USA Wrestling crowned nine Dominator Award winners in its 2003 Ultimate Challenge Folkstyle Series. The Series was created to increased interest and a focus on USAW's outstanding folkstyle programs across the U.S.     The Ultimate Challenge Series used a point system to determine Series ending winners for the year. These Series Champions received attractive Dominator Award Belts specially designed for the Series. Athletes scored points for attending and placing in event various events which began in November with the Winter Nationals and ended with the Virginia Challenge Middle School National Open.    The Series saw over 3,200 wrestlers entered in five National-caliber events.These events included:   The Winter Nationals, November 23, 2002, Danville, Ill.  18th Annual Cotton Bowl Classic  December 28, 2002, Mesquite, Texas  Liberty Nationals, February 8, 2003, Liberty, Mo.  USA Wrestling National Folkstyle Championships, April 4-6, 2003, Topeka, Kan.  3rd Annual Virginia Challenge Middle School National Open, Norfolk, Va.    The award winners for 2003 were:    Division 1 (9 & 10 year olds)  John Sims, Indiana with 7,800 points  Connor Mullins, Indiana with 7,200 points  Jacob Brawner, Missouri with 6,300 points    Division 2 (11&12 year olds)  Nick Lester, Missouri with 10,100 points  Anthony Ramos, Illinois with 10,100 points  Matt Lester, Missouri with 8,900 points    Division 3 (13-15 year olds)  Vince Ramos, Illinois with 8,300 points  Eric McGill, Indiana with 7,800 points  Dak Adamson, New Mexico with 7,400 points    In addition, USA Wrestling recognized the Ultimate Dominators of the Series who will each receive a special commemorative award. These were the high-point scorers among all youth wrestlers. The Ultimate Dominators for 2003 were Nick Lester, Missouri (10,100 points) and Anthony Ramos, Illinois (10,100 points).    "The Ultimate Challenge Series created a tremendous amount of excitement and energy in USAW's youth wrestling programs," said Mark Scott, Director of State Services for USA Wrestling. "The Series brought a new dimension to the vast array of events and programs offered by USA Wrestling. It was exciting to see the award winners receive their belts, and to see so many youth wrestlers taking part in the Series. This was outstanding tribute to their parents, coaches and state association leaders."     Scott also praised the efforts of the event organizers at each of the five championships for providing a world-class format for America's top youth folkstyle wrestlers.    "Each and everyone of the Series' event host did an outstanding job of conducting class events. USA Wrestling was proud to be associated with such dedicated volunteers. We are presently working on the 2004 Series of events and will look at adding one or two additional events in the Series."    Photo #1 (9 & 10 year olds): Left to Right:  Conner Mullins of Indiana; Jacob Brawner of Missouri, John Sims of Indiana (with their coaches)    Photo #2 (11 & 12 year olds)  Left to Right  Bill Pittman, President of the Virginia Challenge; Anthony Ramos of Illinois; Matt Lester of Missouri; Nick Lester of Missouri; Mark Scott of USA Wrestling.    Photo #3 (13-15 Year olds)  Left to Right Bill Pittman, President of the Virginia Challenge; Dak Adamson of New Mexico; Vince Ramos of Illinois; Eric McGill of Indiana; Mark Scott of USA Wrestling.    Photo #4  Ultimate Dominator Award Winners with their moms  Left to Right: Teresa Lester and Nick Lesterof Missouri, Anthony Ramos and Debby Ramos of Illinois.