Kansas Wrestling Forums General Discussion Freestyle/Greco Kids Nationals

This years Kids Nationals Tournament is being held in Orem, UT. I am proud to announce that Cody Phippen will be this years KS Team Leader.

We are currently making arrangements for the team trip to take place in July. Here is the Nationals link:
http://www.themat.com/eventfliers/2008/2008KidsNationals.pdf

Any wrestler who registered to compete in the Southern Plains tournament from the Schoolboy down is eligible (there are 58 of you).

We will use this talk forum and also be contacting those of you who are eligible to see if you would like to make the trip this year. This is the second year we have made a KS effort in taking a team to Nationals, last year we had 16 wrestlers and I know we have alot more experience this year to field a better team.

I would be happy to answer any questions regarding the trip and I can get you in contact with Coach Phippen to join the team.

Great job at Regionals and lets get em at Nationals!

thanks Kyle

What are the rates for the hotel rooms the team has reserved and are they close enough to walk to the venue like we did in Wisconsin?

Hunter and I are interested in going. I looked at plane tickets today, flights are round trip about 305 and up. Please let me know ASAP. Our new house is 15 minutes from the MCI airport , if price is going to be close we will take a plane.

kyle

eric and i are interested in going could you get the info to us on when you will be leaving and the price.
also i have a question on the triple crown.. will eric have to wrestle the same weight that he won folkstyle nationals at in order to be eligible for the triple crown?

You can wrestle a different weight if needed.

24/7

You have to wrestle the same weight or a higher weight than what you wrestled at Southern Plains when you go to Nationals in Utah. You cannot move down from the weight you wrestled at the regional. At least that is the way it has been done in the past. They could have changed it for this year.

Mike and Will are both correct. Eric can wrestle at 190 in Utah, and when he wins both styles he would still qualify for the triple crown with his win at 210 in folkstyle.

Kyle

How much are the rooms Team Kansas has reserved?

$90 a night-Comfort Inn same street as venue.

I apologize for the typo on my first post. Travis Phippen is the team leader, although Cody could probably teach us a few things!!

Looks like we have 3 wrestlers confirmed for the trip already.

I can drive an economical car and fit 2 other wrestlers with Hunter and I if they would like to travel from the northeast Kansas or Northwest Missouri area. I figured our Honda would cost about 250-300 in gas for the round trip. Travelodge of Provo- 6 miles from the venue called and offered 77 dollars a night with a breakfast and a pool.

Jeff,
I don't imagine it will cost that much for Ks wrestlers. Last year they only paid $250 for travel, motel, and gear. This year should be the same if not less.

I thought you were interested in helping drive a van?

Not a problem driving, it appeared we were one of the three intending to go. Do we have enough for a van?

Any news on who is going on this trip? Please let me know, moving stuff today, will be back on Sunday to check.

kyle , would you have travis pass the info along on this trip such as when they would be leaving and exact cost. only a little over a week away .

This is a preliminary itinerary for Kids Nationals.

Kansas Kids National Team Itinerary for Orem Utah
July 2nd-5th

Tuesday July 1st- 4:30pm Salina KS
5:00pm Departure

Wednesday 2nd- 7:30am arrival in Orem UT
10:00am Hotel Check in
2:00pm Workout
3:30pm Greco Technique Clinic
5:00pm weigh in card pickup
6:00pm Weighin

Thursday July 3rd-7:00am Wakeup/Breakfast
8:00am Greco Rules Clinic
8:30am-? Greco Preliminaries through Finals
5:00pm Freestyle Weigh in card pickup
6:00pm Weighin

Friday July 4th- 7:00am Wakeup/Breakfast
8:00am Freestyle Rules Clinic
8;25am Opening Ceremonies
9:00am-12pm FS Session 1
1;15pm-545:pm Session 2

Saturday July 5th-7:00am Wakeup/Breakfast/Checkout
8:30am-11:30 FS Session 3
12:30pm Parade of Champions
1:00pm-3:00pm FS Finals and Awards
6:00pm Depart for Kansas

Sunday July 6th-10:00am arrival in Salina KS


Sessions and schedule subject to change


Cost depends on the number of kids that decide to go. We are currently contacting all eligible Kids to get a final roster.

I am trying to get a head count for rooms and travel arrangements. Please send me an e-mail at trav_phippen@yahoo.com or call me at 913-669-4016 letting me know if your child is planning on attending the tournament or not. The team plans on traveling in vans for the tournament. I appreciate everyones help by letting me know if they plan on attending or are unable to.

Thanks,

Travis Phippen

Has anyone requested a van from Cokeley?
How many people are going?
What are confirmation numbers for the hotel rooms?
When will we receive a e mail stating the exact schedule?

So far people that have confirmed to me are:
Cody Phippen
Hunter Roberts
Eric Mason
Jared Langley
Matt Reed
Liam Eck
Please let me know if there are additional kids that need to be added to the list.
Eric Mason
Jared Langley
Cody Phippen
Hunter Roberts

are the only ones registered on trackwrestling. Registeration ends 12:00 noon tomorrow.
are the

Has anyone requested a van from Cokeley?
What are confirmation numbers for the hotel rooms?
When will we receive an e mail stating the exact schedule?

If I am going to pickup a van, what is the address of the dealership and confirming information the dealership may need?

Jeff,
Will said he spoke to you at the duals this weekend. You will need to show them a copy of your drivers license. All other paperwork will be taken care of.

Thanks