Oldest tournaments in KY

[coachteater 70]

While doing so research and trying to find out what year my tournament was started, I started to wonder what the oldest run tournament in the state was. 

Tates Creek Invitational started around 1986 I believe.  Seems like every one is too old to remember the exact year, it was started by William Green. 

I know Capital city is an old tournament and I assume jefferson co is old as well. Any idea the years on those or an at her old tournaments?

 

[Nike Man 292]

I know the WCI has been around for a long time. Probably started in the 70's I would assume. I would think the Conner Invitational is an old tournament as well. I'm sure Badita got it started. 

[coachteater 70]

1 minute ago, Nike Man said:

I know the WCI has been around for a long time. Probably started in the 70's I would assume. I would think the Conner Invitational is an old tournament as well. I'm sure Badita got it started. 

I was about to edit my post and ask about wci. Yeah, conner is another old one. Alot of wrestling history at those tournaments 

[BadMadDad 16]

A couple old ones that I remember: 87-90

-Danville

-Harrison County

-Woodford

-SKIT

Not sure if these are still active beside Woodford.

 

 

[coachteater 70]

Danville is duals now

Skit is duals as well, not sure if it always been.

Harrison co still does their tournament 

And woodford still going

[BadMadDad 16]

SKIT was an 8 man bracket type. At least back in my day it was.

 

[BadMadDad 16]

I was just talking about this with my son, I remember very few team tournaments back then. I like the idea of each team getting 5 matches as I remember many kids sitting around all day after going 2 and out.

 

[Zeus 117]

While I like kids getting as many matches as possible in dual meets, the thrill of a tournament is exciting.  Pool tournaments that place all the way to eight is a great hybrid to get kids as many matches as possible.  With 16 full teams each wrestler gets at least three matches, even if they don't win one.  It also prevents the five-match rule from costing a kid 3rd place if he wrestled back after a first-round loss.  Don't want to hijack the thread but it's something for coaches who are running a tournament to think about.

[grappler-of-old 44]

The NKAC in NKy has been around since the 70s. 

You could ask Tom Hardy he wrestled for Campbell in the 60s. 

[Coach Donnelly 5]

I believe the first Capital City Classic was held in 1987. That would make this year the 30th CCC.  Please let me know if you have different information. 

[tekejew 19]

Armstrong has been around for a while.  I'm sure longer then 89, but couldn't locate any earlier results.  Also missing a few scores from Champion teams in certain years.

Year	Team Champions	Score	Type of Tournament
1989	Ft. Campbell	207.5	Individual
1990	Central IN.		Individual
1991	Caldwell	253	Individual
1992	Central IN.		Individual
1993	Franklin TN.	199.5	Individual
1994	Caldwell	217	Individual
1995	Grissom AL.		Individual
1996	Grissom AL.	217.5	Individual
1997	Grissom AL.	283	Individual
1998	Grissom AL.	190	Individual
1999	Centennial TN.	175.5	Individual
2000	Mater Dei IN.	311	Individual
2001	South Oldham	217	Individual
2002	South Oldham	248.5	Individual
2003	Boonville IN.		Individual
2004	Boonville IN.		Individual
2005	South Oldham	218.5	Individual
2006	Ravenwood TN.	189	Individual
2007	Ravenwood TN.		Individual
2008	Ravenwood TN.	274	Individual
2009	Ravenwood TN.		Individual
2010	Ravenwood TN.	354	Individual
2011	Caldwell Co.		Individual
2012	Ohio		Duel Format
2013	St. Benedict TN.		Duel Format
2014	St. Benedict TN.		Duel Format
2015	Calloway Co.		Duel Format
2016			Duel Format

[NO-OX 1 120]

I have a North Hardin Trojan Invitational trophy from 1967.

[CUTiger184 59]

Harrison County: HCIWT has been around since the mid to late 70's. I'll contact coach Dingus and get an exact date.

 

[charger 105]

45th annual WCI.