Tournament Information / F.A.Q.

1. Q: What Rules will be followed?
2. Q: Where can I book a hotel room?
3. Q: Where are the age divisions and weight classes?
4. Q: How much do coaches passes cost?
5. Q: What is the Schedule?
6. Q: What kind of awards will be presented?
7. Q: Can I register by mail?
8. Q: When is the entry deadline?
9. Q: Can I enter more than one weight?
10. Q: Where is the event located?
11. Q: How does online registration work?
12. Q: How much does registration cost?

1.Rules

National Federation High School Rules

(No riding time - 45 minute rest between matches not in effect).
Hair code & fingernails will be enforced by referees.


Time Periods:

6, 8 & under: 1-1-1(including finals)
10, 12, 15, 18 & under: 1 1/2 - 1 1/2- 1 1/2
Consolations: 1-1-1 All divisions
Overtime: NFHS rules.

Format:

Double elimination. Will separate teammates. No Seeding! No challenge for second. Referee decisions final. Birth certificates must be available if requested by tournament officials. Wrestlers may enter more than one age division.

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2. Kearney, Nebraska has many fine hotels to provide accomodations.

Click here for the Kearney Visitors Bureau list of hotels

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3. Age Divisions and Weight Classes:

6 & under -

Must not be 7 before 9-1-11 (born 9-1-2004 to Present)
37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 60, 62-70 Lt. Hwt. 72-up Hwt.


8 & under -

Must not be 9 before 9-1-11 (born 9-1-02 to 8-31-2004)
43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 75, 82, 84-98 Lt.Hwt., 100-up Hwt.


10 & under -

Must not be 11 before 9-1-11 (born 9-1-00 to 8-31-02)
52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 73, 76, 80, 85, 90, 100, 110, 112-130 Lt.Hwt., 132-up Hwt.

12 & under -

Must not be 13 before 9-1-11 (born 9-1-98 to 8-31-00)
64, 67, 70, 73, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 105, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 145, 147-160 Lt. Hwt., 162-up Hwt.


15 & under -

Must not be 16 before 9-1-11 (born 9-1-95 to 8-31-98)
75, 82, 89, 95, 101, 108, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 157, 175, 200, 225, 285


18 & under -

Must not be 19 before 9-1-11 (born 9-1-92 to 8-31-95) Must be enrolled in high school.
106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285

6,8,10,12 divisions will get +1 pound allowance at weigh-ins
15, 18 divisions will get +2 pounds allowance at weigh-ins
$10 weight change fee at weigh-ins.

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4. Depending on the amount of wrestlers registered coaches are alotted a certain number of free passes.

Number of Wrestlers	Number of Free Passes
2-3	1
4-6	2
7-10	3
11-15	4
16-20	5

Additional coaching passes can be purchased for $30

Bronze or Gold level certified USA Wrestling coaches are eligible for a free wrist band. Must present card at coaches check-in to receive wrist band.

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5. Tenative Schedule

Weigh-ins

Night before ONLY - NO morning weigh-ins

6,8,10,12 Age Divisions Only
Thu., April 5th 5:00-10:00 pm
15,18 Age Divisions Only
Fri., April 6th 5:00-10:00 pm


Wrestling Begins

6,8,10,12 Age Divisions
Fri., April 6th 9:00 am

15,18 Age Divisions
Sat., April 7th 9:00 am



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6. Awards

Awards:

Trophies 1st - 3rd / Custom Medals 4th - 6th

Team Trophies:

6,8,10,12, Div. Combined 1st -4th

Most Falls Awarded:

Each Division - Based on Champ with most falls (including technical falls) in least amount of time.

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7. Registration by Mail

You can register by mail by printing the application at the following link.

Registration Application Link

After completing the application pleases send it to the following address. Entries must be received by April 4th, 2012. Include Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope for confirmation.

Midwest Classic Events,
110 HSC, Kearney, NE 68849.
Please pay and enter as a team when possible.

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8. Entry Deadline

The deadline for online entries is April 4th, 2012.

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9. Wrestling in multiple weight classes

A participant may enter only one weight class per division. However, the participant is allowed to enter in another weight class in the age division above his/her regular division. The participant is required to register twice if competing in more than one division.

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10. Event Location

The 2012 Midwest Classic will be held at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds

Buffalo County Fairgrounds
3807 Avenue N
Kearney, NE 68847


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11. Online Registration

Registration will be through TrackWrestling.

Registration for the 2012 Midwest Classic National Youth Wrestling Tournament is open. Click here to register at TrackWrestling.com

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11. Registration Cost

Entry Fee: $30 - Online registration or
Mail cashier's check/money orders payable to:
Midwest Classic Events, 110 HSC, Kearney, NE 68849

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