General Info & FAQs

GENERAL INFORMATION

ALL DEADLINE DATES ARE POSTED ON THE HOME PAGE

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 the tournament will close out. We will do our best to accept all possible entrants. But, when we decide to CLOSE the entry window, then it will be CLOSED.

The Tournament Committee does 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.

VIDEO CHALLENGES: Beginning in 2021, we do plan to offer Video Challenges. Please see the Video Review Policy Link for the rules.

VIDEO REVIEW POLICY

Reviews are only allowed during the following: All Final Placement Matches and Championship Semi-Final Matches.

***Note: There may be an occasion, outside of the above mentioned matches, where video review is requested. When such requests are made, the Tournament Committee will make a ruling as to whether a video review is necessary.

Coaches are allowed one (1) video challenge per match.

Fee for video challenges will be $50.00 received immediately upon challenge and placed on the scorers table.

Coach must approach the scoring table and wave the yellow flag and match will be halted after significant action has stopped. Once match has been stopped, Coach must place the $50 on the scoring table and ask for a video review.

If video review results in the call being reversed, the $50 will be returned and the time will be placed back on the match clock and wrestling resumed.

If video review is not overturned the opponent will receive 1 match point and the $50 will be forfeited.

Video review will be done by one of 3 Head Officials and the mat official. Video reviews are limited to (5) minutes.

Coaches must remain in their respective corners during review process.

Decision rendered by Head Official will be announced by the mat official and accepted by all, as final, and match continued.

Any Age Challenges must be brought to the attention of one of the Head Officials. The fee for this is $50.

Once paid, the Head Official who will then notify the Coach/Parent in question. The Coach/Parent must then provide the wrestler’s birth certificate. If the supplied birth certificate confirms a valid birth date, the protest is rejected and the challenger forfeits their $50. If the Challenge proves the wrestler in question does not meet age criteria after a birth certificate examination, the challenger will be refunded their $50 and the wrestler caught with an invalid age will be disqualified from the event.

There may be a rare occasion that a video review may end up taking place after a match has finished and away from the mat the match took place on. These reviews must be approved by at least two of the Head Officials, as well as the Tournament Director. Their decision will be final in these instances.

RULES

For the Individual Tournament, all matches are a one three minute period in length. Going out of bounds, or lack or activity on top, will result in a neutral start. Overtime is a one three minute period, with the first to score being declared the winner. After that, there will be a set of criteria to determine the winner. In all placement matches, the overtime will be unlimited time. Beginning in 2025, a tech fall will be a 12 point difference and match scoring will follow the new scholastic scoring system.

For the Dual Meet event, all matches will run the same as above. The only difference is there will only be a one minute overtime period. If the match is still tied, then each team will be given two team points. Unfortunately, we are on a pretty tight time schedule with the Duals and one lengthy overtime match could well throw the schedule off, for an entire Age Division.

QUALIFICATION

***Due to the COVID situation, we are suspending all qualification standards. However, please understand that this is a highly competitive event and not recommended for inexperienced wrestlers.***

REGISTRATION

ClickHere: https://www.ohiotofc.com/pages/how-to-register-pricing
Beginning in 2022, the tournament will utilize additional mats to allow wrestlers who lost their first two matches to receive additional matches. These matches generally begin around 10-11 am and run until about 7 pm.

REFUND POLICY

Up to 21 days prior to event date: A fee of $20 per entry will be accessed
8-14 days prior to event date: A fee of $30 per entry will be accessed
7 or less days prior to event date: No Refunds Will Be Given

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.

***If the Tournament is shut down, due to the COVID-19 situation, a FULL REFUND will be given to all Individual and Dual Meet Team registrants. An e-mail will be sent to all regarding the refunds. Last year, we were able to process full refunds to all the day after we cancelled. Please note that, once processed, it may take 7-10 days for your refund to appear on your statement. If you pay via check, it may take us a bit more time to process and get a check out to you.

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DUAL MEET FREE AGENT PAGE (FOR WRESTLERS & TEAMS):

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14UO69msSITOYxa9YDMMy8nKGnfAf6FTO0h-wk5zdBvI/edit?tab=t.0#

INDIVIDUALS LOOKING FOR A TEAM:

To be added to the list, please submit the following information to bart@ohiotofc.com

Name, State, Weight, Year of Birth, Grade in School, Top Accomplishments

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TEAMS LOOKING FOR A WRESTLER:

To have information added, please submit Team Name, Age Division, Weights Needed, Contact Name, Contact Phone Number and Contact E-Mail to: bart@ohiotofc.com

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REFUND POLICY FOR DUAL MEET FREE AGENT WRESTLERS

* If not picked up by a Team, then you will receive your Registration Fee back, less the $1 processing fee.

MEDICAL POLICY

NOTE FROM MY HEAD TRAINER:

Wrestlers will go thru an initial skin check at the time of weigh-ins. The Head Trainer will have the final say in all medical issues.

Proper documentation consists of an NHFS Medical Release Form (CLICK HERE)

1. Has been filled out by a licensed medical professional.

2. Has the affected areas clearly marked on the body on the form.

3. What medication has been used to treat the issue.

4. How long the treatment has been going on and dated properly. Notes that are older than 7 days will not be accepted.

Notes that appear to be altered or changed will not be accepted and those wrestlers will not be permitted to participate.

Wrestlers that try to cover skin issues with make-up will also not be permitted to wrestle.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Jason Eaches AT

TOC Head of Medical

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If you have any medical issues that you have questions about, please contact our Head Trainer: Jason Eaches at jeaches@k12.wv.us

We will have experienced certified athletic trainers present to do a skin check of ALL competitors. If they determine that there may be a skin problem, then the Head of Medical will look at it. If the Head Trainer deems that the skin issue is contagious to other athletes, and it appears that it has not been properly treated, and there is no documentation of proper treatment, the athlete will be disqualified from the event.