Saturday, February 4, 2012

Wrestling

Current News

123A/4A WRESTLING WEIGH-INS & COMPETITIONS FOR OVERLAPPING SEASONS
ASAA will use the following procedure for the 123A wrestling the 4A wrestling weigh-ins and competitions during the overlapping season. This is similar to the previous years when the 123A and 4A wrestling seasons overlapped.
Same Classification Wrestling: Must follow the NFHS/ASAA rules and guidelines – No changes or modification beyond the ASAA Handbook are to be used.
Mixed Classification Wrestling: 
Must use the Growth Allowance for the season that started first. When 123A and 4A compete at the same event, all wrestlers will be able to use the 123A classification growth allowance policy (one pound on the last Monday in October).

123A/4A 2011-12 WRESTLING CONFERENCES AND CLASSIFICATIONS
Here is the 2011-12 Wrestling Conferences and Classifications

123A/4A WRESTLING WEIGHT CLASS CHANGES AND RULE CHANGES
The National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) has come out and approved new wrestling weight classes and rule changes. Please take a look at these changes. Wrestling Weight Class and Rule Changes Press Release 2011-2012

Events and Stats

2011-12 WRESTLING  TOURNAMENTS AROUND ALASKA
These dates are tentative, using last years schedule. Contact the specific school in order to double check the date and location.

123A Wrestling Tournaments
Oct. 7-8 – Rick Mills Invitational (Kake) & Nome Invitatioanl
Oct. 14-15 – Craig Invitational & Copper River Rumble (Cordova) & Wolverine Classic (Dillingham) & Throw Down in the Snow Town Tourney (Valdez)
Oct. 21-22 – Bush Brawl (Kotzebue)
Oct. 28-29 – Sitka Invitational & ACS Invitational
Nov. 4-5 – Chevak Invitational & Wrangell Tournament & Bethel Invitational
Nov. 5 – Hutch Meltdown
Nov. 11-12 – Peninsula Duals

4A Wrestling Tournaments
Nov. 11-12 – Bill Weiss Tournament (Ketchikan) & Bob Bailey Invitational (Chugiak) & Robbie Cupp JV Tourney (East Anchorage)
Nov. 17-19 – Pilot Invitational (Thunder Mt.)
Nov. 18-19 – Lancer Smith (Palmer)
Nov. 19 – Luke Spruill Memorial (Kenai)
Nov. 25-26 – East Anchorage Takedown
Dec. 2-3 – North-South Invitational (Wasilla)
Dec. 9-10 – Alaska Duals (South Anchorage)
Dec. 16-17 – Robin Hervey Tourney (Kodiak) & Skyview Invitational & West Christmas Classic
Jan. 6-7 – John Tobin Invitational (North Pole) & Colony Invitational
Jan. 13-14 – Round Robin Rumble (Homer) & Glen Vandergraw Invite (Dimond)
Jan. 20-21 – Herm Jones JV Tourney (Service)


Important Dates

2011 123A WRESTLING SEASON
• Practice Begins: September 26th
• Eligibility Sheet due: October 7th (or before first meet)
• First Possible Contest: October 7th
• Last Contest before State Tournament: December 3rd
• State Tournament: December 9-10, 2011 at Nikiski High School

123A STATE TOURNAMENT IMPORTANT DATES
Please turn in listed items before the deadline!
Sunday, December 4th – 12:00pm
• Team Photo turned into Isaiah Vreeman via email
• Pass Online Form
Tuesday, December 6th – 12:00pm
• Code of Conduct Online Form
• Academic Award Online Form

2011-12 4A WRESTLING SEASON
• Practice Begins: October 31st
• Eligibility Sheet due: November 11th (or before first meet)
• First Possible Contest: November 11th
• Last Contest before State Tournament: January 28th
• State Tournament: February 3-4, 2011 at Bartlett High School

4A STATE TOURNAMENT IMPORTANT DATES
Please turn in listed items before the deadline!
Sunday, January 29th – 12:00pm
• Team Photo turned into Isaiah Vreeman via email
• Pass Online Form
Tuesday, January 31st – 12:00pm
• Code of Conduct Online Form
• Academic Award Online Form

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