Fargo Qualification

[BMBowers]

USA Wrestling's guide lines, and TWF Qualification policy for Fargo. FYI The TWF Board is made of 11 members. 

ATHLETES

1.All athletes who meet age group requirements, any existing state qualifying procedures and are current members of USA Wrestling are eligible to participate (see Qualification information below).

QUALIFICATION 

Junior Division 
2. Wrestler must have qualified in a competitive event conducted under sanction of USA Wrestling in the state where he/she resides, and must be certified by the state association. For Mens Freestyle and Greco-Roman, each state may enter a maximum of forty-five (45) wrestlers in each style and a maximum of four (4) wrestlers in any one (1) weight class, per style. For Womens Freestyle, there is no limit for the amount of female wrestlers each state can enter in this style.

3. In addition (TO ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS), the top four (4) place winners from USA Wrestling's Junior Division Regional Championships and the top eight (8) place winners from UWW Junior National Championships shall be automatic qualifiers for this event but must still adhere to all individual state association policies.  The top eight (8) place winners from UWW Cadet National Championships shall also, be automatic qualifiers for this event.

 

Cadet Division 
2. Wrestler must have qualified in a competitive event conducted under sanction of USA Wrestling in the state where he/she resides, and must be certified by the state association. Each state may enter a maximum of fifty-one (51) wrestlers in each style and a maximum of four (4) wrestlers in any one (1) weight class, per style. For Women's Freestyle, there is no limit for the amount of female wrestlers each state can enter in this style.

3. In addition, the top four (4) place winners from USA Wrestling's Cadet Division Regional Championships and the top eight (8) place winners from UWW Cadet National Championships shall be automatic qualifiers for this event but must still adhere to all individual state association policies. 

The qualifications are clear, number 1 must be satisfied before number 2, number 2 before number 3 applies. 

All Tennessee wrestlers who want to go to Fargo must attend TWF State and South East Regionals or apply for a waiver.

Again if you don't agree with these guide lines from USA WRESTLING CALL THEM...

USA Wrestling
6155 Lehman Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Phone: (719) 598-8181

Personally, In my opinion, all this conversation is great; it keeps everyone current on TWF events and procedures. Besides all this conjecture, if anyone wants to get involved with the TWF, get on the Annual phone call that is always posted on here, and apply for a position. The board appreciates all the help we can get. Also, the numbers in every category show wrestling in the State of Tennessee is growing. Athlete memberships up 10% to almost 950, coaches membership up 21% at 154, officials up 38% to 13, sanctioned events up 12% to 10, and Bronze Coach education is at 65 vs Copper at 17. So we are double digits in all categories. Junior National Greco Team finished 8th at the Junior duals, first time ever. The board has worked hard to get us where we are.

Last thought, in my opinion, if you do not like the fact that the TWF wants kids to go to State, or that we are following the guidelines of USA Wrestling, then you don't fundamentally understand what our job is as the TWF Board. If you have a problem with the guidelines, call USA Wrestling. While you have a representative on the phone, ask them what they think of Tennessee.

[Rasslinking]

What tourneys have been certified by the state? Could they not just attend the Keller Classic?