OFSAA WRESTLING 2014

MARCH 4 TO MARCH 6 IN BRAMPTON

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONVENOR: / Richard Knill/Greg Cappuccitti
Turner Fenton SS
7935 Kennedy Road S
Brampton L6V 3N2
School (905) 453-9220 Ext:186
Fax (905) 453-9692


REGISTRATION: / One coach per team is asked to register between 4:00pm and 7:00pm on Tuesday March 4, 2014. Registration will occur at Turner Fenton S.S. Registration materials will only be given to the teacher accompanying the team/athlete(s) upon receipt of the completed:
Eligibility List;
Supervision Form;
Rules of Behaviour (all participants/coaches/supervisor signatures needed);
OFSAA Photo Policy (signed by Principal and all students who DO NOT want their picture taken);
"Release of Liability" forms.
These forms are on the website. Please print off and make copies as required.
EVENT LOCATION: / The Powerade Center, Brampton Ontario.
WEIGH-INS: / ALL WRESTLERS MUST WEIGH IN WEARING A SINGLET.
The weigh-in will be on Wednesday March 4, 2014 at Turner Fenton S.S. Ten (10) scales will be available between 5:00pm and 7:00pm.
COACHES/SEED MEETING: / The coaches meeting will be held at Turner Fenton S.S. on Wednesday March 4, 2014 between 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Seeding will occur at this time.
ASSOCIATION ENTRIES: / Association ENTRY AND SEED FORMS will be accepted from the ASSOCIATION CONVENOR ONLY. A separate entry form will be e-mailed to these individuals.
SEEDING: / Coaches are to ensure their ASSOCIATION ENTRY CONVENORS submit seed information. Wrestlers falling under categories (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) and (vi) must be seeded.
(i) / Medallist (top three) at OFSAA from previous year - if there are two equal medallists, the finalist from the higher weight class from the previous year receives the higher priority;
(ii) / Canadian Junior Freestyle Medallist from previous year;
(iii) / Canadian Juvenile Freestyle Medallist from previous year;
(iv) / the fourth, fifth, and sixth place wrestlers from the previous year's OFSAA Championship;
(v) / Provincial Junior Freestyle Medallist of current year;
(vi) / Provincial Juvenile Freestyle Medallist of current year;
(vii) / best win-loss percentage (greater than 20 matches). When two (2) or more matches have been lost to any wrestler, these losses shall count as only one (1) loss - seed position can only be changed/jumped based on record if higher seed has been beaten (only using criteria (vii);
(viii) / the current provincial cadet open champion
COSTS: / Association entry convenors are responsible for submitting 2 cheques to cover their association entries. For purposes of reimbursement the cost per wrestler is $50 ($48.00 entry fee and $2.00 OFSAA participation fee).
UNIFORMS: / a) / The contestants must appear on the edge of the mat in a one-piece official school wrestling singlet. No double layers are allowed below the crotch or above the hip.
b) / Wrestlers with orthodontic devices must wear a proper mouth guard.
c) / Wrestling shoes/boots must be worn and all laces taped.
d) / All competitors are expected to dress in uniforms that are neat, clean and which maintain the integrity of the School's/Association's name, colours and/or logos. No sport club insignia on uniforms shall be permitted. A sport club is defined as a community, provincially or nationally based organization whose primary purpose is participation in organized competition in single or multi sport programs. Sponsorship recognition is permitted to be visible but must conform with the placement guidelines outlined in By-Law 6, Section 2(h). This criteria must be met both on and in the immediate vicinity of the competitive area and during the award ceremonies.
e) / Student athletes must remain fully clothed in the appropriate attire in the competition are, AND use the designated locker room or change area to change to and from competition attire. Incidents of non-compliance shall be forwarded to the Competition Committee for resolution.
EVENT APPAREL: / Ofsaa Wrestling 2014 short sleeved t-shirts ($), long sleeved t-shirts ($) and hooded sweatshirts ($) will be on sale at the competition venue throughout the tournament. (more details under souvenir apparel)
ELIGIBILITY: / Coaches are asked to review the eligibility section of the playing regulations. Specific to the rule you are reminded that a wrestler must be born in 1994 or later and the competitor is eligible for no more than five (5) consecutive years from date of entry into Grade 9.
ATHLETIC TRAINERS: / Athletic trainers will be available on site. Teams must provide their own tape.
TEAM PHOTO: / There will be a photography company for those interested in event photos.

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