EVENT DIRECTOR:

• Larry Barnson, Las Vegas Sports Committee, 1820 Cypress Greens Ave, Henderson, NV. 89012. Phone (702) 361-5017, Fax (702) 260-1544, E-mail lvoc@aol.com. USA Wrestling contact: Pete Isais, USA Wrestling, 6155 Lehman Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Phone (719) 598-8181, E-mail pisais@usawrestling.org.
  
  

ELIGIBILITY:

• All athletes must present proof of current USA Wrestling Membership Card at check-in. To purchase a USAW Wrestling Membership Card, ONLINE go to www.usawmembership.com or click HERE. Alternatively, Membership Cards can be acquired from the State Chairperson or State Membership Director of the contestant’s state of residence, but will be available for purchase at event registration for $40.00. Secondary sports accident insurance is provided as a benefit of membership. No pre-qualification required. Foreign athletes are eligible and encouraged to compete in the Veteran’s National Championships.  However, they must posses a current USA Wrestling competitor’s membership card.

   

VETERAN’S AGER DIVISIONS:

• The Veteran’s division includes both freestyle and Greco-Roman competitions. Both tournaments are open to all athletes that fit the following age and weight categories:

  Division Division A Division B Division C Division D Division E	Date of Birth Born 1984-77 Born 1976-69 Born 1968-61 Born 1960-54 Born 1953 ---	Current Age 25-32 years of age 33-40 years of age 41-48 years of age 49-55 years of age 56 years and over
  Weight divisions are: 50-58 kg, 63kg, 69kg, 76kg, 85kg, 97kg, and 130kg. All weigh-ins for the Veteran’s division will be conducted in kilograms. 1 kilogram=2.2046 lbs.

  
  
  

EVENT LODGING:

• To reserve rooms through the LVSC and to receive the discounted registration fee, rooms must be booked through the following toll free numbers and only at the hotels listed. These rooms are available for participants, family, friends, staff, and anyone else who may need to reserve a hotel room during this event. For rates or hotel information, call:
  
  **To receive the discounted rate the enclosed CODE must be given to the hotel upon making your reservation.
  

  HOTEL	PHONE NUMBER	CODE	CUT-OFF DATE
  Las Vegas Hilton Hotel	800-635-7711	SNWC9R	Saturday, March 7th
  Riviera Hotel	800-634-6753	US Nat'l Wrestling	Sunday, March 8th
  Marriott Courtyard	800-583-0079	US Nat'l Wrestling	Saturday, March 7th
  Residence Inn	800-583-0079	US Nat'l Wrestling	Saturday, March 7th
  Marriott Suites	800-583-0079	US Nat'l Wrestling	Saturday, March 7th

  
  

REGISTRATION:

• ALL ATHLETES, IN ALL DIVISIONS, MUST REGISTER ON-LINE BEFORE TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH, 2009 AT 9:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time). There will be no on-site or late registration --- NO EXCEPTIONS.
  Registration
  
  

STANDARD ENTRY FEES:

• Those participants NOT reserving hotel rooms through the LVSC Event Lodging must pay the standard entry fees: Registration
  

• $50.00– Veteran’s Freestyle/Greco-Roman (Per Style)
  REFER TO THE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE FOR REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES
  
  

DISCOUNTED ENTRY FEES:

• Those participants reserving hotel rooms through the LVSC Event Lodging will pay the following discounted entry fees: Registration
  

• $40.00– Veteran’s Freestyle/Greco-Roman (Per Style)
  REFER TO THE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE FOR REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES
  
  
  

WEIGH-INS:

• Veteran’s division athletes competing in both styles will only weigh-in once for both events. This is contingent on the athlete actively competing in the first wrestling style scheduled.
• Athletes competing in one style must weigh in at the official weigh-in for that style.
• Athletes must weigh-in wearing a COMPETITION SINGLET (Modified singlets will not be allowed for weigh-ins).
• No weight allowance will be given. See schedule for weigh-in times.
  
  

INFECTIOUS SKIN SCREENING:

• Athletes must be present in a COMPETITION SINGLET and must submit to a skin disease screening prior to weigh-ins. The chief medical officer has full authority, without appeal, in determining the eligibility of an athlete to compete. See schedule for medical check times.
  
  

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:

• In the Veteran’s division, attractive awards will be presented to the top three (3) place winners in each style, in each weight class.
  
  

RULES:

• The rules of FILA, with current USA Wrestling modifications where applicable, will govern the event.
  
  

UNIFORMS:

• Red and blue singlets, or red/blue reversible singlets with under briefs are required. (NO T-SHIRTS).
  
  

PAIRINGS:

• In the Veteran’s division, there will be a blind computer draw after the initial weigh-in. Weight classes with five (5) or less entries will use a one (1) pool system and weight classes with six (6) or more entries will use a two (2) pool system.
  
  

INJURIES:

• In the event of injury or illness, NO contestant will be permitted to continue the competition without approval of the Chief Medical Officer, whose decision is final and not subject to appeal.
  
  

COACHING:

• For all divisions, only NCEP Certified coaches BRONZE or higher, with a current USAW Wrestling Coaches Membership are entitled to purchase a “Coaches Floor Pass”.  Coaches Floor Pass will be sold at “Coaches Registration” for $10.00 each.  Senior Clubs and College programs will receive one (1) complimentary “Coaches Floor Pass” for every three (3) athletes entered in the Senior National or FILA Junior National events.  Coaches must report to the “Coaches Registration” counter (located immediately outside the venue entrance) with photo identification, current USA Wrestling Coaches Membership card and NCEP Certification card BRONZE or higher to purchase a Coaches Floor Pass.   COACHES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN THE CORNER OF A MAT WITHOUT A PROPER CREDENTIAL.

• REMINDER:  All USA Wrestling Coaches Membership Cards MUST be attained prior to the event, due to mandatory background checking. To purchase a USAW Wrestling Coaches Membership Card, ONLINE go to www.usawmembership.com click HERE.  PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 30 DAYS FOR COMPLETION OF USAW COACHES MEMBERSHIP/BACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS.

COACHES FLOOR PASS

Senior, Veteran's and FILA Junior Divisions:

• Coaches Floor Passes may be purchased for $60.00, for those coaches that do not have a NCEP Certification card BRONZE or higher.   Coaches wishing to purchase a $60.00 Coaches Floor Pass MUST have a current USAW Coaches Membership Card. 

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