Youth Wrestling Tournament Guide Best Trained wrestling 10/17/17

Divisions and Weight Classes Rookie: A 1st year wrestler; never before entered in a tournament Novice: A 2nd year wrestler; participated in tournaments last year Open: Open to any wrestler of any experience level

Registration The North Texas Region is now using TrackWrestling.com to register for tournaments Parents are responsible for registering their children, and payment for the tournament will be processed on TrackWrestling.com

Registration (cont’d.) Click on the “Events” link This will bring up a screen to search for tournaments

Registration (cont’d.) Click on the “Search” button to open the dialog box There are several ways to search for a tournament. You can type the event name, date, or search by state. Typically the fastest way is to filter by state and find your tournament in the list.

Registration (cont’d.) When you find your tournament, there will be a link in the right column called “Pre-register”. Clink on the link to open the following page, then click on “Register Now”: Follow the steps to enter your email address and create a password for this registration; click “continue”. Accept the “Read Refund Policy” check box before continuing. Next, click on the “Add Wrestler” button

Registration (cont’d.) Enter the information for your wrestler. If you have a TrackWrestling.com profile (it’s free), this will auto-populate once you enter your TrackWrestling ID. If you don’t have a TrackWrestling profile, you just need to enter your USAW ID (located on your wrestler’s card)

Weigh-Ins Your wrestler must make weight wearing a singlet. Skin check (for ringworm and other skin disorders) Nail check – trim your wrestlers fingernails prior to weigh-ins Most tournaments will not allow wrestlers to bump up a weight class if they do not make weight. Make sure you select the correct weight class during registration. Weight allowance granted on Jan. 1st The tournament flyer will give the weigh-in location and times

Tournament Day Some tournaments stagger the start times by division, some start all at the same time. The tournament flyer will give that information. Gate Fees: Most tournaments charge a small admission fee for spectators. Coaches (with a valid coaches card) are normally admitted for free. Headgear and wrestling shoes are mandatory

Brackets/Bout Numbers Most tournaments will post brackets on a wall outside of the gym. You can also follow along on TrackWrestling.com, which will have live bracket updates throughout the day. Parents and wrestlers are responsible for making sure the wrestler is at the correct mat when it’s time for him or her to wrestle. Please make sure you are following your bout numbers on your bracket. The most frustrating aspect of the tournaments is when matches are delayed because wrestlers are not ready when it’s their time.

Brackets Bout # Mat #

Rules/Etiquette Only coaches are allowed on the mats during matches Give the refs a break – it’s a hard job If you have an issue with a referee, please let a coach know and let the coach handle the discussion Be on time for your wrestler’s matches It’s best to be prepared several matches prior to your wrestler’s match. Best Trained coaches will be in the gym and around the mats helping wherever needed. Have your wrestler locate a coach 1 or 2 matches prior to the start of his match.

State Championship The State Championships are in Arlington, TX this year on 3/3/2018 Rotates between regionals annually (Central, South, North, West, Far West) In order to qualify for Open State Tournament, your wrestler must make weight at 3 qualifying tournaments during the season No qualifiers needed for Rookie State or Novice State

Resources www.themat.com www.txusaw.com Get your coach’s or official’s certification here www.txusaw.com Information on tournaments, rules, contacts, clubs, etc. for Texas Youth Wrestling www.facebook.com/txusaw.northregion Our region has created a Facebook site for distribution of news and updates