“Roadmap” to Junior Duals!

The 2016 USAW Junior National Duals will be held in Tulsa, OK at the Cox Business Center. The tournament is the grand stage for our national high school team events! Once again, state pride is a stake, as we compete against the nation. Clear your schedules for June 21-25 and make plans now to qualify and prepare yourself for this elite event.

JUNIOR DIVISION
Born 9/1/96 and after, plus currently enrolled in grades 9-12
WEIGHT CLASSES
100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285
ROADMAP
Kansas will send two teams to compete against the rest of the U.S. How do you become a member of these teams? Please read below:

FS/GR STATE
Team Kansas will fill the dual spots primarily by using the FS/GR State tournament, May 8th, 2016. The top two placers at this event are qualified for the Junior Dual teams in their respective weight class and style. If a placer elects not to compete then the USAWKS Coaching staff is allowed to fill these spots. Athletes can choose to change weight classes but in the event all spots are occupied they will have to win a best of three challenge match series. The coaching staff will move to the 3rd place finisher first and then look to ANY and ALL wrestlers from Kansas to fill the possible 48 spots!

• Sunday, May 8, 2016 – State Freestyle and Greco tournament in Hutchinson, KS.

JUNIOR DUAL PRE-CAMP
Team Kansas will attend a pre-tournament camp at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, KS on Sunday, June 19-20. This camp will focus on technique emphasis and rules, while conducting our challenge matches to determine roster spots. Wrestlers will be transported by bus to Tulsa at the conclusion of the camp.

CHALLENGE PROCESS
• Friday, May 6, 2016 (by Midnight) – Athletes interested in participating in the Junior Duals, but cannot make it to the State tournament, must have the official petition form filed with the Challenge Board.
• Tuesday, May 10, 2016 – State tournament participants deadline to file to challenge at a different weight class, different age group, second chance, or injury.
• Challenges are 2 out of 3 and will take place at the Duals camp (mini tournament to determine challenger in the event there are 2 or more challengers)
*** In the event the selection process as described above yields NO competitors willing to fill a spot on the team, the dual team staff will then have the opportunity to select ANY eligible wrestler to fill the “spot” on the team.
Wrestlers must have a current USA Wrestling Membership Card.
All registration is handled through the state. Registration is not available to individuals.

CONTACT PERSONS
Will Cokeley – Kansas State FS/GR Director – wcokeley@silgancontainers.com – 708-267-6615
Eric Johnson – Junior Dual Team Leader – 913-484-3624

Great information, thanks!

Can you post the Road Map to Fargo? I can't seem to find an updated one for 2016 and I want to get this info out to my wrestlers and parents. Thanks!

“Roadmap” to Fargo!

The USA Freestyle and Greco Roman National tournament is held each year in Fargo, ND at the Fargodome. The tournament is affectionately known as “Fargo” to wrestlers and coaches throughout the U.S. It is the largest, by attendance, high school wrestling tournament in the world. Nearly, if not all, fifty states are represented each year. You will find 25 or more mats of wrestling action each day for almost a week straight. It is one of the BEST wrestling experience a competitor will ever get. From the preliminary rounds to the finals and awards ceremony this is THE premier wrestling event.

ATHLETES!
Open to only the Cadets & Juniors, both male and female.
Cadets (born in 2000-2001)
88, 94, 100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285
Juniors ( born in 1997-1999 and currently enrolled in grades 9-12)
100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285

ROADMAP
Each year Kansas sends a team to compete against the rest of the U.S. How do you become a member or this team or a member of this coaching staff? Please read below:

ATHLETES
Each state is allocated the option to fill three spots in every weight class, in both Freestyle and Greco Roman, for the Cadet and Junior Divisions. Kansas, like all other states, will be limited to a total of 51 Cadet, 45 Junior, automatic qualifiers and AS MANY regional top three placing wrestlers we can qualify!

STATE – Kansas FS/GR
Kansas attempts to fill these spots by using the FS/GR State tournament. Each of the top three placers at this event are qualified for “Fargo” in their respective age group, weight class and style. If a placer elects not to compete then the USAWKS Coaching staff is allowed to fill these spots. Athletes can choose to change weight classes but in the event all spots are occupied they will have to win a best of three challenge match series. The coaching staff will move to the 4th place finisher first and then look to ANY and ALL wrestlers from Kansas to fill the 51 and 45 spots! If we have more than 4 in a specific weight and style then the top four will be chosen through a wrestle off process during the “Fargo” prep camp. ALL Kansas USA Cadets and Juniors are invited to participate in the preparation camp but only those who are earn a spot through either the Kansas qualifying or USA regional qualifying processes will be invited to ride the bus to compete in Fargo.

REGIONAL QUALIFIERS
Any wrestler who competes in a USA regional, such as Southern Plains in Dodge City, KS, and places 1st, 2nd or 3rd in either the Cadet or Junior divisions is AUTOMATICALLY qualified for Fargo. Top three placers at the FILA (now known as the UWW) Cadet & Junior Nationals will also be AUTOMATICALLY qualified. This qualifier “spot” would be “in addition to” the three slots allocated to Kansas. These AUTOMATIC qualifiers may choose to compete in any weight class

For example: If the placers at USAWKS State in Freestyle at 126 were: 1. Tommy 2. Johnny 3. Billy 4. Bobby. At that time only the top 3 would be able to compete in the Juniors, 126, Freestyle bracket if they all chose to do so. Bobby would be out. If Tommy places in the top 3 at Southern Plains, then he is an automatic qualifier and we can now offer the opportunity to compete to Bobby as well!

Wrestlers must have a current USA Wrestling Membership Card.
All registration is handled through the state. Registration is not available to individuals.
For Women’s Freestyle, there is no limit for the amount of female wrestlers each state can enter in this style.
ALL competitors MUST adhere to all individual state association policies. For Kansas this means you must attend our preparation camp to be held in the days preceding the tournament.
2016 USA Kansas Wrestling
Team Kansas Incentive Plan

Full Cost $850

Returning AA $50
Returning Team member (if not AA) $25
Attend Minimum 8 RTC Practices $150
Attend Minimum 4 RTC Practices $50
UWW Placer (Former FILA Cadet or FILA Junior) $50
Attend FS/GR State (both styles) $40
Attend FS/GR State (one style) $25
Attend SP Camp $75
Attend SP Tournament, place top 3 Only one of these 3 discounts $50
Attend SP Tournament (both styles) $30
Attend SP Tournament (one style) $20
Attend Other Regional, place top 3 $50
Attend Other Regional (if not place in top 3) $25
Member of Cadet or Junior Dual Team $50
TOTAL POSSIBLE $690

Every year we encourage all of the Kansas Freestyle and Greco Roman wrestlers to attend as many of the training and competition events listed above. The cost to attend the USA Wrestling Freestyle and Greco Roman Nationals will start at $850 for round trip transportation, training camp, dormitory lodging, meals, gear and entry fees. If you do not meet a single one of the criteria above then your cost will be $850. You can earn up to $300 of credits by attending any of the list of the above opportunities. For example: 8 RTC Practices, Place in the top 3 at the Southern Plains Regional, place in top 3 at Northern Plains Regional, Member of the Cadet Dual team. That would give you a total of $300 credits lowering your cost for “Fargo” to $550.
** Coaches may apply for other events or workouts to be added for incentive credit. Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me to have your event or workout added!!

In addition, if you officiate any of the Kansas FS/GR events we will apply additional funds to reduce your cost below the $550 minimum. You will have to register as a USWOA official. Contact Keith Ashpole for details. Keith.Ashpole@via-christi.org I encourage you to explore this option!! Kansas NEEDS new FS/GR officials!

Please call me or email me with any questions!
Will Cokeley willcokeley@gmail.com (708) 267-6615

Thanks Coach!

Coach Keal-

Do you know the dates for Fargo camp? I have not been able to get a hold of Will Cokeley and for scheduling purposes I need to know when the pre-Fargo camp practices are. Thanks, D.

JUNIOR DUAL INFORMATION

2016 Junior Dual Schedule
June 21-25
Cox Business Center
100 Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103

Junior Dual Cost: $300
Checks payable to USAWKS
Mail to:
Eric Johnson
2401 W. 79th St.
Prairie Village, KS 66208

We are taking TWO teams this year.

Junior Dual Team Camp: June 19th-21st
Neosho County Community College
800 W. 14th St.
Chanute, KS 66720

Bring bedding and towel

Camp Schedule:
Sunday June 19th:
3pm Check-in
5:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Practice

Monday, June 20th: (Challenge matches)
9:00am practice
Noon Lunch
2:00pm Practice
5:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Practice

Tuesday, June 21st:
7:30am Breakfast
9:00am Practice
11:00 to Noon - Check-out and depart for Tulsa

Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center
17 West 7th Street
Tulsa, OK 74119
918-585-5898

Tuesday, June 21st: Afternoon workout at the arena before weigh-ins at 5:00pm to 6:00pm.

Wednesday and Thursday, June 22nd-23rd: Greco Competition

Thursday, June 23rd: Freestyle Weigh-ins from 6pm to 8pm. (If you made flat weight and wrestled at least two Greco matches, you get a 4 pound allowance for Freestyle)

Friday and Saturday, June 24th-25th: Freestyle Competition

Tournament concludes approximately 3pm Saturday.

PAPERWORK NEEDED:
1. USA Wrestling Entry Form and Medical Release
2. USA Wrestling Card (Must have a copy)

Junior Dual Contact Information:
Eric Johnson 913-484-3624 eric.johnson@personalfinancialgroup.com
Coaches: Chris Hacker, Rob Kellogg, Ryne Cokeley, Matt Paeth

The Junior Dual teams are filling up! We are still confirming weights and have some needs... We have a depth chart at these weights, if you are interested, contact me!

100
106
113
126
152
220

We still need

106
126

We may need another 152

This team is one of the best that we have had!!

Confirmed wrestlers:

100 - Bret Minor
100 - Dalton Dawkins
106 - Jace Koelzer
113 - Brian Gates
113 - Jake Patch
120 - Logan Treaster
120 - Tate Carney
120 - Tanner Hitchcock
126 - Conner Ward
132 - Corbin Nirschl
132 - Lane Glover
138 - Tristan Porsch
138 - Triston Wills
138 - Thomas Fehlhafer
145 - Chris Deters
145 - Mason Wallace
145 - Jonny Trowbridge
145 - Jalin Harper
145 - Bryce Erickson
152 - Sammy Cokeley
152 - Antony Scantlin
160 - Andrew Johnson
160 - Joseph Tallie
170 - Clay Lautt
170 - Daniel Butler
182 - Aryus Jones
182 - Dylan Servis
182 - Austin Andres
195 - Dylan Prince
195 - Jacob Smith
195 - Sean Singleton
195 - Anthony Gaona
220 - Cole Edwards
285 - Kayne Hutchison
285 - Chase Miller
285 - Kasey Feyh

We lost a 195 and a 285...

We are looking for a 106, 126 and 220...

100 - Bret Minor
100 - Dalton Dawkins
106 - Jace Koelzer
113 - Brian Gates
113 - Jake Patch
120 - Logan Treaster
120 - Tate Carney
120 - Tanner Hitchcock
126 - Conner Ward
132 - Corbin Nirschl
132 - Lane Glover
138 - Tristan Porsch
138 - Triston Wills
138 - Thomas Fehlhafer
145 - Chris Deters
145 - Mason Wallace
145 - Jonny Trowbridge
145 - Jalin Harper
145 - Bryce Erickson
152 - Sammy Cokeley
152 - Antony Scantlin
160 - Andrew Johnson
160 - Joseph Tallie
170 - Clay Lautt
170 - Daniel Butler
182 - Aryus Jones
182 - Dylan Servis
182 - Austin Andres
195 - Jacob Smith
195 - Sean Singleton
195 - Anthony Gaona
220 - Cole Edwards
285 - Kayne Hutchison
285 - Kasey Feyh

Thank you Will, Eric, Coaches and all those involved!! Great experience. To all the wrestlers - make your own luck.

Team Kansas finished their first camp workout in Chanute! Coach Hacker lead the awesome instruction time and our Juniors are steely eyed and ready for battle on the nations biggest stage.

If there are any last minute 100 or 106 pounders that want to join us, let me know.

These guys are paying the price to better themselves and compete for KANSAS!!

100 - Dalton Dawkins
106 - Jace Koelzer
113 - Jake Patch
113 - Drake Taysom
120 - Tate Carney
120 - Tanner Hitchcock
120 - Logan Pirl
126 - Conner Ward
126 - Dallas Wilson
126 - Trevor Casteel
132 - Corbin Nirschl
132 - Lane Glover
138 - Mason Wallace
138 - Michael Prieto
138 - Thomas Fehlhafer
138 - Marty Verhaeghe
145 - Chris Deters
145 - Jonny Trowbridge
145 - Jalin Harper
145 - Bryce Erickson
152 - Anthony Scantlin
152 - Sammy Cokeley
160 - Andrew Johnson
160 - Joe Tallie
170 - Clay Lautt
170 - Ryan Tiers
170 - Daniel Butler
182 - Aryus Jones
182 - Dylan Servis
195 - Jacob Smith
195 - Anthony Gaona
220 - Austin Hart
220 - Cole Edwards
285 - Kayne Hutchison
285 - Kasey Feyh
285 - Aaron Lewis

Were you able to get dates for Fargo? Pre-tournament included? If so, could you let me know? I also need to know as early as possibl. Thanks!