Thank YouWe would like to take some time to recognize the people who made the Park City-Wichita Classic an awesome event this season while at the same time highlight some of the tournament.
The following clubs provided mats, table workers, and setup the arena: Augusta, Brawlers, Carroll Jr., Team Lightning, MAC, and Wichita Blue Knights. I had to have surgery recently and each of the clubs stepped up their game to help out with the tournament. We want to take the time to give special recognition to Ed and Jenny Edison, as well as Doug Eck.
Photos from tournament
Park City Classic 2014 Photos RecognitionOutstanding WrestlersEach year there always seems to be debate about the right method to recognize the Outstanding Wrestler for each tournament. Our tournament has traditionally recognized this person as being the wrestler with the most pins in the least amount of time, while at the same time earning the championship.
6 Under: Quintin Harding Parsons Champion 58-64 (3 Pins 1:58)
8 Under: Michael Johnson Blue Team XTreme Champion 43-46 (4 Pins 1:50)
10 Under: Ethan Kremer Legacy Wrestling Champion 130 (3 Pins 1:42)
12 Under: Anthony Delgado Emporia Champion 140 (5 Pins 5:16)
14 Under: Zane Coleman Oklahoma Wrestling Academy Champion 130 (4 Pins 2:47)
High School: Lucas Lovvern JCWC Champion 145 (3 Pins 6:26)
Girls: Jordyn Knecht Paola Champion (4 Pins 4:28)
Outstanding Team AwardsThe method for determining the Outstanding Team was based on placement only. A wrestler who placed 1st in a 16 man bracket earned more points for their team than a wrestler who earned 1st in a 2 Person Round Robin. We elected to award only one team trophy per team. We are considering changing this process for next year’s tournament.
6 Under: Catoosa
8 Under: Blue Team XTreme
10 Under: Maize
12 Under: Oklahoma Wrestling Academy
14 Under: Kansas Young Guns
High School: Augusta
Highlights of TournamentOur team put our heads together and determined how we could get 11 Full Size Wrestling Surfaces into Hartman Arena. Every match of the day was completed on a Full Size Surface. This allowed us the ability to move matches to any surface we needed to as a mat finished up each session.
Morning SessionThe tournament ran very efficiently with seven of the mats finishing prior to noon. Our team immediately began moving matches to open surfaces without any issues. The last match of the morning session completed about 12:30.
Afternoon SessionThe afternoon session started on time at 1:00 pm with seven of the surfaces finished prior to 5:00 pm and our team immediately began moving matches to open surfaces. The last match of the day finished about 5:30 p.m.
(Thank You Lane Foster)
BracketsEvery Championship bracket was printed in color on 13x19 card stock paper very efficiently at the conclusion of each bracket. I think our team had most brackets printed and waiting for the wrestlers rather than the wrestlers waiting for the brackets and awards.
(Thank you Mrs. Chenowith and Mrs. Engel)
Crowd ControlThe team constructed a barrier around the mat surfaces and limited access to the floor from two points. I believe the team did a great job of limiting only banded workers and coaches to the wrestling floor.
RefereesWe want to recognize Bill Little and Steve Herman for putting together a great team of officials. Their team did a great job on the mat. We did not have a single person come to the head table to complain about officiating.
AwardsThe Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission did a great job with our awards companies selecting, designing and developing new awards. Each team champion received an Eagle (in color) measuring approximately 20’ tall on a mounted base. The Outstanding Wrestlers received an Eagle (in color) mounted on a base of approximately 16’ tall. The Individual bracket winners received an Eagle (in color) mounted on bases approximately 14’ tall. The 2nd- 4th place awards winners received a customized medal with an eagle and the US flag on it. (Thank You Bob Hanson and Brian Hargrove)
As with any tournament there are always room for improvement and we are always interested in hearing positive ideas that will help improve the tournament. If you have ideas on how we could improve the tournament please feel free to email me and we will take your idea into consideration.
If we have missed to thank anyone we apologize sincerely.
Regards
Steven Foster
Steven.foster31@yahoo.com