rookie78 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 January 3rd at Ball State University Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Thanks for the announcement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infowrestling Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 So this is legit?? All 3 classes on the same day? Will this be in two gyms or just in Worthern Arena? I know that the Intramural/Irving Gym is attached to Worthern, I didn't know if it (Irving) would be used, and the tournament would be run similar to the one at Westfield (with the smaller classes starting the day off in Irving and then the winner's bracket for all classes moving to Worthern as the day progresses) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie78 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Yes.......all 3 classes on the same day. Sounds like using a couple gyms there. Not sure on exact details of gyms but I think that will come in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach McCormick Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 January 3, 2015 All 36 teams (3 classes) on the same day At Ball State University Essentially, Irving Gymnasium was totally renovated (doesn't exist anymore as it used to look). This is now a "5 court" (basketball) recreational facility. We have the "5 court" facility; their actual field-sports building; and their new indoor turf field building reserved. I don't know that we will need all of that space in the end, but we have it reserved and further decisions will be made as the event gets closer. Their facility director has not received their 2014-15 winter home sports schedules quite yet, so Worthen Arena was not reserved at this time. The 3 facilities that we do have reserved are all connected via one long hallway and easily accessible. There will be ample locker room/shower space available for wrestlers. The IHSWCA believes that this will be a very nice venue for our 3rd annual event. We have 36 teams participating, and it should be an exciting day for Indiana high school wrestling next season. Coach McCormick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Everyone gets to come and enjoy the great city of Muncie.... Let me know if you need a tour guide of our big, beautiful city... I have seen the new facility and it is very nice.. I am looking forward to attending the duals at this venue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bog190 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Everyone gets to come and enjoy the great city of Muncie.... Let me know if you need a tour guide of our big, beautiful city... I have seen the new facility and it is very nice.. I am looking forward to attending the duals at this venue... How is the seating in these areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach McCormick Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 The "5 court" rec. gym has some bleachers against one wall that seat 600 people. Neither of the other 2 field sports buildings have any permanent seating. This will be accomplished by bringing in portable bleachers which I have already started to inquire about. The "5 court" facility is shaped like an "L" with 2 basketball courts making part of the "L". Above those 2 courts are multi-level "open air" tracks/hallways where some people (who prefer to) can stand and watch from above (much like Warren Central and Westfield's elevated tracks). We will make every attempt to provide the best seating/bleacher space that we can for this event, so people can sit and see comfortably during each round. We will recommend to parents to bring their camp chairs mostly for their bye round when their team is not wrestling and people are just sitting idle. There are "common" areas (athletic lounges if you will) for some people to sit during idle time, but it would be a good idea to bring a camp chair for those parents/fans who choose to stay on site for the entire day. Coach McCormick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infowrestling Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I'm glad that its all on one day!! So there is still a possibility of securing Worthern Arena? Having 3 mats down for the finals would look pretty awesome in there, with an abundance of seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki27 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Looking forward to visiting my alma mater, hopefully The Chug or Headliners will have some good specials that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penn04 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I really hope they don't have the championships in Worthen. Sounds good in theory, but when only a couple hundred seats are filled and 11,000 are empty, the atmosphere will be atrocious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infowrestling Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I really hope they don't have the championships in Worthen. Sounds good in theory, but when only a couple hundred seats are filled and 11,000 are empty, the atmosphere will be atrocious. Yea, you're right, I'd much rather sit and watch in a lawn chair with a poor view, than have empty seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU89 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Yea, you're right, I'd much rather sit and watch in a lawn chair with a poor view, than have empty seats Mater Sei will bring 1500-2000. Other teams also travel well. It won't be empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Mater Sei will bring 1500-2000. Other teams also travel well. It won't be empty. There were only 1300 fans this past year. Mater Dei must have left a few fans at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 but when only a couple hundred seats are filled and 11,000 are empty, the atmosphere will be atrocious. kinda like a Ball State basketball game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 kinda like a Ball State basketball game.... Hey you know they had a few decent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach McCormick Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Union County has opted to decline their invitation to the 2014-15 1A dual championships in order to compete in their holiday event. The first alternate to fill this position is Eastside HS. They have been sent an invitation. Coach McCormick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thats great. I can assure you we will accept. The kids are super excited to have a chance to show off all there hard work. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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