There needs to be a system to the challenge process. For example, in freestyle at 126 Christian Bowen will be challenged by DJ Ballard, Sean Deshazer, Doug Newcomb, and anyone else who wants to? He might have to wrestle 6-12 matches at camp just to keep his spot? Guys that petition should be at the bottom of the ladder, and must work their way up. The state champion did his job, and shouldn't have to wrestle anyone and everyone who wants a shot.
I understand that this will not happen at many weights, but criteria must be established.
All challengers should also have to make weight at camp to be allowed the challenge. In my opinion, guys shouldn't be allowed to change weights from what they wrestled at state.
You are not understanding the approved challenge process in place. It's exactly like the World Team challenge tournament. The champion will only wrestle the winner of those that are qualified to enter the challenge tournament. That champion must be beaten two out of three. There will be a 4 pound weight allowance at the challenge tournament.
This process has been clearly posted on this forum and has been approved. (Posted on April 17th)
SUMMARY:
• Friday, May 2, 2014 (by Midnight) – Athletes interested in participating in Cadet or Junior Duals, but cannot make it to the State tournament must have the official petition form filed with the Challenge Board.
• Sunday, May 4, 2014 – State Freestyle and Greco tournaments
• Tuesday, May 6, 2014 – State tournament participants deadline to file to challenge at a different weight class, different age group, second chance, or injury.
• Challenges are 2 out of 3 and will take place at the Duals camps (mini tournament to determine challenger in the event there are 2 or more challengers)
*** In the event the selection process as described above yields NO competitors willing to fill a spot on the team, the deal team staff will then have the opportunity to select ANY eligible wrestler to fill the “spot” on the team.
