Make sure you look at the new belts in the flyer! We have also added 36" OW trophies, along with the large bronze resin team trophies.
So far I have teams confirmed from OK, MO, CO, AR, NE, and TX.
Remember we have B brackets for those that do not want to compete for the belt. No A rated wrestlers allowed in the B brackets. Trophies for 1st place in the B Bracket.
Forgot that Krause is bringing kids from Michigan as well.
Split Tourny again this year with the new location?
It will be split again. First session (6,8,14) starts at 8:30. Second session (10,12) will start at approximately 1:00 PM
On Site Weigh In-
Kansas Star Casino 5pm- 7pm Enter S.E. corner of building where it says BOX OFFICE
777 Casino Dr.
Mulvane, KS
Clint Pivarnik
Remote Weigh-In Locations 2014:
Tulsa Blue T
Tulsa Edison High School 2906 East 41st (Southeast entrance) from 6:00 to 7:30
Bobby Lasater
918-313-7306
bluetpanthers@aol.com
Edmond, OK- Site to be Determined
Omaha, NE- McNeely School of Wrestling Details to follow
Denver, CO- Site to be Determined
In State:
Greater Gold
1108 Hattie
Garden City
Curtis Near
620-272-4349
greatergold@yahoo.com
Con Kids
Concordia High School - 436 W 10th Concordia Ks
Enter through loading dock doors on Cedar Street.
James Strait 785-614-2424
6-7 PM
Junction City
1008 W 6th St (Above Goodwill)
Junction City, KS
6:00-7:00 PM
Enter on E. side of building through doors marked Junction City Baseball Academy go upstairs to wrestling room.
Dan Roether 785-375-9994
Salina
Salina South High School wrestling room
730 E. Magnolia
(Enter in through doors south of softball fields)
Contact: Rich Zimmerman (785) 823-3987
Pratt-
Rich Baker 620-388-1307
Greg Pelland 620-388-4294
Pratt High School
North side of building South of football field.
400 South Hammilton
Pratt Ks 67124
Hutch-
Prairie Hills Middle School
3200 Lucille Dr.
Hutchinson, KS
6:00-7:00pm
Enter through on the SE side of the building.
Tracy Peterson 620-960-3979
Independence Wrestling Club-
Independence Heating & Air
914 N. 10th St.
Independence Ks 67301
We have staff available from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
Rae Allen 620-714-1865
Dodge City-
Scott Edwards
620-338-2987
Lizette Garcia
620-202-0802
Lizette.2006@hotmail.com
Comanche Middle School- Basement, enter off 2nd Ave 6-7 PM
MAC Wrestling Club
Lance Engel
620-755-5738
lanceengel@gmail.com
Ottawa
Richard Blevins
785-248-6041
blevinsrl@gmail.com
Nearest Hotel Info
Hampton Inn & Suites I-35/Mulvane
785 Kansas Star Dr, Mulvane, Kansas ‎
(316) 524-3777 ‎
Could we hold a satellite weigh-in for Topeka?
1836 SW 65th Street
Topeka Kansas 66619
Contact Phone
Greg Murray #785-925-1642
Ottawa Mat Masters weigh ins for Maize will be:
6 - 7 Pm
3326 Marshall RD
Ottawa, KS 66067
Scott Hornbuckle 785-242-4793
Richard Blevins 785-248-6041
ottawamatmasters@yahoo.com
is there anyway that Fort Scott could host a remote weigh in for this tournament
McPherson will be weighing in from 5:30 till 6:30.
Is the only place to weigh-in in the Wichita area at the casino?
On Site Weigh In-
Kansas Star Casino 5pm- 7pm Enter S.E. corner of building where it says BOX OFFICE
777 Casino Dr.
Mulvane, KS
Clint Pivarnik
Remote Weigh-In Locations 2014:
Amarillo, TX
Maverick Boys and Girls Club
1923 S Lincoln
Amarillo, TX 79109
Nichole Mora
806-683-2361
nrmora@gmail.com
Tulsa Blue T
Tulsa Edison High School 2906 East 41st (Southeast entrance) from 6:00 to 7:30
Bobby Lasater
918-313-7306
bluetpanthers@aol.com
Edmond, OK-
Jerry Scott
3000 Miles Dr. (Jerry Scott’s House) 5:30-7:30
Edmond , OK
405-315-7666
North Kansas City High School.
620 E 23rd Ave North Kansas City MO 64116.
Contact Missy Doolin 816-898-6351
teamnkcwrestling@yahoo.com
5:30-6:30
Omaha, NE-
McNeely School of Wrestling
14603 S 24th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
Clayton Grice
402-203-2334
Clayton_grice@yahoo.com
Ponca City
East Middle School
612 East Grand Ave.
Ponca City, OK 74601
580-362-7233
kramae@hotmail.com
In State:
Basehor-Linwood
Team Legacy
6th Grade Center
3102 N 155th Street
Basehor, KS 66007-9526
Travis Phippen
913-669-4016
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
8101 W. Central Ave, Wichita
West door of Activities Complex, across parking lot from football field press-box
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Patrick Murphy, (316) 648-7476
Con Kids
Concordia High School - 436 W 10th Concordia Ks
Enter through loading dock doors on Cedar Street.
James Strait 785-614-2424
6-7 PM
Dodge City-
Scott Edwards
620-338-2987
Lizette Garcia
620-202-0802
Lizette.2006@hotmail.com
Comanche Middle School- Basement, enter off 2nd Ave 6-7 PM
Fort Scott High School
1005 S Main
Enter through NE door
6-7pm
Charity Burchett
620-704-9738
Fskidswrestling@yahoo.com
Greater Gold
Fairgrounds West Pavilion
601 Lake Avenue
Garden City
Enter through the north door.
Curtis Near
620-272-4349
greatergold@yahoo.com
Hutchinson
High School Wrestling Room
(east on 14th from Plum turn left at stop sign)
810 E. 13th
Hutchinson Kansas
Jennifer Henderson 620-694-97
Independence Wrestling Club-
Independence Heating & Air
914 N. 10th St.
Independence Ks 67301
We have staff available from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
Rae Allen 620-714-1865
Junction City
1008 W 6th St (Above Goodwill)
Junction City, KS
6:00-7:00 PM
Enter on E. side of building through doors marked Junction City Baseball Academy go upstairs to wrestling room.
Dan Roether 785-375-9994
Louisburg Wresting Club
5 south Peoria street suite 121
Louisburg Kansas 66053.
5:30 -7:00
Matt Blancarte
913-544-8788
louisburgkwc@gmail.com
MAC Wrestling Club
Lance Engel
620-755-5738
lanceengel@gmail.com
5:30-6:30
Manhattan
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Schram Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc.
3100 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503
Come to the back building to weigh-in.
Contact Brady Sauder with Questions - (785) 565-2483
Newton
Newton Wrestling Club
Old Washington Elementary School
400 South Main
Newton
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Contact: Josh Clanton (316) 727-6172
Ottawa Mat Masters
6 - 7 Pm
3326 Marshall RD
Ottawa, KS 66067
Scott Hornbuckle 785-242-4793
Richard Blevins 785-248-6041
ottawamatmasters@yahoo.com
Topeka
1836 SW 65th Street
Topeka Kansas 66619
Contact Phone
Greg Murray #785-925-1642
5:30-6:30
Pratt-
Dustin Teasley
Pratt Wrestling Club
(620) 388-3330
Pratt High School
North side of building South of football field.
400 South Hammilton
Pratt Ks 67124
6:30-8:00
Salina
Salina South High School wrestling room
730 E. Magnolia
(Enter in through doors south of softball fields)
Contact: Rich Zimmerman (785) 823-3987
Time: 5:30-7:00PM
Wabaunsee Wrestling Club
6pm to 7pm Friday
912 Missouri Alma KS 66401
In Wrestling Room
Contact James Tubbs
785 844 3010
James.Tubbs@wamego.net
I have been asked by quite a few about double dipping. I know the flyer says you cannot, but we have allowed it in the past and will continue to allow those who want to double dip.
Registration will be open until Thursday at 6:00 PM
How about allowing the matrix to be seen?
It would be nice to have the matrix released.
The Matrix will not be released before registration is closed.
Weigh In Locations have been updated
The Matrix will not be released before registration is closed.
Doesn't the matrix just tell us how many kids are in brackets... Why would we keep this a secret
The Matrix will not be released before registration is closed.
Doesn't the matrix just tell us how many kids are in brackets... Why would we keep this a secret
Unless you are wondering about traveling across the state and there be nobody to wrestle, why would it matter to know the numbers?
Enter and show up and wrestle, it shouldn't matter if there is 8 or 15 kids in your bracket.
Teamroper
Which is exactly what I do teamroper. For example last week Manhattan released the matrix right away. I noticed it had 15 kids in my sons age and weight. We decided to go there instead of your tournament because we were assured they had the numbers. And in the end made a good choice because hutch only had 3 kids at that same age and weight. We are driving from way out in western Kansas and Hutch or Manhattan are far (hutch was closer) we would rather get more matches for the long drive. Now with Maize I am sure there will be good numbers across the board...not as worried, but would still like to know.
The reason is because some tournament directors don't want you to see the low participation numbers. But this particular tournament never disappoints.
But on the other hand it would be nice to see the numbers on the 14U with middle school and all. Its hit and miss this time of year.
Ummm because I don't like suspense... And enjoy know how big of a bracket our kids have. 2nd to knowing who's in it specifically.. it's fun
Teamroper
Which is exactly what I do teamroper. For example last week Manhattan released the matrix right away. I noticed it had 15 kids in my sons age and weight. We decided to go there instead of your tournament because we were assured they had the numbers. And in the end made a good choice because hutch only had 3 kids at that same age and weight. We are driving from way out in western Kansas and Hutch or Manhattan are far (hutch was closer) we would rather get more matches for the long drive. Now with Maize I am sure there will be good numbers across the board...not as worried, but would still like to know.
Then kudos to you, the few that actually use for that reason should be applauded. The ones that use it to run is why I am against posting it.
Normally knowing that is the case most tournament directors will tell you if they are asked. I know if you told me the deal I would have no problem telling you 3 kids.
What sucks for tournament is releasing them then spending the next 3 days fielding change requests because there are 15 in your weight. Those don't get any sympathy from me in getting moved.
I am sorry I got all this started about the matrix.
I Love keeping people in suspense!
Okay, since registration is closed, are you going to post the matrix.
Sorry I had to.
No problem. Have a good night.
I don't know that dodging competition is an issue. Sometimes we chase competition just to get matches and cut weight or wrestle up to get big brackets.. I'm sure others do the same
On a separate note, just so I can be prepared to whip out the cash when I am asked, do the coaches need to pay the gate fee as well as pay $10 for a band beyond 10 wrestlers. We have 12 wrestlers and 3 coaches going, so will we need to pay to get in AND pay for an extra coaches band?
Coaches do not have to pay a gate fee.
11:59pm release lies lies lies
In the future please check coaches credentials then follow through keeping every Tom, Dick, Harry, Sally, and little sis off the floor. I was a little frustrated paying the 10 dollars for the wristband which was needed because we had 13 wrestlers only to have to fight my way through a crowd 1/2 of which did not do the same. That's my one and only gripe, neat venue I'm sure the configuration could be redone to make things less congested, keep the parents in the top 1/2 of the stands and leave a couple rows of chairs for coaches then the fans can see. Good competition, great awards, mostly good refs.
I am with you lane. If I need to pay ten bucks ok. But to have all the extra people down there was nuts. 1/2 of them did not even buy the bands. If bands need to be on there needs to be coaches with them on.No coaches card no floor pass. Was a good tournament.
Charles Bradford
We thank you and welcome the comments for our tournament this weekend. As it being the first time away from our high school and at the Kansas Star Arena we did not expect things to go perfectly. We will address all issues to make the Battle Of the Belt a much better and successful tournament for 2015. We thank you all for attending the tournament and hope to see you again next year.
Overall we were very pleased with the tournament. We heard a rumor that this tournament might be changed to a National tournament next year, is this true? If so, does that mean the weigh ins will be on site only? We love the option to have hometown weigh ins for tournaments but HONESTY is a MUST!!! If all clubs are NOT being honest about weigh ins it isn't fair to the kids.
The concession stand was extremely expensive but I am sure that is a Kansas Star issue so probably not much you can do about that....we loved the Kansas Star site it was really nice.
I also think on sight weigh ins are the way to go for tournaments like this one. Im not accusing anybody of cheating but my son had an Oklahoma kid in his bracket 110# (I won't mention what age group) that was bigger than the 120# kid's. I just think on sight weigh ins would eliminate any doubt.
What year did Maize start giving belts to the champions?
2009 was our first year to hand out belts
(I also think on sight weigh ins are the way to go for tournaments like this one. Im not accusing anybody of cheating but my son had an Oklahoma kid in his bracket 110# (I won't mention what age group) that was bigger than the 120# kid's. I just think on sight weigh ins would eliminate any doubt.)
Hey coach,
Not for sure if your talking about the our kid from Stw and Pioneer wrestling who won 8u Hwt 125 and OW, but we signed him up for Hwt 125 and up and it looks like they combined the weights. He weighs 118 lbs and has only been wrestling for two months. Again, not sure if your reffering to our kid but we definetley signed him up to wrestle above his weight. We weighed in at Ponca City and it was done very proffesionaly. They had him strip down, checked nails, had coaches stand back, asked him his name and weighed him. As for the event loved the venue and it ran pretty well for the first time at this site. We will definetly be back next year hopefully with our entire club.
no, I wasn't referring to your wrestler and I am no coach. just a parent/wrestling fan. im sure the kid I am talking about made weight, he was just bigger looking than the rest of the kids in the bracket. i didn't mean to offend anybody and I apologize if I did, I should've worded my last post a little differently.
I love satellite weigh ins make it easy to travel..saves money time etc. And u have to remember kids will cut weight to win a belt. If one kid did and the.rest didn't then yeah the other kids did look small
Does anyone know how Braden Lowe is doing? Hopefully it was nothing major.....
I love satellite weigh ins make it easy to travel..saves money time etc. And u have to remember kids will cut weight to win a belt. If one kid did and the.rest didn't then yeah the other kids did look small
One day satellite weigh ins will be exactly that. You won't even have to leave your home:>}