wrestlingfan03 24 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 I looked on track and not many signed up. Does anyone know if this is a good tourney or not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestledad 69 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 My thing is I try to support our in state tournaments as much as possible. If I go to Trackwrestling and see 1 person or 30 people registered I register my girls. Without in state support our in state tournaments will never grow. I've already registered my 2 for KWOA as well. When the freestyle tournaments start populating Trackwrestling I'll sign them up for those as well. We have to be the ones to grow them whether your wrestler is male or female. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestlingfan03 24 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 I am all about supporting other camps, however if we are taking about an almost 8 hour trip there & back, I like to make sure it’s worth the trip. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestlingfan03 24 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 *canps or tournaments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestledad 69 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 I can understand that. We all have drives to make. I make them quit often in the "offseason". Drive to Whitley for camps, drive to Union for camps, drive to Hardin for tournament. I'd drive to Calloway if they had a tournament in the offseason. Hell, I drive to Oklahoma and North Dakota. Point is everyone on here asks if the tournament is a good one or not. I want to see our state grow their numbers and I'm all in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shannon Powers 2 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 My four will be there. If there was a U23 division, i'd have 5 there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braves coach 82 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 11 hours ago, Wrestledad said: My thing is I try to support our in state tournaments as much as possible. If I go to Trackwrestling and see 1 person or 30 people registered I register my girls. Without in state support our in state tournaments will never grow. I've already registered my 2 for KWOA as well. When the freestyle tournaments start populating Trackwrestling I'll sign them up for those as well. We have to be the ones to grow them whether your wrestler is male or female. Wrestledad, I can appreciate your view on supporting in state events however, this can be an expensive sport. Expense is relative to each family so I only consider value. If we travel to a very small in state event and cannot get at least a couple of competitive matches then this is not a good value. Some people are only chasing awards. I would rather my kids get really good competetion . The fact that the tournament director will not allow wrestling up divisions to get better competetion means there is almost no value in attending these events. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestlingfan03 24 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 Completely agree with Braves coach. I don’t mind spending money if it’s worth it. We don’t really care about a medal, we are looking for beneficial match ups. We travel around the Nation all the time, but prefer the ones with several of good matches. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GentleBeard 145 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 If you’re interested in quality matches and not awards, then wrestle a gang of exhibition matches. That’s been our experience, anyway. We had one kid wrestle 10 matches in one day at an in state USA wrestling tournament. They don’t turn down matches like that. We even had a 182 pounder wrestle exhibitions all the way up to heavyweight. I think they don’t let kids bump around due to USA Wrestling rules and guidelines. That doesn’t have to determine whether or not you attend tournaments, though, if what you’re wanting are quality matches. If you can see what kids are entered and are wanting those matches, it’s still worth it to go. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephens 31 Report post Posted February 28, 2019 ATTENTION! Due to impending weather we are moving the girls to Saturday 3-2 alongside the boys event. weigh in times will be the same (session times will be as close as we can manage) Weigh-Ins: 8:00 (Session 1 & 2) 11:00 (Session 2) All weigh ins will be in Singlets or 2 piece. 2 piece, (both pieces must be worn during weigh in) No Exceptions!! All Wrestlers must be in the weigh in area in wrestling attire at the start of weigh ins. No weight cutting will be permitted once weigh ins begin. NO EXCEPTIONS!! Check-In: ALL WRESTLERS NEED TO CHECK-IN NO LATER THAN 1 HOUR PRIOR TO WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED TO WRESTLE COMPETITION SCHEDULE: Session 1 10:00 A.M.: 6U PEE WEE-12U NOVICE Session 2 12:30 P.M.: 14U SCHOOLGIRL-USAJUNIOR 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alf 43 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 8:46 AM, GentleBeard said: If you’re interested in quality matches and not awards, then wrestle a gang of exhibition matches. That’s been our experience, anyway. We had one kid wrestle 10 matches in one day at an in state USA wrestling tournament. They don’t turn down matches like that. We even had a 182 pounder wrestle exhibitions all the way up to heavyweight. I think they don’t let kids bump around due to USA Wrestling rules and guidelines. That doesn’t have to determine whether or not you attend tournaments, though, if what you’re wanting are quality matches. If you can see what kids are entered and are wanting those matches, it’s still worth it to go. You have had different experience than I have had going to these tournaments. Trying to get exhibition matches is like pulling teeth. You get no help from the tournament directors and the referees act put out about it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GentleBeard 145 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Perhaps we did have a different experience with probably different referees. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Perfect 10 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 My two are signed up. One has some entrants in his class, the other does not. If nothing else, we get to waive the flag and school colors, make a showing, and eat at the only Lee's Chicken that has a buffet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted March 2, 2019 I wish more teams would post some positivity that they are going. Caldwell and Carr could say that they are bringing teams, then more teams would say they are too. Get the ball rolling. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
take em to the mat 29 Report post Posted March 2, 2019 89 kids is this typical numbers??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kytn 3 Report post Posted March 2, 2019 2018 Spring Classic - 310 Bullitt Co freestyle - 78 Blue Collar freestyle - 100 2018 Freestyle State - 109 Unfortunately not too abnormal. I really wish we could get more kids out for spring wrestling. I realize there are a lot of regional and national events, but spring is a fun season, and would be much better if there was more competition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
