Galagore Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 This was posted in the Youth Wrestling forum as well, but when I went to "bump" it, I noticed it was still the top thread. It has no replies, and only 133 views, so I am posting here. Does anyone know if/how MS qualifiers are going to work this season? They are posted on track, but there is nothing on the IHSWCA nor the ISWA page about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I looked it up, and while the actual site isn’t updated, the attachments are. Four qualifiers, top 8 qualify for state. Followup question, how is this allowed in season and how should it be advertised? Its unique since it’s on a Sunday and can’t be officially scheduled, but how does it work being in season? I’m new into the technicalities of middle school wrestling and want to take a group this year. Galagore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAJR Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) Middle school sports aren't under the IHSSA. IHSAA is only for high school sports. Middle school "season" isn't consistent across the state either nor are weight classes. I assume that is what you were referring too. Sunday is likely the day due to gym/facility availability. Edited November 9, 2022 by RAJR Misty Kendrex and Thor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, Thor said: I’m new into the technicalities of middle school wrestling and want to take a group this year. Middle School is the Wild West of wrestling. Good luck ever nailing down anything close to a consistent set of rules. QuinnHarris, Thor, Coach Baysinger and 3 others 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silence Dogood Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 2 hours ago, MattM said: Middle School is the Wild West of wrestling. Good luck ever nailing down anything close to a consistent set of rules. Or weight classes. McWrastlePants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galagore Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Any idea on the cost of the qualifiers? Or is it one registration fee that covers both tournaments? Spectator fee same as finals or is it cheaper for qualifiers? Hoping to put together our 4th/5th team and our MS team information in the next few weeks, and I would like to be able to offer this as an opportunity. It will be new for our program, so parents will have lots of questions:} Misty Kendrex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 48 minutes ago, Galagore said: Any idea on the cost of the qualifiers? Or is it one registration fee that covers both tournaments? Spectator fee same as finals or is it cheaper for qualifiers? Hoping to put together our 4th/5th team and our MS team information in the next few weeks, and I would like to be able to offer this as an opportunity. It will be new for our program, so parents will have lots of questions:} Here's both flyers I found. IHSWCA Middle School State Flyer.docx O-684800132-IHSWCA_Middle_School_State_North_Qualifier_Flyer.docx Paycheck141, Galagore and Misty Kendrex 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galagore Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Dang, I must be as bad as the kids. I couldn't find the qualifier flier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 21 hours ago, Silence Dogood said: Or weight classes. Tell me about it. I fought that one for years at the MS level. Can’t even get teams in the same region if the state on the same page with that and then add in if, when, and how much for the growth allowance. MitchRobb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paycheck141 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I like the idea of the qualifier being put in place that way you don't have people end up in 65+ man brackets and have people sign up, go wrestle and get knocked out in 20 seconds, and i think it makes more sense cause then you would actually qualify to wrestle at the state tournament rather than just sign up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORVILLE Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 34 minutes ago, Paycheck141 said: I like the idea of the qualifier being put in place that way you don't have people end up in 65+ man brackets and have people sign up, go wrestle and get knocked out in 20 seconds, and i think it makes more sense cause then you would actually qualify to wrestle at the state tournament rather than just sign up Most qualifiers will barely have as many kids that qualify. Last year I believe they might have been taking 12 from each one. The heavier weights will most likely be under what they take. We have done it for years and had no problems with how it was and out of there at a decent time. Paycheck141 and MUSKEEWRESTLER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galagore Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 I like it because it gives our MS wrestlers a chance to see where they are without the full state commitment. They'll know if they place 5th in a bracket of 20, they are probably good to go ahead and give it a shot at state. If they place 7th in a bracket of 10, then they'll know (even though they qualified) it's probably not worth the time and money to head to state. If people choose to go simply because they auto-qualify, more power to them, but they'll know what they're getting into. Paycheck141 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUSKEEWRESTLER Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 I agree. Let the kids/parents decide. We don't know which potential state qualifiers there are. Might be their first exposure to the sport. Misty Kendrex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 I think they should allow for athletes to not have to wrestle in the qualifiers. Things such as previous top 4 at MS State or national credentials like Tulsa, Fargo, etc should get you a free pass to state. I like the foresight to make state something prestigious and be able to showcase the finals better with a limited number of entries. Misty Kendrex and badpta 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinedad Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 It has been a looooong time since my son wrestled middle school matches. When did they start qualifying for this event. It used to be if you thought you were good, you showed up and saw what you were made of. Misty Kendrex and IU89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Nieman Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 11/18/2022 at 10:49 PM, Trinedad said: It has been a looooong time since my son wrestled middle school matches. When did they start qualifying for this event. It used to be if you thought you were good, you showed up and saw what you were made of. I remember winning my conference tournament in 7th grade and thinking I was hot stuff. Then I went dos and adios at state. That was a real eye opener. Misty Kendrex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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