FHSAA approves dual state wrestling tournament
Another chance to broaden opportunities and publicity for the sport in Florida.
FHSAA approves dual state wrestling tournament | TheLedger.com
There will be more wrestling playoffs beginning with the 2017-18 school year after the Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors on Tuesday approved a dual state wrestling tournament at its final board of directors meeting of 2015-16 school year in Gainesville. The rest of the story at ; http://www.theledger.com/article/20160616/SPORTS01/160619586/1002/sports?Title=FHSAA-approves-dual-state-wrestling-tournament&mc_cid=a4b5276d1d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b&tc=ar
Wrestling grapples with growth spurt in Alaska
It is far away but we love stories like this one. Full story and video at here; http://www.ktva.com/wrestling-grapples-with-growth-spurt-in-alaska-258/?mc_cid=fc1b13332d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wrestling Hall of Fame to celebrate reopening
Even more to look forward to in my next visit to Stillwater, Oklahoma!
The full story at : http://www.stwnewspress.com/news/wrestling-hall-of-fame-to-celebrate-reopening/article_d9d46d60-2918-11e6-b367-ebd0168114ea.html?mc_cid=0b089099e1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
and more at ; www.http://nwhof.org/
Numbers on the rise for wrestling program
Meanwhile out in Oregon. When Dustyn Azure became the head coach of the Eastern Oregon University wrestling program, his goal was to pick up 30 athletes for the inaugural men’s squad. In less than three months on the job, he is far ahead of that pace, as the 38th wrestler joined the reinstated program Thursday. And Azure is aiming to add even more to what he believes is already a solid roster. The rest of the story is at : http://www.lagrandeobserver.com/sports/4416417-151/numbers-on-the-rise-for-wrestling-program?mc_cid=cf2b71b9db&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Cloud County Community College (Kansas) to add wrestling
The Cloud County Community College in Kansas will start wrestling in the Fall. of 2017. They will start looking for a coach this summer. The rest of the story can be found at the following; http://www.ncktoday.com//articles/sports/2016-06-09-search-for-cloud-county-s-first-head-men-s-wrestling-coach-to-start-in-july?mc_cid=36cc81137f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Bellarmine to start men’s wrestling team
Another new opportunity for wrestling in Kentucky. We wish the best of growth and success in encouraging the growth of wrestling up in the Blue Grass State. Would be good if a Division I school added the sport. Rest of the story is at the following;
http://athletics.bellarmine.edu/news/2016/6/13/general-bellarmine-to-start-mens-wrestling-team.aspx?mc_cid=4c9c49cf92&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Proposal to add Female Wrestling as KSHSAA Activity
Yes this high school news is from Kansas yet it is of possible expansion wrestling opportunities for youth and young adults. For those interested read more at the following link http://www.kansaswrestling.org/news_article/show/659159?referrer_id=1427012&mc_cid=880b8ed3a4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
TDR blog
After 20 seasons of publicizing wrestling The TakeDown Report’s (TDR) focus has changed to the collecting of college coaching records from North America since 1903. We will continue to recognize and reward successful wrestlers in eastern North Carolina (east of Raleigh & Fayetteville), assist with schools in starting or re-starting a team and this blog. Join us on our FaceBook Page – “The TakeDown Report” for photos and news. Please send results, stories, links and news to pass along. E-mail us at takedownreport@gmail.com
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