2010 GRIZZLY INVITATIONAL WRESTLING TOURNAMENT TOURNEY DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2010 TEAM PARTICIPANTS (12): Eastlake North, Glen Oak, Mayfield, Midview, NC Hoover, Olentangy Liberty, Sandusky, Sandusky Perkins, Strongsville, University School, Wadsworth and Warren Howland TIMES: Saturday`s s opening round will begin when brackets are complete approximately 9:00AM. Saturday POOL MATCHES begin 9:00 AM-11:00AM. / 8 man bracket begin at Noon; SEMIFINALS will begin at 1:30 PM. CONSOLATION /ROUND ROBIN/ 7TH AND 8TH will follow 2 PM-4:30PM Saturday night FINALS 1-6 will begin at 6:00 PM.. Gates open at 5:00 PM. NOTE: Gym and locker areas will be cleared at least one hour prior to FINALS and passes checked. REMEMBER NO SEEDING MEETING: HOW TO ENTER WRESTLERS: GO TO Website URL address: _________________________________________________ COACHES MUST USE SCHOOL CODE, USER NAME AND PASSWORD TO ENTER WRESTLERS, RECORDS, CRITERIA AND COACHES INFORMATION! REGISTER PRIOR TO NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27. LATE ENTRIES PRIOR TO NOON ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 ANY PROBLEMS CALL CELL PHONE @ HOME OR E-MAIL : OTHER EMERGENCY CONTACTS:ATHLETIC OFFICE 330-336 -3260 OR MIKE KALLAI CELL 330-414-5230 SEEDING CRITERIA ONLY : In order to be seeded a wrestler must meet the following CRITERIA: Please use the highest number which applies in the 2009-2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS BOX using the on-line entry tools! Example: If my wrestler was a state placer last year I will put a ?2? in that text box.If no criteria applies just leave that box empty. l) State Champion 2) State Placer 3) State Qualifier 4) 2009 GIT Pool Tournament Champion-SAME WEIGHT 5) 2009 GIT Pool Tournament Champion-DIFFERENT WEIGHT 6) 2009 GIT Pool Tournament Placer 7) CURRENT 2009-10 Win/Loss Record (Minimum 10 matches/500 or better record/coin toss on tie) 8) We will seed up to 8 Wrestlers for the purpose of not re-drawing a bracket if a seeded wrestler drops out. WRESTLER CHANGES: A) Once a wrestler declares a weight class from the e-mail sheet , he cannot wrestle another weight class. B) If a non seeded wrestler drops out, he can be replaced by another non -seeded wrestler. C) If a seeded wrestler drops out, he may be replaced by a non seeded wrestler and the next seeded wrestler will be drawn onto the bracket. D) Re-draws: On Saturday morning the Computer Director, Tournament Director and Managers will re-draw the bracket sheets in case of weigh outs by wrestlers. E) Coaches will be given a completed bracket sheet with the changes before the first session. SATURDAY WEIGH-INS: 7:00AM ALL WEIGHT REDUCTION METHODS WILL CEASE ONCE WEIGH INS BEGIN. OHSAA weighin rule and procedure will be followed once again.We will weigh in by weight class. 2 additional pounds will be given 103 weight class will be 105. To alleviate delays in starting the GIT on time, we are asking you, your staff and wrestlers for the fullest cooperation. We are planning to have weight check from 6:30 AM- 7:00AM. All teams must be here at 6:45AM. We will start weighins at 7:00AM and continue through 8:00AM. No one may leave the weighin area after 7:00AM . Each wrestler will have the alloted attempts per OHSAA rules to make weight. Also teams that arrive late may forfeit their right to wrestle in the GIT. Please call by cell phone if there is an emergengy why a team or team member may be late.Please have your team ready to speed weigh ins. A coach must be at weigh ins to verify roster and give any changes immediately to the director. CONTINUED FEATURES: BOUT BOARD: This will make bout numbers easier to view and will make wrestling more enjoyable at this year`s GIT. 3-SIDED CLOCKS: This year fans, coaches and wrestlers will be once again treated to 3-sided scoreboards. FINALS: We will wrestle on three mats in the final round, placing 1st through 6th place. 7th and 8th place and round robin matches will be wrestled during the afternoon final consolation round. 7th and 8th placers will not be recognized during the Finals. PLACING AND TROPHIES: A. Trophies will be awarded to teams finishing 1st through 3rd. B. Places 1st through 4th will be awarded plaques with wrestlers name. Place 5th and 6th will receive a medal. C. MVP will be voted by coaches. D. Fastest pin PASSES/OPERATIONS: A. Coaches and participants must have passes to enter the floor area.Wrestlers and Coaches must enter through the tunnel on the Southeast side of the floor. NO STATISTICIANS ON FLOOR. B. Four complimentary hospitality wrist bands will be given, extra can be purchased for $5.00 (NEW) C. Bout Board will be used and wrestler will not be allowed on floor until his number reaches the board. D. NO FOOD OR DRINK IN GYM AREA. E. Media, photographers, and reporters must have a pass to enter floor area and head table. F. Sports Medicine Trainer on duty during sessions. Ice will be provided for injuries. MISCONDUCT: Any theft or destruction of property will result in the participants immediate ejection from the tournament and a deduction of any team points earned up to that point in the tournament. TICKET PRICES: Price for adults per session??$8.00 Price for students per session?$5.00 Ticket price for Both sessions?Adults, $15.00; Students, $8.00 CONCESSIONS AND FOOD: Doughnuts, muffins, fruit and juice will be sold at the Concession stand.Restaurants located north of town on High Street (Rt. 94) are Applebee`s, Galaxy, Bob Evans, Burger King, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Spunkmeyer`s, Taco Bell, and Wendys. South of High Street: Alexander`s, Cleats, Domino`s Pizza, East of Chicago, and Fiesta Cantina and Longfellows. HOSPITALITY ROOM: This is designated for only the coaches and officials in Room 215. Four complimentary hospitality wrist bands will be given in order to enter, extra coaches can purchase for $5.00 (NEW) NO PLUGINS: Due to blown breakers and fire hazards there will be no plugins allowed anywhere in the facility, including crockpots and hot plates. Other team food is acceptable.Please notify your parent groups of this new safety policy. HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS: If you need a hotel to stay at, there are five to choose from in or near Wadsworth. You must indicate that you are with the Wadsworth Grizzly Invitational Wrestling Tournament in order to receive the team price. l. Holiday Inn Express (330) 334-7666) (pool) 2. Ramada Limited (330) 336-7692 Ext. 153 3. Comfort Inn (Seville) (330)- 769-4949 (pool) 4. Hawthorne Suites (Seville) 330-769-5025 5. Courtyard Marriott Fairlawn (20 minutes from WHS) indoor pool and hot tub, 330-668-9090 DEADLINES: Team Information: Register online: __________________________________________________ by JANUARY 23, 2010 Entry fee: Wednesday, JANUARY, 27, 2010 Online seeding list: Wednesday, JANUARY, 27, 2010 before Noon Final online seeding list: Thursday, JANUARY 28, 2010 before Noon Weight check: Saturday, JANUARY 30, 2010 6:30 AM-7:30AM Weighins begin: Saturday, JANUARY 30, 2010 7:00 AM by weight class ( 2 additional lbs. 103/105) NOTE: If you have attended previous G.I.T.s, you know we try to improve it each year. We appreciate your comments and suggestions to make this year?s Tournament better, please call Tournament director, Mike Kallai at 330-414-5230 or e-mail mkallai@cityofbarberton.com or Head Coach John Gramuglia at 330-336-7091 or e-mail: g-man@wadsworth.k12.oh.us or Athletic director, Rich Berlin at 330-336-3260 or e-mail rberlin@wadsworth.k12.oh.us or Fax 330-335-0189.