2014 Heartland USA Elementary National Duals

Don't forget to sign up, through Track Wrestling, for the qualifying tournament to be held this Sunday March 2nd. The deadline is 6pm Saturday March 1st.

The qualifier is being held together with the 6 and under State tournament at the Salina Bi-Centennial Center. Weigh in times and locations are posted on the talk forum.

The dates for the Nationals Duals is April 11, 12 & 13 at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Team Kansas will again be taking 4 teams to this event.

Weigh ins are Friday April 11th at 5pm - this is the only weigh in and you have to make weight just once. Team pool wrestling is Saturday April 12th and Team bracket wrestling is Sunday April 13th.

I will post more details as soon as I have our hotel reserved, etc

Should we bring paperwork with that day in case our kids make the team, and if we should what would we need to bring. Thanks.

This sucks, no crying about who didn't make it!!!

I will have copies to hand out, of the paperwork required - a current grade card, insurance card and a copy of the wrestlers birth certificate will also be needed before we leave for the duals.

In years past, we only had about 10 days to get all the paperwork, etc done.

I am still working on some details, but it looks like the cost is going to be $225.00. I'd prefer that all paperwork and payment be sent to me together.

There will be a seeding meeting Sunday morning at 7:30 at the Salina Bicentennial Center.

We would like 2 or 3 representatives from all 4 districts to be at this meeting.

Numbers are low right now! Lets get on trackwrestling and sign up!

http://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/registration/BasicPreReg1.jsp?tournamentGroupId=120047009



50: 2
55: 3
60: 6
65: 5
70: 4
75: 5
80: 5
85: 9
90: 3
95: 4
100: 2
105: 3
112: 1
120: 6
130: 3
140: 2
160: 4

Mr. Cokely. Any idea on what the singlets look like?

My son is excited to see them.

Bump ... Pass the word so we can get the numbers up and field 4 salty teams.

We've got to have more kids in Kansas that want to represent their state. Last year people complained about who was and was not selected. Now the kids have a way to earn their way in. Pass the word on to your clubs so we can have 4 solid teams.

50: 8
55: 9
60: 15
65: 12
70: 11
75: 13
80: 15
85: 10
90: 9
95: 8
100: 6
105: 5
112: 7
120: 11
130: 5
140: 3
160: 5
Total: 152

We WILL wrestle for 5th and 6th place at this tournament.

We will pick the alternates from the interested wrestlers who do place in the top 4, starting with those who finish 5th and 6th.
We are allowed 3 alternates per team.

The teams will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express at 2610 Abbott Plaza Omaha, NE. I am working on a block of rooms next door at the Candlewood Suites for the parents.

Here is the line up for the first Elementary Duals that Dal took to Nebraska. You will notice a lot of young men on this team that are still wrestling and are doing very well. Get signed up, it will be a great experience and make you better.

50 - Jace Koelzer
55 - Mason Turner
60 - Christian Bowen
65 - Zach Eck
70 - Cole Moses
75 - Adam Cole
80 - Chuckie Schmidt
85 - Tristan Star
90 - Zach Hensley
95 - Brett Moon
100 - Taylor Watkins
105 - Ben Ewing
110 - Jace McDown
120 - Matt Pratt
130 - Nick Nece
140 - Tommy Marquez
Tanner Madl has graciously agreed to go as an alternate and weigh in at 75 so we can use him at 75, 80, 85.

This was a great time for my son and the team he was on. Not only did it make him a better wrestler,it gave him the 1st real taste of what it meant to be a team.He will be pushing to get on the middle school team this year.

Charles Bradford

Congratulations to all the wrestlers who competed in the Elementary State National Duals qualifying tournamment.

The top 4 finishers in each weight will represent Team Kansas at the National Team Duals in Council Bluffs, Iowa on April 11th, 12th and 13th.

Right now, I need to know what 5th and 6th place finishers want to go as alternates. Please email me - dal@matteck.com - or PM me here.

The alternates normally get assigned to one of the 2 alternate teams. Those teams wrestle just like all the rest do. They are put in one of the pools for Saturday wrestling and then advance to one of the brackets for Sunday wrestling. In previous years, alternates have typically got 5-7 matches on those alternate teams.

We will use the same singlet design as the Middle School. I'd like some input as to which one of the 5 you LEAST LIKE. Once we figure that out, we will start with Team 1 and vote for their favorite - and so on down the line.

Also, if there happens to be an error on Track Wrestling, please let me know.

I will be posting additional information in the next few days.

You probably don't remember, but one of our coaches at that event was unconscious on Sunday and could not help

Dal,
The tournament was great. I appreciate all the hard work. I talked to my son and Spider-Man is his least favorite.

Great ran tournament!

Curtis Rylant was actually at 105 on the first ever team as he filled in for Ben Ewing. I can tell you that this was an amazing experience! That first group of kids that went did something really great as it has just continued to grow over the years. There was only one team (a fine group of boys however) and now there are 4 full teams!! The teams make a bond that will stay with then forever. Curtis went on to go again the next year and then his little brother has went also! I continue to hear both of my boys state "I know him, he was on my dual team" COOL!!I am sad to say our years of elementary duals are over. I encourage any one who loves wresting NEEDS to go! Might I add that Dal does an amazing job organizing and leading the teams and the coaches have always been great!!! Good luck Kansas!!!

My son says Ironman is his least favorite.

Evan Flatt 70lb. Alternate would like to go.

When will the alternates be announced?

I hope to have that figured out early next week.

Don't forget, I need Team 1 to vote on which singlet they like best.

If you have already voted, please don't try and vote again.

Here is the hotel information - the dates are April 11th and 12th for room reservations

The Teams are staying at the Holiday Inn Express by the airport. The address is 2510 Abbott Plaza - Carter Lake, Iowa. If your wrestler is going to stay with you, it is no problem, but I need to know at some point.

For the parents, I have a block of 40 rooms across the street at the Candlewood Suites - 2601 Abbott Plaza. The phone number is 402-342-2500 - The block is under Kansas Wrestling Parents and the rate for a room with 2 queen beds is $89.99 per night plus tax.

Dal,

Would you prefer we stay at the Candlewood Suites, versus staying at the Holiday Inn. My son will stay with other wrestlers, not us. We have a room for us at the holiday inn, but can change to the other hotel if that is what you prefer.


Steve

You can stay any where you want. I just was not able to book a large block of rooms for the parents at the Holiday Inn Express.

The deadline for turning in all paperwork and payment is April 4th

The cost is $225 payable to Dal Eck - Team Kansas

This is the paperwork I need
-2014 Kansas Dual Team Sign Up Form
-Code of Conduct Form
-Medical Waiver Form
-Copy of current grade card
-Copy of birth certificate
-Copy of current insurance card
-Copy of current USA card

Please send this all together to

Dal Eck, Kansas Dual Team Coordinator
5512 W Central - Suite A
Wichita, KS 67212

If you have any questions, please email me - dal@matteck.com or call me at 316-641-4913

For those of you who are not familiar with this event, the following is some more info

The $225 cost for this event covers the Team Kansas singlet, shorts and t-shirt. It also includes transportation to and from Topeka, hotel rooms and Saturday Night pizza for the teams. We will provide water for all wrestlers thru out the event. On Friday night after the weigh in, we normally eat as a team at one of the area buffets. The wrestlers will have to pay for this meal. I am still working on getting us a good deal and will provide this info once arranged. Our team hotel, Holiday Inn Express, is aware that we need to be able to feed the wrestlers and coaches in a timely manner Saturday and Sunday morning. They will have a good breakfast for the wrestlers both days.

We will meet on April 11th at the Topeka Capital Plaza Hotel at around 10 am. We will pass out the Team Kansas gear and load up in the vans to leave by around noon. Once in Omaha/Council Bluffs, we will get checked in to the team hotel. Weigh ins are at 5pm and I want be one of the first teams to weigh in.

I realize this meeting place is not convenient for everyone. If this is out of the way for you, it is okay to meet us in Omaha. However, we must weigh in as a team, so you will need to be at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs before 5pm.

I will assign the wrestlers to rooms and vans. They will be required to stay in their assigned rooms and vans unless a change is approved by me. I need to know where all wrestlers are at all times. If your wrestler has a rooming preference, email me and I will do my best to get your wrestler together with his buddies.

If your wrestler IS NOT going to be staying with the teams, or NOT RIDING with the teams, please let me know.

I will have Team Kansas t-shirts available for sale for the parents starting Friday after weigh ins and dinner.

If you placed in the top 4 at the Elementary Qualifier and ARE NOT planning on going to the duals, please let me know ASAP so I can make arrangements for a replacement

Here are the Teams;

TEAM 1

50 Hunter Taylor
55 Nakaylen Shabazz
60 Kai Allen
65 Christian Finley
70 Preston Martin
75 Cason Lindsey
80 Alek Martin
85 Jason Henschel
90 Devin Gomez
95 Kyle Haas
100 Trevor Dopps
105 Wyatt Trost
112 Carson Wheeler
120 Cade Lautt
130 Mason Thrash
140 Gavin Carter
160 Hadley Panzer

TEAM 2

50 Nick Treaster
55 Hayden Mills
60 Trent Clements
65 Bishop Murray
70 Easton Taylor
75 Keegan Slyter
80 Jacob Holt
85 Brandon Madden
90 Grant Treaster
95 Tyler Allen
100 Jordan Finnesy
105 Brady Meyers
112 Landon Frantz
120 Jarron Kaufmann
130 Dax Hopp
140 Grant Murray
160 Thomas Stribling

TEAM 3

50 Jacee Jump
55 Tucker Cell
60 Kolton Misener
65 Ian DeMoss
70 William Stroda
75 Lou Fincher
80 Izaiah Delvalle
85 Boone Roberson
90 Kaden Wren
95 Hunter Schroeder
100 Wyatt Mcelroy
105 Cayleb Atkins
112 Colt Eck
120 Cael Johnson
130 Ethan Kremer
140 Zachary Ferris
160 Judson Wiltfong

TEAM 4

50 Seth Flores
55 AB Stokes
60 Corbin White
65 Tate Sauder
70 Dallas Koelzer
75 Silas Pineda
80 Rhett Koppes
85 Jared Simma
90 Wil Jameson
95 Jackson Schell
100 Seth Nitzel
105 Konnor Tannahill
112 Jayce Hamel
120 Blayze Standley
130 Zachary Gonzales
140 Gideon Remer
160 Deston Miller

Parents, don't forget to let me know if your wrestler has a room mate preference. I will do my best to get them together with their buddies.

Mason Thrash would like to be roommates with Landon Frantz, please.

Got it

Zachary Gonzales would like to be roommates with Gavin Carter, please.

Hadley Panzer, Jacob Holt and Silas Pineda would like to room together.

Don't forget, if you ARE NOT meeting us in Topeka, please let me know.

I know that location is not convenient for everyone, but I need to know who is and is not riding together. Thanks

Here are the results of the singlet votes

Team #1 - Superman
Team #2 - Ironman
Team #3 - Captain America
Team #4 - Spiderman

I ordered a combination of Superman, Ironman and Spiderman for the alternates.

Thanks to everyone who has been early getting their paperwork to me - it helps a lot.

I know we are all busy getting ready for the state tournament, but see below for a reminder

The deadline for turning in all paperwork and payment is April 4th

The cost is $225 payable to Dal Eck - Team Kansas

This is the paperwork I need
-2014 Kansas Dual Team Sign Up Form
-Code of Conduct Form
-Medical Waiver Form
-Copy of current grade card
-Copy of birth certificate
-Copy of current insurance card
-Copy of current USA card

Please send this all together to

Dal Eck, Kansas Dual Team Coordinator
5512 W Central - Suite A
Wichita, KS 67212

If you have any questions, please email me - dal@matteck.com or call me at 316-641-4913

It's not looking promising for a buffet to eat at, for the Teams Friday, after weigh in.

The buffet we usually eat at is closed and Golden Corral wants too much money per kid. There are some Chines Buffets, but I don't think everyone likes that type food. I may be able to set something up with Cici'S Pizza - probably not a good option since we provide pizza Saturday night for everyone.

It looks like we will end up having to eat individually - or each team van can vote where they want to go.

If anyone has an idea, let me know

Parents, if you have not done so already, please let me know if your wrestler IS NOT meeting in Topeka and riding with the teams.

I also need to know if your wrestler IS NOT staying with the teams at the team hotel

There has been a change to Team 3 and Team 4

Team 3 65 is now Tate Sauder

Team 4 65 is now Troy Allen

I now need a 65 lb alternate

We have our 65 lb alternate spot filled

I still need a couple coaches for Teams 1, 2 and 3

I also need a couple van drivers

Please email me or PM me if interested.

Another change to Team 4 - Parker Winder moves to Team 4

We now need a 90 or 95 lb alternate

The block of rooms for parents at the Candlewood Suites has added an additional 10 rooms for parents - 402-342-2500 and ask for Kansas Wrestling Parents block to get the good rate

We have an opportunity to take a complete 5th team to the duals.

The dual event coordinator called and asked if we could take our 12 alternates, find wrestlers for the 5 weights we don't have filled and form a 5th team.

I would like to do this, but I will need everyones help.

We need the following weights filled - 85,95,120,140,160

Even if we have to wrestle one or two short, I think we should do it.

Please spread the word - thanks

Dal,

Gavin Cusick, Newton, who took 6th in the 95 division at Elementary Duals State would like to go.

Thanks,
Matt Treaster

Bryce Eck-Fort Scott-85lbs would like to go.

We have our 120 lber - we need 85,95,140,160

Remember, we are trying to fill a 5th team

I need to give the Elementary Stae Tournament 5th and 6th place finishers the opportunity to go before I consider others - I will be trying to contact them asap

50 Landon Kmiec - confirmed
55 Clayton Bowers - confirmed
60 Cael Alderman - confirmed
65 Jordan Zimmerman - confirmed
70 Evan Flatt - confirmed
75 Coby Burchett - confirmed
80 Jake Knowles - confirmed
85
90 Levi Sutton - confirmed
95
100 Ryan Henderson - confirmed
105 Tanner Luttig - confirmed
112 Jackson Randles - confirmed
120 Landon Willard - confirmed
130 John VanVlack - confirmed
140
160

I have not heard from the following wrestlers

Gideon Remer
Deston Miller
Izaah Delvalle
Cayleb Atkins
Grant Murray

I need your stuff asap - I need to turn in our rosters with USA card numbers - I don't want to be dealing with any last minute paperwork

Dal:

Check your email for USAW card numbers.

We now need a 140 for Team 4

We have our 85 & 120 lber - we need 95,140,160

Remember, we are trying to fill a 5th team

50 Landon Kmiec - confirmed
55 Clayton Bowers - confirmed
60 Cael Alderman - confirmed
65 Jordan Zimmerman - confirmed
70 Evan Flatt - confirmed
75 Coby Burchett - confirmed
80 Jake Knowles - confirmed
85 Nolan Craine - confirmed
90 Levi Sutton - confirmed
95
100 Ryan Henderson - confirmed
105 Tanner Luttig - confirmed
112 Jackson Randles - confirmed
120 Landon Willard - confirmed
130 John VanVlack - confirmed
140
160

There have been a few more changes to the teams

Team 2 85 is now Boone Roberson

Team 3 85 is now Jared Simma

Team 4 85 is now Kale Wheeler

We need a 140 for Team 4

We have our 85, 95 & 120 lber - we need 140,160

Remember, we are trying to fill a 5th team

50 Landon Kmiec - confirmed
55 Clayton Bowers - confirmed
60 Cael Alderman - confirmed
65 Jordan Zimmerman - confirmed
70 Evan Flatt - confirmed
75 Coby Burchett - confirmed
80 Jake Knowles - confirmed
85 Nolan Craine - confirmed
90 Levi Sutton - confirmed
95 Gavin Cusick - confirmed
100 Ryan Henderson - confirmed
105 Tanner Luttig - confirmed
112 Jackson Randles - confirmed
120 Landon Willard - confirmed
130 John VanVlack - confirmed
140
160

We now need another 75 lber

If anyone knows how to get ahold of Izaah Devalles parents, please do so - I have not heard from him/them

We now need an 80 lber also

So, we need a 75, 80 and two 140s

These last minute changes are frustrating, to say the least.

Isaaih devalle not going ...sorry

We are meeting this Friday at the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel between 10 and 10:30 to pass out gear and load up in the team vans for the trip to Council Bluufs/Omaha.

I want to leave no later than 12 noon so we can get checked in to the hotel BEFORE we weigh in at 5:00 pm.

If you are not meeting and riding with the teams, please make sure you have your wrestler at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs no later than 4:45.

After weigh ins, we will decide where to eat. The buffet that we normally eat at is closed and I could not find another reasonable option. Each van will decide where to go eat.

I will post a list of wrestlers that are not riding with the team. If there are any changes to that list, please let me know.

Here are some more changes

at 80 lbs

Rhett Koppes to Team 3
Jake Knowles to Team 4
Jonathon Ortiz to Team 5

We now need another 105 lber

Another change

Tanner Luttig to Team 4 at 105

I still need a couple coaches for Team 2.

Here are the wrestlers that are not meeting us in Topeka - If you should be on this list and are not, please let me know

Kolton Misener Evan Flatt Jared Simma
Hadley Panzer Jacob Holt Hayden Mills
Hunter Schroeder Wyatt Trost Cayleb Atkins
Jonathon Ortiz Trevor Dopps Clayton Bowers
Kyle Haas Hunter Taylor Shelby Giersch

Since we are filling a 5th Team, I may need to have a couple parents with room in their cars to haul a few kids

We are meeting this Friday at the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel between 10 and 10:30 to pass out gear and load up in the team vans for the trip to Council Bluufs/Omaha.

I want to leave no later than 12 noon so we can get checked in to the hotel BEFORE we weigh in at 5:00 pm.

If you are not meeting and riding with the teams, please make sure you have your wrestler at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs no later than 4:45.

I will hand out the gear to those who do not ride with the teams after we check in the hotel, if there is time before weigh ins. If not, then after weigh ins.

I will have t-shirts for sale at the hotel after we weigh in and eat. I need to get all the coaches their t-shirts first.

After weigh ins, we will decide where to eat. The buffet that we normally eat at is closed and I could not find another reasonable option. Each van will decide where to go eat.

I will post a list of wrestlers that are not riding with the team. If there are any changes to that list, please let me know.

We still need a 75, 105, 140

We have a 105

still need a 75 and 140

We have a 75

all we need is a 140 and we will be set

Jackson Randles would like to room with Zach Farris if that is still possible.

The rooming list is complete - someone gave me that info and they are in the same room

We have our 140 so everything is set. Thanks to all who helped fill the 5th team.

I'll see those of you who are meeting in Topeka tomorrow morning - the rest I'll see at the hotel prior to weigh in. If at all possible, I'd like to get everyone checked in to the hotel before weigh in.

After weigh in and dinner, we will have a team meeting at 8pm in the Team hotel. All wrestlers need to be there.

Coaches, get with me in Topeka for your t-shirts, or at the hotel. I should have your coaches bands at the hotel after weigh ins.

We have to provide 1 table worker per dual - one of the coaches can do this, or a parent can do it. If a parent does it, they still have to pay to get in, but there is a different arm band required. It would be nice if a couple parents per team could help out with this. I'll leave all that up to each team to decide.

Parents, we will have t-shirts for sale at the parents hotel starting Friday evening. Shannon Alderman will be handling this. They are $15 each. I do have some smaller kids sizes also

Because of the late request for us to fill the 5th team, we had to ship singlets for Team 5 in the following weights - 85,95,120,140,160 -to the Team hotel. Wrestlers at those weight will get their gear at the Team Hotel after weigh in