Good Idea Mike,

I recently sent letters to those already qualified. In that letter of invitation there is a seperate letter for the coach, parent, and the athlete.

To be qualified you must be a senior and you must have been in the state finals sometime in your high school career. If I counted correctly there are 46 wrestlers already qualified in the state of Kansas. This could be one of our largest teams ever. Of course, more will qualify in the 2005 state championships in Wichita and Hays.

The meet is in Cleveland again this year. The team flys out of KCI on March 30 and returns April 4. Parents and coaches are encouraged to go. It is an incredible meet with scores of colleges scouting the tournament.

The costs this year are expected to be $475 per athlete with $250 due on by March 6 and the balance by March 26. I encourage everyone to do their fund raising early so all can participate. This $475 covers your plane ticket, hotel, transportation, entry into the meet, gear, and many other things. For parents the cost is $465 and for coaches it is $500. Parent and coaches have the same deadlines for the same amounts. It is a bargan.

I will be at the Wichita state championships for anyone who qualifies then and would like an invitation. I will be sitting among the Olathe North group so come find me. I will have someone else at Hays doing the same. That person will be anounced at the meet. If you think you are qualified and have not received an invitation by Jan. 15, email me.

Gary Ulmer
gdulmer8971@yahoo.com