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July 9, 2005 Shirk Center Illinois Wesleyan University Mens/Womens Divisions 3rd- 4th, 5th- 6th, 7th- 8th, 9th-10th, 11th-12th, & College/Open
Event Director: Mike Manahan and Crystal Howard Phone: (800) 433-8226 Fax: (309) 661-0743 Address: Convention and Visitors Bureau 3201 Cira Drive Suite 201 Bloomington, IL 61704 Venue: Shirk Center Illinois Wesleyan University
Registration
Registration for the 2005 Tournament is open and can be done on-line by clicking here. There has been some confusion, but USA Cards are not required to participate in the 2005 Tournament.
Sponsors
State Farm Insurance Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Illinois Coaches Association Bloomington/Normal Area Sports Commission Wrestling Aids Wildwood Industries
Age Group/Eligibility
Age Eligibility: Women and men who are in 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th, 9th & 10th, 11th and 12th or college/open are eligible. To participate, wrestlers must have been in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade for the past year. 9th-12th graders must have been in High School for the past year. College and Open must have been in college or beyond to participate. If a participant is under the age of 18, parents must sign a parent permission slip, which is attached with the entry form.
Schedule
Friday, July 8th 2005	Weigh-In: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, July 9th 2005	9:00am – All rounds
Detailed Schedules will be available at Weigh-In

General Information

Entry: The Official Entry Blank can be downloaded here. The form must be accurately completed and filed at registration. There will be a $30 entry fee if you register before June 15, 2005. If you register after June 15th, the fee will be $35 per individual. Registration is also available on-line at here.

Individual Awards: Will be provided for each weight class

Divisions

Womens 3rd - 4th Grade – Folk Style

Womens 5th - 6th Grade – Folk Style

Womens 7th - 8th Grade – Folk Style

Womens 9th - 10th Grade – Folk Style

Womens 11th-12th Grade – Folk Style

Womens College and above – Folk Style

Mens 3rd - 4th Grade – Folk Style

Mens 5th - 6th Grade – Folk Style

Mens 7th - 8th Grade – Folk Style

Mens 9th - 10th Grade – Folk Style

Mens 11th-12th Grade – Folk Style

Mens College and above – Folk Style

Weight classes will be determined at weigh-in.
*all weight classes in pounds*

Tournament Rules

Folk Style Rules will apply

**Tournament will be double elimination with
wrestle backs to 3rd place**

Awards: Awards will be given to the top 6 individuals in each weight class. Team trophies will be given to the top 4 in each class.

Uniforms: Must meet National Federation Rules. Headgear is required.

Medical Information: Athletes must be prepared and must submit to a Skin Disease screening at weigh-in. The Chief Medical Officer’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.

Weigh-Ins: All athletes will be required to weigh-in once on Friday, July 8th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Accommodations
For accommodations, please visit the Midwest Nationals Hotel page here to assist your with all of your lodging needs.