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Western States is Coming!

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Western States Tournament

The 17th Annual
WESTERN STATES WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Hosted by Clovis High School,
1055 Fowler Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611
April 17-18, 2015
SCWAY CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT

Tournament Info: Western States Tournament Info

Registration Info: Western States Registration Info

Age Division Info: Western States Age Divisions

 

1. EVENT DIRECTOR: Stephen Tirapelle (559) 270-2406 Cell, Email stirapelle@gmail.com

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2. PROMOTION DIRECTORS:
Adam Tirapelle (559) 213-2729 email atirapelle@gmail.com
Ben Holscher (559) 341-9764 email benholscher144@gmail.com
Ralph Garcia (559) 930-0145 email coachralphgarcia@yahoo.com

3. REGISTRATION: To register, go to www.cloviswrestling.com website and open link to the Western States Wrestling Championships. You must have a current SCWAY participant membership to register. This is an on-line registration only event!

4. OUTSTANDING AWARDS: The CHAMPION in every weight division receive a custom cougar resin statues and custom 5” medallions for first-sixth places.

5. PARTICIPANTS: You must present a current SCWAY athlete membership card and provide proof of age upon request. SCWAY cards are available on-line at scway.org/ Cards are NOT available on site. Anyone who meets the age division requirement is eligible for competition.

6. AGE DIVISIONS: When registering, participant will enter their age division, determined by the competitor’s age on April 18, 2015 (4/18/2015), the day of competition.

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7. WEIGHT DIVISIONS: When registering, register in to the correct age/weight division. Weight changes may be made April 17, 2015 at final registration for a $20 change bracket fee.

8. WEIGH-INS: All age division weigh-ins, Friday, April 17, 2015, 7-8 p.m.

9. WEIGHT CHANGES: A $20 weight change (cash only) fee will be charged for any bracket changes!

10. RULES: National Federation of State High School Association rule book with time modification by age divisions.

11. UNIFORM: Singlet worn for weigh-in and competition.

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12. COACHING FLOOR PASSES: Coaching bands are $20 and required at mat-side, inside the barriers. Five (5) entries get you one free coaching band, every five (10 entries, 2-bands) entries an additional band, etc. Wrestlers MUST SIGN-UP their club/team by name during registration and must represent their SCWAY club/team. NO ALL-STAR TEAMS. Coaches are to pick-up coaching bands and purchase additional bands at registration, on Friday, April 17, 2015.

13. INFECTIOUS SKIN SCREENING: A doctor’s note is required and must be submitted during weigh-ins or upon request for any and all skin conditions. It must state clearly that the skin condition is non-contagious, describing the location of the infected area(s) and the competitor is medically cleared to compete. All participants are subject to skin screening. For the health and safety of all participants, the Athletic Trainer on site will have the FINAL DECISION concerning all questionable skin conditions that will over-ride any doctor’s note. People have written their own clearance notes, so their wrestlers can participate. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR SKIN INFECTIONS.

14. ADMISSION: $10 per person.

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The MatBoss Podcast Episode 34: Gerry Abas

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Gerry Abas
Episode 34 of The MatBoss Podcast is with four-time All-American and three-time NCAA Division I finalist Gerry Abas of Fresno State. Gerry Abas talks about his start in wrestling in the Bay Area and how his speed, quickness and flash on the wrestling mat had its foundations in break dancing in the 1980s.

He also talks about his classic match and loss to Iowa’s Lincoln McIlravy, coaching his younger brother Stephen at Fresno State, watching the school drop the program and his feelings about it at the time. Abas also speaks about his son Jaden and what we can expect from him on the next level.

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Stephen Abas named head coach at Fresno High School

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Stephen Abas

Stephen Abas

Stephen Abas, 2008 Olympic silver medalist and three-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Fresno State, has been named head wrestling coach at Fresno High School.

“We are excited to welcome Coach Abas to Fresno Unified, knowing that he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our Fresno High student-athletes,” said Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson.
The statement said Abas would take the helm of the Warriors wrestling program at Fresno High immediately.

As a wrestler at Fresno State University, Abas was a four-time NCAA All-American, winning three NCAA titles at 125 pounds in 1999, 2001, and 2002. Abas tallied a 144-4 overall record for the Bulldogs, including 46 pins. Abas’ career winning percentage of 97.3 percent is also a school record. For all these accomplishments, Abas was named the Fresno State Male Athlete of the Year in 1999 and 2001.

Stephen in high school (Canyon Springs HS & James Logan HS) was a 3X CIF state champion and a NHSCA National Champion in 1996.

Stephen Abas

Stephen Abas – Fresno State, 3X NCAA National Champion

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2019 CIF State Wrestling Championships Schedule

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Rabobank Arena - Bakersfield, California
Rabobank Arena – Bakersfield, California

Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Registration/Workout 3:00 – 8:00 pm

Thursday, February 21, 2019
Round 1 Girls Championship Round 1 9:00 am – 11:30 am (10 mats)
Round 2 Girls Championship Round 2 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (10 mats)
Round 1 Boys Championship Pig Tail 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (10 mats)
Round 2 Boys Championship Round 1 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (10 mats)
Round 3 Boys Championship Round 2 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (10 mats)
Round 4 Boys Consolation Pig Tails 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm (10 mats)

Friday, February 22, 2019
Round 5/3 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 1 9:00 – 12:00 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 6/4 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 2 12:00 – 3:00 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 7/5 Boys/Girls Quarterfinals/Consolation Round 3 3:00 – 6:00 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 8/6 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 4 6:00 – 7:30 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 9/7 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 5 7:30 – 8:30 pm (10/5 mats)

Saturday, February 23, 2019
Round 8/10 Girls/Boys Championship Semi-Finals 9:00 – 10:30 am (6 mats)
Round 8/11 Girls/Boys Consolation Semi’s 10:30 – 12:00 pm (6/3 mats)
Round 10/12 Girls/Boys 3rd/5th/7th Places 12:00 -2:00 pm (6/3 mats)
Final Round Championship Finals 5:05 pm (2 mats)

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