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I just thought I'd put this information out there in case there was anyone interested in doing this next year. Note: 10 of 60 spots already spoken for in less than 48 hours. Make sure to reserve your spot soon! You can check our homepage for a list of current teams (www.ohiotofc.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: BART FREIDENBERG 614-833-5885 OR BART@OHIOTOFC.COM 2009 OHIO TOURNAMENTOF CHAMPIONS DUAL MEET TEAM COMPETITION APRIL 25, 2009 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. The Ohio Tournament of Champions, the largest one day amateur wrestling tournament in the world, announces the addition of dual meet competition for 2009. This is in addition to the individual competition, which will also be held the same day and will commence at the completion of the team competition. ALL wrestling will still be completed in one day. Now in its 17th year, the Ohio TofC will again be held at the Columbus Convention Center, in Downtown Columbus, OH,in 200,000 square feet of wrestling space and up to 34 full size mats - all under one roof.. Additional information on the individual tournament, as well as hotel information, can be found at www.ohiotofc.com. Entry fee: There will be 17 weight classes in each division.and the entry fee will be $50 per weight class (total of $850), regardless of the number of wrestlers that you have on your team. In addition, each competitor must also have a current AAU card. Wrestlers in the team compeition MAY enter the individual competition as well. However, being a member of one of the competing teams DOES NOT guarantee him a spot in the individual tournament. Divisions: The Divisions to be contested will be: 1A. High School Club Team/Community Division: For those wrestlers born in the years 1990-1994* ( a wrestler born in 1995 may compete in this division and may be in middle school). No high school graduates will be allowed to compete in this division. Wrestlers in this division must reside in a 30 mile range of each other, be from schools that are adjacent to each other or be from a club that practices regularly together (at least twice per week. There will be a maximum of 24 teams allowed in this division. 1B. High School All-Star Division: For those wrestlers born in the years 1990-1994* ( a wrestler born in 1995 may compete in this division and may be in middle school). No high school graduates will be allowed to compete in this division. There will be no restriction on where a wrestler resides to be in this division. There will be a maximum of 12 teams allowed in this division. Weight classes for Divisions 1 will be: 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 220, 285 2A. Middle School Club Team/Community Division: For those wrestlers born in 1994-1996 (wrestlers born in 1997 may compete in this division and may be in the 5th grade).Wrestlers in this division must reside in a 30 mile range of each other, be from schools that are adjacent to each other or be from a club that practices regularly together (at least twice per week). No all star teams are permitted in this division. There will be a maximum of 12 teams allowed in this division. 2B. Middle School All Star Division: For those wrestlers born in 1994-1996 (wrestlers born in 1997 may compete in this division and may be in the 5th grade). There will be no restriction on where a wrestler resides to be in this division. There will be a maximum of 12 teams allowed in this division. Weight classes for Division 2A & 2B will be: 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 126, 132, 140, 148, 160, 180, 230 3A. Elementary School Club Team/Community Division: For those wrestlers born in 1997-2004. Wrestlers in this division must reside in a 30 mile range of each other, be from schools that are adjacent to each other or be from a club that practices regularly together (at least twice per week). No all star teams are permitted in this division. There will be a maximum of 12 teams allowed in this division. 3B. Elementary All Star Division: For those wrestlers born in 1997-2004. There will be no restriction on where a wrestler resides to be in this division. There will

MMA is one step closer to being legalized in TN. The amendment to direct some of the proceeds to Division 1 college wrestling in TN is still intact. The bill goes to the full Senate next. I pasted the below info from another site. NASHVILLE (AP) -- A bill to legalize and regulate "mixed martial arts" competitions in Tennessee is headed for a full Senate vote. The measure passed the Senate Finance Committee 10-1 on Monday. The companion bill was approved 95-2 in the House last week. The measure would create a new commission to regulate amateur and professional contests beyond the boxing and kickboxing currently permitted in Tennessee. The committee approved an amendment by Sen. Bo Watson that would direct some of the proceeds to Division I wrestling programs in Tennessee. The Hixson Republican has argued that the wrestling program at the school near his district should benefit because many professional fighters have a background in collegiate wrestling.

MMA could be legal in TN soon as it's already been passed in the TN House by a 95-2 margin. It still has to be approved in the Senate. The Senate version has an amendment that would direct funds to DIV 1 wrestling in TN. I thought this was a great idea, but apparantly some of the MMA promoters do not. Here's a couple of links with some info including one which I responded to. http://www.groundnpound.org/plugins/forum/...topic.php?20094 http://www.groundnpound.org/plugins/forum/...topic.php?20138