Upcoming Events
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Early Bird Tournament

Fri, January 2, 2009 - Sun, January 4, 2009
St. John's University

MN State High School Tournament

Wed, March 4, 2009 - Sat, March 7, 2009

NYWA Districts

Fri, March 13, 2009 - Sun, March 15, 2009

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NYWA Districts

Fri, March 20, 2009 - Sun, March 22, 2009

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NYWA Individual Regions

Sat, March 28, 2009

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NYWA Team Regions

Dates Vary

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NYWA State Championship

Thu, April 2, 2009 - Sun, April 5, 2009

Map of Rochester

2009 District & Region Tournaments (NYWA State qualifiers)

 

Wildcard Region for 2009 is Lakeville. 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:
Lakeville - 2009
New London/Spicer - 2010
Bemidji - 2011
Rochester - 2012
Windom - 2013

Region One: Rochester

Saturday, March 28th
Contact: Dean Nelson
Phone: (507) 635-5519

Districts in Region One:

  1. Austin: Friday, March 13th
    Contact: Randy Smith
    Phone: (507) 273-5470
    or contact Austin Park and Rec. Dept at (507) 433.1881
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  2. Plainview: Friday, March 13th
    Contact: Norb Marx
    Phone: (507) 876-2621
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  3. Stewartville: Saturday, March 14th
    Contact: Steve Stolarzyk
    Phone: (507) 533-8462
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  4. Byron: Saturday, March 21st
    Contact: Chris Douglas
    Phone: (507) 775-7272
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

Region Two: Windom

Saturday, March 28th
Contact: Dave Fischenich
Phone: (507) 831-1930

Districts in Region Two:

  1. Adrian: Saturday, March 21st
    Contact: Doug Bullerman
    Phone: (507) 478-4505
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  2. Albert Lea: Saturday, March 14th
    Contact: Bruce Mullenbach
    Phone: (507) 402-3608
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  3. Minneota: Friday, March 13th
    Contact: Matt Myrvik
    Phone: (507) 929-3276
    (Download flyer in PDF format)
    Minneota Elementary Youth Wrestling Website

  4. Springfield: Saturday, March 14th
    Contact: Todd Bertram
    Phone: (507) 723-6428
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

Region Three: Lakeville

Saturday, March 28th
Contact: Denise McCarney
Phone: (952) 469-4302
Visit Lakeville Wrestling Website

Districts in Region Three:

  1. Delano: Friday, March 20th
    Contact: Pete Dubay
    Phone: (763) 972-6830
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  2. Elk River: Sunday, March 15th
    Contact: Larry Killeen
    Phone: (763) 633-1420
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  3. Lester Prairie: Saturday, March 21st
    Contact: Greg Hartwig
    Phone: (320) 485-2872
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  4. Tartan: Saturday, March 14th
    Contact: Mike Buhl
    Phone: (651) 770-7379
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

Region Four: New London/Spicer

Saturday, March 28th
Contact: Darren Hatlestad
Phone: (320) 354-5872

Districts in Region Four:

  1. Foley: Friday, March 13th
    Contact: John Bowland
    Phone: (320) 968-4069
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  2. Pierz: Sunday, March 22nd
    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 $14.00.
    Email: dbrausen@centurytel.net

  3. Benson: Friday, March 13th
    Contact: Brian Knutson
    Phone: (320) 366-3694
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  4. Belgrade: Saturday, March 14th (Snow day will be 3/21)
    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 28th
Contact: Tim Allen
Phone: 218-759-2376

Districts in Region Five:

  1. Greenbush: Saturday, March 14th (snow date 3/15/08)
    Contact: Ron Mooney
    Phone: (218) 782-2278
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  2. Pine River: Saturday, March 21st
    Contact: Teri McAllister
    Phone: (218) 587-4062
    (Download flyer in PDF format)
    www.lakesareamatrats.org
    Individual district event will be held first; Region 5 Team tournament will begin immediately following district.

  3. Detroit Lakes: Saturday, March 14th
    Contact: Rob Ullyott
    Phone: (218) 847-7586
    (Download flyer in PDF format)

  4. Deer River: Saturday, March 14th
    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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