Kansas Wrestling Community:

Below is an e-mail I recieved today concerning proposed changes in weight classes by the NFHS. All of the proposals eliminate the 103 pound weight class. I personally feel that this is not a good change for the sport or for athletes. Wrestling is a unique sport that gives the smaller athlete a chance to compete and attain success. This is really not found in any other team sport. If you feel strongly against these changes, I encourage you to sign the on-line petition.

Good luck to all at Regionals this weekend! Don't forget that you can watch Norton's on line.

Kale Mann
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As you may or may not be aware, the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) will soon be considering a change to high school wrestling weight classes. All 3 options on the table eliminate the 103 pound weight class.

The options and the rationale for the changes can be found at:

http://www.mpssaa.org/assets/wintersports/wrestling/Proposed%20Wrestling%20Weight%20Class%20Options%20(2009).pdf

Many people in the wrestling community feel that this is a bad idea that will prevent the participation of many talented small wrestlers from competing at the high school level. An on-line petition against these changes has been started at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/103pounds that is being sent to the NFHS, and to the affiliated State Athletic Associations that are being asked to provide input into these changes to the NFHS.

We are contacting wrestling organizations nationwide in the hope of obtaining support for keeping 103 pounds. We would appreciate any help you could add to our cause, and any distribution of this information to other wrestling organizations.

Thank you.
Pete Dorney
Pennsylvania
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Head Coach- Blue Valley High School