WINTER STORM & STATE TOURN.

What happens if this winter storm coming through wednesday and thursday affects teams from being able to make it to their respective state tournament sites, mainly the 3A & 4A tournaments?

I have an email and voicemail in to the 321a tournament director. If I hear back from him I'll be sure to post his response as soon as possible.

Western Kansas folk know how to drive. They would think it a challenge even if I-70 was closed, to find another way to Hays or Salina.

Don't they all drive their tractors to Hays anyway?

Can they have the tourney on Sat-Sun or is that a "no-no?"

Nope, horse and buggy is the primary mode of transportation out to Hays, so they'll have to hook up the sled instead of the buggy.

But I'll be willing to make drop offs at all the State Tournaments in my car. You'll just have to put up with my co-pilot...

Sunday is out there is already another Tournament scheduled for the Bi that day.

This is what all High School s in Kansas received today.

The KSHSAA continues to monitor the potential for a winter storm on Wednesday and Thursday. At this time, the KSHSAA plans to follow the current state wrestling schedule. Any changes to the schedule will be posted on the KSHSAA web-site, posted on twitter, and sent out to our member schools via email. We ask that everyone please plan accordingly for safe travel.

RMG

Here is the link to the KSHSAA page where I assume they would post any new updates: http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Wrestling/Main.cfm

I realize that rescheduling the state tournaments would be a major headache, but what is the kshsaa thinking? they are predicting 12 to 18 inches of snow with freezing drizzle, lets think about the safety of the student athletes and all the family and friends traveling in these conditions plus the mess with that kind of snow getting in and around the bicentenial center, and the city of salina.

The school districts may not allow teams to travel

The Marion wrestlers are leaving this morning.

Radar has snow flying already in southern and south central part of the state.

Silver Lake is leaving this morning.

Colby is leaving in about two hours.

Oakley is leaving this morning. Also have heard that other NW Ks schools are doing the same.

Goodland is hitting the road at 8:00 am mountain time.

I left on Monday morning and made it the 15 miles but still nobody here. Just kidding, good luck and be careful

How do you plan for safe travel in a blizzard,it would be nice to hear from kshsaa, and let us know what there thinking,before we drive 300 miles in a blizzard.

https://www.facebook.com/KSHSAA/posts/377215315718652

Thanx for info. hopefully rodes will be cleared and sun shining Fri. Thanx again.

I realize the weather is not good but you just can't change dates for bif events like this. Arenas are booked way in advance its not like a ballgame the you can just put off a few days. Not sure what you really expect kshaaa to do.

No whining...Im coming in from Central MO. Leaving at noon today to make a 12PM start Friday. Wish me luck.

Chaparral has arrived in Hays.

One of the other threads is showing that wiegh ins and wrestling start times have been moved back 2hours.

Effingham left at 9:00 this morning.

KSHSAA ANOUNCEMENT

** Due to the current and expected weather conditions throughout the state, all state wrestling will be put on a 2 HOUR DELAY for Friday February 22. Weigh in will begin at 9:00 AM and first round competition will begin at 12:00 PM. The second round will begin 15 minutes after the conclusion of the first round. This is for all state sites. **

I find it funny that they even give a darn, for there is no TV or radio coverage of the State Championship Wrestling Tournament.

Which tournament are you talking about?

KOOD / Smoky Hills Public TV out of Bunker Hill covers the 321A State Tournament in Hays, televising the quarters (I think), semis for sure, finals, and consolation finals for sure. 100.3 The Ride, 97.9 Hot Country, 101.1 KFNF, 101.9 Y102 all provide coverage of the state tournament in Hays. openspacessports.com provides online streaming & audio of a lot of matches.

So I guess I'm confused which one you're talking about.

What tournament are you talking about?

KSHSAA is broadcasting the ENTIRE 4A State Tournament @ www.kshsaanetwork.com

You should probably do some research before making such posts.

KSEK 99.1 will be broadcasting from 4A

Is that the Ryan Jilka DJ'd broadcast?

LHS rolled out this afternoon. I am wishing everyone safe travels the next two days. This is what wrestling families do. It will be rough for many if the predictions are right. Please drive as safe as you can.

Still sitting outside the arena and no sign of life

As long as there is no sign of death, I think you're good to go Jerry. That place will liven up soon enough and it should be a lot of fun once everyone gets there safe.

Jerry Dale, Save me A seat!!

Majority of schools in Kansas closed - will be interesting what their decision on travel will be

See they will be making more modifications to the schedule,ask you to check the website on an hourly basis

** 2/21/13 - 8:30 AM -- The KSHSAA will be making further modifications to the state wrestling schedule. Please keep checking the website on an hourly basis for more information.

http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Wrestling/State.cfm

Is there anyone that is NOT already in Hays

I am not in Hays, but I do plan on being in Park City tomorrow, rain or shine.

Shawnee Mission Schools were kept in KC last night by the District! That logic escapes me.

Per KDOT- routing traffic off 35 south by Emporia as semis stuck on the highway

** 2/21/13 - 8:30 AM -- The KSHSAA will be making further modifications to the state wrestling schedule. Please keep checking the website on an hourly basis for more information. **

Just read this on kshsaa site

Sylvan-Lucas is not in Hays

A budget decision I am sure. Don't let these people know about your rankings. The way budgets are being cut they will probably just decide that State is not necessary. Just use the rankings to decide who gets medals.

My son said the majority of the 321A teams had made it to Hays. The storm is set to end by this afternoon. Whether this will go on or not is under discussion from what I understand.

Our school will be very disappointed in KSHSAA if this tourney doesn't take place on Friday and Saturday given the money we have spent to get to Salina before the storm hit. I mean they sent us an email that basically implied that you better get to Salina or tough!

J. Dale where are you were up at hartman rolling mats out. Sure could use some help.

Look me up and I can show you the picture of the empty parking lot. Been waiting since Monday. If I knew how to post the pic on the forum I would.

Jerry, I hope that the parking lot is empty (of snow) once we get there. Surely they had it plowed before all the vehicles start rolling in?

I've got one shovel and a sore back. Really could use some help

Sorry Jerry, I am smoked from all of yesterday's shoveling, and I'm talking SMOKED!

You are the man Jerry. I will be there about 12:00 P.M. and hope you have my space up close to the door cleared.

Thanks in advance!