The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) and the Delaware Wrestling Alliance (DWA) through the sponsorship of Brute, are proud to announce the NWCA/DWA US Senior High School Open and Scholastic Duals April 5-7, 2002 at the Bob Carpenter Center on the campus of the University of Delaware.    This inaugural event, which is sanctioned by USA Wrestling, will bring together one of the nation's premier underclassmen team tournaments with a new senior high school open.  By combining the US Senior High School Open with the Scholastic Duals in one venue, ensures that this will become one of the marquee high school wrestling events in the country.    The US Senior High School Open was created to give a greater number of high school senior wrestlers the opportunity to showcase their talents at a national level tournament.  The tournament is open to any high school senior that has placed at any time in his high school state tournament or in one of Wrestling USA Magazine's top ten high school tournaments. A 32-person bracket will be filled on first come first serve basis.  The top eight wrestlers in each weight class will be designated National High School All-Americans and receive medals.    The scholastic duals, which was previously known as the Kellogg's Scholastic Duals has been one of the NWCA's signature events for the past seven years.  The Scholastic Duals is a showcase for upcoming talent as no seniors are allowed to compete in this state versus state, folkstyle dual meet competition.  The talent level of this signature scholastic event continues to strengthen each year as evidenced by last year's competition field of 49 high school state champions representing 78 high school state titles. Additionally, there were 87 state finalists entered into the event.    The NWCA has received written and verbal commitments from over 60 college coaches that will be in attendance at this USA Wrestling sanctioned event. This event allows college coaches the opportunity to see the nation's top seniors while scouting the nation's up and coming stars.  This event will not only be an opportunity to compete against the nations best but opens up the potential for scholarships.    The National Wrestling Coaches Association and the Delaware Wrestling Alliance are two organizations whose sole mission is to "Serve, Promote and Preserve the sport of amateur wrestling".  The NWCA and DWA are committed to undertaking initiatives to ensure that the sport continues to thrive well into the future.  The proceeds of this event will go back into the sport of wrestling.  The NWCA and DWA will use the funds generated from this event to help achieve the goals of the organizations in promoting the sport of wrestling at all levels.    For more information about the NWCA/DWA US Senior Open and Scholastic Duals please visit us at our website at www.nwcaonline.com or www.beastwrestling.com or call Pat Tocci at 717-653-8009 or Vic Leonard at 302-995-1366.  We hope that you can join us for this unprecedented event in April.    Testimonials    "In our sport, we need more opportunities for HS wrestlers from across the nation to shine in front of college coaches.  This showcase event creates the opportunity for wrestlers and college coaches to increase their future success.  It looks to be a great weekend, and I'm looking forward to being part of the action...as always."    Brandon Slay  Olympic Gold Medal Winner    "Once again the National Wrestling Coaches Association and the Delaware Wrestling Alliance are working together to promote wrestling.  This is a great opportunity for all wrestlers to compete against the best competition."    Jeff Buxton  Head Coach, Blair Academy    "The Scholastic Duals are a great opportunity for underclassmen to compete against some of the very best wrestlers from across the nation.  The NWCA and their organizing committee have put together a very class event...great venue, officials, teams, coaches, and support staff.  The wrestlers have a chance to test themselves and see how they measure up on a national level."