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2023 14U Schoolboy/Girls Duals Team Information

Team VA 14U FS/GR National Dual Team

Purpose
Team Goals: 
  1. Field a highly competitive national level dual team. 
  2. Win dual meets.  
  3. Prepare Virginia’s best 14U wrestlers for national competition.
  4. Represent Virginia with character, sportsmanship, and integrity.
Plan:
  1. Fill every weight class with a reliable wrestler with FR/GR experience
  2. Select the best wrestler that applied based on the most recent FR/GR results
  3. Install a training plan to prepare each wrestler for national competition in June
 
Why Participate: This is one of the toughest 14U events in the nation. Your wrestler has the opportunity to wrestle in up to 18 matches, so there is tremendous bang for the buck. Competing in this event is a critical first step to gaining national recognition and credibility.
 
Tournament Details
Event: USAW 14U GR/FS National Duals
Date: June 7-11 2023
Location:  Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA 19456
Event Website
 
Eligibility: 14U (Formerly Schoolboys/girls) are wrestlers born 2000-2010. 14U weight classes are: 71, 77, 83, 87, 90, 97, 102,  106, 110, 114, 119, 125, 130, 136, 149, 152, 165, 187, 250. No weight allowance.
 
Cost: $500
Includes Hotel, Transportation, Entry Fee, Gear Package
Initial deposit due at VAWA State Championship, remainder of balance due at camp 6/2. Payment arranges can be made by emailing Executive Director christian.olanowski@virginiawrestling.com
 
Weigh-ins: Wednesday, June 7th, 7:30-7:50 PM
All wrestlers must weigh together as a team, each in a VAWA singlet. We will conduct one practice at the venue prior to weigh-ins, however, each wrestler is expected to be on-weight when boarding VAWA transportation. Each wrestler must wrestle two Greco matches in order for the weigh-in to count for Freestyle competition.  
Trip Details
 
Transportation: VAWA will arrange travel for athletes needing transportation to and from the 14U duals in Oaks, PA. We will be renting vans to depart from Fredericksburg, VA on  6/7 at 9am and return after the conclusion of wrestling on 6/11. Expect return to Fredericksburg around 12am on 6/12.
 
Lodging: VAWA will have hotels for athletes who's parents do not decide to travel with their children. We will also have a block of rooms for parents who decide to travel and would like to stay in the same hotel as the team. The cost per athlete will vary based upon accommodation arrangements. 
Hotel Information:
480 Goddard Blvd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
 
Meals: Registration fees do NOT include meals. Breakfast is free at the hotel. Lunch and Dinner options are available at the venue or hotel.  We want this to be a family affair for this age group. We are looking for volunteers from parents that plan to attend to assist in getting items to eat for the team, making sandwiches, bringing in coolers of water, and other associated tasks.  Additionally:  Each wrestler will be asked to pay a fixed cost to cover a meal plan to be determined at a later date.
 
Extra Costs:  Wrestlers should bring cash to cover personal expenses for non-team meals at the event and during travel, self-purchased snacks, and entertainment. 
 
Training Expectations
Club Training: 
Practice at least 2-3 times per week with a credible GR/FS club with quality partners
 
National Team Training: 
June 2-3, 2023 at St. Christophers School
 
Competition: 
VAWA State Tournament - Both FR and GR - May 20 & 21
Northeast Regional Championships - Both FR and GR - May 12-14
and/or
Southeast Regional Championships - Both FR and GR - May 26-28
Costs

 
Team Process
Team Selection
The goal of the VAWA staff is to field the most competitive dual team possible.  Wrestlers have the opportunity to earn their spot in the lineup. Selection criteria will be used to determine the lineup for weight classes that do not have an Earned Starter.
Application Deadline May 21st
  1. Compete at VAWA States May 20th -21st
  2. Compete at Northeast or Southeast Regionals
 
Earned Starter: 
  1. Compete at VAWA FS/GR State Championship at the same weight you commit to for the dual team
  2. Place first in the freestyle session
  3. Place top 4 in the greco-roman session
  4. No unsportsmanlike conduct (or similar) penalties during any 2021 FR/GR competition
  5. Commitment to wrestle both greco and freestyle at the National Duals
  6. Pay the $100 non-refundable deposit
 
Selection Criteria: 
Any weight class that does not have an Earned Starter will be filled at the coach’s discretion as soon as possible.  Criteria considered during the selection process may include:
  • VAWA State Tournament freestyle and greco finish
  • Northeast Regional tournament freestyle and greco top 4 finish
  • 2021 head-to-head results at other freestyle tournaments
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct (or similar) penalties during FR/GR competition
  • Attendance at ODP training or tournaments leading up to the state tournament
 
Use of Alternates: Alternates are possible.  Coaches will ensure that alternates get an equitable experience.  Starters will not be asked to split "starts" with an alternate. Instead, a coach will organize an equitable number of non-dual matches for alternates  and alternates will "start" in duals when the Primary is injured/ill or requests a break (which is not uncommon). GR Alternates will "start" in two GR duals so that their GR weigh-in counts for FS. The coaching staff has experience supporting Alternates, and it is unlikely that Alternate wrestlers will be disappointed in their experience.
 
Coaching Staff:
TBA
Zachary Olson (VAWA Kids Director) powhatanyouthwrestling@gmail.com