CoachC 115 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 We are looking for wrestlers interested in wrestling in Danville Illinois at Middle School National Duals. We also need a Coach for the Blue Team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gameface 253 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 Cole Thomas 80lb. said he'd be interested in going and whichever team he ends up on I'd be glad to Coach. I've heard some may be going to Virginia Beach. It would be great for the ones not available to also post on here so we can gauge the interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachC 115 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 Payne Carr is out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jnv858 40 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 Has anybody offered up a 92 pounder... I could possibly be interested in throwing my youngest, Joshua Strayer,(5th grade) in the mix if you all need one. He took 2nd at District, 3rd at Region and went 1-2 at Middle School State. This was his first year competing at the MS level. Jonathan Strayer 502-500-4907 jnv858@gmail.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesdad 73 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 What dates are the tournaments scheduled for? If Blue is released in time to get back in shape and get some mat rust off him he'd be interested in wrestling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachC 115 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 39 minutes ago, Bluesdad said: What dates are the tournaments scheduled for? If Blue is released in time to get back in shape and get some mat rust off him he'd be interested in wrestling. March 24th - 26th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachC 115 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 http://www.bigbashwrestling.com NATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL DUALS WEIGHT CLASS 2017 TEAM FEE MUST HAVE A USA CARD WE WILL SELL CARDS ON SITE. COST $45.00 USAW NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT click hotel Entry Fee: $850 for 1st team. $750 for each additional team. NEW: Updated scoring on trackwrestling.com! *Note* Each team must supply one table worker for scoring purposes for each team dual. MARCH 24, 25, & 26, 2017 75 FRIDAY March 24, 2017 WEIGH-INS 4:00 PM TILL 8:00 PM DAVID PALMER ARENA, DANVILLE ILLINOIS 100 W. MAIN STREET DANVILLE ,ILLINOIS 61832 80 85 SATURDAY March 25 WEIGH-IN MORNING WEIGH -IN IF NECESSARY 7:00 AM COACHES MEETING 7:30 POOL ASSIGNMENTS 90 95 SATURDAY 8:00 AM IST ROUND POOL WRESTLING 102 110 SATURDAY 10:00 AM 2ND ROUND POOL WRESTLING 117 125 SATURDAY 12:00 3RD ROUND POOL WRESTLING 132 140 SATURDAY 2:00 PM 4TH ROUND POOL WRESTLING 150 160 175 SATURDAY 4:00 PM 5TH ROUND POOL WRESTLING 195 220 SUNDAY March 26 STARTS 8:00 AM WRESTLING STARTS FINALS APPROX: 4:00PM AWARDS: TEAM TROPHY 1-8 USAW NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS TO ALL TEAM MEMBERS 1-8 WILL HAVE ALL -AMERICAN AWARDS / TOP 4 TEAMS WILL HAVE A MVP AWARDED 275 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachC 115 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 Wrestlers showing interest: Colin Tucker Cole Thomas Blue Fletcher Joshua Strayer Jeffrey Kinley Conner Lee Zach Cowen Tom Ketchen-Carter Dalton Russelburg Noah Duke David Bodenbender Michael Leicht Ian Hughes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbrown 21 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 Is there a way to tie this to middle school state? Just offer it up at state, number 1 gets first choice, number 2 second choice etc. Or ask kids to be on the team, that may spark more interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marriedtothemat 13 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 35 minutes ago, Mbrown said: Is there a way to tie this to middle school state? Just offer it up at state, number 1 gets first choice, number 2 second choice etc. Or ask kids to be on the team, that may spark more interest. In the past, state champions were given first choice. Then interested placers wrestled off to fill the remaining spots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Duke 284 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 Parents are looking for some answers. Below are a few questions that I've been asked. We are interested in wrestling with the Middle school team Kentucky. Would you have any information on when (day of the week) and where they would hold practices/tryouts? With baseball in full swing at that time we just need an idea of how many missed games and practices he would have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gameface 253 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 Coach Carr is trying to find out who is interested in competing with Team Kentucky. F their is not enough response to this thread, there's a good chance we won't have one team. Coach Carr, can you provide the cost that families encured last year. Maybe this will help shed some light on cost and what they can expect. Thanks for your help Coach Carr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachC 115 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 As soon as we have a coach for the Blue Team, the coaches will be able to answer all of those questions. I'm simply trying to get something put together for those interested. As of right now, we can't field a full team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach T 5 Report post Posted February 27, 2017 I have a couple of kids (92,98, and 105), all state qualifiers. I will see them tomorrow at open mat, Ill talk to their folks. Where would practice be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjs4470 103 Report post Posted February 27, 2017 23 hours ago, gameface said: Coach Carr is trying to find out who is interested in competing with Team Kentucky. F their is not enough response to this thread, there's a good chance we won't have one team. Coach Carr, can you provide the cost that families encured last year. Maybe this will help shed some light on cost and what they can expect. Thanks for your help Coach Carr. I was involved as a coach with Team KY for a couple years. Costs were roughly this-- $250 for gear (singlets and other apparel) $150-$200 for hotel (Hotel's were roughly $75-$100 a night I think) Obviously you'd be on your own for food. So overall, it's about $500-$700 to participate, or at least that's what it was in 2014 and 2015 when I went. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjs4470 103 Report post Posted February 27, 2017 On 2/26/2017 at 9:24 PM, Mbrown said: Is there a way to tie this to middle school state? Just offer it up at state, number 1 gets first choice, number 2 second choice etc. Or ask kids to be on the team, that may spark more interest. That's how it was always done. It's always been tough filling spots, especially upper weights, and often I've seen kids get an opportunity to wrestle with Team KY that weren't state placers.....they just showed up to every practice and at the very least they got to be an alternate. It really is a great experience, and I wish more kids/parents would take advantage of the opportunity. I'm not sure what the answer is. I always encourage kids on my team to at the very least give it a shot...worst case scenario, there isn't a spot, but you get an extra month of training with great wrestlers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach T 5 Report post Posted February 27, 2017 18 hours ago, CoachC said: As soon as we have a coach for the Blue Team, the coaches will be able to answer all of those questions. I'm simply trying to get something put together for those interested. As of right now, we can't field a full team. I may be interested in Coaching. I'll talk to my other coach, I am sure he will be interested also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachC 115 Report post Posted February 28, 2017 There will be 1 team attending. Darren Thomas from Ryle will be the Head Coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter arthur 4 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 how can I sign up for team kentucky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachC 115 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 17 hours ago, Hunter arthur said: how can I sign up for team kentucky I sent you a message. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gameface 253 Report post Posted March 2, 2017 On 2/24/2017 at 4:05 PM, jnv858 said: Has anybody offered up a 92 pounder... I could possibly be interested in throwing my youngest, Joshua Strayer,(5th grade) in the mix if you all need one. He took 2nd at District, 3rd at Region and went 1-2 at Middle School State. This was his first year competing at the MS level. Jonathan Strayer 502-500-4907 jnv858@gmail.com Jeffery Kinley is either going 90 or 95. I appreciate you stepping up and saying he'd be interested. We're trying to give the finalist a day or 2 more to respond then open it up from there. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jnv858 40 Report post Posted March 2, 2017 24 minutes ago, gameface said: Jeffery Kinley is either going 90 or 95. I appreciate you stepping up and saying he'd be interested. We're trying to give the finalist a day or 2 more to respond then open it up from there. Thats cool, he could do youth also. Just let me know, gonna try and keep him as active as possible this spring and summer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gameface 253 Report post Posted March 2, 2017 We're going to change the sleeves out on the shirts to be solid and put an American flag on the sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gameface 253 Report post Posted March 2, 2017 Still have Weights open for this Team. Please let us know if you would like to compete for Team Kentucky. Feel free to email me at tlc.darrenthomas@gmail.com with any questions. It would be a shame to not be able to take a team,or a full team, with all the talent Kentucky has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites