Blessed be the LORD my strength which teacheth my hands to war and my fingers to fight. Psalms 144:1
2014 BATTLE-CAT OPEN
Trophies for Champions!
Trophies 1st-4th Place!
Most Outstanding Wrestler Award for each division!
Free Clinic from 8-9am with 2X NCAA D2 Champion Joe Kemmerer
- Undefeated Pennsylvania AAA State Champion 2004, Crestwood
- 2x NCAA D2 Champion 2007-2009 Kutztown University
- N.W.C.A. Outstanding Wrestler Award at 2009 Championships
- P.S.A.C. Champion 2009, Kutztown University
- Greco-Roman University World Team Member 2011
- Coached Div 1 Liberty University 2009-2011
- Coached Div 1 Virginia Military Institute 2011-2012
- Coached Ken Chertow Camp 6 years
- DATE: January 18th 2014
- LOCATION: Virginia High School – 1200 Long Crescent Dr. Bristol, VA
- TIMES: 9:30am – All Divisions
- REGISTRATION FEE: $20 and $10 for additional Division
- Register on: www.TrackWrestling.com
- Deadline: Thursday Jan 16th 11pm
- Spectator Fee: $5/Adult, $3/ages 12 &under
- Weigh-Ins: Friday 7-8pm or Saturday 7-8am ($20 bump fee if over to rebracket)
*Wrestling on up to 8 mats
*Stadium Chair Seating
*Coaches Hospitality (1 coach per 5 wrestlers, not to exceed 4 coaches)
*VHSL Certified referees!
*Only coaches and wrestlers are allowed on the mat
Divisions:
· 6 & under (35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, HWT)
· 7-8yr old (40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, HWT)
· 9-10 yr old (45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, HWT)
· 11-12yr old (60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 140, HWT)
· 13-14yr old MS (75, 80, 85, 95, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, 170, 180, 190, 200, HWT)
o Weight classes are being used as a guideline and will be handled using the Madison System
o Any weight class with 4 or less participants, tournament director reserves the right to combine weight classes and/or run as round robin format
Contact: John Almany – (276) 494-6000 or dial **WRESTLE
Email: battlecatwrestling@gmail.com
2013 Battle-Cat Open = SUCCESS
We had a successful tournament in Bristol, VA on 2nd 2013.
45 teams representing 5 states. 5 Mats. 350+ Wrestlers!
2012 Battle-Cat Open = SUCCESS
We had a successful 1st tournament in Bristol, VA on March 17th.
21 teams representing 4 states. Most received 3-5 matches.
Here's just a few unedited responses received of many:
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" I just wanted to thank you guys for a wonderful tournament. We have been to a number of tournaments all over the southeast, both large and small. Yours was as well run as any we have attended. I hope you guys continue this event annually, we will definitely be attending."
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"Thank you for having us, it was good tourny and it has a bright future. good luck"
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"Everything was great. We had a great time. "
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"We had a great time. Thanks for your well run, efficient tournament, and amazing hospitality. "
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"Good way to spend a Saturday."
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"We had a great time and was glad we came. Walked away with three Gold medals! We will defiantly spread the word of a well run tournament for next year!"
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"You all have the best venue to host a tournament. Great people, great hospitality, and most of all great wrestling! See you next year!"