Arcadia High School 756 Raider Drive Arcadia, WI 54612 (608) 323-3334 fax # 608-323-2256 To: Wrestling Coach and Athletic Director From: Carl McKeeth, Wrestling Coach and Bruce Schweisthal, A.D. Subject: Arcadia Raider Challenge VARSITY Wrestling Tournament Date: Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. VARSITY FORMAT: -16 TEAM scramble- ***5 matches for ALL wrestlers*** explained below- (currently at 18 teams) http:/www.trackwrestling.com ALL COACHES MUST E-MAIL COACH MCKEETH with return e-ddresses & contact phone #s for communication purposes & in case if cancellation (include additional #s to assure you can be reached) weigh-ins: 8:30 We will fill empty wt. Classes with JV wrestlers. (e-mail mckeethc@arcadia.k12.wi.us with willing JVs to help fill weights) -(Coach McKeeth will decide what JVs will enter trny and get back to you with that) Adjustable roster must be entered into our tournament program by Thursday, Jan. 13th via internet program Preliminary weight charts will be posted to show where we will have shortages of wrestlers. All coaches will be notified what weight classes need to be filled by JVs via e-mail by Fri.1-14-11 CHANGES CAN BE MADE but I need to start filling charts to 16 & let JVs know if we need them. -Seeded by current record as well as previous year accomplishments (seed 1-16) Anticipated start: 9:30am First two (matches/rounds) wrestled in tournament brackets. 2-2-2 win, 1-2-2 after a loss Last three matches in round robin pools shown below. FINALS ARE SCHEDULED FOR: 5:00 MAY MOVE UP IF WE ARE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE Expected-(top four seeds?.?) (5th thru 8th seed?.?) (9th thru 12th seed.?.?) (13th thru 16th seed.?.?) Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D win/win win/loss loss/win loss/loss Medals 6: 1,2,3,4 5th Cons. Champ Matches: all 2-2-2 1-2-2 1-2-2 1-2-2 -this format will create 5 matches for ALL wrestlers There will be NO JV TOURNAMENT, - Only fill-ins to complete the 16 man bracket Why we like this format. -getting more than two matches for the non-placing athletes AND these matches are with other wrestlers of similar ability *(a positive learning experience where usually they sit out after two losses) -6 full mats - & A GREAT FACILITY EXCELLENT FOOD PROVIDED ON LUNCH BREAKS FOR ALL COACHES AND OFFICIALS. AND ***** CONCESSIONS will also be served all day. A Customized Team Scoring format will be kept using track wrestling: First Place and RunnerUp Team trophies & Outstanding Wrestler & Most Pins Plaque will be awarded. Coach Carl McKeeth school (608)323-3334 Home (608) 797-4015 cell: 608- 797-4015 or my wifes cell: 608-797-3459 if necessary