Upcoming Events
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Early Bird Tournament

Fri, January 4, 2008 - Sun, January 6, 2008
St. John's University

MN State High School Tournament

Wed, February 27, 2008 - Sat, March 1, 2008

NYWA Districts

Fri, March 7, 2008 - Sun, March 9, 2008

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NYWA Districts

Fri, March 14, 2008 - Sun, March 16, 2008

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NYWA Team Regions

Sat, March 15, 2008
Friday, March 29, 2008
Sun, March 30, 2008

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NYWA Individual Regions

Sat, March 29, 2008

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NYWA State Championship

Thu, April 3, 2008 - Sun, April 6, 2008

Map of Rochester

2008 District & Region Tournaments (NYWA State qualifiers)

Registration for Regionals

Wildcard Region for 2008 is Windom. This means the top 4 from this region will qualify for NYWA State, whereas, the other 4 regions will advance the top 3 wrestlers in each weight class.

** QUALIFICATION PROCESS:
All age groups MUST go through the qualification process to go to NYWA State. Wrestlers must first attend an NYWA District Qualifier. If that wrestler places either 1st or 2nd in his/her weight class, then he/she will advance to regions. You MUST advance to the region that the district you qualified at is in (i.e. Austin qualifiers must attend the Rochester Region). Once at regions, you must place in the top 3 of your weight class (unless you are in the wildcard region, which advances the top 4 in each weight class). Then those who have qualified at regions for state are eligible to attend the NYWA State Tournament. If you have questions about the qualification process - please email our office. Thank you.

Wildcard Regions for upcoming years:
Windom - 2008
Lakeville - 2009
New London/Spicer - 2010
Bemidji - 2011
Rochester - 2012

Region One: Rochester

Saturday, March 29th
Contact: Dean Nelson
Phone: (507) 635-5519

Districts in Region One:

  1. Austin: Friday, March 7th
    Contact: Tom Cotter
    Phone: (507) 438-2147
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  2. Plainview: Friday, March 7th
    Contact: Norb Marx
    Phone: (507) 876-2621
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  3. Stewartville: Saturday, March 15th
    Contact: Steve Stolarzyk
    Phone: (507) 533-8462
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  4. Byron: Saturday, March 8th
    Contact: Ryan Radke
    Phone: (507) 635-3204
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

Region Two: Windom

Saturday, March 29th
Contact: Dave Fischenich
Phone: (507) 831-1930

Districts in Region Two:

  1. Adrian: Saturday, March 15th
    Contact: Doug Bullerman
    Phone: (507) 478-4505
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  2. Albert Lea: Saturday, March 15th
    Contact: Bruce Mullenbach
    Phone: (507) 402-3608
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  3. Minneota: Friday, March 7th
    Contact: Matt Myrvik
    Phone: (507) 929-3276
    (Download flyer in PDF format)
    Minneota Elementary Youth Wrestling Website

  4. Springfield: Saturday, March 8th
    Contact: Dan Portner
    Phone: (507) 723-6646
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

Region Three: Lakeville

Saturday, March 29th
Contact: Denise McCarney
Phone: (952) 469-4302
Visit Lakeville Wrestling Website

Districts in Region Three:

  1. Delano: Friday, March 7th
    Contact: Pete Dubay
    Phone: (763) 972-6830
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  2. Elk River: Sunday, March 9th
    Contact: Larry Killeen
    Phone: (763) 633-1420
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  3. Lester Prairie: Saturday, March 15th
    Contact: Greg Hartwig
    Phone: (320) 485-2872
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  4. Tartan: Saturday, March 8th
    Contact: Mike Buhl
    Phone: (651) 770-7379
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

Region Four: New London/Spicer

Saturday, March 29th
Contact: Darren Hatlestad
Phone: (320) 354-5872

Districts in Region Four:

  1. Foley: Friday, March 7th
    Contact: John Bowland
    Phone: (320) 968-4069
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  2. Pierz: Sunday, March 16th
    Contact: Dave Brausen
    Phone: (320) 468-2888
    Pierz-Healy High School, 112 Kamnic St., Pierz, 56464
    Weigh-ins: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; wrestling will begin at approximately 11:00 a.m.
    Registration fee is $10.00; NYWA cards will be needed - if you do not have one, the cost will be $12.00.
    Email: dbrausen@centurytel.net

  3. Benson: Friday, March 7th
    Contact: Steve Ricard
    Phone: (320) 843-4508
    Weigh-ins: 4-5:00 pm; $5.00; email Steve Ricard.
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  4. Belgrade: Saturday, March 8th
    Contact: Jason Carroll
    Phone: (320) 254-8846
    Location: BBE High School; registration and weigh-ins from 9-10:30 a.m.; wrestling starts at 11:00 a.m.
    Entry fee is $8.00.

Region Five: Bemidji

Saturday, March 29th
Contact: Darrell Johnson
Phone: (218) 751-0370

Districts in Region Five:

  1. Greenbush: Saturday, March 8th (snow date 3/9/08)
    Contact: Ron Mooney
    Phone: (218) 782-2278

  2. Pine River: Friday, March 14th
    Contact: Teri McAllister
    Phone: (218) 587-4062
    (Download flyer in PDF format)
    www.lakesareamatrats.org

  3. Detroit Lakes: Saturday, March 8th
    Contact: Rob Ullyott
    Phone: (218) 847-7586
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  4. Deer River: Saturday, March 8th
    Contact: Kevin Gullickson
    Phone: (218) 246-2760
    (Download flyer in PDF format)


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Referees Needed in Minnesota!

Minnesota is experiencing a shortage of high school officials specifically in wrestling. Our local association is one of the best in Minnesota and has a significant mentoring program to assist new referees to learn the sport and technique required to become a consistent high school wrestling referee. If you're interested, contact Rick Rud at RRud@smwoa.com and visit the Southern MN Wrestling Officials Association website at www.smaoa.com

Rick R. Rud
10640 McCool Drive W.
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-895-4006

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