The Grappler Fall Classic is one of the premiere Pre-Season National Wrestling Tournaments in the Country. Last year’s GFC High School Division featured 500 wrestlers and about 40% of the field consisted of All-State Wrestlers. In addition, the Middle School and Elementary Division was a virtual who’s who of youth studs from all over the Midwest. 8 of the GFC High School weight classes featured double-digit number of State Placers from across the country! The GFC features a college style environment with College Riding Time, College Officials, and a format designed for you to get exposure and get noticed! Our video coverage is second to none and with our growing reputation, you will get noticed if you shine at the GFC. Too much money is wasted every year by wrestlers and parents traveling hundreds of miles to the south and to the west to find the best competition… well, save yourself some money and mileage next fall by staying right here in the Midwest, the heartland of Amateur Wrestling, and compete at the Grappler Fall Classic on October 18th in Battle Creek, Michigan! REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1st…..Don’t Miss Your Chance to SHINE! Get Noticed … Get National Exposure … Get Recruited … GET SOME! Twitter: @michgrappler #GFC #GetSome [email protected] www.GRAPPLERFALLCLASSIC.com Tournament Information Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2014. Location: Kellogg Arena - 1 McCamly Square Plaza, Battle Creek, Michigan Registration: Online Registration will open August 1st. Space is limited so register early. Registration Fee: $42 pre-regstration / $52 late registration (after October 1st) Format: 1 day event, Folkstyle Wrestling, Adapted High School rules with college riding time and college extended out-of-bounds rules incorporated. MS/ELEM Divisions will use standard out of bounds rules. Match Length: HS: 2-2-2 Championship Rounds, 2-1-1 Consolation Rounds MS/ELEM: Three 1.5 minute periods Championship matches, 1-1-1 periods Consolation Awards: Custom Plaques for Top 8 Placers, Custom Award for Outstanding Wrestler and Most Falls Award in each Division. Outstanding Wrestler awards chosen by GFC Staff. Seeding Up to 12 seeded wrestlers in each weight class based on in-state success and national accomplishments. Registration deadline to be considered for seeding will be Saturday, October 11th at 10pm EST Age: High School Grades 9th-12 / Middle School Grades 7-8 / Elementary Grades 3-6 th th th 7 /8 Graders may wrestle HS division / 6 graders may wrestle MS division with parent waiver th Weight Classes: HS: 98, 105, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, 285 MS: 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 120, 130, 145, 170, 250 ELEM: 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 125, 190 Weigh-Ins: Friday, October 17th from 6:30-8:00pm th Saturday, October 18 from 9:30-10:00am (MS/ELEM Divisions Only) Weight Class Changes - Upon registration you will enter your weight class. You may change your weight at anytime, however, to be considered for seeding you must change your weight before October 11th at 10pm. To change weight - login into your TrackWrestling Registration and change it or email [email protected]. Headgear: Optional, not required Hotel: Host hotel with group rate is McCamly Plaza Hotel, which is connected to the Kellogg Arena. Call McCamly Plaza Hotel for room reservations at (888) 622-2659 and mention the Grappler Fall Classic to get a group rate. Schedule of Events: 8:00am High School Division Begins 12:00pm MS & ELEM Divisions Begin 6:00pm Championship Finals & Placement Matches (All Divisions) For More Information go to our website: www.GRAPPLERFALLCLASSIC.com Any questions can be directed to Tony Greathouse via email [email protected] www.GRAPPLERFALLCLASSIC.com www.GRAPPLERFALLCLASSIC.com