Field a highly competitive national level dual team.
Win dual meets.
Prepare Virginia’s best 14U wrestlers for national competition.
Represent Virginia with character, sportsmanship, and integrity.
Plan:
Fill every weight class with a reliable wrestler with FR/GR experience
Select the best wrestler that applied based on the most recent FR/GR results
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 DetailsEvent: USAW 14U GR/FS National DualsDate: June 7-11 2023Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA 19456
Event WebsiteEligibility: 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: $500Includes Hotel, Transportation, Entry Fee, Gear PackageInitial 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.comWeigh-ins: Wednesday, June 7th, 7:30-7:50 PMAll 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 DetailsTransportation: 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 ExpectationsClub Training: Practice at least 2-3 times per week with a credible GR/FS club with quality partnersNational Team Training: June 2-3, 2023 at St. Christophers SchoolCompetition: VAWA State Tournament - Both FR and GR - May 20 & 21Northeast Regional Championships - Both FR and GR - May 12-14and/orSoutheast Regional Championships - Both FR and GR - May 26-28Costs Team ProcessTeam SelectionThe 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
Compete at VAWA States May 20th -21st
Compete at Northeast or Southeast Regionals
Earned Starter:
Compete at VAWA FS/GR State Championship at the same weight you commit to for the dual team
Place first in the freestyle session
Place top 4 in the greco-roman session
No unsportsmanlike conduct (or similar) penalties during any 2021 FR/GR competition
Commitment to wrestle both greco and freestyle at the National Duals
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:TBAZachary Olson (VAWA Kids Director) powhatanyouthwrestling@gmail.com