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***Time Change*** Moving times up 2 hours on Saturday... Weigh ins from 12:30 to 1:30 pm @ IHS, Start wrestling at 3 pm

A wrestling tournament for all ages (Boys & Girls) hosted OUTSIDE on the football field @ Independence High School. Tournament to benefit the Tennessee Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Indy Eagles Wrestling Club Date: Saturday, October 14th 2023 Where: Independence High School, 1776 Declaration Way, Thompsons Station, TN 37179 Weigh ins: Friday night (10/13), 7 to 8 pm (at Independence HS).Saturday (10/14), 2:30 to 3:30 pm on site at Independence HS. Wrestling Begins: 5 pm (Medals for top 3 in each bracket) Cost: $20 if pre-registered before October 1st, $25 after. Start times might be moved up 2 hours to help with moisture on the mats. Final decision on start times will be made in the coming weeks as we see what the weather is doing Limited to the first 300 wrestlers, registration on unapproved website , search “Grapple” Tournament Format: · Brackets will be double elimination, placing the top 8 · Brackets with 5 wrestlers or less will be a round robin · No match limit per individual, 15 minute rest time between matches) · Medals for top 3 in each weight class/bracket Weigh-ins: · Weigh-ins are Friday, Oct 13th from 7 to 8 pm @ Independence HS OR Saturday, Oct 14th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm on site. · Wrestlers will weigh in with a singlet on (or t-shirt and shorts) · There is no additional weight given for the weight classes · Wrestlers can challenge/weigh ins as many times as needed within the weigh in time frame Tournament rules: · One 3 minute period · Out of bounds or lack of Activity results in Neutral start · 10 point technical fall · Sudden death overtime (neutral) · Mandatory 15 minute rest time between matches · Wrestlers do NOT have to wear a singlet or headgear Division and Weight Classes: Grades for 23-24 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 (6-8): 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 (9-12): 100, 107, 114, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 165, 185, 235 · Mens’ Open Division (Any age): 125, 135, 145, 155, 165, 175, 190, 220, 285 · Womens’ Open: 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. Tournament Director: Jared Grindstaff jaredg@wcs.edu

Good morning, Grapple on the Gridiron TN host by Independence High School (TN) is only 2 days away. We currently have 220 wrestlers entered into the tournament and we are only allowing 300 wrestlers into the event. Tomorrow the early bird price of $20 to register goes up to $25. Wrestlers can register at weigh ins as well but if we already have 300 wrestlers, there won’t be a spot. Click on the link below to register at track. There is NOT a card required for this event. It is an NHSCA insured event. During registration it asks for a card number but you can skip that step. Hope to see you all at the event on Saturday! http://unapproved website/registration/TW_Register.jsp?tournamentGroupId=196077132

Reminder that this tournament is this weekend and we will only allow 300 wrestlers total. Make sure to get signed up asap. Link to register for the event is below. http://unapproved website/registration/TW_Register.jsp?tournamentGroupId=196077132

Grapple on the Gridiron TN 2021 A wrestling tournament for all ages (Boys & Girls) hosted OUTSIDE on the football field @ Independence High School. Tournament to benefit the Tennessee Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Indy Eagles Wrestling Club Date: Saturday, June 5th Where: Independence High School, 1776 Declaration Way, Thompsons Station, TN Weigh ins: Friday night, 7 to 8 pm. Saturday, 2:30 to 3:30 pm (@ Independence High School gym) Wrestling Begins: 5 pm (Medals for top 3 in each bracket) Cost: $20 if pre-registered before June 1st , $25 after. Limited to the first 300 wrestlers, registration on unapproved website , search “Grapple” Click here for a direct link to register: http://unapproved website/registration/TW_Register.jsp?tournamentGroupId=196077132 Tournament Format: · Brackets will be double elimination, placing the top 8 · Brackets with 5 wrestlers or less will be a round robin · No match limit per individual, 15 minute rest time between matches) · Medals for top 3 in each weight class/bracket Weigh-ins: · Weigh-ins are Friday, June 4th from 7 to 8 pm OR Saturday, June 5th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. · Wrestlers will weigh in with a singlet on (or t-shirt and shorts) · There is no additional weight given for the weight classes · Wrestlers can challenge/weigh ins as many times as needed within the weigh in time frame Tournament rules: · One 3 minute period · Out of bounds or lack of Activity results in Neutral start · 10 point technical fall · Sudden death overtime (neutral) · Mandatory 15 minute rest time between matches · Wrestlers do NOT have to wear a singlet Division and Weight Classes: · 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 (6-8): 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 (9-12): 103, 112, 119, 125, 132, 140, 150, 160, 170, 190, 285 · Mens’ Open Division (Any age): 125, 135, 145, 155, 165, 175, 190, 220, 285 · Womens’ Open: 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. Tournament Director: Jared Grindstaff jaredg@wcs.edu 615-708-6999

Coaches, I created a shareable google sheet that I thought might be helping for filling dates during this Covid season. If you click on the link below, you can add in dates that you are looking for a dual or competition. I went ahead and added a couple for Indy. I thought this might be helpful as we work through the season and events/matches start to get canceled. I know a lot of us will be looking to fill those spots on short notice. Maybe having a centralized location to house these dates/requests might be helpful. Instead of emailing the entire state asking which teams are available, you could check the spreadsheet and see who is available on those dates. If someone has a better idea/suggestion, I am totally open to it. Just thought I would get things started. Independence has a couple dates listed on there currently. There is a separate tab for each day of the season. You can post if your team is looking for duals and/or tournaments. Have a great week! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/149S3r1rreU3fDVu09_StdTQRDVe1FlZ-QXfuXdTPfAY/edit?usp=sharing

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Independence High School (Thompson’s Station, TN; Williamson County School System) is seeking applicants for a Head Wrestling Coach for the boys and girls wrestling teams. Applicants are strongly encouraged to search the Williamson County School System website (see link below) for current job openings. While it is preferred for the Head Coach to work within the system, it is not required. Williamson County School Job Openings: https://www.wcs.edu/employment/employment-opportunities/ Independence High School was opened in 2004 and since that time has established a strong wrestling tradition in Tennessee. Notable accomplishments include: · Qualified for the TSSAA State Duals 9 of the last 13 years · Top 4 Finishes at the TSSAA State Duals and Individual Tournament · District Duals Champion or Runner up 11 out of 13 seasons · 6x TSSAA Individual Team or Dual Regional Championships · 6 TSSAA Individual State Champions · 43 TSSAA State Medal (23 boys, 20 girls) · 120 TSSAA State Qualifiers (95 boys, 25 girls) The Independence High School Wrestling program benefits from a strong feeder programs at the youth and middle school levels, wrestling booster club, and ongoing fundraising opportunities that average $30,000 per year. Monies raised offset the cost of sport participation fees, season travel, tournament registrations, off-season opportunities, and a capital campaign for building a wrestling room. For more information on this position please contact: Trae Weiss – IHS Assistant Principal Donald.weiss@wcs.edu

We have finalized travel arrangements and Mekhi Lewis will be coming to Mid TN to do a 1 hour clinic right before Grapple on the Gridiron TN @ Independence High School on June 1st. Weigh ins will be from 2:30 to 3:30, wrestling will start at 5 pm. The clinic will take place in the gym from 3:30 to 4:30 while we are getting the mats set up outside and creating the brackets, This will be a great experience and you don't want to miss out! Come out and learn from one of the best that our country has to offer. Mekhi Lewis - 1st Virginia Tech Wrestling National Champion 2019 2018 Junior Freestyle World Champion 2019 ACC Wrestler of the year For more information, please visit www.GrappleOnTheGridironTN.com or go to track wrestling and search events "Grapple on the Gridiron" Hope to see you on June 1st! Coach Grindstaff jaredg@wcs.edu

Independence High School will again be hosting the "Grapple on the Gridiron TN" on Saturday, June 1st. More information can be found on Trackwrestling, search Grapple. Or you can go to www.GrappleOnTheGridironTN.com For those that attended last year, we believe we have solved our problem of the mats getting so wet in the evening. We plan to use a vapor barrier and fans on each mat. We will do some test trials leading up to the event to make sure it works. We are also going to start a little sooner (5 pm) which should put our end time around 8 pm. Participation has increased each year and we planning for an awesome night of wrestling outside! We hope to see you guys there! If you have questions, please let us know. Thanks! Coach Grindstaff jaredg@wcs.edu

We are 2 days away from the 2nd Grapple on the Gridiron tournament and we currently have 150 wrestlers signed up for the different divisions. Weather is looking fantastic and we are excited for a great turnout. We have 7 states represented so far: TN, IL, IN, PA, KY, AL,VA. There is still time to sign up, go to www.GrappleOnTheGridironTN.com

The Grapple is this Saturday, make sure you get signed up soon. Go to Trackwrestling website and search "Grapple" Weather looks to be shaping up nicely and this event is one of a kind! Don't miss this year's Grapple on the Gridiron!!! More information: www.GrappleOnTheGridironTN.com Reminder on a couple small changes: Weigh-ins: Friday, June 1st from 7 to 8 pm OR Saturday, June 2nd from 5:00 to 5:30 pm Wrestling will start at approximately 6:30 pm.

We have changed weigh-in times and start times: Weigh-ins: Friday, June 1st from 7 to 8 pm OR Saturday, June 2nd from 5:00 to 5:30 pm Wrestling will start at approximately 6:30 pm. Sorry for the change!

Grapple on the Gridiron 2018 - June 2nd @ Independence High School A wrestling tournament for ALL ages (Boys and Girls) hosted OUTSIDE on the football field at Independence High School “UNDER THE LIGHTS”. Tournament to benefit the Tennessee Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Indy Eagles Wrestling Club. Date: Saturday, June 2nd Where: Independence HS, 1776 Declaration Way, Thompson’s Station, TN Weigh ins: 2:30 to 3:30 pm (June 2nd) Wrestling Begins: 5:00 pm (MEDALS FOR TOP 3 in each weight class) Finals under the Lights: 8 pm (estimated start time) Cost: $20 pre-registration (before May 21st), $25 after May 21st . Registration through Trackwrestling, search "Grapple" Limited to first 400 entries Tournament information can be found at www.GrappleOnTheGridironTN.com

As of noon today, May 27th. We are still on. Will update if things change.

Statea represented for the GRAPPLE on Sunday... Still time to get registered, www.GrappleOnTheGridironTN.com Tennessee Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Missouri Kentucky Texas

Online registration ends THURSDAY, May 23rd, please visit www.GrappleOnTheGridironTN.com for more information and to register. Our tournament to benefit the TN Wrestling Hall of FAme and the IEWC is being ran through TrackWrestling, search events "Grapple". See everyone on Sunday!

We now have wrestlers entered from TN, Indiana, Kentucky and Texas! Going to be quite the event!!! Preregistration ends Sunday, then price goes up to $30!!! www.grappleonthegridirontn.com

Sunday is the last day to register for the price of $20, after May 21st the price will go up to $30 per wrestlers. Please encourage your wrestlers to sign up by Sunday evening. Entries are coming in and strongly feel we will meet our registration limit of 400 wrestlers. Currently we have entries from TN, Indiana and Kentucky. Register through trackwrestling, search "Grapple" or visit our website. When signing up, use your grade from the 2016-17 school year. For more information please visit our website. www.GrappleOnTheGridironTN.com Thanks! Coach Grindstaff jaredg@wcs.edu

Registration is open and this event is going to be amazing! Don't wait to sign up. visit www.GrappleOnTheGridironTN.com for more information and to sign up. We are closing registration at 400 wrestlers. All ages and gender welcome!!!

Independence High School will be hosting a wrestling tournament on the football field on Sunday, May 28th (night before memorial day) with the finals for each age/division “under the lights.†At the conclusion of the finals we will be have a fireworks show to conclude the event and for the community. This will be a fundraiser to support The Tennessee Wrestling Hall of Fame and the IEWC (Indy Eagles Wrestling Club). We are limiting the event to 400 wrestlers, registration through track wrestling search event “Grapple†or click on the following link to register. http://unapproved website/registration/BasicPreReg1.jsp?tournamentGroupId=267787009 We will wrestle on 8 mats Medals for top 3 in each weight class. All ages (men and women) are welcome. Open division as well Cost is $20 if you pre-register by May 21st or $30 after. We will have a concession stand, food trucks, kettle corn and FIREWORKS SHOW after the finals!!! If you have questions please feel free to contact myself or PA Bowler (with the TN Wrestling Hall of Fame). Our website is listed below as well with more information. We hope to see you on May 28ths for our soon to be annual event! Remember, only 400 entries for this tournament don’t wait to sign up!!! www.GrappleOnTheGridironTN.com

Plenty to eat, great room, great event! Thank you! Also OW for lower wts was Brady Ingram from Indy, although Fowler did have a solid tournament as well.

There is still time to sign up for Cradle Camp this week. Cost is $20. Click on the link below to sign up. Thanks! https://goo.gl/forms/hZRvdBNZlEFfilnE2

Cross Face Cradle Camp – September 29th 2016 Hosted by Independence High School 1776 Declaration Way, Thompsons Station, TN Thursday, September 29th 2016 4 pm to 8 pm. Click here to Register $20 per camper - Contact Jason Grindstaff for group (10 or more) rate. RYLAND WAGNER – “From the Cradle to the Grave†2017 National Wrestling Hall of Fame FL Chapter Nominee HEAD WRESTLING COACH, GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (2003-2013) * 2,000+ Team Pins 2003-2013 * 6 Top 10 State Finishes * 5 FL State Champions Contact information - Jason Grindstaff, 615-939-1190 or jgrindstaff@cumberland.edu

We will practice tomorrow from 4-5:30 @ indy for anyone interested in participating on the team. Still looking for help with 132-170. Thanks!