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Scholastic -- 2011-12 Season
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High School

2013 State Tournament Underclassmen: AAA and AA/A

2013-14 Season begins: November 18, 2013
First matches may be held: December 4, 2013
Regionals: Weekend of February 22, 2014
State Tournament: February 27 - March 1, 2014

2013 -14 High School Tournament Dates

Sat, December 7, 2013
Bill Hutchinson Classic, Richwood
Mike Ellis Invitational, Hurricane High School
Beckley Newspapers Invitational, Shady Spring High School

Fri - Sat, December 13-14, 2013
Jason Eades Duals, Point Pleasant
Max Horz, Berkeley Springs
Webster County Hardwood Duals

Sat, December 14, 2013
John Marshall Duals
Frankfort Duals

Fri - Sat, December 20-21, 2013
Musselman Duals

Sat, December 21, 2013
Buffalo Barn Brawl
Russ Ward Christmas Tournament, Richwood
Greenbrier East Duals

Fri - Sat, December 27-28, 2013
East Fairmont Duals
Wheeling Park Duals

Fri - Sat, January 3-4, 2014
Jefferson Invitational Duals
Nitro Pat Vance Invitational
West Virginia Duals, Parkersburg

Fri - Sat, January 10-11, 2014
West Virginia Army National Guard Duals
Jackson County Invitational, Ripley High School

Fri - Sat, January 17-18, 2014
Winners Choice - Fairmont

Sat, January 18, 2014
Wahama High School Tournament

Sat, January 25, 2014
Calhoun Invitational

Sat, February 1, 2014
Williamstown Bob Zide Rumble

Saturday, February 8, 2014
Bill Hughes Invitational, Winfield

Sat, February 15, 2014
Magnolia Blue Eagle Invitational
Grafton Duals

Middle School

Season begins: November 11, 2013
First matches: December 4, 2013
Season ends: February 22, 2014

2013-14 Middle School Tournament Dates

Sat, December 7, 2013
Wahama Junior High Tournament

Sat, December 21, 2013
Tiger Duals, Harpers Ferry Middle School


Youth/Open Wrestling

Coaching Youth Wrestling
Promote the Sport!
The Mindset and Tactics of a Champion
    by Ken Chertow


A Syllabus for Youth Wrestling
    by Dr. Bill Welker

WV-Mat Youth/Open Tournament Listings
Youth/Club team directory - West Virginia



Freestyle




Follow this link for information on Team West Virginia Freestyle/Greco-Roman wrestling

Why Wrestle Freestyle
by Zeke Jones



West Virginia AAU Wrestling
www.wvaauwrestling.org
Contact info: Jim Smith
CompetitiveEdgeWrestling@gmail.com
304-881-1038


West Virginia University

2013 Schedule announced
Split at Maryland
AT Wolfpack Open
Navy Classic, Penn State
News from Vegas
Three place at Reno
Fall to Lock Haven
AT Oklohama State
At Oklahoma
Entertain Rutgers
Iowa State Visits
V Pitt
Downed by Ohio
V Edinboro
AT Clarion
Big 12 duals and tournament
Season completed






West Liberty University

Official West Liberty Wrestling Website
West Liberty University Website


Third at Mt Union
Knock off UPJ
AT Ohio Northern tourney
Top Waynesburg
Midwest Classic
Second at Waynesburg
Upset at Mercyhurst
Top OVU
Fall at Home
Tough Weekend
Fall to Lake Erie
V Shippensburg
Fall to Findlay
AT Tiffin
Home with Ashland
AT Gannon
Qualify Three
Season Concludes








WVU Tech

Sam Gardner -- Head Coach
Athletic Office: 304.442.3121
Visit the WVU Tech Website

November 10 - AT Mt Union Invitational
November 17 - AT Sam Case Duals
November 30 - v. OVU
December 8 - AT Southern Virginia
January 12 - Washington and Lee Invite
January 20 - Purple Raider Open
January 26 - Builders Invite || Brackets
February 8 - Blank SVU
February 13 - Defeat OVU
February 17 - AT East Regionals




Archive material


Wheeling Jesuit University
Sean Doyle, Head Coach
sdoyle@wju.edu

Cardinals Wrestling

Wheeling Jesuit Wrestling Apparel

316 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003

Program Announced


Ohio Valley University Wrestling
Pat Sole, Head Coach
1 Campus View Drive, Vienna, WV 26105-8000
Visit the Ohio Valley University Website

November 10 - AT Mt Union Invitational
November 17 - At Ashland University Open
November 30 - v. WVU Tech
December 4 - Fall to Ashland 42-6
December 8 - Pitt Johnstown
December 16 - Midwest Classic
January 12 - To Tiffin
January 15 - Host King College
January 19 - West Liberty
January 26 - East Coast Duals, Newberry SC
January 29 - Liberty U
February 2 - Seton Hill
February 5 - Blank SVU
February 13 - Fall v WVT
February 23 - Long Qualifies
March 8 -- Long Bows Out




Archive material


Alderson - Broaddus College
Mitch Smith, Head Coach
smithma2@ab.edu

Battlers Wrestling

101 College Hill Drive
Philippi, West Virginia 26416

Program Announced
3 Jan 2013 - Early Signees



Rick Welker Wrestling Radio Show
with Sean Smith, Bryan Nally, and Dr. Bill Welker
WKKX -- 1600 AM -- Wheeling WV
Each Wednesday at 6:00pm
Live stream at www.wkkx.com

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Officials / Comments on the Rules
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The New WVSSAC Weight Management Program
New WVSSAC Weight Management Program - FAQ
Recent Major Rule Changes
The Tiebreaker System for Dual Meet Competition
New WVSSAC Classifications to go into effect with the 2008-09 year
Central West Virginia Wrestling Officials
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Rule Interpretations for the Safety of Wrestlers
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WVSSAC Forms, including...
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     Physical Exam Form
2008-09 WVSSAC Interpretation - Weight Management Program
Important note regarding Weigh-Ins
Rules clarification regarding mouth appliances in wrestlers
CONCUSSION CONCERNS AND MANAGEMENT IN ATHLETICS
Team Advancement Tournament Rules



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