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Entry fee:  Fees are $25.00 for one wrestler and $50.00 for two or more wrestlers, as stated on page 50 in the SCHSL Handbook: Rules and Regulations. The final page of this document has been copied for you to use as your invoice for the event.

• Make checks payable to Chapin Wrestling
• Please read over the SCHSL Handbook: Rules and Regulations, pages 49-50, in reference to 5A Lower State Tournaments.  

Tentative Timeline
     Friday:

• 4:00 PM Weigh-in (scratch weight plus growth allowance - 106 will be 108)
• 5:00 PM Wrestling Starts (Pigtails, Prelims & QF of champion and 2 rounds of Consolations)

     Saturday:

• 8:00 AM Weigh-in (scratch weight plus growth allowance + 1 pound - 106 will be 109) 
• 9:00 AM Wrestling Starts (Consolations Round 3 on 4 mats)
• 11:30 AM - Championship Semi-Finals on 2 mats
• 11:30 AM - Consolation Round 4 on 2 mats
• 1:30 PM - Consolation Semi-Finals on 4 mats
• 3:00 PM - Finals and Consolation Finals on 4 mats

Seeding Information:  We will use https://arena.flowrestling.org to enter wrestler data and run the tournament. The link to input
your wrestler’s information is:  https://events.flowrestling.org/event/0d86ca6b-e228-81d3-1b99-52060522e92c 

Please have all information input by 9:00 PM Monday, February 11th. This will give the State Finalist an opportunity to adjust their wrestlers In-state records.

Seeding Criteria:
     1.  Overall In-state record (playoffs included)
     2.  Head to Head (If winning percentage is within 10% points)
     ***  The weight class a wrestler enters at Upper State, they have to count all in-state matches at that weight and above. 
            A wrestler MAY NOT carry record up, but MUST take record down.  *** 

The Seeding Meeting will be held at Chapin High School on Wednesday, February 13th @ 06:00 PM.

***  NOTE: If any wrestler is a scratch before weigh-ins on Friday, then we will adjust the bracket.  If a wrestler misses weight, the bracket will also be re-drawn. This is all in an attempt to get the fairest brackets for everyone.  ***

Directions:
Exit 91 off of I-26.
From I-26 West, take a left off of the exit and travel approx 1 mile.  School will be on left.

Hotel Information
The following information is for those traveling into the area for the 5A Lower State Tournament.  We have worked with the following hotels to get you group rates for your stay.  Some have links attached for you to use to book your rooms or you can call the hotel directly.  When calling any of the hotels below, please make reference to “2019 5A Lower State Championships” to get the rate we have negotiated for this event.  Rates listed below are guaranteed through February 1, 2019.

Hampton Inn Harbison (HOST HOTEL) – $92.00/night includes breakfast -
101 Woodcross Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
803-749-6999
Booking Link:  http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/C/CAENWHX-LST-20190215/index.jhtml

Fairfield Inn –$89.00/night for 2 queens, $99/night for King (includes breakfast)
320 Columbiana Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
803-732-4436
Booking:  Book your group rate for 5A Lower State Wrestling Tournament

Hyatt Place – $95.00/night includes breakfast
1130 Kinley Road
Irmo, SC  29063
803-407-1560
Booking Link:  http://columbiaharbison.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?corp_id=G-5ALS

Towne Place Suites – must book by 2/1/2019 for guaranteed room and Price
$99 rate for a king studio suite- King bed, full size pull out sleeper, full kitchen
$114 for a queen/queen studio suite- queen/queen beds, full kitchen
Includes a hot breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, and use of MUV Fitness.
438 Columbiana Dr
Columbia, SC  29212
To Book:  Contact Kelly Ringley @ 410-967-6290 or email her at kelly.ringley@marriott.com and tell her you are booking for the “5A Lower State Championship”