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Here is a link to the Trails website http://www.iowacitytorio.com/

No, the short jokes are meant to keep you down.

Because I'm sarcastic and I know they do mean a great deal.

Per Willie Saylor of Flo Wrestling. But of course these numbers mean nothing.

Make the suggestion to the ISWA Board. I'm not a Board Member.

My suggestion would be to make a formal proposal to the ISWA Executive Board. Talking about it here does not solve the problem. It is to help the clubs who are hosting tournaments. It was designed to increase attendance so the clubs who actually stepped up wouldn't lose their shirt hosting an event.

I hope Ian has some good luck in the near future. His Dad was a State Champion in Ohio back in the day. Great family and great kid! http://www.sanduskyregister.com/Wrestling/2016/03/06/Ian-Miller-MAC-championship-wrestling-story.html?ci=stream&lp=2&p=

I would allow it. Tom Clark IHSAA Rules Interpreter

Thanks. I knew about this. I knew Kevin since he was a kid. Great athlete and person.

Officiating isn't easy. In fact, it's very difficult and not even close to being as easy as it looks. It's kind of like watching golf on TV and then going out and trying to hit some of the shots those guys do. I say things on the golf course I wouldn't say anywhere else. So, yes I do invite those who criticize the referees to grab a whistle and try it. Even if it's a youth tournament I know they will see how difficult it is. I also know we are not without fault. We are human and make mistakes. The human element will always be a part of any sport. A bad call that costs a kid a match is devastating to most referees. Coaching isn't easy either. I was an assistant coach and a head coach at the high school level in Ohio before I became a referee. I have sat in your chair and I feel your pain. To address some of your points... Backing out of the 10 foot circle without making contact with your opponent is defined as stalling in the rule book. Dropping down to one knee to entice a locking hands call is defined as unsportsmanlike conduct in the rule book. Good sportsmanship has been emphasized the past several years and it has been part of the annual rules meetings. Wrestling is an honorable sport and all participants should conduct themselves accordingly. To address you concern regarding consistency I would ask you why doesn't the worst kid in your room hit a double the same way the best kid in your room hits it? How many ways are there to hit a double? Don't you teach it the same way to both kids? The answer to that is the same for both wrestlers and referees. Each of us are individuals and unfortunately, no matter how much you teach and coach a technique or idea, we may not all apply it the same way. This is a fact that has been a part of wrestling at all levels from the beginning. This issue doesn't only occur in wrestling, it happens in everyday life as well. Some doctors are better than others, some chefs are better than others, some truck drivers are better than others, etc Could we do a better job of calling stalling? Yes, I think we probably could. Are we the single factor in holding back wrestling in Indiana? I don't think we are and that is what I took offense to from the beginning of this topic. Two additional points and then I will move on. First, in my response here it is not my intent to be confrontational. I want to explain my side of this and address Warsaw's concerns. Secondly, these are my opinions and other referees may or may not share those opinions. Here's that consistency thing again. LOL Tom Clark

Guilty as charged! I actually copied and pasted that from the Ask The Official Page. My point being we don't need part-time people. We need people who have a passion for wrestling and willing to make a commitment. Which would include being always willing to learn. As in reading what you copy and paste

Fantastic! I hope to work with you someday.

Refereeing should never be a part-time job. It should be a passion. Otherwise you will be just like all the other referees who are single handedly holding back wrestling in our state.

Heard he became a Bears fan and he never recovered.

In order to become a licensed IHSAA wrestling official you can follow this link for details on the process.http://www.ihsaa.org...72/Default.aspx ******************************************************************************************** Specific points about the On-Line Testing Process that you need to know: - The testing process is an on-line application. No longer do you need to plan to be at a site on a certain day. You do need to have access to a computer to take the test. You will need to plan when to take the test within the Testing Period indicated for each sport and submit your results before the deadline. This is not a timed test. - No on-site paper and pencil tests will be provided unless you are taking a class in that sport. - Application Deadlines must be met. - The test is composed of 100 questions, mostly True-False, but a few multiple choice. You must earn 75% or better on the test to become licensed. - You should receive your rules books from IHSAA as soon as they are published and available by the NFHS. If you are testing in more than one sport, the books for the later seasons will be sent when those books arrive in the IHSAA office. Please begin to study for the test upon receipt of the rules books. - You may only take a test one time within a program year. If you do not meet the 75% standard this program year, you will need to wait until the next program year to apply again. - You should not apply to take a test in any sport whose deadline dates have passed. - You should receive immediate feedback on your test results but you may not schedule contests until you receive the insignias and license card from this office which should come within 7-10 days after your test is submitted (and you have scored 75% or better). ********************************************************************************************** Remember, you do not have to be licensed to officiate middle school events or elementary events, and this is a great venue to work and gain experience, especially for those of you who are unsure as to whether or not you actually want to proceed to the high school level. It's a perfect part-time job... especially for a college student. It's a 100 question test that is open book and done online, so you are allowed ample time to complete the examination with little or no stress. Also keep in mind that nearly all officials begin at lower levels and work their way up, so you will not be thrust into the high profile varsity contest with 3000 screaming fans in the stands. If you like the sport and are physically able, becoming an official is a great hobby that pays well, gets you in the door for free, and gives you the best seat in the house!

I think you should contact the last team listed from GA and see if you could wear any of their gear

Lots of great names already. I am going to add Shane Perkey to the list.

I saw TAE at the Hall of Fame Banquet on Sunday. I had a brief conversation with him and he for sure still loves wrestling. It was very good to see him.

I worked Kevin's matches in high school and freestyle. He was from Sandusky Ohio and he was such a natural athlete. He played football as well and was a 4 year starter. Sandusky has great football so that would be like starting 4 years at Warren or Ben Davis. During the finals of the Big 10 one year he dislocated his jaw. The Dr refused to pop it back in so he could continue so Kevin slammed his own face into the mat and popped it back in and won the Big 10 Championship. If I were the other guy I would have said no thank you and defaulted...lol At the Jr National Camp one year he told the coaches his knee was bothering him. They took him to the local team Dr in Beavercreek Oh and the Dr. asked if he walked in on that knee. Kevin told him he had been running on that knee. The Dr advised he had a torn ACL. He went to Jr Nationals and was All American. I saw him in Vegas at Nationals a couple of years ago and we had a nice chat. He was working with kids and that didn't surprise me. I don't recall ever seeing his Dad around so I assume that was the motivating factor with the kids. Gone too soon for sure.

I would like to see some additional features....for example how about a group photo of Triple B.

Not only do you have to overcome the Russian wrestlers at the Yarygin Tournament, you have to overcome the conditions, I made that trip in 1993 with guys like Kurt Angle, Tom and Terry Brands, Kendall Cross and Tom Erickson. This is Siberia! It's 25 below and the competition is in a hockey arena. The ice is still down. There is very little to no heat in the place but, the competition is amazing!

Kinser wore his father's singlet in the finals. The same one his father wore when he won a state title.

If you talk with guys from his era they will tell you he was the very real deal!!

Congratulations!! At least he doesn't have to wear one of those ugly helmets.

It has been brought to our attention that there is some misunderstanding on the Secured Shoelace Interpretation listed below Securing the shoelaces: Per Robert Faulkens, shoelaces need to be “secured”, but they are not necessarily required to be taped or contained by the Velcro flaps that are a part of most modern wrestling shoes. Mr Faulkens advised that double knotting and/or lacing the shoe laces back through is acceptable as long as there are not exposed loops in which a wrestler may tangle his fingers. Although the Velcro flaps and taping are still the two methods that most reliably secure the laces, other options are available if, in the opinion of the official, appropriately secures the laces AND protects the other wrestler from possible harm. Please understand that this interpretation defines what is acceptable to secure the shoelaces. If the referee determines the shoelaces have been properly secured prior to the match and during the course of wrestling the shoelaces become untied, that wrestler will NOT be penalized. The referee shall treat this situation the same as if any legal equipment becomes illegal (i.e. headgear coming off, shoulder brace coming undone). The referee shall stop the match and a referee's timeout will be declared while the wrestler in question secures the shoelaces in an acceptable manner. If the referee determines that the wrestler has NOT properly secured his/her shoelaces, a technical violation for illegal equipment shall be called, 1 match point awarded to the opponent and the injury time started for the wrestler with the illegal equipment. If you have questions please contact your state Rules Interpreters Jim Russell Tom Clark Frankie Medvesck Chuck Barnett