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River Falls Wrestling HOSTED TOURNAMENTS River Falls is a wrestling town. We have a fantastic history and a program that produces very fine student athletes. The River Falls Wrestling Club believes that it should proactively engage and produce quality tournaments for local and area wrestling fans.
Our city and our high school is a spectacular venue for fans. The school is wheelchair friendly, grandparent friendly, little kid friendly and especially camera friendly. Access to all areas of the gym is extremely easy. The concession area has plenty of room to relax. The parking is plentiful even at high capacity. There are plenty of hotel rooms in town and in the area. There are many great places to dine when visiting.  River Falls Chamber of Commerce
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River Falls High School
Hosted Tournament Summary
Northern Badger Wrestling Classic Middle School Tournament (Tentative) Big River / Dunn-St. Croix Conference Tournament Super River Falls Youth Tournament Kids Folkstyle Regional Tournament |
Invitational Tournament Northern Badger Wrestling Classic Tuesday and Wednesday, December 28 and 29, 2010 All RF middle school wrestlers and non-participating high school wrestlers are expected to help during this event. While helping, it is eye opening for many athletes to see this very high-level tournament. To think that they will soon wrestle in this very tournament in the next year or two - is sometimes a bit overwhelming. Every kid in this tournament was likely in a middle school program, where they had good influences and goals to strive for. For those that have yet to see a very large tournament, this is an extremely good experience right here in River Falls. Official Northern Badger Programs will be Available for Sale at the Event Volunteer Page
Spectator, Participant and Logistic Details A Letter from Tournament Director David Black
The 26th Annual Northern Badger Wrestling tournament will truly be awesome! Last year’s tournament was a gigantic success and a great boost for the athletes, coaches, fans and our wonderful community. I am personally grateful to our own club, parents and volunteers. These people truly produce this event to be the colossal tournament that it is.
In 1985, several area coaches felt a holiday tournament was needed. These coaches started this tournament in Menomonie at the Johnson Field house with a 24-team field of competition. It has now grown to 39 teams from all over the state of Wisconsin. We do make a specific effort not to include any Minnesota teams; with the event highlighting our own Wisconsin programs. Recently, in the past few years, we made exceptions by including some other (not-so-near) states. In 2005, we had a team from Arizona and in 2006; we had a team from Chugiak, Alaska. The Chugiak’s won their state championship in 2005 and was looking for some tough competition. In their own words, they certainly found it here in River Falls. Chugiak finished runner-up. They were very grateful for the opportunity and impressed with our community and willingness to include them. Recently I had some conversations with a coach in Alabama about future participation. They are seriously considering it; however, timing and funds will ultimately tell what their future is.
After a quick scan of the coaches this year, 19 of them had been participants in this actual tournament. Two of them being our own high school coaches - Brady Cudd and Joe Cudd. The tournament has only had three four-time champions and two of them are from River Falls, Kevin Black and Collin Cudd and Spring Valley’s Tyler Turner. All three of those wrestlers went on to be UW-Badgers and competed for their entire college career as varsity wrestlers. Throughout the years, I have had numerous college coaches and recruiters that have contacted me about athletes that compete in the Northern Badger tournament. Many athletes unknowingly gave themselves an opportunity to wrestle in college from those coaches that watched them at this tournament.
As I mention college wrestlers, did you know that River Falls Wrestling alumni - Brady Cudd, Joe Cudd, Kevin Black, Tony Black, Collin Cudd and Trevor Brandvold have all been wrestlers for the Wisconsin Badgers in the past? Those six wrestlers had 17 Northern Badger championship titles between them. This speaks extremely well of the tournament and this River Falls program.
I look forward to seeing all of you at this awesome event!
Yours in Wrestling, Dave Black  dave@riverfallswrestling.org | 
Tournament Director David Black 
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Northern Badger Wrestling Classic Spectator Details
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Admission: | Adults: $10 (1 day) $17 (2 days)
Students : $7 (1 day) $12 (2 days)
Finals Only: $5.00
Note: there are two admission lines. One line for exact change; the other line for those that need change. Those with personal checks can go to either line. Checks payable to River Falls Wrestling. Concessions and clothing available all day on both days. | | Tuesday, December 28, 2010
| | 8:45 AM | Doors open for the public | | 9:00 AM | Opening ceremony | | 9:15 AM | 1st round with "pig tails", 5 mats | | 12:30 PM | 2nd round Consolation | | 2:10 PM | 3rd round – Championship side | | 4:30 PM | 4th round – 2nd round of consolation | | 6:40 PM | 5th round – 3rd round of consolation | | 8:00 PM | Quarter finals – At the end of the day, there will be 12 left in each weight class | | | | Wednesday, December 39, 2009
| | 9:00 AM | Doors open for the public | | 10:00 AM | Consolation Quarterfinals | | 11:45 PM | Medal Position, immediately after all mats are cleared | | 1:15 PM | Semi Finals | | 2:30 PM | Medal Round (3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th places) | | 4:45 PM | Introduction of finalists | | 5:00 PM | Finals. We will award medals after the 125, 145, 189, and 275 matches |
Northern Badger Wrestling Classic Wrestling Participant Details | | | | Tuesday, December 28, 2010
| | 8:00 AM | Weigh Ins - Four digital scales will be utilized. Weigh-ins will be in the auxiliary gym. Talk to your coach regarding weight allotment. After weigh-ins, the auxiliary gym will remain as a warm-up and rest area for wrestlers. However, they will be the only ones allowed in this area. (No friends or parents in auxiliary gym during weigh-ins.)
Scale 1 – 103, 130, 152, 215 Scale 2 – 112, 135, 160, 215 Scale 3 – 119, 140, 171, 275 Scale 4 – 125, 145, 189, 275 | | 8:45 AM | Coaches meeting in band room; wrestler's meeting in auxiliary gym. | | 9:00 AM | Opening ceremony. | | 9:15 AM | 1st round begins; see further details on times above. | | | | Wednesday, December 39, 2009
| | 8:00 AM | River Falls High school building will be open for participants only. | | 9:00 AM | Weigh Ins - Four digital scales will be utilized. Weigh-ins will be in the auxiliary gym. Talk to your coach regarding weight allotment. After weigh-ins, the auxiliary gym will remain as a warm-up and rest area for wrestlers. However, they will be the only ones allowed in this area. (No friends or parents in auxiliary gym.) Scale 1 – 103, 130, 152, 215 Scale 2 – 112, 135, 160, 215 Scale 3 – 119, 140, 171, 275 Scale 4 – 125, 145, 189, 275 | | 9:50 AM | Opening Ceremony | | 10:00 AM | Consolation Quarterfinals, 5 mats | | 1:15 PM | Semi Finals, 3 mats | | 2:30 PM | Medal Round (3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th places), 5 mats; please note we will not take a break to change mats. These matches will be run on separate mat (for example, all 3rd place matches on mat 2, 5th place matches on mat 1, etc.) If one mat is done, we will move others on these mats. All finalist – Be sure to complete introduction sheet at the head table immediately after your semifinal match. | | 4:00 PM | Break; reset for finals. | | 4:45 PM | Introduction of finalists. All finalists, top bracket, meet in North corner (entrance end). All finalists, bottom bracket, meet in South corner (concession end). Upon being introduced, run out onto the mat and shake hands and then line up on your respective mat. All finalists will remain on the mat (facing the center flag) for the singing of the National Anthem. | | 5:00 PM | Finals will be on one mat under the spotlight. We will award medals after the 125, 145, 189, and 275 matches. |
Northern Badger Wrestling Classic Tournament Organization & Logistical Details
| Teams | This year’s tournament will include 39 teams. | Trophies | We will award six team trophies; three first place division trophies, a grand-champion, a runner-up (2nd), and a third overall trophy. A team may win only one trophy, i.e. The three overall champions cannot receive a division trophy. Six separate teams will receive awards. | Finals | All finals (first places) will run on one mat. | Period length | All championship round matches will run 2-2-2 (minutes each). All consolation round matches will run 1-2-2 (minutes each). | Award distribution | All place winners (1-12), in each weight class, are to be present and in uniform for the awarding of medals. We will award medals after the 125, 145, 189, and 275 matches. We are asking that the coach of each weight class champion present medals to each of the medal recipients in the respective weight class at the awards presentation. | Weigh ins | All wrestlers are required to stop all activity when weigh-in is called for. When weigh-in is called, all wrestlers must proceed immediately to the scales. | Locker room | All wrestlers will be utilizing the four locker rooms that are located in the high school. Team assignments will be posted on the locker room doors upon your arrival. Athletes will need to bring their own towels and locks. | Bleachers | The bottom two rows of the bleachers are reserved for coaches and wrestlers. No one else is allowed to sit in these areas. | Head table | David Black, River Falls, Tournament Director / Primary Announcer Scott Hamilton, Ellsworth, Official Scorer Kevin Black, River Falls, Announcer Tony Black, River Falls, Announcer Mary Black, River Falls, Bouts |
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Triple Header Weekend Event 1 Middle School Tournament Friday, February 4, 2011
As of 04-15-2010, this event is still tentatively scheduled. We host a middle school tournament on Friday night February 4. This is a great event for all 6, 7 and 8th grade wrestlers from the area. Last season we had 135+ area wrestlers competing. Competition is great and the atmosphere is electric. Note: all RF varsity wrestlers are expected to help setup and work this event. Set up starts at approximately 3:30 PM and wrestling starts at 4:30 PM. For the first part of the event, the varsity high school team will work the tables, do the set up and help throughout. The varsity team wrestling in the Big Rivers-Dunn St. Croix conference tournament in the morning are asked to leave at around 8:00 to get a good night sleep and to focus on their championships in the morning. The high school junior varsity wrestlers will be in Menomonie Friday night for their own JV conference tournament. Volunteer Sign Up Page |
Triple Header Weekend Event 2 Varsity BR-DSC Conference Tournament Saturday, February 5, 2011
The high school varsity team hosts the 12-team Big Rivers-Dunn St. Croix conference-wrestling tournament at the River Falls High School. Big Rivers teams include Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire Memorial, Eau Claire North, Hudson, Menomonie, Rice Lake, and River Falls. The Dunn-St. Croix teams include Boyceville, Glenwood City, Mondovi, Saint Croix Central (Hammond), and Spring Valley/Elmwood.
Volunteer Sign Up Page
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Triple Header Weekend Event 3 Super River Falls Open Youth Tournament Sunday, February 6, 2011
Every year we host a super youth tournament for pre-K through 8th grade wrestlers from throughout the area. All high school wrestlers are expected to help at this event as table workers and as referees. This year David Black will conduct a ½ hour referee clinic to better prepare the officials. Wrestling should wrap up around 2:30 PM with clean up thereafter. All high school wrestlers are expected to help assist with this event and clean up / tear down. Super Youth Open Tournament Flier Volunteer Sign Up Page |
Wisconsin Wrestling Federation Kids Folkstyle Regional Tournament Saturday, March 12, 2011
We expect all RF high school wrestlers to help at this tournament (including setup, table workers and clean up) and give back to those that seek to be in your shoes some day. Take time to talk and listen to these kids. They need the positive reinforcement that you can uniquely give. This is a qualifier for the WWF Kids Folkstyle State tournament to be held two weeks later in March at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. The top two place winners in each age and weight classes qualify for the state tournament. Volunteer Sign Up Page |
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