TofC

Ohio Tournament of Champions

April 21, 2012 Columbus Convention Center – Columbus, OH

The Tournament will adhere to the following procedures for entry:

• Entries will continue to be accepted in each weight class (up until we reach our total limit or our event closure date).
• Our event is now capable of handling weight classes larger than 64 competitors, so all wrestlers entered will get the weight class they choose.
• Note: It is possible (and probable) that on the final day of applications being accepted, (when the tournament will reach its maximum amount of entries), that we will not be able to accept all applications received that day. In this instance, all applications received that day will be reviewed by the committee. While wrestling accomplishments may play a role in the selection, the primary basis for selection will be on where entries are most needed. The Committee may also select an additional 100 entries, through the petition committee, from all remaining entrants whose applications are received by the proposed date of closure.
• The Tournament Committee will retain the right to add an additional maximum of 20 wrestlers, at their discretion (and that have otherwise already qualified), up until two weeks prior to the date of the tournament, or at such time that the charts have been started.

Qualification

Participating Wrestlers must qualify for this event. Qualification procedures and events are listed here

Registration

• $60.00 per wrestler (additional wrestlers from the same family are only $40.00). All Girl’s Division & Open Division Wrestlers are $40.00.
• Note: Partial refunds may be possible if the tournament is notified prior to it’s initial close out. Absolutely NO refunds will be given once the tournament closes out, or reaches the anticipated date of closure (whichever occurs first). See refund policy below. Registration fee includes:
  • Entry fee
  • Free spectator admission
  • Wrestling clinics
• All wrestlers guaranteed 2 matches — up to 30 mats used — all mats in the same facility. All competition will be held at the Columbus Convention Center, located at 400 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215. Beginning in 2012, the tournament will utilize additional mats to allow wrestlers who lost their first wo matches to receive a third match.
• Beginning in 2011, no AAU cards will be required. Instead, the Tournament will use an Independent policy. This will require a $5 additional fee per entrant (which will be added onto the invoice).
• ***Beginning in 2011, we are not requiring birth certificates, in order to enter. However, all participants should bring a copy with them to the event site, in case someone challenges their date of birth. In order to do this, there will be a $50 fee charge to the challenger. If the wrestler cannot verify his date of birth, he will be removed the the tournament and NO refunds will be given.
• Awards: top 8 place finishers in each weight division will receive awards (top 6 in both Girl’s & Open Divisions). In addition, all champions will receive a specially designed tournament watch.
• Rules: High school rules, with slight modifications as determined by the tournament committee, will be used.
• Beginning in 2009, weigh in cards will be able to be printed online. You will need to remember your user name/password in order to do this. This option will be available once the event has closed out and the weight change deadline has passed. You will also be able to pick up a weigh in card at the tournament site, during weigh ins. Beginning in 2012, you may print your weigh in card as soon as you ar at ACCEPTED status. IF you change your weight, you will need to print out a new weigh in card. Event programs, souvenir pins and weight charts will also be available at that time.

Other

• Weight classes will wrestle on the same mat throughout the tournament. We will use high school style brackets and bout number system will be used. Bout number will appear an the matside scoreboards, allowing wrestlers, coaches, parents and spectators to monitor the progress of a wrestler’s weight class.
• Only one coach per wrestler and on-deck wrestler will be allowed in the wrestling area. Coaches need to stay out of the area by the mat tables.
• You do not have to wrestle in the weight class at which you qualified. However, you must indicate at which weight you wish to compete. There are no change of weights at the tournament sight. You must make the weight you indicate. Any weight changes MUST be done on this site prior to the weight change deadline. ***Note: Beginning in 2004, all wrestlers will weigh-in in wrestling uniform (singlet or t-shirt/shorts; shoes and headgear are optional). No weight allowance will be given.
• Elite and  Cadet wrestlers do not have to qualify in order to participate in the Tournament of Champions. However, they must still pre-register.
• There will be a skin check of all contestants at weigh-in. Bring current doctor’s note if necessary. However, the tournament medical staff will have the final say in these matters. No refunds!!! A medical doctor will be present at 7:00 PM. to examine all wrestlers who do not pass an initial skin check.
• Official Tournament Wrestling Suppliers are listed on our home page

Refund Policy

• Up to 30 days prior to event date: A fee of $20 per entry will be accessed
• 15-29 days prior to event date: A fee of $30 per entry will be accessed
• 14 or less days prior to event date: No Refunds Will Be Given

***An additional $3, per entry, fee will be assessed for those paying via electronic payment.

Note: Tournament must be contacted, via e-mail, by the appropriate date in order for a refund to be issued. ***Names may continue to appear, as accepted, until event closes out and any refunds will not be issued until the close out date has passed.

• You may pay by money order or cashier’s check up until three weeks before the event date (March 31 in 2012). After that, unless previous arrangements have been made, only PayPal payments will be accepted.
• Late Entries: Once the event is within 10 days of being held, any additional entries may be charged a higher entry fee. NO entries will be taken at the event itself.
• Late weight changes: Once our initial weight change deadline has passed, weight changes may be allowed (if space allows) at the following rates:
• -From once weight change deadline has passed thru Noon on Wednesday before the Tournament: a fee of up to $60 may be charged.
• -All remaining weight changes will be done at the Tournament site, as brackets will be unavailable until then. Individuals would be able to check to see if a spot would be open however. Fee to change weight at the site will be: a fee of up to $100 may be charged

You can find out all of the information about the Ohio Tournament of Champions at www.ohiotofc.com