US HIGH SCHOOL OPEN ENTRY FORM
NWCA/DWA US HIGH SCHOOL OPEN AND SCHOLASTIC DUALS
APRIL 4-6, 2003 – NEWARK, DELAWARE
Name:___________________________________________________________________Weight Class:___________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________E-mail:_______________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: ____________ Zip Code: ______________ Phone: (_______)_____--_____________
High School: ___________________________________________________ Coach:__________________________________________
Accomplishments:
The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) and the Delaware Wrestling Alliance (DWA) through the sponsorship of Brute, are proud to bring you the second annual NWCA/DWA
US High School Open April 4-6, 2003 at the Bob Carpenter Center on the campus of the University of Delaware. This USA Wrestling sanctioned event enters its second year after a successful inaugural tournament. Nearly 300 wrestlers competed in last year’s event including over 50 state champions. This event creates an opportunity for thousands of outstanding wrestlers across the country to compete against the nation’s best and to earn US High School Open All-American Honors.
For More Information on the US High School Open:
Log on to:
With Valid USA Wrestling Card $20
Card Number: ________________________
Without a Valid USA Wrestling Card . $45
(Cost includes the purchase of a USA Wrestling Card)
Coaches Pass $50
(Cost includes the purchase of a NWCA Membership Card)
Coaches Pass with NWCA Card $20
Card Number:
Enclosed is a check or money order in the amount of $__________ for entry in the US High School Open.
Please make checks payable to: NWCA and Mail to:
US High School Open, P.O. Box 254, Manheim, PA 17545
Eligibility
All
wrestlers from grades 9-12 are eligible for the US High School Open. The
tournament will be limited to the first 32 wrestlers at each respective weight
class on a first come-first serve basis. While this tournament is open event,
it is an elite tournament that will feature many of the nation’s top scholastic
wrestlers. Wrestlers who are competing in the scholastic duals are eligible to
compete in both events. There is a separate entry fee for wrestlers, who are
competing in the duals. All contestants must present a current USA Wrestling
membership card or purchase one with registration.
Entry:
The
attached official entry blank must be accurately filled out and be submitted for
registration. There will be a $20 entry fee. This entry fee must be submitted
with registration and is non-refundable. Please make check payable to: NWCA
Weight
Classes:
108. 117, 124, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 157, 165, 176, 194, 220 and 280
Competition format:
All championship bracket matches will be 2-2-2 periods while consolation matches
will be 1-2-2. Tournament is double elimination with wrestle backs to eighth
place. National High School Rules will be in effect. Headgears are mandatory
and wrestlers may not wear school uniforms.
Individual
awards:
The top eight wrestlers in each weight class will receive specially designed US
High School Open awards. The top eight wrestlers in each weight class will be
designated as a US High School Open All-American and will receive a certificate
signifying this achievement. An outstanding wrestler award will be presented
along with the most falls in the shortest time award.
Coaching:
Each wrestler will be allowed to have two coaches. Each coach must have a floor
pass that can be purchased with the entry form or at registration. Coaches’
passes are $50, which includes a membership to the NWCA. Current NWCA members
may purchase a coaches’ pass for $20. No one will be admitted on the floor
without a valid pass.
LIABILITY RELEASE: I, the undersigned, individually and as a parent/guardian of ______________________________________________________,
A minor, ask that he/she be admitted to participate in the US Open hosted by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) and the Delaware
Wrestling Alliance (DWA). I do hereby release, discharge and hold harmless the NWCA and the DWA, their agents, and members of and from all causes, liabilities, damages, claims, or demands whatsoever on account of any injury of accident involving the said minor arising out of the minor’s attendance at
the sporting event or in the course of competition held in connection with this event. I also give permission for my child’s photograph to appear in
promotional material regarding this event.
Parent/Guardian Signature Required: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________