Online registration begins for Sunkist Kids/ASU International
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Craig Sesker (USA Wrestling)
09/07/2006
Online registrations are now being accepted for the Sunkist Kids/Arizona State University International Open.
The first major international meet of the 2006-07 season is scheduled for Oct. 12-14 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. The Sunkist Open is the longest standing International Open Wrestling Tournament in the United States and is the premier event that kicks off each USA Wrestling season.
Wrestlers can register and find more information on the tournament by clicking here:
Sunkist Kids Website
The Greco-Roman competition will be held Oct. 13 with the men's freestyle and women's freestyle competitions set for Oct. 14. Registration and weigh-in for Greco-Roman will be Oct. 12 with men's and women's freestyle registration and weigh-in the next day.
This tournament serves as a selection tool for choosing winter touring teams. This is the 22nd year for this annual event. Elite wrestlers from around the world have competed in this tournament.
Tickets for fans are $10 per person for each day of the event. An all-session pass for both days of the event is $20.
Contact event director Tim Gressley at 480-205-3015 or executive director Kimberly Martori Wickey at 480-596-1936 for more information.
2006 SUNKIST KIDS/ASU INTERNATIONAL OPEN SCHEDULE
Thursday, Oct. 12
3-4 p.m. - Greco-Roman registration
3:30-4 p.m. - Greco-Roman medical check
4-4:30 p.m. - Greco-Roman weigh-in
Friday, Oct. 13
9 a.m.-noon - Greco-Roman prelims, quarterfinals and consolations
2 p.m.-finish - Greco-Roman semifinal and medal matches
3-4 p.m. - Men's and women's freestyle registration
3:30-4 p.m. - Men's and women's freestyle medical check
4-4:30 p.m. - Men's and women's freestyle weigh-in
Saturday, Oct. 14
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Men's freestyle Session I
11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Women's freestyle Session I
4 p.m.-finish - Men's and women's freestyle Session II medal matches