AWO-AAU Warrior Clash December 5th, 2015 Thompson High School 100 Warrior Dr. Alabaster, AL 35007 Notice to all warriors! You are about to compete in a time honored event of battling hardened and elite competitors. Do you have what it takes to defeat the other warriors and receive the Warrior Hammer! Much like Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, only the most worthy of warriors can wield its mighty force. If you’re ready for the fiercest competition in the state, bring your inner warrior and compete for the Warrior Hammer. This week, we will be awarding custom engraved Warrior Hammers to the Outstanding Wrestlers in each age division. The war hammer was created to deliver a full force blow and over take the opponent that was wearing hardened steel armor. Criteria for Outstanding wrestler: 1 per age division * Advanced brackets only * Most number of pins In the event of a tie on number of pins the wrestler with the least amount of time on the mat will be selected MANDATORY PRE-REGISTRATION Please note that wrestlers will need their AAU Card and Trackwrestling number to preregister. Tournament Fee is paid online * Each wrestler may compete in one weight class in two age divisions. When pre-registering, each wrestler is required to select a skill level * Any time there are four or more Beginners in a weight class they will have a separate bracket * Any wrestler who fails to pre-register will NOT be able to compete in the tournament * Registration cost $12.00. Late registration cost $17.00. Registration DEADLINE: Friday December 4th at 9:00 am CST Late Registration: 9:01am to 12:00 pm CST Pre-Register Now! SATELLITE WEIGH-IN & ONSITE WEIGH IN NOTE: Only 6U and 8U divisions will use satellite weigh in sheet. We encourage and fully expect our coaches and club representatives to demonstrate honor and integrity in the weigh-in process. Each Club will weigh in their wrestlers on Thursday night before practice or by Friday before the noon deadline. The wrestler’s weight will be written on his left arm by a coach or club representative. The coach will then email the official weighin document to the Tournament Operations Director and State Teams Director by the noon CST deadline on Friday morning. The only document that will be accepted for satellite weigh in will be the one provided by the Tournament Operations Director. If you do not have a copy please e-mail him to obtain a copy. The Tournament Operations Director will match the Club Weigh-in Document to the Trackwrestling PreRegistration Data to ensure all wrestlers are in the correct bracket. ONSITE WEIGH-IN Age groups 10U, 12U and 14U will begin 1 hour prior to start time of each age division and will end 15 min prior to start time. Each wrestler must weigh in during their appointed weigh in times. After the weigh in is closed, any wrestler that misses the weigh in can bump up to the next division. Tournament Director: Shad Rissler, shadrissler@gmail.com Tournament Operations Director: Ben Wanagat, benwanagat@yahoo.com Information AWO Standards will be used for age divisions and weight classes. The wrestle-back format will be used to determine a true second place finish. Coaches must maintain a visible AAU Card and must provide proof of the completed CDC’s Concussion training to be allowed on the mats and in the hospitality room. Only two coaches are allowed in the corner during a match. Entrance Fees: Adults: $5.00, Kids: $3.00, Under 3 free Saturday December 5th Wrestling Schedule TOT Division Born 1/1/2009 – 12/31/2011: Wrestling begins at 9:00 am – 11:00 am BANTAM Division Born 1/1/2007 – 12/31/2008: Wrestling begins at 9:00 am – 11:00 am MIDGET Division Born 1/1/2005 – 12/31/2006: Wrestling begins at 11:15 am – 1:15 pm Weigh in: 10:15 am to 11:00 am NOVICE Division Born 1/1/2003 – 12/31/2004: Wrestling begins at 1:30 pm – finish Weigh in: 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm SCHOOLBOY Division Born 1/1/2001 – 12/31/2002: Wrestling begins at 1:30 pm – finish Weigh in: 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm ******************************************************************************************************************* This event is licensed by the Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S.,Inc. All participants must have a current AAU membership. AAU membership may not be included as part of the entry fee to the event. AAU Youth Athlete membership must be obtained before the competition begins. BE PREPARED! Adult and Non Athlete memberships are no longer instant and cannot be applied for at event. Please allow at least 10 days for membership to be processed. Participants are encouraged to visit the AAU website www.aausports.org to obtain their membership.