State Tournament Information

2008 Greco-Roman and Freestyle
State Tournament Information

*Any questions please call (708) 206-0701 or email.*
*These events are for Illinois residents only.*
	Greco-Roman	Freestyle
Site	Oak Park River Forest HS 201 N Scoville Ave Oak Park	David S. Palmer Arena 100 W Main St Danville
Weigh-ins	5/3	5/16 & 5/17
Weight Class Declaration	Trackwrestling requires you to enter a weight class when using their system. You will not declare your weight class until you are prepared to weigh-in at each tournament.
Wrestling	5/3 & 5/4	5/17 & 5/18
Entry Fee	Registration - $25	Registration - $25
Pre-registration link for both tournaments Pre-registration is highly recommended. Wrestlers must show their USAW card at registration for both events (IKWF weigh-in card or roster can be used).
Age Groups (click age & weight chart on left menu to review divisions and weight classes)	Bantam Midget Novice Schoolboy/girl Cadet (not FILA Cadet) Junior (not FILA Junior)	Bantam Midget Novice Schoolboy/girl Cadet (not FILA Cadet) Junior (not FILA Junior) Junior Women
Registration	Open to all Illinois residents in the above age groups. Click the pre-registration link above or you can register on-site.	Open to all Illinois residents in the above age groups. Click the pre-registration link above or you can register on-site.
Cadet/Junior Qualification	None - Open event for Illinois residents	None - Open event for Illinois residents
Awards	Champion receives final wall chart. First, Second, Third - Plaque Fourth, Fifth, Sixth - Medal
Cadet/Junior/Junior Women National Team Qualifying	Top 2 in each weight class automatically qualify to represent Illinois/USA Wrestling at the National Championships in Fargo, ND. Note: The third place finisher through state qualifiers will compete at the National Team Second Chance Qualifier on 5/31 to determine the final spot for each weight class.
Kids/Cadet Northern Plains Qualifying	The top 6 in each weight class qualify to represent Illinois/USA Wrestling at the Northern Plains Kids/Cadet Regional Championships in Grand Forks, ND on 6/5 - 6/7. Note: USA Wrestling rules require you to compete at the weight class you qualify at or one weight class above (you MAY NOT move down a weight class).
Wrestler Requirements	USA Wrestling competitor card Red and Blue singlets All USA Wrestling rules govern this event All Schoolboy, Novice, Midget, and Bantam divisions wrestlers must wear a headgear.
Coach Requirement	Current USA Wrestling Coaches card USAW policy strictly enforced: All coaches will be required to present a current USA Wrestling coach's card to obtain a wristband. You will not be allowed mat side without a wristband. Coaches cards will be available for purchase at each tournament. This is a national and state policy and failure to enforce jeopardizes our liability insurance and our ability to sanction qualifying event through USA Wrestling.
Timetable	Saturday, May 3rd Weigh-in: 8 am to 10 am Rules Clinic: 11:00 am Wrestle: 11:30 am to 7 pm Sunday, May 4th: Wrestling: 9 am to conclusion (approximately 1 pm)	Friday, May 16th Weigh-in: 6 to 8 pm Saturday, May 17th Weigh-in: 7 to 8:30 am Rules Clinic: 9:30 am Kids Division Timetable: 10 am to conclusion (approx.5:30 pm) Cadet/Junior Timetable: Session I: 10 am to 2:30 pm Session II: 4:30 to 9:30 pm Sunday, May 18th Cadet/Junior only Session III: 9 am to conclusion (approximately 2 pm)
Timetable Note:	The above timetables are subject to change. The end times for each session may need to be adjusted. Every attempt will be made to complete wrestling in the Junior Women, Schoolboy, Novice, Midget, and Bantam divisions on Saturday but we can not guarantee this will happen. Any adjustments will be made at the conclusion of weigh-ins Saturday morning and also during each session. Announcements will be made to keep wrestlers, coaches, and spectators informed as to any timetable changes.