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Historically, KY has not had much or any participation at the Ironman. There are 2 hurdles with getting in. First, it is a bit smaller of a tournament compared to some of the other big nationals so getting in is more difficult and is tightly controlled by Bob P. Second there is a KY bylaw that says you are not allowed to miss a day of school for an in-season tournament. Since Ironman is on a Friday/Saturday it would be in violation of that rule. Beast of the East on the other hand is a Saturday/Sunday tournament and occurs on the weekend that starts Christmas break so over the years has gotten more interest from KY wrestlers. Super32 has also been attracting more and more KY guys each year.

Qualification is not an issue for KY. Each state is permitted to send 4 wrestlers per weight class. Qualification would only come in to play if we had a weight class where we had more than 4 wrestlers that wanted to compete. Larger states have qualifiers to determine the top 4 in each weight class. So this year and probably for several years to come until freestlye and greco grows in KY, any wrestler that wants to go to Fargo should be able to go. Once qualification becomes an issue due to growth, the KY State FS and Greco Tournament would become the qualifier as well as the Central Region tournament. We should know in about a week who has sent registration forms in. Wrestlers that have given a verbal so far that they are competing are Garth Yenter, Sean Fausz, Kevin Cooper, John Fahy, Caleb Ervin.

Registration is now open for all KY wrestlers that are interested in being a part of Team KY for Fargo Nationals. See attached documents for Team KY information and registraion form. Registration form and deposit are due NLT June 15, 2011. Estimated costs are included in the information sheet. Contact information is also provided for anyone that has questions. This is a great opportunity to compete at one of the premier high school wrestling events. Competition is in both Freestyle and Greco at the Cadet and Junior level. Coach Brendan Fahy Junior Team Leader bfahy@insightbb.com 502-299-7277 Coach Marus Hoehn Cadet Team Leader hoehn.marcus@gmail.com 270 997 1622 Keith Smith KY USA Wrestling Director Keithsmith27@msn.com 270-351-0515 2011 Fargo Team KY Registration.doc KY Team Information 2011.doc

Just a reminder that registration and deposit are due by June 15, 2011. Also the cost estimate is based on a projected number of wrestlers and is "worse case". More than likely the final cost will be reduced once we have a final accurate count of registered wrestlers.

Team KY Fargo Open Mat will be Wednesday, June 1 from 5:30-7:00 at Trinity HS. All Team KY wrestlers need to attend if possible. Wrestling will be primarily drilling and live wrestling. This Open Mat is open to ALL WRESTLERS even if you are not planning on going to Fargo. There is no cost, just show up and wrestle!

TEAM KENTUCKY BRUTE SCHOLASTIC DUALS Final Team Practice - MANDATORY for all team members Where – Trinity HS Wrestling Room When – Saturday, April 9, 2011 Time - 1st Session 1:00 – 2:30, 2nd Session 3:30 – 5:00 THIS PRACTICE IS OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL KENTUCKY WRESTLERS AT NO COST!! (USA CARD REQUIRED). This will give you an opportunity to get some free off season training and provide the wrestlers preparing for the tournament additional training partners for live wrestling. Both sessions will be hard drilling and live wrestling.

BEAT ARMY! Congrats Connor!

MyGSP thanks for posting the actual bylaws. I have discussed these rules on a few occasions with different coaches and there is definitely some confusion or disagreement. My interpretation of this is as follows: The requirement to have 4 weigh-ins or 4 matches to be eligible to enter regions has NO connection to the weight certification issue. It is a separate bylaw and it does not matter what weight class you weigh in at or wrestle, just that you have 4 weigh-ins or matches in order to be eligible. Additionally there is no deadline to accomplish this only that it be "during the current season" and prior to the regional tournament This can be 3 matches at a tournament plus a dual or any combination. I would agree that you can

Great job Myron! Judging by some of the scores in your matches it looks like your dominating on top as usual. Keep up the good work.

Here is the link for the live broadcast. The coverage is only on Mat 1 (Championship mat). There are 24 mats going for most of the sessions so it is purely a random draw if any of our KY kids end up wrestling matches on Mat 1. We've had a few already but the mat assignments are posted about 2-3 matches ahead. I will try to send a text and get someone to post if we know when any of the KY wrestlers are going on Mat 1. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/usa-wrestling-cadet-junior-nationals

Quick update ... Jayce Carr went 2-2 in Junior Greco. Had 2 solid wins in morning session before being eliminated in the afternoon. On a disappointing note, Cody Harald was injured earlier this week and will not be able to compete in Junior Freestyle. Cody has been training hard and it's unfortunate that he got hurt this close to the tournament. That leaves us with 4 in Cadet FS and 4 in Junior FS. Cadet starts tomorrow and Junior on Thursday.

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TEAM KY FARGO TRAINING CAMP (Open to all wrestlers) Date: Friday, July 16 Session 1: 10:00-11:30 Session 2: 1:00

Anyone interested in going to the USA Cadet/Junior National Championships in Fargo, ND needs to contact me as soon as possible. We are currently in the process of arranging the logistics for Team Kentucky. Here are the dates: Cadet Greco: 7/18-7/20 Junior Greco: 7/19-7/21 Cadet Freestyle: 7/21-7/23 Junior Freestyle: 7/22-7/24 Wrestlers currently planning on attending: Garth Yenter Kevin Cooper John Fahy Jayce Carr Coach Fahy KY Cadet/Junior Freestyle Team Leader bfahy@insightbb.com Keith Smith KY USA Wrestling Director keithsmith27@msn.com

Final registrations are almost complete for 2010 Fargo Team KY. There are still a few items in the mail but the final roster is as follows: Cadet Freestyle Kevin Cooper Josh Lopez John Fahy Garth Yenter Cadet Greco Kevin Cooper Josh Lopez Garth Yenter Junior Freestyle Robert Wright Caleb Ervin Kyle Terry Jayce Carr Cody Herald Junior Greco Jayce Carr In order to complete the registration process I need each individual to e-mail me the following information by this Friday June 18th. Without this information I will be unable to register you and secure a room for you at the NDSU dorms. 1. Are you planning to stay in the dorms at NDSU? 2. What is you arrival date? 3. What is your departure date? 4. Are you travelling to Fargo by plane or car? 5. If travelling by plane what is the flight number and arrival time? 6. If travelling by car who else are you travelling with? Once I receive this information back I will be sending out an invoice for each team member that shows any balance due or money you will receive back from KY USA Wrestling based on you individual travel and lodging. We are also looking at a mandatory team meeting/training day on Saturday July 10th. This date is tentative and is still being evaluated. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Coach Fahy bfahy@insightbb.com

Team KY Registration DUE JUNE 15th. Registrations received to date: Cadet: Josh Lopez (FS + Greco) John Fahy (FS only) Junior Robert Wright (FS only) Cody Herald (FS only) Anyone still planning on attending needs to get the registration form and deposit in ASAP in order not to miss the registration deadline for getting lodging on-campus at NDSU. i will be submitting the roster to secure on-campus rooms only for Team KY members that are registered. Contact me if you have any additional questions. Coach Fahy bfahy@insightbb.com

2010 Fargo Team KY Information: SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR KY REGISTRATION FORM AND HOTEL AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION Tournament Location: Bison Sports Arena, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Dates: Cadet Greco July 18-20 Junior Greco July 19-21 Cadet Freestyle July 21-23 Junior Freestyle July 22-24 Registration: Completed registration form and deposit check for $100 (Freestyle only) or $150 (Greco and Freestyle) due by June 15, 2010. Cost: Other than the deposit, KY USA wrestling will cover the cost of tournament registration and provide singlets and team gear for all Team KY participants. Additionally, KY USA Wrestling will provide $200 toward the cost of transportation and lodging for each wrestler competing in Freestyle only or $300 for those competing in both Greco and Freestyle. Lodging: Lodging at NDSU during the tournament is available at a rate of $40 per night. This includes all meals. NDSU dorms are walking distance to the wrestling facility. Wrestlers competing in both styles can plan on 7 nights. Wrestlers competing in Freestyle only should plan on 4 nights. Lodging at NDSU is available for coaches and wrestlers only. Parents attending will need to book hotel rooms off site. Wrestlers are not required to stay at NDSU with other Team KY members if their parents are travelling and staying off campus. Transportation: Transportation to and from Fargo is the responsibility of each wrestler. Other than the $200/$300 sponsorship, KY USA Wrestling will not be providing any sort of group transportation to or from the event. Car-pooling opportunities may be available however must be arranged on your own. Air service is available to Fargo and there is a free shuttle service from the airport to the tournament. Training: KY USA Wrestling is currently evaluating dates to provide some training camps for participants. Cost will be based on the number of participants. More information will be provided later. Points of Contact: KY Cadet/Junior Freestyle Team Leader: Coach Brendan Fahy bfahy@insightbb.com 502 299 7277 KY Cadet/Junior Greco Team Leader Coach Jay Yenter jkyenter@fuse.net 513 616 2646 KY USA Wrestling Director Keith Smith Keithsmith27@msn.com 270-351-0515

Anyone from the Louisville area going to the tournament? We have someone that needs a ride.

Completely agree. I don't think I'll ever be able to eat a hot dog again. I've had my fill.

Grant definitely was worthy of consideration for MOW beating in convincing fashion the number 1, 2, and 4 wrestlers in one of the tougher weight classes. I think anyone could argue that he also could have won the award. There is no doubt however that Osborne was a very deserving recipient. He dominated everyone he faced, plus most pins award and handled himself admirably throughout the tournament. Congratulations Ozzy on a great state title and career!

What is the format of this tournament? Is it team pools or individual pools?

Honestly I thought we would have a few more guys in the rankings. I think several are deserving of being higher up in the individual class rankings plus possibly breaking into the All Class. Brad Hitchings based on placing 5th at Beast of the East plus State Champion and 2 time runner up. Caleb Ervin moved up in the Fresh/Soph but I really thought he would make it into the All Class based on Soph Nationals. Harrison Courtney as a 4 time state champ should be higher. JJ Jude 3rd at 145 as a Fresh. plus 3rd at Fresh. Nationals.

I would pick Taylor as well however Grajales has beaten several big names most notabley Alton (who also beat Palmer at Ironman)

Posted on the mat.com These wrestlers were selected as #1 (rankings go out to 20 in a weight): 103- Brascetta, 112- D Carter, 119- Clark, 125- L Steiber, 130- Villalonga, 135- Taylor, 140- A Alton, 145- D Alton, 152- Tr Weatherman, 160- Kemerer, 171- Ruth, 189- Perry, 215- Carson, 285- Palma Who is the best of these #1's? Might be Steiber. He took 3rd in Vegas in the US Nat'l Senior division as a hs junior. Placed higher than Sanders from Minn who was a D1 AA. Pretty impresive. Also an interesting debate at 135 between David Taylor and Eric Grajales from Brandon, FL. Several polls have Grajales at #1.

I think Caleb deserves to be in the All Class rankings especially after his performance at Virginia Beach. The problem is that not many of the highly ranked kids attend this tournament. From my experience the guys who do the national rankings primarily look at head-to-head match ups with other ranked kids. They really focus on a few primary tournaments and the Virginia Beach Nationals doesn't seem to get much respect from them. I would say that the number one tournament for national all-class rankings is Fargo. After that it is probably a combination of Beast of the East, Ironman, and Super 32. There are some others as well such as the Powerade in PA, 5-Counties on the west coast, and Disney Duals. But even in these what really matters is individual match ups with other ranked wrestlers. In the three national tournaments that John placed at this year (Cliff Keen, Beast, and Super32) he ended up wrestling 8 kids in the USA wrestling All Class top 30 plus another 3 in the Fresh/Soph rankings. In the USA rankings every kid he beat he moved above and every kid he lost to he stayed below. So I guess the answer is simple, if you want to get in the national all-class rankings you just have to beat somebody that is already in them. Unless you are from a state like Ohio or Pennsylvania it really doesn't matter what your record is our whether or not you win state. The kid Caleb beat in the finals is currently ranked 30th in the all-class so I would think that should move him up above him. The big opportunity will be this summer at Fargo where there will be a lot of the top kids competing and Caleb has a strong showing. I definitely see Caleb placing at these tournaments and getting some national recognition.