Originally posted by Tony Avallone:
Richard,
I may live in Oklahoma but my daughter wrestles for Coach Ed and Jenni on the Kansas Krusaders.
Also I bring my son to Kansas tournaments that are close to home. So we are a part of the wrestling family in both states much like Mr.Furches (mike&nathan) who I have much respect for.
Besides is this not a public forum?
Dear Mr. Avallone:
The incident you complained of happened in Oklahoma, hence my suggestion your complaint is voiced on the wrong forum.
I was not aware out of state athletes were eligible to participate with the Kansas Krusaders. Apparently the rules are differant for this team than for the USAW Kansas Kids clubs.
From the Kansas Krusaders home page:
"The Kansas Krusaders have been established in response to the ever growing number of girls and young women in
Kansas who are taking up the sport of wrestling.
Under the leadership of long-time wrestling enthusiasts Ed and Jenni Edison, and with the
support of USA Wrestling - Kansas , the Kansas Krusaders have a simple mission: to encourage young women to pursue their dreams of becoming competitive wrestlers.
This is accomplished by:
* supporting the creation of more female versus female wrestling competitions as well as protecting the rights of female wrestlers to compete against male wrestlers
* supporting and hosting wrestling camps and clinics
* creating a
state-wide wrestling team for women wrestlers
* organizing and supporting practices throughout the
state for women wrestlers
* traveling as a team to regional and national competitions
* promoting successful women wrestlers
All
Kansas girls and women wrestlers between the ages of 5 and 18 with valid USA Wrestling memberships are automatically eligible to join the Kansas Krusaders ."
