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  • The 2007 Southern Plains Regional Championships are returning to Fort Hays State University, June 12-14.  Kansas residents are invited to attend the state camp at FHSU from June 8th thru the 11th.
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  • Links for the TrackWrestling results from this year's Freestyle & Greco-Roman State Championships have been posted to the Results page. (5/12/08)

  • The head coaching position for the new wrestling program at Baker University has been added to the Jobs Board. (5/9/08)

  • If you are a Junior planning on competing at Fargo, please complete your biographical information sheet and send the completed form to Mike Juby.  The information on this form will be used to create a program to be distributed to media and college coaches during the Junior Nationals. (5/5/08)

  • The 2008-09 folkstyle rules changes have been announced by the National Federation of State High School Associations. (5/1/08)

  • As most members are aware, USA Wrestling will be requiring background checks for member coaches starting next season (beginning September 1).  USAW has now released their background screening policy, along with a detailed description of the program and how it will be implemented.

    If you will be applying for a coaches' card next season, be aware that you must successfully complete this background screening before you can obtain your membership card. (4/22/08)

  • I took a few photos at this year's state folkstyle championships, which I've posted to the website.  Enjoy the memories! (4/5/08)

  • The Levitetz Family Scholarship Fund is designed to help civic minded and disadvantaged youth attend USA Wrestling or collegiate wrestling camps in the summer of 2008.  Through a selection process established by USA Wrestling, wrestlers active in USA Wrestling have the opportunity to apply for financial assistance to receive partial or complete assistance to attend a wrestling camp in their region.  If you know of a wrestler who would benefit from this scholarship, please print out the application and encourage them to apply! (3/27/08)

  • If you are the director of a freestyle/Greco Roman club, please check the information on the Freestyle Clubs page for accuracy.  If you are interested in improving your wrestling skills and are looking for a club, this is a good place to start. (3/24/08)

  • The big schools got some measure of revenge at this year's Senior Classic.  After losing to the small schools for the past two years, they secured a dominating victory this year with a 57-20 thumping of the small schools.  Looks like bragging rights go to 5A & 6A for the next year. (3/16/08)

  • Randy Hinderliter always makes a great report from the U.S. Army Metro Classic, and this year was no exception.  To read about this great event, featuring the best wrestlers from both sides of the border in the Kansas City metro, click here. (3/6/08)

  • Erik Hinckley has put together a terrific proposal on the reasons for and benefits of adding a Division I wrestling program in Kansas.  To read the proposal, click here. (2/6/08)

  • As of April 23, there have been 8,239 competitor memberships purchased in Kansas.  The folkstyle age group breakdown is as follows:
      6 & Under 1,937
      8 & 9 1,699
      10 & 11 1,477
      12 & 13 1,304
      14 & 15 1,083
      15 & 16 634
      over 16 105

Other Stuff ...

  • If you have a wrestling job you would like to have posted on the Job Board send the details to mikejuby@usawks.com.

  • You can find results from USAW sanctioned tournaments by clicking on the Results link on the left.  To find results from high school events, click on the High School link and choose "Schedules & Results (includes Duals & Tournaments)".

  • USAW-Kansas has fourteen score clocks available for rent.  These are 4-sided clocks, mounted on 9' tripods, and have 5" numbers with match time, period, score, match number/weight class displayed.  If your club or school is interested in renting these clocks, please contact Jeff Sheets at (785) 922-6865.  The rental rates are very favorable.  Preference will be given to USAW-Kansas sanctioned events first, then on a first-come/first-served basis for other Kansas events.

  • The USAW members-only site offers a wide variety of tips & techniques.  You must be a member of USAW to access the members-only site.  To join USAW, contact your club director.  If you do not have a club affiliation, you can purchase your membership directly by contacting Kathy Juby at (620) 663-1312.

  • NCEP Certification is required for all coaches, starting with the state qualifying tournaments on up, including most USAW Regional and National tournaments. Go to the Coaches page for information on upcoming certification clinics.

 
I hope you find the information here useful.  If you have any comments or suggestions, please let me know.

Mike Juby
State Chairman

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