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Jan 22, 2018
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WrestlingFanNY
Joined: Dec 6, 2016
Posts: 47
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Are these Correct for my 11 year old?
He was born May 2006 and is considered Jr. High?
The kid is in 5th grade and the weight classes are too spread out
Check it out, I think whoever did these figures screwed up or it is inaccurate
https://nyway.sportngin.com/event/show/402430975
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Jan 22, 2018
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cuchi1970
Joined: Dec 24, 2007
Posts: 59
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I looked at the flyer for each of the 8 Regional Qualifiers.
They are all set up the same way, in regards to Division/Year of Birth.
The Divisions for almost all qualifiers and state tournaments are typically set up by year of birth and not by grade.
However, I usually don't see the Divisions typically configured on a 1 year by 1 year separation.
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Jan 22, 2018
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BJB7
Joined: Dec 13, 2007
Posts: 375
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That is new this year single birth year until the middle school ages.
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Jan 22, 2018
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WrestlingFanNY
Joined: Dec 6, 2016
Posts: 47
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I thought middle school/ Jr. high is 13-14?
Nyway did a half xxxx job with 2005-2006
I hope USA Wrestling has a better bracketing
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Jan 22, 2018
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BJB7
Joined: Dec 13, 2007
Posts: 375
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Isn't every tournament before the regional 2005-2006? I'm confused on what you are upset about? Is he not doing any tournaments before the regional where he will for the first time see Junior High kids?
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Jan 22, 2018
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WrestlingFanNY
Joined: Dec 6, 2016
Posts: 47
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My point is the weight classes are set up for Junior High
But the 2005-2006 kids are mainly 5th & 6th graders
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Jan 23, 2018
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BJB7
Joined: Dec 13, 2007
Posts: 375
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So if the flyer said 2005-2006 and not Junior High you wouldn't have a complaint?
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Jan 23, 2018
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cuchi1970
Joined: Dec 24, 2007
Posts: 59
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Agree. The fact of the matter is that no matter what term or words they may have used to describe this group, the ages all of the wrestlers in this group are within this two year span. That is how it is usually done, even in USA wrestling. It doesn't matter what grade they are in, it only matters that they are within a certain age range. With that many weight classes (17), it will most likely result in a smaller number of wrestlers in each weight class. This would improve a wrestler's chances of qualifying for the state tournament. Also, they will not be combining weight classes. It doesn't get much fairer than that.
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Jan 23, 2018
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WrestlingFanNY
Joined: Dec 6, 2016
Posts: 47
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The weight classes for 05-06 do not match ALL the other regular season weight classes for 05-06
They are set up for Jr. High weight classes
Wow
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Jan 23, 2018
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Raider92
Joined: Nov 15, 2009
Posts: 156
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This seems like a lot of concern over nothing. Just have your son take the mat shake hands and wrestle. What happens this year or next year means very little....it is all about getting mat time and having fun. If it is about youth state titles then things and priorities really need to be re-thought.
And trust me there was a time when I did not look at it this way. But trust me as your son ages and grows with the sport all this stuff prior to high school means very little.....other than getting mat time and having fun. If they win or place at states that is great but it is not the end all.
We all say we want our kids to wrestle because of what the sport teaches them and that it will make them better prepared for the real world.....it is not about youth state titles....or at least I hope not.
Try and sit back and enjoy your son (or daughter) enjoying the sport....and I know it is easier said than done. But if you can figure out how to do it you will have more fun with your child while participating in the sport.
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Jan 23, 2018
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fivecountfor3
Joined: Feb 14, 2014
Posts: 37
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I just looked it up and you are correct the weights should be in five pound increments ,spaced too far apart, there will be a crap load of kids in each division probably 25 or 30
Last year the same age group it was 5 lb increments
I think they overlooked this when they changed the lower age groups
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Jan 23, 2018
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coachlaz
Joined: Mar 4, 2015
Posts: 35
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I was excited when the single year talk was happening, and a bit bummed out to see that it did not apply to 2005/2006. At the end of the day, I just look at it as it's my kid's turn to be the younger guy in the division. No biggie. I do believe most 2006 kids are current 6th graders, not 5th though. Maybe your son was held back or got a late start, but he will be age appropriate. If anything I'd worry more about the bulk of current 8th (2004 birth) graders that will have to wrestle in the high school division. Especially, if they are younger heavier kids. While 6th grade is elementary or middle school depending on the district, 8th grade is always middle school.
The one gripe I'll bite on is the range in weights. They are the first double division and those gaps will end up excluding some good kids that will not get to experience the NYWAY state tourney. I'd like to see it condensed with one more class somewhere between 81-105.
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Jan 23, 2018
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ringworm2000
Joined: Jan 5, 2017
Posts: 83
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Where do you find the age division and weight classes. I see nothing on the Nyway website.
Are they getting away from the 5 divisions and then a 6th High School Division. I hope not the tournament has gotten better every year. Huge numbers with big brackets. If you place at NYWAY states it is quite an honor.
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Jan 23, 2018
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SectionVfollower
Joined: Jan 22, 2018
Posts: 2
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Read the flyer. It says if born in 2004 and in 8th grade you can wrestle down with junior high (2005/2006) What's up with that????
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Jan 23, 2018
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WrestlingFanNY
Joined: Dec 6, 2016
Posts: 47
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SectionVfollower wrote:Read the flyer. It says if born in 2004 and in 8th grade you can wrestle down with junior high (2005/2006) What's up with that????
WTF So AN 8TH GRADER CAN WRESTLE MY 5TH GRADER IN STATES?????
BUT ALL THE YOUNGER YEARS ARE INDIVIDUAL YEARS ???
WHAT A CLUSTER
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