Shane, Herman reffed the match at Derby so you are both the "official, Officials" with of course Shane being the “veteran” official. Now as to a couple of things and a paste from the other thread with the rules. Both officials and wrestlers need to review the rules, and of course realize there are no rules when it comes to the officials disagreeing other than work it out however you both see fit. This is a special provisional rule used only in special "big matches" where we have two officials. Remember, however you can work it out, work it out, just keep the wrestling real, or at least as real as possible.

I have people emailing me wanting to form teams, be on teams, all kinds of things about teams. As of right now, I am stating that the teams have to be as close to the original teams as possible, this gives respect to the originators, with persons participating at Buhler given first option, and individuals at Derby given second option. After that I would encourage using individuals who are not in the Kids State tournament. We don't need anyone getting hurt, or loosing focus of what they are there for. I strongly recommend and encourage that high quality, state qualifier wrestlers be given options of participation after that. Remember there is the Senior Classic the night before, imagine a possible Cornejo Vs. Grateer 3 via tag team. We will stick to the 3 man tag team concept, although I think down the road we may consider a 3 man and a 2 man tag team tournament to see how it works. I like the 3 man though because of chains and innovative tags that can come about. I think that each tag team leader should be responsible for your own team, although you might want to check with each other to make sure you don’t go after the same person. Also, Shane, you and Steve get together. My main thing guys, is that not only is this fun, but it is real. That is what has made it so successful. I keep hearing about the match at Derby and how great technique was used and the kids were so into it especially the overtime. Remember this is for Tyler and we want to put on the best wrestling and show possible for those that are there.

There are some guidelines that will help, now to the rules as were posted on another thread.

The tag team that all has been reading about will happen at state. Here are some of the details.

The Tag team Wrestling will happen Saturday afternoon. The Group needs to be ready by 1:30 pm.

I felt it good to list the rules and encourage people to attend. These High School Champions are giving their time on behalf of Tyler because they realize what all he has done for our state. It is an opportunity to talk about Tyler and give a demonstration of how wrestling can be fun, yet, serious at the same time. Those seeing the demonstration in the past have had nothing but positive things to say. Positive as to the wrestling that takes place and the fun that is involved. The style that was developed for Tyler is not only competitive, but it is also a great training tool and you will see why at state. Here are things to look out for and the rules.

• Notice how wrestlers will use their positioning on the mat to gain an advantage.
• Notice how wrestlers will try to take advantage of the other wrestlers weaknesses.
• Notice how that exceptional wrestlers can still have fun and wrestle hard.

Now the rules:

• Standard High School Federation Rules with the following differences.
• There shall be no fleeing the mat if getting away from your opponent is being done in order to make a tag. Stalling will be called otherwise and points awarded accordingly.
• A tag can be made at any time during the match but the wrestler being tagged has to have both feet outside of the circle.
• Tags can be made on any whistle stoppage.
• Once a tag is made, the wrestler being tagged is the live wrestler.
• If a tag is made in the course of live action and the tagged wrestler covers his/her opponent while his teammate is in a down position. A 2-point reversal will be awarded. If the person in control releases the person and goes to their feet to a point of neutrality once a tag has been made a 1-point escape shall be awarded.
• In the event of overtime, a 1-minute period shall be wrestled starting in the point of neutrality. The period shall be wrestled in its entirety unless a pin occurs.
• Period durations are as follows. The 1st period starts on feet, and is 2 minutes. 2nd period, wrestlers are given choice and 1 1/2 minutes. 3rd period 1 1/2 minutes wrestlers choice.

None of us can thank the state committee enough for this, they are allowing this because Tyler Graebner is such a great kid and has done so much for wrestling. All of you who have participated in the past, know what this is all about. This will be an incredibly fun event that I hope that many of you can attend. Again, thanks to the state committee and those involved in seeing to it that this gets to take place.