MIDDLE ATLANTIC
WRESTLING ASSOCIATION
PRELIMINARY DISTRICT
TOURNAMENT

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Jack Galloway (gwg@vicon.net)
Home Phone: 814-466-6213
Place: Recreation Hall
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

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DATE: Sunday, March 10, 2002
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
WEIGH-INS: 7:00 a.m. &emdash; 8:30 a.m.

Weight Classes & Ages:

BANTAM DIVISION (Born in 1994 and after):

WEIGHTS: 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 65, 73, UNL.

MIDGET DIVISION: (Born in 1992 and 1993):

WEIGHTS: 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 75, 80, 85, 93, 105, UNL.

JUNIOR DIVISION (Born in 1990 and 1991):

WEIGHTS: 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 91, 98, 105, 115, 130. UNL.

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (Born in 1988 and 1989):

WEIGHTS: 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 128, 136, 146, 160, UNL.

ADVANCED DIVISION (Born in 1986 and 1987):

WEIGHTS: 93, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, UNL.

ELITE DIVISION (Born in 1984 and 1985):

WEIGHTS: 108, 117, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, UNL.

OPEN DIVISION (Born before 1984):

WEIGHTS: 125, 135, 142, 150, 158, 167, 177, 190, 215, UNL.


LENGTH OF BOUTS: Open, Elites, Advanced, and Intermediates: Three - 1 and 1/2 minute periods. All others, three - 1 minute periods. Overtime - sudden death: One - 1 or 1 1/2 minute period followed by a 30 second period if necessary.

WRESTLING RULES: Modified PIAA rules; PIAA officials will be used. EVERYONE must have PROOF OF AGE if challenged INCLUDING the PERSON ISSUING the challenge. IMPORTANT: Once you have qualified for the REGIONAL TOURNAMENT you MAY NOT enter another DISTRICT TOURNAMENT. ANYONE WHO DOES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM ADVANCING TO THE REGIONALS. Any entrant who falsifies information on an application to enter a district or regional MAWA tournament will be subject to a one-year suspension from the program, effective immediately upon discovery.

AWARDS: Medals will be given to the top three finishers in each weight class. Ribbons for 4th place.

UNIFORM: One-piece singlets are required. No T-shirts and no striped socks will be permitted.

ENTRY FEE: $20.00 or $25.00 Walk-In Fee (Checks to be made payable to "Nittany Lion Wrestling Club")


THERE WILL BE NO ADMISSION FEE CHARGED FOR PARENTS & SPECTATORS

WRESTLING EQUIPMENT WILL BE ON SALE AT THE TOURNAMENT

HOT FOOD AND SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT


U.S.A. Olympian, Ken Chertow, will conduct a clinic preceding the start of competition at 9:30 a.m.

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The top THREE place winners in this tournament advance to the Western Regional Tournament to be held on April 6 and 7 at Millersville University, Millersville, PA including open division. There will be a $5.00 advancement fee to be collected at the District Tournament.

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The top FOUR place winners in the Regional Tournament advance to the Middle Atlantic Wrestling Association's Eastern National Championships on April 20 and 21 at the Wimcomico Civic Center, Salisbury, MD including open division. There will be a $5.00 advancement fee to be collected at the Regional Tournament.

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APPLICATION IS ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM
THIS MAWA SCHOLASTIC STYLE TOURNAMENT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE A.A.U.
NO A.A.U. CARD IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM

MIDDLE ATLANTIC A.A.U. SCHEDULE
FREESTYLE AND GRECO-ROMAN

  • March 17 MAWA Qualifying Tournament - Newark H.S., Newark, DE. Six age groups born in 1984 and after; Senior Division born before 1984; Masters division born before 1972. Contact: Mrs. Cathy Zimmerman, 53 Skyline Dr., New Castle, DE 19720. Home phone: 302-322-1530. GRECO-ROMAN AVAILABLE.

    April 6 MAWA Qualifying Tournament - Washington Twp. H.S., Sewell, NJ. Six age groups born in 1984 or after; Senior Open Division born before 1984; Masters Division born before 1972. Contact: Tony Tomasette, 112 Claire Court, Turnersville, NJ 08012. Home phone: 856-875-7254. GRECO-ROMAN AVAILABLE.

    April 13 MAWA Qualifying Tournament - Toms River East H.S., Toms River, NJ. Six age groups born in 1984 or after; Senior Open Division born before 1984; Masters Division born before 1972. Contact: Jack Pontoriero, 847 Regency Court, Toms River, NJ 08753. Home phone: 732-929-3119. Bus phone: 732-240-9871. GRECO-ROMAN AVAILABLE.

    April 27 MAWA Qualifying Tournament - Pennridge H.S., Perkasie, PA. Six age groups born in 1984 or after; Senior Open Division born before 1984; Masters Division born before 1972. Contact: Gary Stevens, 1436 Fairhill Road, Sellersville, PA 18960. Home phone: 215-453-9498. GRECO-ROMAN AVAILABLE.

    May 5 MAWA Qualifying Tournament &emdash; Wilmington Friends School, Wilmington, DE. Six age groups born in 1984 and after; Senior Open Division born before 1984; Masters Division born before 1972. Contact: Joe Silvestri, 4309 Bethel Road, Boothwyn, PA 19061. Home phone: 610-485-9940, Bus phone: 610-436-5436. GRECO-ROMAN AVAILABLE.

    May 11 MAWA Qualifying Tournament - Solanco H.S., Quarryville, PA. Six age groups born in 1984 and after; Senior Open Division born before 1984; Masters Division born before 1972. Contact: Keith Wagner, 4553 Ashville Road, Quarryville, PA 17566. Home phone: 717-529-6735. GRECO-ROMAN AVAILABLE.

    May 18 MAWA Qualifiying Tournament &emdash; Brandywine Heights H.S., Topton, PA. Six age groups born in 1984 and after; Senior Open Division born before 1984; Masters Division born before 1972. Contact: Sam Lovello, 14 Ridge Crest Dr, Fleetwood, PA 19522. Home phone: 610-944-7337. Bus phone: 610-682-5171.

    June 1 - 2 Middle Atlantic A.A.U. Freestyle, Greco-Roman and SOMBO Championships - Toms River East H.S., Toms River, NJ. Six age groups born in 1984 and after; Senior Open Division born before 1984; Masters Division born before 1972. Contact: Keith Wagner, 4553 Ashville Road, Quarryville, PA 17566. Home phone: 717-529-6735. MUST BE QUALIFIED IN FREESTYLE.

    June 19 - 22 Grand National A.A.U. Freestyle and Greco-Roman Championships &emdash; Shreveport, LA. Seven age groups born in 1983 and after. MUST HAVE QUALIFIED AT THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC AAU CHAMPIONSHIPS ON JUNE 2 AT TOMS RIVER EAST HS. Contact: Jack Roller, 16112 South Lewis, Bixby, OK 74006, Home phone: 918-366-3243, Bus phone: 918-366-4411.

    August 5 - 9 National A.A.U. Junior Olympic Multi-Sport Freestyle Team Championships, Knoxville, TN. MIDDLE ATLANTIC TEAMS WILL BE SELECTED AT THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC A.A.U. CHAMPIONSHIPS ON JUNE 2. THE TEAMS ARE COMPRISED OF THOSE IN THE SCHOOLBOY, CADET AND ELITE DIVISIONS ONLY.

    FOLKSTYLE NATIONALS

    March 29 - 30 National A.A.U. Folkstyle National Championships &emdash; Pontiac Silverdome, Auburn Hills, MI. Six age groups born in 1984 and after. Contact: Warren Wilson, 29217 Commonwealth, Roseville, MI 48066. Home phone: 810-775-5244 Bus. phone: 810-468-9321. Website: www.aauofmichigan.com.

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    NAME ______________________________________ AGE __________ BIRTH DATE _______________

    STREET _________________________________________CITY _________________________________

    STATE __________ ZIP _________________ PHONE NUMBER _________________________________

    SCHOOL/CLUB __________________________ DIVISION ________________ WEIGHT ___________

    01-02 RECORD _______________PAST HONORS (AAU-PJW-MAWA) __________________________

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     I hereby give this child permission to wrestle in the 2002 Middle Atlantic Wrestling Association Championships and release all sponsoring bodies, their officers, tournament officials, committees and referees from all liability. Furthermore, I agree that both myself and my child’s coach will be held responsible for our own and the wrestler’s conduct while attending this event. I am also aware that verbal or physical abuse or neglect will or may be reported to proper authorities if witnessed by tournament official and could lead to disqualification of the wrestler and possible lawful investigation beyond our borders.

    Parent’s Signature_____________________________ Wrestler’s Signature __________________________


    Mail to: Jack Galloway
    1406 Breton Circle
    Boalsburg, PA 16827