Join us as we kick off the Folkstyle Tour of America’s 2011-2012 season, with the Northwest Bigfoot Battle in Liberty Lake, Wash., November 18-19, 2011. Registration for this event is now open! Online registration opened Saturday, October 1st at 12:00 PM - Noon - Pacific Time and registration will be capped at 600 wrestlers. Register Today! The 2011 Northwest Bigfoot Battle is a one day event that will feature the following age divisions: • BANTAMS Age: Born 2004-2005 Weight Classes: 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 75+ (15 lbs. max difference) • *BANTAMS - TRUE BEGINNERS Age: Born 2004-2005 Weight Classes: N/A • INTERMEDIATES Age: Born 2002-2003 Weight Classes: 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 87, 95, 103, 112, 120, 120+ (20 lbs. max difference) • *INTERMEDIATES - TRUE BEGINNERS Age: Born 2002-2003 Weight Classes: N/A • NOVICES Age: Born 2000-2001 Weight Classes: 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120, 130, 140, 140+ (25 lbs. max difference) • *NOVICE TRUE BEGINNERS Age: Born 2000-2001 Weight Classes: N/A • MIDDLE SCHOOL • Age: Born 1997-1999 (plus enrolled in grades 6-8) Weight Classes: 70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144, 152, 160, 175, 190, 210, 265 • *MIDDLE SCHOOL TRUE BEGINNERS Age: Born 1997-1999 (plus enrolled in grades 6-8) Weight Classes: N/A *TRUE BEGINNERS ARE DEFINED AS HAVING ACTIVELY COMPETED IN THE SPORT OF WRESTLING FOR LESS THAN TWO (2) YEARS. Standard USA Wrestling Age Group Participation: $35 – online True Beginner Age Group Participation (please review the Rules & Bracketing, Divisions-shown above, and Eligibility guidelines): $20 – online All Clubs and Coaches: You have the option to run your own satellite weigh-ins. The contract for satellite weigh-ins must be emailed to cole@mettlewrestling.com or faxed to (480) 247-5616 by Friday, November 11th. Take a look at the event schedule and get ready for some competition. USA Wrestling is proud to host the 2011 Northwest Bigfoot Battle and we look forward to each one of you joining us! For information on all of USA Wrestling regional and national events, find us at www.usawrestlingevents.com Contact: Ryan Johnson National Events Coordinator USA Wrestling Email: rjohnson@usawrestling.org Phone: (719) 598-8181 ext. 682