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?s RAIDER CHALLENGE -VARSITY Wrestling Tournament Date: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. VARSITY FORMAT: -16 TEAM scramble- ***5 matches for ALL wrestlers*** explained below- (currently at 15 teams) + fill with JV?s. 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) We will fill empty wt. Classes with JV wrestlers. (e-mail mckeethc@arcadia.k12.wi.us with willing JV?s to help fill weights) -(Coach McKeeth will decide what JV?s will enter trny and get back to you with that) Adjustable roster must be entered into our tournament program by Thursday, Jan. 19th via internet program Preliminary weight numbers 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 Wed.1-21-15 CHANGES CAN BE MADE? but I need to start filling charts to 16 & let JV?s know if we need them. -Seeded by current record as well as previous year accomplishments (seed 1-16) 8:30 WEIGH-INS Round 1& 2= First two (matches/rounds) wrestled in tournament brackets. 2-2-2 win, 1-2-2 after a loss Rounds 3-4-5= Last three matches in round robin pools shown below. ?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: Team Sportsmanship Award, First Place and Runner?Up 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 wife?s cell: 608-797-3459 if necessary 2015 RAIDER CHALLENGE Arcadia High School 1-24-15 756 Raider Drive Arcadia, WI 54612 (608) 323-3334 FAX 608-323-2256 Teams: (15 at this time) www.trackwrestling.com Arcadia, Baldwin-Woodville, Brookwood, Cadott, Cochrane/Fountain City, Eau Claire Memorial, Independence/Gilmanton, La X Aquinas, La X Central, Medford, Melrose/Mindoro/GET, MMGET2, Onalaska, Prescott, Turtle Lake & Viroqua (+ JV?s as fill in to complete the 16 man format) Preliminary ROSTERS MUST BE ENTERED BY 1-19-15 ?so I can notify what weights need JV?s to fill it? Weigh-ins: 8:30 am 106 - 126 Boys PE Locker room 132-145 Boys Varsity Locker room 152 - 170 Girls PE Locker room 182-285 Girls Varsity Locker room Each team will share locker room space with other schools. Bring locks. Keep valuables in a safe place. Arcadia High school will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. Coaches & Officials Hospitality Room in Teachers Work Room Concessions on sale at 8:30am ? End of Tournament Give all known changes Saturday morning AT THE DOOR when you arrive!!! Coaches Meeting 9:00 Wrestlers will be seeded Friday night and (limited) changes made at seeding meeting (in Library) Weight class charts will be handed out to coaches as they are completed. (by - 9:30) Updates will be given after second round ?showing pools A-B-C-D 6 FULL MATS ***Times may be moved up 9:30 Round #1 2-2-2 -(wrestlers called to next available mat) if possible 11:15 Round #2 2-2-2 winners 1-2-2 consolation 12:30 Lunch Break Coaches & Officials in Teacher Lounge/Library 1:15 Round #3 Pools A & B will be announced on mats 1-2-3 (next available) Pools C & D will be announced on mats 4-5-6 (next available) 2:45 Round #4 SAME MAT ASSIGNMENTS (short break for coaches mtg., officials, & table wrkrs) 4:30 Round #5 SAME MAT ASSIGNMENTS ? finish around 6:00 pm FOLLOWED BY TEAM AWARDS ***TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD ?awarded by officials *** Team Trophies 1st & 2nd place ***Most Pins in least amount of time *** Outstanding Wrestler Plaque - VOTED ON BY HEAD COACHES ***Photo of all Champions with Charts SCHEDULE ***Times may be moved up if possible*** 1-24-15 9:30 Round #1 2-2-2 -(wrestlers will be called to next available mat) 11:15 Round #2 2-2-2 for winners bracket 1-2-2 consolation 12:30 Lunch Break Coaches & Officials in Teacher Lounge/Library 1:15 Round #3 Pool A will be announced to mats 1-2 (next available) Pool B will be announced to mats 3-5 (next available) Pools C & D will be announced to mats 4-6 (next available) 2:45 Round #4 SAME MAT ASSIGNMENTS -as above 4:15 - Coaches Meeting officials and table workers short break 4:30 Round #5 SAME MAT ASSIGNMENTS -as above FOLLOWED BY TEAM AWARDS *** Team Trophies 1st & 2nd place *** Most Pins in least amount of time Plaque *** Outstanding Wrestler Plaque - VOTED ON BY HEAD COACHES *** TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD -VOTED on by the Officials ***Photo of all Champions with Charts Awards will be given out between weights during the final round. Places 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 9th (=pool C Champ)