Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association
State Wrestling Tournament
Malvern Preparatory School is honored to host the 2017 PAISAA State Wrestling Tournament, historicallyknown as the Pennsylvania Independent School State Wrestling Tournament (PAISWT). This planningdocument contains a great deal of relevant information that demands the attention of athletic directorsand coaches. We thank you in advance for your attentiveness to the items in the planning document.
Tournament Timelines
1/13/2017 Tournament Planner released and Team Entry form link distributed
1/20/2017 Deadline for Team Entry form completion
1/27/2017Team Profile Due- attached is sample team profile
2/3/2017Deadline for Team Entry payments.
2/7/2017Initial Team Roster submission due
2/14/2017Final Team Roster and Seeding Form due
2/15/2017Seeding Committee Meets-conference call
2/17/2017PAISAA State Tournament, Day 1
2/18/2017PAISAA State Tournament, Day 2
Host School Malvern Preparatory School – 418 S. Warren Ave Malvern PA 19355
Accommodations Malvern is proud to partner with the following hotels we have blocked rooms under Malvern Wrestling at each of the following use block Malvern Wrestling when booking:
- Holiday Inn Express
1 Morehall Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: 610-651-0400
Contact- Virginia Murray
Rates: 108.00$ per night
Website:
- Sheraton Great Valley
707 East Lancaster Ave
Frazer, PA
Phone: 610-280-2090
Contact: Trevell Williams
Rates- 129.00 per night
Website:
- Courtyard Great Valley
280 Old Morehall Rd
Malvern PA 19355
Phone: 484-417-2281
Contact: Tara Smith
Rate- 99.00 per night
Website:
- Homewood Suites Great Valley
12 East Swedesford Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
Phone;610-296-3500
Contact- Heidi DeRise
Rate- 105.00 per night
Website:
Team Entry and Payment
Full Team Entry $350
Partial Team Entry $250 ( 6 wrestlers and under)
Confirmation of participation in the 2017 state tournament is completed via email to Nathan Lautar @
Email me if you plan on attending with the form filled out attached to this email.
Forms are due no later then 1/20/2017
Full team entries cannot be reduced to partial team entries after confirmation; partial team entries canbe increased to full teams after confirmation, until Sunday, 2/12/2017.
Payment must be made by check or money order, by Wednesday, 2/1/2017.
Make checks payable to: Malvern Prep : PAISAA State Wrestling
Make sure that your school’s name is on the entry check.
Confirmation of receipt of entry checks will be made via email.
PAISAA Constitution/Bylaws-Student Eligibility
Article VIII
Those eligible to participate in PAISAA sponsored tournament play will include all students in grades9 through 12 who are fully enrolled, engaged academically on campus, and who do not turn 19 prior toJuly 1st. This includes international exchange students as well as students from recognized programssuch as the English Speaking Union(ESU). Students whose schools are members of the PIAA are noteligible for PAISAA sponsored events.
Transfer students must be officially enrolled by the following:
Fall – Two weeks after Labor day
Winter – by the first officially scheduled competition of the season
Spring – by the first officially scheduled competition of the season
Eligibility rules will have no exceptions and no appeal process.
Click the following link for the full PAISWT Bylaws, which guide the procedures of the tournament:
NWCA Forms--Weight Certification—Weigh Ins
Teams are required to present their official NWCA weigh-in form at the scales on Day 1 of the
tournament in order to participate.
The PAISAA State Wrestling Tournament operates under modified National Federation of High
Schools provisions for weight certification and eligibility.
Wrestlers must make and compete at least once in an event (dual meet, tournament) at their
certified weight class (scratch weight or with the 2 lb. allowance) prior to the PAISAA state
tournament.
Coaches should bring weigh-in sheets verifying this for all competing wrestlers.
Weigh-ins will occur on both Friday and Saturday of the PAISAA state tournament.
Weigh ins will be conducted by PIAA certified officials on 3 scales. NFHS rules apply for weigh inprocedures.
Seeding Wednesday, 2/15/2017, 7 pm Site: Conference Call
Per the PAISWT By-Laws, seeding is conducted by the PAISWT Seeding Committee. This committeeconsists of one member from each qualifying league, one member representing the remaining memberschools, the committee chairman, and the tournament director. All information pertaining to seedingmust be received by the tournament director prior to this meeting. The committee will seed up to eightwrestlers for each weight class. Note that post-graduates are considered eligible for this event underPAISAA and PAISWT bylaws and will be seeded along with all other wrestlers.
National Prep Tournament Note: The PAISAA state tournament is considered an official qualifier forthe National Prep Tournament. Wrestlers must compete in the PAISAA state tournament and place inthe top six in their weight class to qualify for the National Prep Tournament. A limited number of‘wild-card’ bids may be accepted as well. Information on wild card bids will be given at the statetournament. Should a top six qualifier not be able to compete at the National Prep Tournament, theoption exists for the 7th place finisher, then the 8th place finisher, to take their place.
Coaches’ Meeting Friday, 2/17/2017 @ Malvern Prep 3:30 pm
The coaches’ meeting will address the conduct of the tournament and the seeding of the wrestlers. TheSeeding Committee will distribute the results of its meeting held the previous evening. Appeals to thedecisions of the committee will be considered only if an error was made due to misinterpretation ofinformation provided to the committee.
Coaches have two options for participation in the meeting. Coaches can attend in person or via
conference call.Coaches should notify the tournament director if they plan to attend in person or via conference call byTuesday, 2/14/2017.This gives the tournament director and the committee notice for number of participants on the call andfor attendance at the meeting itself.
Tournament Logistics
Athletic trainers will be present throughout the tournament.
The tournament does not provide athletic training supplies; teams are expected to bring their ownsupplies (tape, pre-wrap, etc.).
Volunteers
The tournament director and his staff are working to provide appropriate personnel, however
volunteers are always needed and greatly appreciated. Teams that can provide an adult volunteer forany span of time should contact the tournament coordinator, Nathan Lautar.
Inclement Weather
Any adjustments to the tournament will be communicated to coaches and athletic directors in
succession, via the following social media outlets:
Malvern Athletics and PAISWT Twitter accounts: @MalvernPrep and @PAISWT_Wrestle
Malvern Athletics website:
PAISWT website:
Tournament Director and Primary Contact
Kurt Ruch
Director of Athletics
Malvern Prep
Email:
Phone-Office: 484-595-1141
Phone-Cell: 610-304-8170
Nathan Lautar
Head Wrestling Coach
Malvern Prep
Email:
Phone: 610-496-5776
Mailing Address: 418 S Warren Ave Malvern, PA 19355
See following, final page for tournament schedule.
Tournament Schedule
All times other than weigh-ins approximate. The tournament reserves the right to adjust session times,as necessary.Each round except for the championship finals will be conducted on four mats, with a reduction in matusage dictated by recovery times or other factors.
The championship finals will take place on one mat. Tournament will take place in The Oneill Center on campus.
Friday Feb 17th
3:00pm-4PMWeigh-ins and skin check- @ Alumni Hall/ Wrestling Room
3:45pm Coaches Meeting- Athletic Office @ Oneill Center
4:30pm Championship pigtails and round of 16
5:00pm Championship Quarter Finals
6:00pm Consolation Rounds 1 & 2
Saturday Feb 18th
7:30am-8:30 am Weigh-ins
8:15am Coaches Meeting
9:00am Championship Semi-Finals/Consolation Round 3
10:30 am Consolation Round 4 and Semi-Finals
11:30 am Consolation Finals
*7th , 5th and 3rd place matches will be wrestled together on three mats prior to finals
2:00pm Championship finals and awards
*Preceded by the Parade of Champions
*Awards for each weight will be presented following the conclusion of the next weight class
final. (Ex: 106 will be awarded after the 113 championship).
Our Mission
An Augustinian School,
Catholic and Independent,
Living the Augustinian spirit of
Veritas, Unitas and Caritas.
Veritas - Truth
Malvern is dedicated to the pursuit of Truth through academic excellence and the growth of each of its students, so that he is prepared fully for college and for a life of integrity and courageous leadership.
Unitas - Unity
Seeking oneness of mind and heart in the journey toward God, Malvern strives to build a diverse community in which a caring faculty works with parents and students to instill in everyone a personal responsibility for the common good.
Caritas - Love
Inspired by Christ, the Malvern Tradition invites each individual to grow and give in a family distinguished by respect, challenge, service and exceptional love.
Our History
Malvern Prep is the direct continuation of the academy program founded in 1842 by the Augustinians as the preparatory school for what is now Villanova University. The Augustinian community purchased the farm called Belle-Aire in January 1842, to establish a college and monastery under the patronage of St. Thomas of Villanova. During the next year, Rev. John O’Dwyer, the first president, worked tirelessly to get the school up and running, and traveled to Europe in search of qualified faculty. On St. Augustine’s Day, August 28, 1843, the School’s first Mass was celebrated; and the seven students that year were all under the age of 16. The original academy building, built in 1848, is now called Alumni Hall, and stands just behind the Chapel at Villanova.
Villanova did not grant its first college degree until 1857. As the school grew and modern education began to take its present form, a distinction grew between the “academy boys,” the “college boys,” and the “seminarians.” In 1901, the academy was named “St. Nicholas of Tolentine Academy,” and in 1922, the college program was expanded. The decision was made to move the academy program from the college campus. About the same time, the Rosengarten family of Malvern planned to sell part of its holdings located on Warren Avenue and Paoli Pike. Thus in 1922, because of the Augustinian need and the availability of 143 acres in historic Chester County, the academy relocated to its current setting. The academy changed its name to “Villanova Preparatory School” in the early 1920’s, which began the gradual phasing out of the old academy. The school was soon renamed Malvern Preparatory School to reflect its geographical location and give the school its own identity. Malvern Prep graduated its first class in 1927. Located northwest of Malvern Prep’s property is the site of the Paoli Massacre during the Revolution, making it a central point for historical interest. Malvern Prep owned the 40-acre landmark until 2000 when it was purchased and preserved as a National Historic property. Although only two buildings on the Rosengarten estate could be used for school purposes, Austin Hall (original farmhouse) and the St. Augustine Friary (farm building), they were more than ample in providing classroom and living space for the predominantly boarding student body of 19 and the original faculty of three Augustinians and a layman.
Today, the School’s 104-acre campus has 15 buildings, including the state-of-the-art Duffy Arts Center, a 17,000 square-foot building that houses a Steinway, a musical technology studio, a ceramic studio with five kilns and 15 pottery wheels, a 600-seat theater, computer graphics lab, a wet dark room for traditional and photography, gallery space and classrooms. The Pellegrini Athletic Complex includes an all-purpose turf field, an eight-lane all-weather track and new tennis courts.
Diversity
Malvern Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin in its educational, admission or financial aid policies.
As a leading Independent Catholic school of the 21st century, Malvern Prep knows it is imperative to embrace and strengthen diversity.
As an Augustinian school, we labor to build a genuinely diverse student body, faculty and staff, with a special emphasis on including the underrepresented. At Malvern, underrepresented students most frequently come from ethnic minorities or low-income families. These students enhance the Malvern community through their unique experiences, perspectives and talents. For faculty and staff, we strive to include a variety of ethnicities and both genders. In the tradition of St. Augustine, we will make intentional use of diverse membership to see the Truth, in Unity, buoyed by Love.
Augustinian Values of Truth, Unity and Love
Our mission and values are grounded in Truth, Unity and Love. We use our mission and values as the foundation of a Malvern Prep education that develops life lasting brotherhood throughout our student body. Our students learn the importance of giving to others in our Christian Service Program providing volunteer opportunities at local, national and international service organizations. Our students cultivate a commitment to serving others and deep generosity that continues to grow long after graduation.
Academic Rigor
At Malvern, students practice skills essential for collegiate and professional success. All Malvern graduates are accepted to college. 90% of our students are accepted to his first choice.
Mind, Body and Spirit
Arts,activities andathletics combined with our academics create a balanced, well-rounded program educating the entire student. Believing an education is not complete without exposure to the outside of a classroom,Malvernhas a full array of artistic, athletic and extra-curricular offerings for its student body.
Caring Faculty and Community
Foundations for learning begin in a family atmosphere. With approximately 650 students and 80 faculty, our School is small enough for educators to really get to know, challenge and support our students. At Malvern, parents and faculty partner to guide students and ensure their success.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Direct Phone:484-595-1173
Fax:484-595-1104
Email:
Mailing Address:418 S. Warren Avenue,Malvern, PA 19355
Malvern Prep Athletics
Malvern Prep’s Athletics program recognizes the importance of physical conditioning and athletic competition in contributing to a well-rounded, balanced education. With 17 interscholastic sports, 57 teams and variety of playing levels for the Middle School and Upper School, we encourage involvement while creating a caring environment where our students learn the rewards of hard work, discipline, team commitment and sportsmanship. We are very proud of our student-athletes’ accomplishments and the dedication of our coaching staff.
Inter-Academic League:
Malvern Prep is a member of the Inter-Academic (Inter-Ac) League. The boys' Inter-Ac is a six team affiliation of three co-ed and three all male college preparatory schools in the greater Philadelphia region. The oldest high school boy's athletic league in the United States, the Inter-Ac was founded in 1887 and is currently comprised of member schools: Chestnut Hill Academy, Episcopal Academy, Haverford School, Germantown Academy, Malvern Prep, and Penn Charter. The boys' Inter-Ac offers interscholastic competition at the varsity and junior varsity level in 11 sports. Annually, the boys' Inter-Ac awards the Heyward Cup to the school that compiles the best composite results in the league standings in all 11 sports.
Sincerely,
Kurt Ruch
Director of Athletics
484-595-1141
Malvern Prep Youth Wrestling Club
Malvern Wrestling is a high intensity youth wrestling program dedicated to the development of talented youth wrestlers. Our club offers state of the art facilities and highly trained coaches who have college wrestling and college coaching experience. Our club runs Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Each training session involves dynamic stretching and warm up leading into technique and review. Each practice also involves rigorous drilling to reinforce technique, with no less than 30 minutes worth of live situational and match like wrestling. Our wrestlers range from 4 years old to college age student-athletes weighing anywhere from 40 pounds to 250 pounds. Our two large mats located in Malvern Prep's Alumni Hail hold up to 100 wrestlers on any given night. We average about 50 club members per session and have more than enough wrestlers for each weight division. If you would like any information on our club, or are interested in becoming a member, please speak to Coach Nate Lautar ().
Mission
Our goal is to be a cohesive team with great bonds between the wrestlers, coaches and families and to help our wrestlers achieve not just in wrestling, but in life in general. We strive to instill proper life values such as hard work ethic, dedication and persistence that will help our wrestlers succeed in all aspects of their future endeavors.
Description
The Club will expose participants to advanced strategies and exceptional competition offering accomplished wrestlers a variety of workout partners. Wrestlers will be trained in advanced skills.
General information
Founder Nathan Lautar (Franklin & Marshall) Co-Founder-Todd Brennan (Penn State)
Assistant Coach -Nate Wachter (Penn State & Drexel)
Assistant Coach - Mazen Kholi (Pitt-Johnstown)
Technique & Intensive Day Camp
2017 Summer Camp
Malvern Prep Wrestling Coach Nathan Lautar & Nathan Wachter will be holding a one- week day camp for ages 7-18
- Guest Speakers from ranked Collegiate Wrestling Programs everyday
- Certified Athletic Trainer on Site
- Great Competition & Individual Instruction
Technique Clinic:
When : June26th-June29th ( Monday –Thursday)
Registration Due date: Registration due June 1st 2017
Where: Malvern Preparatory School Alumni Hall
Time: 830am- -4:30PM (M-Thurs)
Cost: $250 per wrestler (includes camp t-shirt)
The basic fundamentals of wrestling in all positions will be taught and reviewed. Daily schedules will consist of three on-mat training sessions offering campers a variety of work out partners based on age and ability in small group settings. Will also have guest appearances daily to provide campers with different techniques and coaching styles. A certified nutritionist will be giving a speech to all wrestlers regarding healthy eating and dieting during the wrestling season and a certified trainer will be giving lifting advice to wrestlers of age to start a lifting program.