RICHLAND CENTER HIGH SCHOOL 1996 Hwy. 14 West Richland Center, WI 53581 HEATHER FITZLOFF,Assistant Principal/Activities Director Telephone: (608) 647-6131 Email: fith@richland.k12.wi.us RACHEL KERIAN, Athletic Director Assitant Telephone: (608) 647-8604 Email: kerr@richland.k12.wi.us December 1, 2008 TO: Wrestling Coaches, AD’s, Meet Officials and Media at Baraboo, Belmont/Platteville, Boscobel, Cochrane Fountain City, Darlington, Heritage Christian, Holmen, Ithaca, Middleton, Monroe, Pecatonica/Argyle, Richland Center, River Valley, Riverdale, Sugar River, Waukon Senior FROM: Heather Fitzloff, Assistant Principal / Activities Director Rachel D. Kerian, Athletic Directors Assistant Fuzz McCauley, Head Wrestling Coach RE: Richland Center High School Invitational DATE: December 20TH, 2008 Inclement Weather: In case of inclement weather a decision will be made by 6 a.m. Saturday morning. If cancelled it will not be rescheduled. Please call Heather Fitzloff at (952) 270-0806 if you have any questions. There will also be an announcement on WRCO radio. Weigh Ins: 8:00 a.m. (there will be a 1 pound allowance) Coach’s Meeting: 9:00 a.m. First Round: 10:00 a.m. Subsequent rounds will follow (4 mats) 2:30 p.m- Round 2 4:30 p.m – Consolation / Finals (2nd and 3rd round times are only approximate) (Matches will be three two-minute periods except in the consolation round where they are 1-2-2) Seeding: All Coaches must access the track-wrestling program and have their team info in by Friday, December 19th! Please check all deadlines for entry in www.trackwrestling.com. If you are having difficulty with the process of Trackwrestling, or can not get into your team area, pleas call either Heather Fitzloff or my assistant Rachel Kerian. Seeding criteria for the tourney is also listed. Team Admission: 3 coaches, 14 wrestlers, 1 manager, 1 cheerleading coach, 1 bus driver and a maximum of 6 cheerleaders in uniform will be admitted. Teams will be admitted on the East End of the Commons (through the door on the left). Three hospitality bands will be issued to coaches at that time. Locker Room: Teams will be assigned to locker rooms upon arrival (We are not responsible for lost or stolen items) *Wrestlers are responsible to provide their own towels and locks. Warm Up Area: A warm-up area will be available in the north part of the field house. Cheerleaders: There will be a hospitality room for cheerleaders. Bus Parking: Buses should park in the lower lot by the athletic complex in order to allow enough space for tournament quest. Trainer: A trainer will be present all day Concessions: Concessions will be provided and no coolers are allowed in the gym! Coolers may be stored behind the snack shack off the commons! *Coaches please stress this to your wrestlers. Hospitality Room: A hospitality room will be provided for 3 coaches, officials, and tournament workers. Admission: All Day - $6.00 - Adult $5.00 – Student Finals - $4.00 - Adult $3.00 – Student Radios and Boomboxes: Radios and boomboxes are not allowed in the building AV Equipment: All team taping will be done at the mat side. There will be three chairs and one chair is for videotaping. If you do not videotape the chair should remain vacant. Press Passes: Media should identify themselves at the door and will be admitted without charge. General Information: No noisemakers, banners, or signs will be allowed Awards: Medals will be given for 1st through 5th place in each weight class. A Most Valuable Wrestler Award, voted on by the head coaches, will be presented following the 285 lb award session. Team Trophies will also be given for 1st and 2nd place. Officials: Mike Nickelatti, Scott Brookman, Kirk Layer, Dan Engelke, Steve Williamson, Lynn Isensee Entry Fee: $160.00 due by tournament start. Tournament Scoring: 1st place…16 points 4th place…………7 points 2nd place…12 points 5th place…………5 points 3rd place…9 points 6th place…………3 points Advancement points – Championship Bracket - 2 points (except for final placement win) Advancement Points – Consolation Bracket - 1 point (except for final placement win) Forfeit, Fall, Default, Disqualification - 2 points Technical Fall (15 or more points) - 1 ½ points Major Decision (8-11 points) - 1 point WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE 20TH! Should you have any questions please contact Rachel Kerian at (608)647 – 8603 or (608)604-4540 or Heather Fitzloff at (608)647 – 6132 or (952)270-0806. Very Truly, Heather Fitzloff Assistant Principal/Activities Director Rachel D. Kerian Athletic Director Assistant