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Grapple on the Gridiron
June 5, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$25A wrestling tournament for all ages (Boys & Girls) hosted OUTSIDE on the football field @ Independence High School. Tournament to benefit the Tennessee Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Indy Eagles Wrestling Club
Date: Saturday, June 5th
Where: Independence High School, 1776 Declaration Way, Thompsons Station, TN
Weigh-ins: Friday night, 7to 8 pm. Saturday, 2:30 to 3:30 pm(@ Independence High School gym)
Wrestling Begins 5 pm (Medals for top 3 in each bracket)Cost: $20 if pre–registered before June 1st, $25 after. Limited to the first 300wrestlers, registration on www.trackwrestling.com, search “Grapple”
Vapor barrier under the mats, large industrial fans on each mat to keep moisture off the mats!
Tournament Format:
- Brackets will be double elimination, placing the top 8
- Brackets with5wrestlers or less will be a round-robin
- No match limit per individual, 15 minute rest time between matches)
- Medals for top 3in each weight class/bracket
Weigh–ins:
- Weigh–ins are Friday, June 4thfrom 7 to 8 pm OR Saturday, June 5thfrom 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
- Wrestlers will weigh in with a singlet on (or t–shirt and shorts)
- There is no additional weight given for the weight classes
- Wrestlers can challenge/weigh-ins as many times as needed within the weigh-in time frame
Tournament rules:
- One 3 minute period
- Out of bounds or lack of Activity results in neutral start
- 10 point technical fall
- Sudden death overtime (neutral)•Mandatory 15 minute rest time between matches
- Wrestlers do NOT have to wear a singlet
Division and Weight Classes:
- Grades K–2(Boys & Girls):40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 72, 80, 95
- Grades 3–5(Boys & Girls):50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110, 125, 140, 160, 200
- Boys Middle School (6–8):72, 82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122, 130, 138, 148, 158, 175, 190, HWT
- Girls’ Middle School (6–8):60, 70, 80, 90, 105, 120, 140, 160, 200
- Boys’ High School (9–12):106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285
- Girls High School (9–12):103, 112, 119, 125, 132, 140, 150, 160, 170, 190, 285
- Mens’ Open Division (Any age):125, 135, 145, 155, 165, 175, 190, 220, 285
- Womens’ Open: 100, 115, 130, 140, 155, 170, 185, 220
Tournament director reserves the right to change/combine weight classes and divisions to maximize the opportunities for the wrestlers