9:00 a.m. July 11, 2009 Shirk Center Illinois Wesleyan University Divisions 1st - 2nd, 3rd - 4th, 5th - 6th, 7th - 8th, 9th - 10th, 11th - 12th, & College/Open Tournament Registration Click here to view photos of the 2008 tournament. USA Wrestling cards are NOT required to participate in the Midwest Nationals. Entry: The Official Entry Blank can be downloaded in a word document format here or it is also available in a pdf here. If your computer doesn't have Acrobat Reader, click the "Get Acrobat Reader" button to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in. The form must be accurately completed and filed at registration. There will be a $30 entry fee if you register before June 20, 2008. If you register after June 20th, the fee will be $35 per individual. MORE THAN 650 PARTICIPANTS IN 2007! Team Awards: For the fifth annual Midwest Nationals, awards will be presented to the top four teams in each division. A maximum of 12 wrestlers can be counted towards team scores. Individual Awards: Will be provided for each weight class Attention U.S. Veterans: Free coffee and donuts will be available for U.S. Veterans from 7:00am-10:00am on July 12 inside the Shirk Center. Divisions Mens 1st - 2nd Grade – Folk Style Mens 3rd - 4th Grade – Folk Style Mens 5th - 6th Grade – Folk Style Mens 7th - 8th Grade – Folk Style Mens 9th - 10th Grade – Folk Style Mens 11th-12th Grade – Folk Style Mens College and above – Folk Style Women are encouraged to compete, but we are no longer offering Women's Divisions. Weight classes will be determined at weigh-in. *all weight classes in pounds* Tournament Rules Folk Style Rules will apply **Tournament will be double elimination with wrestle backs to 3rd place** Awards: Awards will be given to the top 6 individuals in each weight class. Team trophies will be given to the top 4 in each class. Uniforms: Must meet National Federation Rules. Headgear is required. Medical Information: Athletes must be prepared and must submit to a Skin Disease screening at weigh-in. The Chief Medical Officer’s decision is final and not subject to appeal. Weigh-Ins: All athletes will be required to weigh-in once on Friday, July 10th from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Accommodations The host hotels for the Midwest Nationals are the DoubleTree Hotel (309) 664-6446, Best Western University Inn (309) 454-4070 and Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites (309) 662-4700. Ask for the "Midwest Nationals" rate. Results from Past Tournaments 2005 Results 2006 Results 2007 Results 2008 Results © 2005. Midwest Nationals. For more information contact Matt Hawkins.