The 2009 ASICS USA Wrestling Folkstyle National Championships, one of the most exciting folkstyle events in the country, is set to take place at the UNI-Dome at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on April 3rd-5th.
This event marks the first leg of the USA Wrestling Triple Crown for the Kids, Cadet, and Junior age groups. To achieve the Triple Crown, wrestlers must win a championship during the same year in each of the three styles: folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco-Roman.
USA Wrestling is still seeking its first Junior Triple Crown winner.
Junior and Cadet Registration starts on April 2nd from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the McLeod Center.
See tournament schedule at www.usawfolkstylenationals.com
ATTENTION JUNIORS!
All finalists qualify for funded-access to the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.
The event features seven different age groups:
Bantam (Born 2001-2002)
Intermediate (Born 1999-2000)
Novice (Born 1997-1998)
Schoolboy/girl (Born 1995-1996)
Cadets (Born 1993-1994)
Juniors (Born September 1, 1989 and after, plus current enrollment in grades 9-12), and
Five divisions of Veteran weight classes (Born 1977-1984, 1969-1976, 1961-1968, 1954-1960, 1953 and before).
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