AAU World Championship 6/25-6/28

[MR TWISTER]

Here is the link to the AAU Ironman (three styles) World Championships held at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, June 25 to June 28. Great tournament in a great wrestling facility - site of the 2005 & 2010 NCAA DII National Championships.
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http://mavwrestling.com/

Ages and Weight Classes

Tot (born 2002 or after)
35 40 45 50 55 HWT
Bantam (born 2000-2001)
40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 HWT
Midget (born 1998-1999)
50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 103 112 120 130 HWT
Novice (born 1996-1997)
60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 103 112 120 130 140 HWT
Schoolboy (born 1994-1995)
70 75 80 85 90 95 103 112 120 130 140 150 160 180 HWT
Cadet (born 1992-1993)
84 91 98 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160
171 189 215 HWT
Elite (born 1989 - 1990 - 1991
98 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189
215 HWT
Elite (1989) Wrestler must be a 2008 high school graduate or you must wrestle in the Senior Division
Senior (born 1979-1989)
125 133 141 149 157 165 174 184 197 HWT
Master (born 197 & before)
125 133 141 149 157 165 174 184 197 215 HWT

[MR TWISTER]

move ttt...

[OL119]

I understand getting matches over the summer. What I don't understand is why anyone would drive to Nebraska to get maybe 3 or 4 other guys in their weight class. I looked at last years results and see no point in anyone on our club team making that drive. They would get more matches out of a 10 dollar weekend tournament.

[MR TWISTER]

Originally Posted by OL119

I understand getting matches over the summer. What I don't understand is why anyone would drive to Nebraska to get maybe 3 or 4 other guys in their weight class. I looked at last years results and see no point in anyone on our club team making that drive. They would get more matches out of a 10 dollar weekend tournament.

It is what it is...I have no idea about last years brackets...I know Mario told me they are really trying to boost the tournament up...is there a better three style tournament that week?

[OL119]

I'm not trying to shoot down the tournament I just don't see why it would be financially feasible to send kids down there when they had a lot of weight classes last year that only had 2 entries COMBINED for some weight classes counting all three styles. Gas has really hit some teams budgets and why drive hundreds of miles to wrestle the same amount of matches that you could drive 15 miles to a saturday tournament for.

[MR TWISTER]

Originally Posted by OL119

I'm not trying to shoot down the tournament I just don't see why it would be financially feasible to send kids down there when they had a lot of weight classes last year that only had 2 entries COMBINED for some weight classes counting all three styles. Gas has really hit some teams budgets and why drive hundreds of miles to wrestle the same amount of matches that you could drive 15 miles to a saturday tournament for.

I hear you. Gas is changing everything. Me and the kid would pile in the van in the olden days and go out to a national tournament. That was before $4.30 gas. I guess gas is going to force local tournaments to get better.

[Bo Knows]

Originally Posted by MR TWISTER

I hear you. Gas is changing everything. Me and the kid would pile in the van in the olden days and go out to a national tournament. That was before $4.30 gas. I guess gas is going to force local tournaments to get better.

Years ago when I mowed lawns as a kid I recall giving a guy 30 cents for a gallon of gas in my gas can and I got change in return. Oh well...

I think you are right on about the local tourneys. Some schools may have to rule out the trips to the Ironman or The Clash. That would be shame but it is what it is. Perhaps GBN will return to the Dvorak.

On the other hand, I see your beloved Caravan is heading up to Rochester to give it a go. Make sure to get a picture standing next to the giant ear of corn.