Congratulations to the 57 Champions Club athletes that fought their way to another double team championship.  This year our club won the large schools state championship, the high school state championships, the youth super state championships, and now the Greco Roman and Freestyle state championships.  I am very proud of our wrestlers and their supportive parents.

As much as I want to wrestle this week, we are going to take a one week break from club practice. Those on the national teams can go to UVU national teams practice this and every Thursday through July for free at 5:00 PM.  Those not on the national teams can pay 25 bucks a month to get into those practices too.

The next session will last for six weeks and start on Tuesday May 8th and end on Wednesday June 13th.  Here are the details of practice:  Please make a note that this will be the schedule from now on.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday only:  Focus on Freestyle and Greco only.  Practice time from 6:30 to 8:00 only.  All ages will practice together at that time.  Practice locations will change between MJH,  MMHS, and some at my home gym.   Cost is nothing as long as you are already a member of the club/city recreation program.  The practices will be geared toward the advanced wrestlers training for national competition.  So young kids even down to fly age are welcome, but parents MUST be there to assist ans support and they are expected to take the wrestlers and leave early if the attention span is running short.  Again, the following six weeks we must maintain a serious and advanced practice setting no matter what the age.

Remember that all registration for West Regionals from Bantams through Cadets is due tomorrow.  Register at www.wrestleutah.com and you can buy your gear, registration, etc all in one place.  All schoolboy, cadet and Junior duals registration is also due tomorrow as is the Fargo down payments.

If you have the old Qwest internet service, you won’t be able to get to my website.  Some glitch on their side.  You can get to my page through comcast or any other provider or with a smart phone.  Hopefully it will be fixed soon.

OK,  Its finally time for the big show.  I hope we can get our entire team out to support the state tournament this weekend.  Remember Greco State is on Friday, Freestyle State is on Saturday.  Get to the flyer and the registration link at www.wrestleutah.com.   A few things about state.  No staggered starts.  That means the day will be a bit longer.  Lots of great restaurants and entertainment close by if you have long breaks.  For Novice, Intermediate and Schoolboy age divisions, this tournament is required in order to go to the West Regionals and kids nationals in June.  You don’t have to place, but you do have to participate.  Remember that kids nationals is in Orem this year and West Regionals is in Pocatello.  Both great tournaments.

Wear your champions gear this weekend if you have it.

Practice this week is normal.  Please welcome Brandon George back this week to help practice and coach.  Thursday practice will be relaxed to allow for the boys to manage their weight as needed.  Remember that this tournament is an on-site weigh in.  For those new to this concept, you have to weigh in at the venue and you need to be on or under the weight posted.  So if you are wrestling 80 lbs division, you can’t weigh 80.2.   You have to be 80 or less.  Remember that their is also a skin check.  So if you have any skin issues, you need to get on them medically this week and make sure you are carrying a legitimate doctor’s note if your skin is not clear.

Anyone who wants to stay at our team Hotel in our block of rooms needs to contact Diane by tonight as the rooms will be released tonight.  Remember that the drive to Utah County is about an hour, so hotels are not a necessity.

1) The Team Hotel I am staying at for this weekend at Crusher AND for state next weekend is the

Comfort Inn
877 North 400 West
Layton, Utah
801-544-5577

If you want to reserve a room, we have negotiated a significant discount.  You need to call or email Diane asap if you want one of our rooms.

2) For those wanting to stay at the team Hotel for West Regionals in Pocatello, please contact Diane at Dianelamont1@yahoo.com  These rooms will be first come first serve.

3) For those interested in going to the Fila Cadet Nationals in Akron OH (must be born in 1995, 1996 or 1997).  We are flying out of Provo Airport Thursday May 31st in the morning and flying back Sunday June 3rd.  Most of our club have already purchased tickets.  If you win this tournament you also win an all expense paid trip to the world championships in Baku Azerbajan in August.

4) Don’t forget registration for the Crusher tournament ends Thursday afternoon.   Don’t forget at the free Les Gutches clinic going on this Friday!