Dear Coaches,
My name is Brian Maynard and I am the head wrestling coach at Bluffton High School.  On behalf of Principal Denise Garison and Athletic Director Cody Slaughter, I would like to welcome you to our school.  This year we have the privilege of hosting the SCHSL 4A Lower State Wrestling Championship.  We plan to take full advantage of this opportunity by hosting a first-class tournament.  On behalf of the school, the community, and the wrestling program, I would like to welcome all coaches, wrestlers, and fans to the school and the tournament.  As we all know ahead of time, the competition will be incredible, and the top four wrestlers will qualify for the state championship at the Anderson County Convention Center.

To begin planning for the event, here is a list of important dates, times, and information in regard to the tournament:
2/1 – 2/11: Registration will occur through FloArena.  You will need to enter team and wrestler information.
                        Registration will open at midnight on 2/1 and close at midnight on 2/11.
                        https://events.flowrestling.org/event/e40d6a9a-5238-46e8-dff0-048cf85bb53c

2/13: Seeding Meeting @Bluffton High School, 6:00 pm, Room 1303.
            Seeding Criteria for 4A Wrestling (from the SCHSL Handbook):
Overall In-state record (must have a minimum of 10 matches). Dual playoff match results will count on an individual’s record.
Head to head within 10% winning percentage.

2/15: First Day of Competition: Weigh-Ins (By Team): 5:00 pm, Wrestling: Approximately 6:15 pm

2/16: Second Day of Competition: Weigh-Ins (By Weight Class): 8:00 am, Wrestling: 9:00 am

Team Entry Fee:  $100.00 per team, please make checks payable to: Bluffton High School
Fan Entry Fee:  $6.00 per person, per day.  Only South Carolina High School League Passes will be accepted.
Mats:  We will run four mats in the main gym four both days of competition.  If you have extra scorers and table workers that you can bring, they will be greatly appreciated.
Hospitality Room:  We will have a fully stocked and varied hospitality room for both days of competition.  We will provide wrist bands for up to three coaches/team personnel.
Coolers/Food & Drink:  No coolers or food/drink will be allowed in the gym.  All team coolers and tables will be set up in the atrium off the athletic hall.
Concessions:  The concession stand will be open both days of competition.  

Parking:
Please use the following to guide bus and team parking.  All buses will be parking in the student lot behind the auditorium entrance.  Once unloaded teams will enter in the auditorium entrance and proceed to the gym for check-in and weigh-ins.

We are looking forward to the event and providing a great wrestling experience to all involved.  If you have any questions regarding the upcoming event or registration on FloArena, please contact me at: brian.maynard@beaufort.k12.sc.us or on my cell phone at (412)352-9176.
 
Yours in Wrestling,
Brian Maynard