Ohio Tournament of Champions Deadline Approaching

• OhioTofC

  OHIO TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS - APRIL 20, 2013 - COLUMBUS, OH***2800 WRESTLERS EXPECTED TO COMPETE***
  Named the Top Youth Wrestling Tournament in the USA &
  
  The Tournament where Kyle Dake & David Taylor first met
  
  
  TofC Alumni Include: Kyle Dake * David Taylor * Logan Stieber * Quentin Wright * Jordan Oliver * Ed Ruth * NIco Megaludis * AJ Schopp * Robert Hamlin * Hunter Stieber * Mathew Brown * Dustin Kilgore * Ben Bennett
  
  
  April 1, 2013
  
  
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
  
  
  
  
  The final registration deadline for this year's Ohio Tournament of Champions has been set at Saturday, April 13 (11:59 pm). According to Tournament Chairman Bart Freidenberg, registrations may still be accepted on April 14-16, but a late fee would be accessed. The weight change deadline is also April 13 and any changes done April 14-16 would be subject to a penalty.
  
  
  "Right now, we are pretty much on line with what registrations were last year," Freidenberg said. "Anymore, most registrations come in the last two weeks, so we are expecting to be right around 2800 when all is said and done."
  
  
  So far, Freidenberg said that the entries seem to be spread out amongst all the age groups, but added that there seemed to be a lot more Open Division (post high school) entries coming through. He also added that Pennsylvania currently has the most entries, with Ohio second, followed by Michigan and New York.
  
  
  "The last several years, it seems like Pennsylvania has led in the number of entries until the very end, when the Ohio entries come on stronger," said Freidenberg. "Last year was also the first time in about 10 years that Ohio beat PA in overall placement points, so I would expect that the PA folks want to earn that title back. Overall, though, we will draw from around 30 states."
  
  
  Note: In 2012, Ohio defeated PA, (based on points given to the top eight place finishers), 1904-1723. Ohio ended up ahead of PA in four of the six Age Divisions. For complete Team Results, go to: http://ohiotofc.com/TournamentInformation/ClubTeamInformation
  
  
  Freidenberg said the FREE ADMISSION policy and the NO fee for coaches passes remain in effect for this year's event. He added that the event will once again feature some extra mats, so that the kids that go two and out will have the opportunity to get some extra matches. "We got a lot of favorable comments on the extra mats last year," said Freidenberg, "so we decided to do it again."
  
  
  The TofC will also offer special team rates for groups of 8 or more wrestles, but all wrestlers need to be registered and paid for by one individual (under one user name). Freidenberg also added that the Team Competition will also return and that teams will again be divided into three different Divisions and that awards will be given to the top three teams in each Age Group per Division and the top 6 Overall Teams per Division. He added that there is a Team Form on the website to fill out, or that coaches may pick one up at the site and return prior to the start of wrestling.
  
  
  
  
  With the recent Kyle Dake vs. David Taylor 165 NCAA finals, the Ohio TofC, now in its 21st year, has recently been mentioned quite often, both on TV and magazines. During the ESPN broadcast, it was mentioned that the two first met at a youth tournament in Ohio and in WIN Magazine's October 2011 issue, it read: "Taylor originally from Wyoming and Dake from up-state New York — met in many kids’ tournaments; the first coming in 2000 when they appeared in the Ohio Tournament of Champions after Dave Taylor moved his family to St. Paris, Ohio."
  
  
  For the record, Taylor competed and won the TofC in both of his appearances, while Dake managed only one Championship, though he placed top 6 three other times, in his four or five appearances.
  
  
  "After last year's NCAA Finals, Mr. (Doug) Dake messaged me the following: I was looking through an old TOC program. It's a whose who of todays college wrestling."
  
  
  For those interested in competing in this year's TofC, below are some of the various ways to qualify into the event:
  
  
  *All Past TofC Champions
  *Top 8 at Ohio TofC past 2 years
  *Top 6 at any National Event (past 2 years)
  *Top 3 (some events Top 4) at any Official TofC Qualifying event
  *Champion of any non TofC Qualifier (events specifically for rookie wrestlers do not count)
  *All OAC, OHIOWAY, PJW, NJ Kids, NY KIds, NYWAY, ISWA, MSWA, MDWAY State Qualifiers (past 2 years)
  *Top 4 at any Sanctioned State Tournament (any style) - past 2 years
  *Top 3 at any League Finals (past 2 years)
  *All PJW Area Finals Qualifiers (past 2 years)
  *All High School Wrestlers
  *All Open Division (those who have graduated from High School) Wrestlers
  *All Cadet Wrestlers (those born 1998 and earlier)
  *Any Middle School Wrestler that competes on his High School Varsity Squad (applies to certain states only, such as New York and Kentucky
  *Any Wrestler with 10+ Wins during the current wrestling season (November-March)
  *Any wrestler that does not have a TofC qualifying event within 50 miles of their residence
  
  To register for this year's Ohio TofC, visit the TofC website at www.ohiotofc.com
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• nykc

  

  What is the cost? is it $40 for individual, the site is confusing.
• bribacker51

  

  The open div is $40 all other div are $65 for first child and $45 for all other siblings.
• nykc

  

  Thanks for the info.
• booboo

  Pre-TOC open mats and technique clinic opportunity featuring 4x Ohio State Champion Collin Palmer.
  
  [h=2][/h] [h=2]The Dodge Knights Wrestling Club Invites you to a pre TOC open mats and technique clinic featuring [/h] [h=2]4x Ohio State Champion [/h] [h=2]Collin Palmer[/h]
  [FONT=&quot]Collin was a 4x Champion for National Powerhouse St. Eds High School in Lakewood, Ohio and received a full scholarship to The Ohio State University. Due to a career ending injury, he is now focusing on coaching wrestlers of all ages. Co-star of the movie Pinned.[/FONT]
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  [FONT=&quot]Facility opens at 6:00 pm[/FONT]
  
  [FONT=&quot]Collin Palmer Clinic: 6:30-7:30 pm[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]Open mats: 6 – 6:30 and 7:30-9:00 pm[/FONT]
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  [FONT=&quot]Cost: $20 per wrestler including one free beverage and open mat time [/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]Food available for purchase from 4-8 pm[/FONT]
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  4x Ohio State Champion Collin Palmer

  [FONT=&quot]Collin[/FONT][FONT=&quot] began his career at the age of 5. He wrestled for many elite wrestling programs and some of the best coaches in the country. Collin was a 4x State Champion for St. Eds High School and received a full scholarship to The Ohio State University. Due to a career ending back injury, he is now focusing on coaching wrestlers of all ages.[/FONT]
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  [FONT=&quot]Accomplishments:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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  [FONT=&quot]High School:[/FONT]
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  [FONT=&quot]4x Ohio High School State Champion – (OW)[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]4x Medina Invitational Tournament Champion – (OW) [/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]2005 Beast of the East Champion[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]2007 Sophomore National Champion – (OW)[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]2008 Super 32 National Champion[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]2008 Ironman National Champion, 3x finalist [/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]2009 Dream Team Member[/FONT]
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  [FONT=&quot]Freestyle:[/FONT]
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  [FONT=&quot]2006 Jr. Dual Team Nationals- (9-1)[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]2006 Fargo Nationals- (3rd)[/FONT]
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  [FONT=&quot]Youth:[/FONT]
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  [FONT=&quot]3x Jr. High State Champion – (OW)[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]5x Youth State Champion – (Record Holder)[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]8x Tournament of Champions Champion[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]8x Reno Tournament of Champions Champion – (Record Holder)[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]6x Tulsa National Champion[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]8x Tulsa Kickoff National Champion[/FONT]
  [FONT=&quot]6x Triple Crown Award Winner – (Record Holder)[/FONT]