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If you have concrete evidence about a coach or official using illegal drugs, giving illegal drugs to underage/or student-athletes then it is your moral obligation to report that "evidence" to the local authorities. Not the WVSSAC. Not the local gossip mongers. Not the WVMAT Forum. If you h...

The above mentioned tournaments have been contested on those weekends for a very long time. Occasionally due to several factors there may arise a weekend when there isn't a conflict. Not very often. The tournament directors have these schedules worked out for years. They will not change them just to...

Another article from The Martins Ferry Times leader on Bill Donohew. Bill will be inducted into the WV Hall Of Fame this Sunday in Charleston. While I agree with some of the comments on this thread about others who may be deserving of this honor the following words should clear up any concern about ...

This is from The Martins Ferry Times leader this past Sunday. I hope it satisfies any doubts as to Pete's credentials for his induction to the Hall Of Fame. Thank You Ray Marling OVAC Official, Ret. Cuffaro humbled by honor Local Sports Oct 22, 2017 Kim North knorth@theintelligencer.net WHEELING — P...

" Regarding the five HOF inductees, I know who Troy Owens is. He was at Super 32 last year too. Although the other four inductees have probably contributed significantly to wrestling, I have not heard their names before. Ken Chertow? He was on the Olympic team". Bill Donohew was a state ch...

Yea. The Armory. I was asked to work it.

The following is an email I received a short time ago from Dr. Welker. Hi Guys, "Some very serious news!  Dr. Tim Miller had a heart attack today and is in critical condition!  Please put him in your prayers.  Dr. Miller has done so, so, so much to promote wrestling (wrestlers, coaches, officia...

I agree with FORTHEKIDS. This was started as an informative thread. I did not drag anyone's name into the dirt and was only trying to state facts. Which I did. A couple of the comments have been very supportive of Dr. Welker and we all appreciate those. And I intend no disrespect to others who have ...

I hope the following account sheds some light on people's concern and questions as to why Dr. Welker resigned as WV SSAC Rules Interpreter yesterday, may17, 2017. Gator. This is not a retirement by Bill. This is a resignation by Bill. He resigned due to a couple of factors. During the weigh-ins for ...

Good one Gator. If the chronic whiners could hear the discussions that you, Chris, and myself have had over the years they would understand more and complain less. Probably not about us. LOL! It is if you know what you're doing. LMAO! It just irritates us when people bitch and complain and then prop...

If you don't like the officiating get off your hind ends and actually do something about it. Take the class and try to officiate instead of sitting back and complaining about all the so called bad calls that were made or not made by this or that terrible official. If all the association Secretaries ...

Three outstanding officials and men. Very pleased to call them friends.

Injury time is granted when the wrestler or coach requests it. We as officials must grant it. The rule states that. We are not doctors or trainers. We are not qualified or possess a degree saying that we know when a wrestler is hurt/sick or not. I do not want that hanging over my head should I try t...

I am a big fan of the shaking of hands. It is intended to show respect towards your opponent. It is not mandatory except after the individual match between the two wrestlers. There are a variety of reasons why some coaches don't encourage this after the dual. Arguments can be made for both sides of ...