This is an attitude that is absolutely necessary
for daily improvement. When a person is resistant to change and
to expanding they will stop improving. Success is never final
and failure is never fatal. What is important is the process of
daily improvement. Every person who ever started wrestling had
to learn what to do. Every person who ever wrestled freestyle
or Greco had to learn what to do. No one was ever an immediate
success. This time of year, you are trying to develop your body
and expand in the art of wrestling and the understanding of how
you personally need to wrestle to beat people that you want to
defeat. ===========================================
Mat-Town USA Wrestling Club, Lock Haven, PA 17745
MAT-TOWN USA WRESTLING CLUB <http://www.mattownusa.com>www.mattownusa.com
TNT : Turner Wrestling Training http://www.ntwrestle.com/press_release.asp?DocumentID=25
Wrestling Assistant Resource Pages : <http://www.wrestlingassistant.com/
· <http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/Patches.jpg>Patches - Here are two examples of patches that can be used to promote your program.
· <http://www.tothenextlevel.org/docs/coaches_corner/coach_development/respecting_the_referee/default.asp>Respecting the Referee - The coach and the official should never see each other as adversaries. Instead, they must view each other as colleagues in support of the endeavors of young people.
· <http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/Ringworm.pdf>Ringworm - What's New? - This article focuses on the treatment and prevention of ringworm.
· High School Coaches <http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/PreseasonChecklist.html>Fall To-Do List - The first practice is months away, but there's plenty to do before then! Here's a recently updated checklist that might help.
· <http://www.tothenextlevel.org/docs/coaches_corner/mental_skills_development/cool_calm_collected_wins/cool_calm_collected_wins_default.asp>Cool, Calm and Collected...Wins! - Why do some athletes choke or get crazy with anger in adverse competitive situations and other athletes stay calm and focused on the job at hand? Read this to find out.
· <http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/BuildingProgram.html>Building a Winning Wrestling Program from Scratch - If you are a coach whose school is just starting a wrestling program, you better read this article!
· <http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/NewCoachTips.html>Tips for a Rookie Coach - If you're a new high school wrestling coach you might be feeling overwhelmed. This article will add some organization to your discomfort.
##### BOB GUZZO'S 2006 WOLFPACK WRESTLING CAMPS ####################
Featuring the two of the most celebrated wrestlers in the history
of amateur wrestling:
DAN GABLE: NCAA, World and Olympic Champion & Coach
of 13 time NCAA Champs Univ. of Iowa.
BOBBY WEAVER: Olympic Champion
CAMP DATES: On the campus of N.C. State University, in
Raleigh.
July 8-12 TEAM CAMP and Individual Technique Camp
July 12-16 & 16-20 Technique Camps Emphasizing Leg Wrestling,
Takedowns, and Pinning
For Application and Camp Details Contact: WOLFPACK WRESTLING
CAMP, LLC
P.O. BOX 12778, RALEIGH, NC 27605 PHONE: 1-800-849-2084
<http://www.wolfpackwrestlingcamp.com/>www.wolfpackwrestlingcamp.com
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******Granby System Summer Camps By Keith Lowrance******
Taught by National Hall of Fame Coach Keith Lowrance. He was a 2-time Big Ten Champion, All-American, he coached State Champion teams at Granby & Kempsville HS and was National Coach of the Year. Career record of 252-30-2 and coached 35 State Champions and 98 Place-winners, numerous High School and College All-Americans.
Virginia Beach, VA Camps July 9-13 and July 16-20
For a camp brochure email us at <mailto:granbysystem1@cox.net>granbysystem1@cox.net or go online at <http://www.granbysystemwrestling.com/>www.granbysystemwrestling.com or call (800) 547-2629. Team discounts available.
We will be sharing our unique philosophy of teaching that includes teaching strategies, drills, details, and the holds that produce championship level wrestling.
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Wrestling Print Publications :
Wrestling USA Magazine <http://www.wrestlingusa.com/>http://www.wrestlingusa.com
(41st yr.),2005 Wres. Pub. of Year by N.W.M.A. <http://www.wrestlingusa.com/02
wusa web root/subscribe/freetrialissue2.html>Free Trial Issue,
<http://www.wrestlingusa.com/02 wusa web root/subscribe/subscribeindex.html>Subscription
Info.
Amateur Wrestling News <http://www.amateurwrestlingnews.com/>http://www.amateurwrestlingnews.com
(51st yr.) <http://www.amateurwrestlingnews.com/subfrmwr.htm>Subscription
information
W.I.N. <http://www.win-magazine.com/>http://www.win-magazine.com
(12th year) <http://www.win-magazine.com/static/static_pages/subscribe.html>Subscription
Information
USA Wrestler (34th year) Free subs. with USA Wrestling
membership. <http://www.usawrestling.org/>http://www.usawrestling.org
N.C. Mat News <http://ncmat.com/etc/mat_news.html>http://ncmat.com/etc/mat_news.html
(36th year), Edit. Bob Mauldin at <mailto:bmauldin@vnet.net>bmauldin@vnet.net
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===================== Carolinas College News ==========================
UNC Wilmington : Dan Willis (ex-Hoggard coach) is in the process of starting a wrestling club at UNCW and is trying to get in touch with all former wrestlers who are attending UNCW. Anyone who knows of former wrestlers attending UNCW who might be interested in wrestling should contact coach Willis at <mailto:info@kidcampreschool.com>info@kidcampreschool.com They will affiliate with the NCWA and will compete in tournaments and dual meets.
UNC Greensboro Spartans 2006 Wrestling Camps *********************
W/ Travis Lee as featured clinician. Lee is 2 x NCAA National Champ & Olympic Hopeful
Camps from June 18th July 14th. Contact Tom Shifflet at <mailto:thshiffl@uncg.edu>thshiffl@uncg.edu or (336) 334-5050
<http://www.uncgspartans.com/>www.uncgspartans.com ****************************************************
Tom Shifflet leaves UNCG to take position at Hofstra University
Courtesy: UNCG Sports Information Release: 05/17/2006
GREENSBORO, NC UNC Greensboro Director of Athletics Nelson E. Bobb confirmed Wednesday evening that Spartan wrestling coach <>Tom Shifflet has accepted the position of head coach at Hofstra University. Shifflet will be introduced at a 2 pm press conference on Thursday afternoon at Hofstra Arena in Hempstead, NY. The announcement was made official by Hofstra University officials on Wednesday evening. Four years to the day that he was named to his first head coaching position at UNCG, Shifflet becomes the 10th head wrestling coach in the Hofstra program's storied 58-year history, replacing Tom Ryan, who resigned on April 22 after 11 seasons at Hofstra to become the head coach at the Ohio State University. "<>Tom Shifflet has done a wonderful job building this program, said Bobb. "I am happy for Tom, but at the same time sad to see him go. He has done a wonderful job with our student-athletes and brought this program into the national spotlight. "Going to Hofstra, he assumes the reigns of a perennial Top 25, so I can understand the allure of that position, along with the desire to return to the New York area. I wish Tom all of the best. He leaves our program in an outstanding stature and I have no doubt that we will be able to conduct a quality national search to give us our next head coach. Shifflet recently completed his fourth season as head coach at UNCG. Ironically, he was named the head wrestling coach at UNCG on May 17, 2002, following five successful seasons as the top assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Cornell University. This past season, Shifflet guided the Spartans to an 11-6 overall mark and a 4-1 record in the Southern Conference. The Spartans finished second at the Southern Conference Championships, also known as "Mat Jam. Four Spartans won conference titles at the Southern Conference meet, with three of those qualifying for the NCAA Championship. A fourth wrestler received a wild card bid giving the Spartans nine NCAA qualifiers in Shifflet,s four-year tenure, including multiple qualifiers each of the last three seasons.
During Shifflet,s tenure, he also was the foundation of the Southern Scuffle wrestling tournament. Over the last three years, the Southern Scuffle has become one of the top tournaments in the nation. In 2005, 31 teams from across the nation competed in two days of competition, including several wrestlers that went onto win national championships. In its third season, the tournament got so big that it outgrew UNCG facilities and was moved to the Greensboro Coliseum,s Special Events Center. In 2004-05, Shifflet guided UNCG to the most wins in school history as the Spartans recorded a 12-5 overall record and 4-1 in the Southern Conference. For the second consecutive year, Shifflet and UNCG produced the SoCon Freshman of the Year as Joe Kemmerer earned the award following a 31-7 season. Kemmerer, along with teammates <>Daren Burns and <>Joe Lowe, each won their respective weight class at the Southern Conference Mat Jam and qualified for the NCAA Tournament under Shifflet,s direction. Burns later qualified for the Pan American Wrestling Championships, where he earned a bronze medal. The 2003-04 season was a breakthrough year as the Spartans claimed their first winning season since 1998-99. Their nine dual wins, an improvement of eight from the previous season, ranks as the second-most in the program,s 11-year history. Shifflet guided a young Spartan team to wins over ACC foes North Carolina, Duke and Maryland. Two of his recruits, <>Kevin Artis (141 lbs.) and <>Daren Burns (197 lbs.) were conference champions in their respective weight classes. Burns was also named the Southern Conference Freshman of the Year. In 2003, Shifflet managed to sign one of the top recruiting classes in the nation. The class, which included one High School All-American, four Honorable Mention High School All-Americans and seven state champions, received an honorable mention based on InterMat,s 2003 final rankings. "An All-American collegiate wrestler, a top-notch recruiter and an outstanding coach, <>Tom Shifflet has all the qualities that we were looking for to continue the winning tradition of Hofstra Wrestling," Hofstra Director of Athletics Jack Hayes said. "He has been a winner at every level, knows what it takes to get to the top, and shares our vision and passion to make the Pride program the best that it can be. "I am excited about continuing the tradition that Hofstra University has in wrestling, Shifflet said. "It is a great opportunity for me to move the program along, like Tom Ryan did, without missing a beat. I look forward to setting lofty goals and working with a great group of student-athletes to achieve them. I want to move the Hofstra Wrestling program into the Top 10 and top five in the nation. We certainly have that opportunity at Hofstra, which was big reason why I took this position. I eagerly await the chance to work with the alumni and the friends of Hofstra wrestling to keep our program moving forward. "This wasn,t an easy decision. Coming down here (to UNCG), this is a program that we have put our hearts and souls into for the last four years, said Shifflet. "We,ve worked hard to take it to higher levels and to grow the program. To leave it behind, quite honestly there is a little bit of a feeling that I didn,t put the finishing touches on it. Also, UNCG has a great administration that is very supportive of its wresting program, and that too makes it difficult to come to this decision. However, when I looked at everything, this was an opportunity that I couldn,t turn down. It was a great move for me and for my wife.
Shifflet inherits a program that finished 11th at the NCAA National Championships last March, with eight wrestling qualifying for the national meet. A three-time All-American and a four-time national qualifier as a student-athlete at national powerhouse Edinboro University (1992-95), Shifflet began his coaching career as an assistant at Georgia State University in 1995, helping the Panthers post back-to-back winning seasons, and developing three conference champions and four NCAA qualifiers. In 1997, Shifflet left Georgia State to begin a five-year tenure as an assistant coach at Cornell University. During his time with the Big Red, Shifflet coached 24 NCAA qualifiers, three NCAA All-Americans and helped head coach Rob Koll to a pair of Ivy League championships in 1999 and 2001. More importantly, Cornell was also consistently ranked among the nation's Top 15 programs. The final Big Red recruiting class that he was involved with placed fifth at the 2006 NCAA Championships in Oklahoma City. Shifflet graduated from Edinboro University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education. As a wrestler, he registered 118 wins for the Edinboro Fighting Scots and was coached by the legendary Bruce Baumgartner. Competing at 142 pounds, Shifflet finished seventh at nationals as a freshman, sixth as a sophomore and third as a senior. He is one of four three-time All-Americans in school history. Shifflet also received the Eastern Wrestling League Freshman of the Year Award in 1992 and the EWL Wrestler of the Year Award in 1995. He was inducted into both the Edinboro University and the EWL Halls of Fame in 2006. In 1996, Shifflet placed seventh in the final U.S. Olympic Trials in freestyle wrestling at 149.5 pounds. One year later he placed sixth in both the World Team Freestyle Trials and the U.S. Open. Shifflet is married to the former Alice Faron of East Setauket, New York. UNCG,s national search to find its third head wrestling coach will begin immediately. <http://www.uncgspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5300&ATCLID=281304>http://www.uncgspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5300&ATCLID=281304
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TOM SHIFFLET NAMED HOFSTRA WRESTLING COACH By Jim Sheehan
HEMPSTEAD, New York - Tom Shifflet, the head wrestling coach at
the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a former assistant
coach at Cornell University, has been named the head wrestling
coach at
Hofstra University, Pride Director of Athletics Jack Hayes announced
today. Shifflet, who becomes the 10th head wrestling coach in
the program's storied 58-year history, replaces Tom Ryan, who
resigned on April 22 after 11 seasons at Hofstra to become the
head coach at the Ohio State University. "An All-American
collegiate wrestler, a top-notch recruiter and an outstanding
coach, Tom Shifflet has all the qualities that we were looking
for to continue the winning tradition of Hofstra Wrestling,"
Hayes said. "He has been a winner at every level, knows what
it takes to get to the top, and shares our vision and passion
to make the Pride program the best that it can be." Shifflet
comes to Hofstra after four seasons as head wrestling coach at
UNC Greensboro, where he was directly responsible for all aspects
of the Spartans' programs including instruction, recruiting, scheduling,
academic counseling and community relations. His tenure at UNCG
was marked by annual improvements in recruiting, recognition and
success. He also created and organized the annual 35-team Southern
Scuffle wrestling tournament, which is one of the largest and
more competitive Division I regular season tournaments in the
country. "I am excited about continuing the tradition that
Hofstra University has in wrestling," Shifflet said. "It
is a great opportunity for me to move the program along, like
Tom Ryan did, without missing a beat. I look forward to setting
lofty goals and working with a great group of student-athletes
to achieve them. I want to move the Hofstra Wrestling program
into the top 10 and top five in the nation. We certainly have
that opportunity at Hofstra, which was big reason why I took this
position. I eagerly await the chance to work with the alumni and
the friends of Hofstra wrestling to keep our program moving forward."
A three-time All-American and a four-time national qualifier as
a student-athlete at national powerhouse Edinboro University from
1992 through 1995, Shifflet began his coaching career as an assistant
at Georgia State University in1995, helping the Panthers post
back-to-back winning seasons, and develop three conference champions
and four NCAA qualifiers. In 1997, Shifflet left Georgia State
to begin a five-year tenure as an assistant coach at Cornell University
in Ithaca, New York. During his time with the Big Red, Shifflet
coached 24 NCAA qualifiers, three NCAA
All-Americans and helped head coach Rob Koll to a pair of Ivy
League championships in 1999 and 2001. More importantly, Cornell
was also consistently ranked among the nation's top-15 programs.
The final Big
Red recruiting class that he was involved with placed fifth at
the 2006 NCAA Championships in Oklahoma City. After five seasons
at Cornell, the Amherst, New York native was named the head wrestling
coach at UNC Greensboro on May 17, 2002. After a typical transitional
season in his first year at UNCG, Shifflet managed to sign one
of the top recruiting classes in the nation in 2003. That class,
which included one high school All-American, four honorable mention
high school All-Americans and seven state champions, received
an honorable mention based on InterMat's 2003 final rankings.
In 2003-04 the Spartans claimed their first winning season since
1998-99, posting a 9-6 overall record with the nine victories
ranking as the third most in the program's 12-year history. In
addition, two of his recruits, Kevin Artis (141 lbs.) and Daren
Burns (197 lbs.), captured conference championships in their respective
weight classes with Burns being named the Southern Conference
Freshman of the Year. Shifflet guided UNCG to the most wins in
school history during the 2004-05 season as the Spartans recorded
a 12-5 overall record, 4-1 in the Southern Conference. He produced
the Southern Conference Freshman of the Year for the second consecutive
year as Joe Kemmerer earned the award following a 31-7 season.
Kemmerer, along with teammates Daren Burns and Joe Lowe, each
won their respective weight classes at the Southern Conference
Mat Jam and qualified for the NCAA Tournament. In 2005-06 UNCG
tied a school-record by sending four wrestlers to the NCAA Division
I Championships in Oklahoma City and the Spartans finished tied
for 31st with Harvard in the final Championship standings. The
Spartans finished the season with an 11-6 dual match record and
a 4-1 mark in the Southern Conference and had two wrestlers miss
out on all-American honors by one victory. Shifflet graduated
from Edinboro University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree
in health and physical education. As a wrestler, he registered
118 wins for the Edinboro Fighting Scots and was coached by the
legendary Bruce Baumgartner. Competing at 142 pounds, Shifflet
finished seventh at nationals as a freshman, sixth as a sophomore
and third as a senior. He is one of four three-time All-Americans
in school
history. Shifflet also received the Eastern Wrestling League Freshman
of the Year Award in 1992 and the EWL Wrestler of the Year Award
in 1995. He was inducted into both the Edinboro University and
the EWL Halls of Fame in 2006. In 1996 Shifflet placed seventh
in the final U.S. Olympic Trials in freestyle wrestling at 149.5
pounds. One year later he placed sixth in both the World Team
Freestyle Trials and the U.S. Open. Shifflet is married to the
former Alice Faron of East Setauket, New York.
Jim Sheehan, Associate Athletic Director for Communications
Hofstra University <mailto:hprjbs@hofstra.edu>hprjbs@hofstra.edu
Gable intense, intent in return to coaching role
By JIM NELSON, Courier Sports Writer at (319) 291-1521 or jim.nelson@wcfcourier.com
"My schedule is full already, but I,m finding time to be an assistant coach and actually get back in there, said Gable. "I think I can help Tom out a lot with a lot of decisions he needs to make. Gable doesn,t know what his specific role within the program will be but said it doesn,t matter. His main reason for returning is to help restore the Hawkeyes, position at to top of NCAA Division I wrestling. "Whatever is needed to get the program back going in the major direction of being a championship program I,ll do it, he said. "The biggest thing is I,ve been through this before. I think there is a lot of things I can kind of eliminate or push through to see whether this is right or that is right. "With Tom Brands and the good solid foundation which has been laid, I think we will be able to challenge (Cael) Sanderson over there at Iowa State soon. In order to return Iowa to the top, Gable says it is imperative the new coaching staff recreates the current mindset surrounding the Hawkeye wrestling program. "I think the most important thing is to get inside the athletes, heads and be able to get them to perform at a level above and beyond what they are capable of normally doing, said Gable. "There has been a consistent pattern of up and down. We just want to get it to a high level and keep it there. As far as potential Virginia Tech transfers Jay Borschel, Joey Slaton and Dan LeClere - all Iowa natives - Gable said there is not much to report. The trio was denied a release by Virginia Tech last week. "All I can say is they,re in an appeals situation right now, said Gable. "The rules say something has to be done within a 10-day period so I think next week we will find something out.
Finally, Gable said he will miss his friend and fellow Waterloo
native Bob Bowlsby. Gable served as a special assistant to Bowlsby,
who resigned his position as Iowa,s athletic director after 15
years to take a similar position at Stanford. "He paved the
way the last 15 years to get an opportunity to do something like
this at Stanford, said Gable. "We have to replace him with
somebody who can be as good or somehow better. That is how you
have to look at things.
http://www.waterloocourier.com/articles/2006/05/05/sports/local/doc445b60e25e2be029124745.txt
TOUR PACKAGES FOR 2006 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS USA Wrestling and Anthony Travel have published details and prices for the tour packages for wrestling fans to attend the 2006 World Wrestling Championships in Guangzhou, China, Sept. 26 Oct. 1. Fans are encouraged to learn more about this program and joint Team USA in China this year.
http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14224
CONTACT YOUR STATE ON HOW TO QUALIFY FOR FARGO TEAMS USA Wrestling members are reminded that the ASICS/Vaughan Junior and Cadet Nationals consists of state teams. All interested in competing must qualify through their states. Please check with your state association for qualification procedures within your state. Click for state association contacts.
http://www.themat.com/clubs.php
JOHNSON WINS ULTIMATE DOMINATOR, NINE BELTS AWARDED Michael Johnson, Jr. of Illinois won the Ultimate Dominator Award, the top point scorer in the ASICS Ultimate Challenge Series of Folkstyle wrestling. Nine Dominator belts were awarded, three in each age division, after the completion of the series at the USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals.
http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14382
THEMAT.COM BEGINS SERIES OF VOLUNTEER FEATURES TheMat.com, the official web site of USA Wrestling, has begun a regular feature series on volunteers within the organization. Hard-working, dedicated volunteers from across the nation will be profiled in these stories.
Volunteer feature on Don Murray of New York
http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14330
Volunteer feature on Larry Holloway of Georgia
http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14484
VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BACKBONE OF USA WRESTLING SUCCESS In one of the weekly USA Wrestling columns posted on the InterMat web site, the thousands of volunteers at all levels within USA Wrestling are thanked for their commitment and support of wrestling.
http://www.intermatwrestle.com/articles/abbott17.aspx
DAVID CRAIG WINS DAVE SCHULTZ HIGH SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AWARD - David Craig of Florida, a Junior National double champion and four-time Florida state champion with a record of 184-0, has received the Dave Schultz High School Excellence award. Given by the Hall of Fame, this award recognizes wrestling success, scholastic achievement and citizenship.
http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14466
Ashmore, Hall, Craig, Lewnes, Reader win Regional Dave Schultz HS Excellence Awards
http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14415
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON FREESTYLE LEG CLINCH USA Wrestling,s National Freestyle Coaches have put together some basic and important information on the most current rules regarding the leg clinch in freestyle wrestling. Click the link below.
http://themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14353
USOC RELEASES PAN AM GAMES SELECTION PROCEDURES The selection procedures for the athlete selection procedures for the U.S. wrestling teams at the 2007 Pan American Games has been announced, pending final approval by the U.S. Olympic Committee.
http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14279
NATIONAL WRESTLING LEGENDS FUND SET UP TO SUPPORT WRESTLING USA Wre! stling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame have combined efforts t o establish the National Wrestling Legends Fund. This program allows people to support the programs of both organizations. Author John Irving is the Honorary Chairman. A special website has been set up for this new program.
http://www.legendsfund.org/
LIVESPORTSVIDEO.COM TO STREAM USA WRESTLING EVENTS ONLINE USA Wrestling has partnered with LiveSportsVideo.com to post video broadcasts of major USA Wrestling events online. Among the events to be broadcast on the internet this year are the U.S. Nationals, the! World Team Trials, the ASICS/Vaughan Junior and Cadet Nationals and USA Wrestling Beach Wrestling events. Numerous other events from all levels of wrestling are also available for fans to enjoy. http://www.LiveSportsVideo.com
KEN CHERTOW,S SOUTHEAST GOLD MEDAL TRAINING CAMPS
North Carolina - June15-20 - University of North Carolina-Pembroke
Additional June locations : Orlando, Florida & Atlanta, Georgia July Location: Charleston, W. V.
Free camp brochure or merchandise catalog call 814-466-3466 or e-mail <mailto:ian@kenchertow.com>camps@kenchertow.com.
Camp design and much more information at www.kenchertow.com/camps/summer/06camp_design.html
Team camp and team discounts at all locations.
Call 814-466-3466 or email <mailto:supergold@kenchertow.com>supergold@kenchertow.com for a brochure or more details.
TDR and Ken Chertow,s Gold Medal training camps to provide a scholarship for a deserving wrestler to attend a Chertow Gold Medal Camp this summer such as the June 15-20 camp in North Carolina at UNCP or others in Georgia, West Virginia, PA, Ohio, and more. Camps for all ages and skill levels and scholarship winner will be able to apply the $250 towards the fee for any Chertow Camp. Learn about the Gold Medal Training Camp system & outstanding camps www.kenchertow.com. E-mail <mailto:camps@kenchertow.com>camps@kenchertow.com or 814-466-3466 for free brochure. Application at <http://www.geocities.com/tdrschedule/chertowscholarshipapplication.html>Chertow Scholarship Application
DAILY UPDATES ON USA WRESTLING AND THE ENTIRE SPORT at
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NCAA Competition : -- <http://www2.ncaa.org/sports/winter/wrestling/mens/index.html>http://www2.ncaa.org/sports/winter/wrestling/mens/index.html
-- to see what colleges sponsor wrestling and also when and where
the championships are held.
NCAA D-I Championships: <http://www.okcallsports.org/events_ncaa2006_wrestling.htm>http://www.okcallsports.org/events_ncaa2006_wrestling.htm
NCAA D-II Championships: <http://www.ncaasports.com/wrestling/mens/recaps/d2_finals/2006>http://www.ncaasports.com/wrestling/mens/recaps/d2_finals/2006
NCAA wrestling History and Records linked at <http://www2.ncaa.org/portal/media_and_events/ncaa_publications/records_books/winter/wrestling/index.html>NCAA Wrestling Record Book.
Updated CSTV schedules, visit schedule link & search under "wrestling at http://www.cstv.com
TDR College Coaches Records: Over 2,000 coaches listed at <http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/collegecoachingwins.html>College Coaches All-Time Dual Win List.
National Wrestling Hall of Fame at http://wrestlinghalloffame.org/ NCWA at <http://www.ncwa.net>NCWA.net
History of Collegiate Wrestling Book at http://www.wrestlingstats.com/
History of Wrestling site http://www.starawardsprogram.com/star/history.asp
NCAA Brackets Over 50 Years of Division I Championships Bracket at <http://www.wrestlingstats.com/ncaa/brackets.htm>NCAA Brackets
The Web's Best of Amateur Wrestling http://www.wrestlingsbest.com/
-------------------------------- Women,s Wrestling News & Links -------------------------------
WOMEN,S WRESTLING SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE USA Wrestling,s National Women,s Coaches have released a complete schedule of events, training camps and opportunities for female wrestlers of all ages for the rest of the 2006 wrestling season.
http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14486
USGWA National Championships pics linked at
http://www.amateurwrestlingphotos.com/women/2006_usgwa_finals/index.htm
<http://www.themat.com/>USA Wrestling Assn.: Latest news, results, bios, directory of clubs, & Title IX info. & women,s wrestling.
U. S. Girls' Wrestling Assn. 9th Annual National Championships on April 1st-2nd (weigh-ins 31 March).
5th Annual USGWA N. C. Girls Wrestling State Championships at Rosewood High School, Details at http://www.usgwa.com/events/info.php?file=nc3
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Report # 13-60 May III, 2006 8 pages
Editor,s Notes & Announcements : Our thanks to NC USA Wrestling for the final contribution to complete fund raising for the State Finals on TV project. We have DVDs and TDR Shirts for sale with the order form at <http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/tdrorderform.html>http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/tdrorderform.html
Just before this issue would be sent out we received the stunning news that a top 10 wrestling team, Hofstra, has hired away a young and promising coach away from the Carolinas in Tom Shifflett of UNC-Greensboro. Our congratulations to him yet we are sad to see him go. In June we will help sponsor a commuter camp in Wilson. Flyers are linked at <http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/tdr_camp_entry_flyer.html>TDR Wilson Camp Flyer. The newest collegiate team at St. Andrews Presbyterian College will be hosting a commuter camp in July, the 24th-27th with coach Joe Baranik. A new link we have found in our search to review wrestling history includes a pdf file on NCAA wrestling History and Records linked at <http://www2.ncaa.org/portal/media_and_events/ncaa_publications/records_books/winter/wrestling/index.html>NCAA Wrestling Record Book. Send news, schedules, announcements, results, & articles on-line to us.
Until later, Martin Fleming, Editor
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory."
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High School News; State Finals TV Donors (2), NC USA Wrestling Championships (2), Looking for Teams (2-3), State Games (3), Coaching Thoughts (3), Wrestling Asst. (3), Bob Guzzo,s <http://www.wolfpackwrestlingcamp.com/>Wolfpack Wrestling Camps, (3-4), <http://www.granbysystemwrestling.com/>Granby System Camps , Print Publications (4)
TDR Shirts & Stuff;TDR Shirts 'n Stuff, <http://www.nhscaoutfitters.com/product_list.asp?cid=0&vid=0>NHSCA Outfitters, (4),
Carolina College News; UNCG Spartan Camps, U.N.C.-Greensboro, Shifflett leaves for Hofstra (4),
National News; Chertow,s <http://www.kenchertow.com/camps/summer/06camp_design.html>S.E. Gold Medal Camps, (4-5), Int. Wres. Inst. Museum Moves to Waterloo, Iowa (5-6), USA Wrestling News Stories (7), Iowa State (7-8), Wres. Hall of Fame, <http://www.wrestlingstats.com/ncaa/brackets.htm>NCAA Brackets All Years, <http://www.wrestlingstats.com/>Wres. History Book, <http://www.starawardsprogram.com/star/history.asp>History of Wrestling, <http://www.wrestlingsbest.com/>Wrestling's Best Pages, (8)
Women,s News; USA Wrestling. Coach of the Year, Schedule, Camps, Woman of the Year, USGWA Championship Pics, <http://www.usgwa.com/>USGWA, <http://www.themat.com/>USA Wres.(8)
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Upcoming Events (full schedule at <http://www.geocities.com/tdrschedule/>TDR Schedule)May 20th ; NCUSA Cadet and Junior Dual Team Trials Tournament at East Gaston High School. Register by 18th at http://trials.ncwrestling.org/
May 20th ; Tony Davis Clinic 9-12:30 on NC State Campus Check <http://www.dynamicsportsgroup.org/>www.dynamicsportsgroup.org or Contact Stan Chambers at thematroom@yahoo.com May 26th 29th : - Southeast Kids/Cadet Regionals in Greenville, S.C. May 27th ; Southside Showdown at Parkland, May 27th 29th : NHSCA National Duals at Salisbury, Md., May 27-28th; U.S. World Team Trials in Sioux City, Iowa, May 28th ; NC Chapter Nat. Wres. Hall of Fame Banquet in Chapel Hill, May 31 June 4th; Pan American Championships (FS/GR/W/Sombo) in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, June 2nd 3rd : National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend at Stillwater, Okla., June 5th Dealine for State Games Wrestling Tournament entries www.ncsports.org, June 12th - 15th : TDR Commuter Camp in Wilson TDR Commuter Camp in Wilson Flyer, Pitt County Camp at North Pitt, June 15th-20th : Ken Chertow Gold Medal Training Camp System at U.N.C.-Pembroke; June 18th-22nd : NCUSA Developmental Camp at UNC-Pembroke <http://www.ncwrestling.org/2004TARHEEL/Developmental Camp/outsidecover2006.pdf>NCUSA Wrestling Camp Flyer; June 23rd 27th : - Cadet Dual National Championships at Kansas City, Mo., June 24th : N.C. State Games at Middle Creek H.S. in Cary June 24th : NHSCA National Beach Wrestling at Virginia Beach June 25th : Lumbee Games at UNC-Pembroke Contact P.J. Smith at <mailto:pj.smith@uncp.edu>pj.smith@uncp.edu
June 25th-28th : NHSCA National Open at Virginia Beach, June 27th - July 2nd : - Junior Dual National Championships at Oklahoma City,. Okla., June 28th - July 1st : - ASICS Kids Freestyle & Greco-Roman Nationals at Green Bay, Wis., June 29th - 30th : - Women,s World Team Trials at Colorado Springs, Colo.
July 24th - 27th : 1st St. Andrews Wrestling Camp Contact Coach Joe Baranik at pwnjoe@cox.net <mailto:pwnjoe@cox.net>pwnjoe@cox.net USA Wrestling event information at <http://www.themat.com/schedules.!php?page=usaw_schedules>USA Wrestling Schedules
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East Carolina Wrestling Club will be having wrestling camp June 19-23 @ South Central High School in Greenville, NC. Stan Chambers (Cardinal Gibbons Head Coach) and Scott Hanocker will be running the camp. Call Dan Koch for more information @ 341-5624
Thanks,
Dan, <mailto:dan@billclarkhomes.com>dan@billclarkhomes.com
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We thank them for their generous support. We have four different DVDS for sale. One is the 60 mins. highlight tape as shown on Public TV last month. The other three are 90 mins. long each and have the complete footage from the 14 finals matches in each division thus a 1A/2A tape, 3A, and 4A. Also included are numerous interviews and pictures of all placers on the medal podiums. They are just $20 each and your support of the DVD Sales will help build support for continuing our efforts to do it again in 2007!
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North Carolina USA Wrestling Events
NCUSA Cadet and Junior Dual Team Trials Tournament : May 20th
at East Gaston High School. This tournament will be used to select
members of our Cadet and Junior Duals teams to travel this summer.
Participants must qualify to participate in the trials tournament.
You must also pre-register for this tournament. A direct link
to the registration site for this event is: <http://trials.ncwrestling.org/>http://trials.ncwrestling.org/
Registration for this event will be open until Thursday, May
18th.
This is our first year of attempting to hold a trials tournament,
so we really need to spread the word and let kids know about this
exciting opportunity.
Looking for Matches & Teams
WRAL Wrestling Tourney, Dec. 15-16, Athens Drive High
School, Raleigh.
If interested in participating in a 32 team tourney contact Jerry
Barker, Director, <mailto:Jerry_Barker@ncsu.edu>Jerry_Barker@ncsu.edu
(underscore between names).
Union Pines High School Dual Tournament: December 22nd and 23rd.
10 teams 9 matches in two days-5 mats = no down time. I will have you out by 3:00pm on the 23rd. Team hosting is available (first come first served).
Matt Ragsdale 910-947-5511 Work <mailto:mragsdale@mcs.k12.nc.us>mragsdale@mcs.k12.nc.us
January 13 - Sanderson HS is interested in hosting a dual, round-robin event. Contact Coach Barefoot at <mailto:jbarefoot@wcpss.net>jbarefoot@wcpss.net if you are interested. Each team would get 4-5 matches. Jeremy H. Barefoot, English Teacher/Head Wrestling Coach, Sanderson High School 919-418-2517
NEW FOR STATE GAMES 2006 : register online in 2006. Save up to $20 by registering online. Team coaches can now fill out and update rosters until the roster deadline from our registration site with a special login code. The login code will be given once your registration is complete. See more sport specific information on our website, <http://www.ncsports.org/>www.ncsports.org .
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The State Games of North Carolina staff is actively seeking
volunteers to help with a multitude of tasks ranging from scorekeeping
to selling merchandise to providing medical assistance. Sport
experience is not necessary, schedules are flexible and volunteers
who work a minimum of four hours will receive a State Games volunteer
T-shirt. To volunteer, go to <http://www.ncsports.org/>www.ncsports.org
to download a volunteer form or call (800) 277-8763 or (919) 361-1133.
Visit <http://www.ncsports.org/>www.ncsports.org or call 919-361-1133. E-mail us at <mailto:stategamesnc@ncsports.org>stategamesnc@ncsports.org
Highlights of the State Tournament linked at <http://memoriesinmotionnc.com/states/>http://memoriesinmotionnc.com/states/ courtesy of the efforts of Dustin Gurley and Memories in Motion in NC.
COACHING THOUGHTS : PARENTS & FAMILY MEMBERS
By Neil Turner, Director/Coach <mailto:nturner@mattownusa.com>nturner@mattownusa.com
The foundation of life and living is what we believe. Who we become is also based on what we believe. Wrestling will not provide a foundation for life and living and neither will golf. If you go to the Turner Wrestling Training website you can read both about what is the foundation of my life and my philosophy towards wrestling. Just go to <http://www.ntwrestle.com>www.ntwrestle.com and click on "Coach Turner Talks about His Faith" and "Coach Turner's Corner". Let's all stay focused on who the wrestler is becoming. Everything else is secondary.
Mat-Town USA Wrestling Club, Lock Haven, PA 17745
MAT-TOWN USA WRESTLING CLUB <http://www.mattownusa.com>www.mattownusa.com
TNT : Turner Wrestling Training <http://www.ntwrestle.com/press_release.asp?DocumentID=25>http://www.ntwrestle.com/press_release.asp?DocumentID=25
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· <http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/FootballWrestlerGraphic.jpg>Wrestler/football player graphic - This is a graphic of a poster showing a wrestler/football player.
· <http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/WayNJ.html>New Jersey's Way - Can you name at least one of the three states that has a single classification for its individual state tournament? All right, I guess I gave you a hint. Read this to find more on how they do things in the Garden State.
· "<http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/WrestlingFootballRockne.html>Wrestling is ..." - The legendary football coach, Knute Rockne, apparently knew his wrestling as well as football!
· <http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/DualMeetProgram.pdf>Dual Meet Program Example - This .pdf file is an 8.5 x 11, two-sided sheet of a very old, but excellent, example of a simple dual meet program.
· <http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/ScoringAnalysisHS.pdf>High School Scoring Analysis - What are the trends in scoring in high school wrestling? This article will give you some insights.
· <http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/WayNC.html>North Carolina's Way - Have you ever wondered how they conduct the high school scholastic season in other states? We will periodically feature a state and provide data as to their modus operandi. First up is the Tar Heel State!
· <http://homepage.mac.com/gdemarco1/WA/DualMeetProgram.html>Dual Meet Program - A dual meet program is an excellent way to promote your team, give recognition to your wrestlers, provide insights to your coaching philosophy and even raise money! Here's some tips.
##### BOB GUZZO'S 2006 WOLFPACK WRESTLING CAMPS ####################
Featuring the two of the most celebrated wrestlers in the history
of amateur wrestling:
DAN GABLE: NCAA, World and Olympic Champion & Coach
of 13 time NCAA Champs Univ. of Iowa.
BOBBY WEAVER: Olympic Champion
CAMP DATES: On the campus of N.C. State University, in
Raleigh.
July 8-12 TEAM CAMP and Individual Technique Camp
July 12-16 & 16-20 Technique Camps Emphasizing Leg Wrestling,
Takedowns, and Pinning
For Application and Camp Details Contact: WOLFPACK WRESTLING
CAMP, LLC
P.O. BOX 12778, RALEIGH, NC 27605 PHONE: 1-800-849-2084
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******Granby System Summer Camps By Keith Lowrance******
Taught by National Hall of Fame Coach Keith Lowrance. He was a 2-time Big Ten Champion, All-American, he coached State Champion teams at Granby & Kempsville HS and was National Coach of the Year. Career record of 252-30-2 and coached 35 State Champions and 98 Place-winners, numerous High School and College All-Americans.
Virginia Beach, VA Camps July 9-13 and July 16-20
For a camp brochure email us at <mailto:granbysystem1@cox.net>granbysystem1@cox.net or go online at <http://www.granbysystemwrestling.com/>www.granbysystemwrestling.com or call (800) 547-2629. Team discounts available.
We will be sharing our unique philosophy of teaching that includes teaching strategies, drills, details, and the holds that produce championship level wrestling.
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UNC Greensboro Spartans 2006 Wrestling Camps *********************
W/ Travis Lee as featured clinician. Lee is 2 x NCAA National Champ & Olympic Hopeful
Camps from June 18th July 14th. Contact Tom Shifflet at <mailto:thshiffl@uncg.edu>thshiffl@uncg.edu or (336) 334-5050
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Tom Shifflet leaves UNCG to take position at Hofstra University
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KEN CHERTOW,S SOUTHEAST GOLD MEDAL TRAINING CAMPS
North Carolina - June15-20 - University of North Carolina-Pembroke
Additional June locations : Orlando, Florida & Atlanta, Georgia July Location: Charleston, W. V.
Free camp brochure or merchandise catalog call 814-466-3466 or e-mail <mailto:ian@kenchertow.com>camps@kenchertow.com.
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Team camp and team discounts at all locations.
Call 814-466-3466 or email <mailto:supergold@kenchertow.com>supergold@kenchertow.com for a brochure or more details.
TDR and Ken Chertow,s Gold Medal training camps to provide a scholarship for a deserving wrestler to attend a Chertow Gold Medal Camp this summer such as the June 15-20 camp in North Carolina at UNCP or others in Georgia, West Virginia, PA, Ohio, and more. Camps for all ages and skill levels and scholarship winner will be able to apply the $250 towards the fee for any Chertow Camp. Learn about the Gold Medal Training Camp system & outstanding camps <http://www.kenchertow.com/>www.kenchertow.com. E-mail <mailto:camps@kenchertow.com>camps@kenchertow.com or 814-466-3466 for free brochure. Application at <http://www.geocities.com/tdrschedule/chertowscholarshipapplication.html>Chertow Scholarship Application
Wrestling Museum to move to Waterloo, Iowa
By Kyle Klingman Wrestling Museum 05/05/2006
The International Wrestling Institute and Museum, founded in 1997,
will soon have a new name and a new location. The facility opened
its doors on Sept. 18, 1998, in Newton, Iowa. Later this year,
it will re-open its doors in Waterloo, Iowa, and will be called
the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum.
The move was announced at a press conference at city hall in Waterloo,
March 29. Executive Director Mike Chapman, flanked by Gable and
Waterloo Mayor Tim Hurley, told the news media that it was a move
designed to expand the museum and its mission, and to honor Waterloo's
most famous native. "We originally selected Newton because
it is situated along Interstate 80 with nearly 9,000,000 cars
a year going past the building, said Chapman. "It's been
a successful eight years, but we felt that in order to grow and
expand, we needed to be in a bigger population area with a much
stronger wrestling tradition. Newton is a city of 15,000 and its
high school has never won a wrestling state championship. The
Waterloo-Cedar Falls area is over 130,000 population and six different
area high schools have won a total of 37 team championships in
wrestling. In addition, the University of Northern Iowa, with
its own strong heritage in the sport, is just five miles from
where the museum will be located. Then there is the Gable factor.
"This is Dan's hometown and the city has been looking for
a way to honor Dan for over a decade, said Chapman. "When
we first presented the idea to the mayor and Don Temeyer, community
planning and development director, they were extremely supportive.
The concept has taken wings and flown to heights we didn't anticipate.
It's been a wonderful experience for everyone, including Dan,
to see the reception. "This is a natural for Waterloo and
the entire Cedar Valley area, said Hurley. "We are very excited
to have this opportunity to honor Dan Gable and to help the museum
grow and expand. We envision the Dan Gable International Wrestling
Institute and Museum being a key player in the extensive redevelopment
plans for all of Waterloo and the Cedar Valley area. It will be
our crown jewel. The city has leased the museum a 21,000 square
foot building for $1 a year, said Chapman. Currently, the museum
is in an 8,000 square foot building and needs space to grow and
expand in many areas. The museum plans to double the space for
its popular gift shop, and for its hall of fame inductions and
receptions. There are currently three halls of fame featured in
the museum and there are plans for two more. Those already included
are:
The Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa, where formers
Iowa stars are inducted;
The AAU National Wrestling Hall of Fame;
The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame,
where professional wrestlers, who wrestled in real matches (not
the show business characters of today), are honored.
Other prominent areas in the facility are the Dean Rockwell Library
and Research Center, with over 350 books and thousands of magazines
and newspapers, as well as a library of wrestling films, and a
video center, where films of wrestling are shown. Included are
clips that feature movie stars like Tom Cruise and Kirk Douglas
in wrestling scenes, and the oldest professional championship
match known to exist, from 1920. The museum has areas dedicated
to the careers of such legendary stars as Alexander Karelin of
Russia, John Smith and Cael Sanderson. It has displays that tell
about the history of the sport over the past 5,000 years. It has
been endorsed by FILA, the international governing body of the
sport. There will also be a Bob Siddens-Keith Young Lounge, named
for two of the best-known high school coaches in the history of
the sport. Siddens coached at West Waterloo for 27 years and produced
11 state team championships, as well as such stars as Gable and
Dale Anderson, a two-time NCAA champion at Michigan State who
was a leader in the Title IX battle for years. Young was a three-time
NCAA champion at Iowa State Teachers College (now the University
of Northern Iowa), and led Cedar Falls High School to five team
titles as a coach. Matman has been the primary corporate sponsor
to date. Other companies that have supported the museum through
the years are USA Wrestling, the AAU, Asics, Brute, Iowa Public
Television and Real Pro Wrestling. "We have enjoyed tremendous
support from some other companies, and from individuals like Warren
DePrenger, Arno Niemand, Glen Brand, Dean Rockwell, Bill Tragos
and Jason Sanderson. We simply would not be in existence today
without their support, said Chapman. "Another key has been
the long list of Gold Club members, people who have donated a
minimum of $1,000. Their support has been critical to our existence.
The museum, a not-for-profit company, is run by a board of directors
and it had been contemplating a move from Newton for well over
a year. Board President Jed Brown said the time was ripe for such
a move. "By relocating to Waterloo and renaming the Institute
to honor Dan Gable, we have substantially increased our national
and international exposure and credibility, said Brown. "As
such, our ability to accomplish our mission statement and influence
the sport of wrestling has been greatly enhanced.
The board set a minimum of one million dollars that needed to
be raised in order for the move to be approved. Bob Buckley, president
and owner of Kirk Gross Company in Waterloo, spearheaded a fundraising
drive that reached the $1,000,000-mark in less than six months.
"I've never seen a project with this much support, said Buckley,
who has worked on several other area campaigns. "We did not
get turned down by a single group or individual that we approached.
The response has been amazing, at every level. We expect to go
way beyond the $1,000,000 the board requested and to build an
endowment fund, as well.
Most of the money raised will go toward the redesign and refurbishing
of the building in Waterloo, the physical move of the display
items and office equipment, acquisition of memorabilia now in
private hands, and increased staffing for marketing and development
of programs and events to achieve the mission statement of the
museum. In Waterloo, the museum will be just two blocks from Young
Arena, a modern and popular sports facility that seats 4,000 people,
and just one and a half blocks from the Five Sullivans Convention
Center, a huge facility with various-sized convention areas and
meeting rooms. The new building is also just two blocks from the
Avenue of the Saints Highway, a major freeway connecting St. Louis,
Missouri, with St. Paul, Minnesota. "This is a very big honor,
said Gable at the press conference. "I have talked with Waterloo
officials several times over the past dozen years about ways to
make something happen. It seems like things kept falling through,
for one reason or another. "All of a sudden, when this popped
up and there was a real avenue, people stepped up big time. I
was surprised and, frankly, humbled by the response. It was more
than I ever expected. It shook me up real good a couple of times,
Gable added. The Waterloo City Council and the Black Hawk County
board of supervisors both made substantial donations to the facility,
and the museum has applied for a state CAT (Community Attraction
and Tourism Grant) for nearly $250,000. Gable appeared at all
the meetings with Chapman and Buckley. The museum will include
a Dan Gable Teaching Facility, complete with mats, retractable
bleachers and a small weight room and locker area. Gable and other
wrestling personalities will conduct teaching seminars on a regular
basis throughout the year. "I want to help inspire youth
to excel at whatever they want to try, said Gable, who was an
undefeated three-time Iowa state champion while attending West
Waterloo High School. He posted a record of 118-1 at Iowa State,
for a combined seven-year scholastic record of 181-1. He won the
World Championships in 1971 and won a gold medal at the 1972 Olympics
in Munich without surrendering a single point. As head coach at
Iowa, he won 21 straight Big Ten team titles and 15 NCAA team
titles.
Gable was voted the No. 1 sports figure in Iowa history by Sports
Illustrated in 2000 and serves on President Bush's Council on
Physical Fitness. Three television documentaries about him have
been made, he is the subject of half a dozen books and a film
of his life is currently under development in Hollywood.
"This is a great opportunity for our city, added Hurley in
the press conference. "It will bring a lot to our community
in terms of tourism, education and community pride. Chapman is
also a native of Waterloo, and has run the museum since its founding
in 1997. He also envisions a facility that will create more excitement
for both the Waterloo community and wrestling in general. "Our
mission has always been to preserve the history of wrestling and
present it in a manner that educates and entertains the public,
he said. "We feel strongly that the best way to sell the
sport to the general public is through its incredible history.
Wrestling has a heritage that no other sport can even come close
to, and we will tell that story every chance we get. The museum
has an outreach program that takes it on the road on a regular
basis. It set up its booth at 15 different tournaments this past
year, from Reno to Tulsa, from Kearney, Nebraska to the Nationals
in Oklahoma City. It plans to increase the number of events it
attends each year. It also has plans to enhance its web site and
to hire a director of marketing. "Creating traffic flow into
the museum will be a top priority, said Chapman. "We have
great stories to tell and we are going to work very hard to get
tour busses and school groups to attend the museum. We feel we
have a unique educational format for telling about world and American
history. The museum will host its celebrity golf tournament and
pro hall of fame inductions on July 14-15 in Newton and close
on September 2. It plans to open its doors in Waterloo early winter,
2006, with a Grand Opening slated for some time in January, 2007.
<http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14503>http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14503
NEW FORMAT BEING USED AT WORLD TEAM TRIALS IN IOWA, MAY 27-28 There will be a new format used this year at the U.S. World Team Trials, set for Sioux City, Iowa, May 27-28. Each of the weight classes will be contested in one day. Only two athletes, Justin Ruiz in Greco-Roman and Tolly Thompson in freestyle, have clinched a spot in the championship series.
<http://themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14471>http://themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=14471
For tickets and event information, visit the official web page at: <http://www.2006trials.org/>http://www.2006trials.org
WRESTLING LEADER JOHN VAUGHAN, 91, PASSED AWAY IN FLORIDA John Vaughan, 91, a longti