Grapple On The Gridiron
Grapple On The Gridiron
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Saturday, June 1st 2019
New for 2019
- Fans… Last year’s event, the mats were soaked from the humidity. This year we will have industrial sized fans for each mat to keep the air flowing and dry the mats. We will also start the tournament earlier and end early to avoid slippery mats.
- Mekhi Lewis – Virginia Tech NCAA National Champion and 2018 Junior Freestyle World Champion will be doing a 1 hour clinic from 3:30 to 4:30!!!
2019 NCAA Champion
2019 NCAA Most Outstanding Wrestler
2019 ACC Wrestler of the Year
2018 Junior World CHAMPION!!
1 HOUR CLINIC FROM 3:30 TO 4:30 right before the action begins!!!
A wrestling tournament for all ages(Boys and Girls) hosted OUTSIDE on the football field at Independence High School “UNDER THE LIGHTS”
A wrestling tournament for all ages(Boys and Girls) hosted OUTSIDE on the football field at Independence High School “UNDER THE LIGHTS”
A tournament to benefit the Tennessee Wrestling Hall of Fame and the IEWC
There will be kettle corn, concession stand and FINAL matches under the lights!
Date: Saturday, June 1st, 2019
Where: Independence High School, 1776 Declaration Way, Thompsons Station, TN
Weigh-ins: May 31 from 7:00-8:00 pm or June 1st from 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Clinic: 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Wrestling Begins: 5:30 pm (6/01/2019)
Cost: $20 if signed up by May 26th, $25 after May 26th. (NO AAU CARD NEEDED)
Registration through Track wrestling,
Medals for top three in each weight class:
Divisions and Weight Classes: (Grade from 2018-19 school year)
Grades K-2 (Boys & Girls): 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 72, 80, 95
Grades 3-5 (Boys & Girls): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110, 125, 140, 160, 200
Boys Middle School (6-8): 72, 82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122, 130, 138, 148, 158, 175, 190, HWT
Girls Middle School: 60, 70, 80, 90, 105, 120, 140, 160, 200
Boys High School (9-12): 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285
Girls High School: 103, 112, 119, 125, 132, 140, 150, 160, 170, 190, 215
Mens Open Division (Any age): 125, 135, 145, 155, 165, 175, 190, 220, 285
Girls Open (Any age): 100, 115, 130, 140, 155, 170, 185, 220
Tournament director reserves the right to change/combine weight classes and divisions to maximize the opportunities for the wrestlers.
In the event of inclement weather, June 2nd will be used as an alternate date.
Tournament Format:
- Brackets will be double elimination
- 5 match limit does not apply to this event
- Medals for top 3 in each weight class/division
- Brackets with 6 or fewer wrestlers will be round robin
Weigh-ins:
- Friday, June 1st 7 to 8 pm @ Independence OR Saturday, June 2nd from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.
- Wrestlers that do not make weight will be allowed to move up
- Wrestlers will weigh in with the singlet on (or shorts and t-shirt)
- There is no additional weight given at weigh-ins
- Wrestlers can challenge/weigh in as many times as needed within the weigh-in time.
Tournament Rules:
- One 3 minute period (running clock)
- Out of bounds or lack of activity will result in a Neutral start
- 10 point Tech Falls
- Sudden death overtime (neutral)
- Mandatory 15-minute rest between matches
- Wrestlers do NOT have to wear a singlet
Tournament Director:
Jared Grindstaff
615-708-6999
Thank you to our 2019 Sponsors
