Shanyn J.
Gillespie 4.26.09
U.S. Olymipc Education Center freestyle resident athletes Schuyler
Brown (59kg) and Melissa Apodaca (63kg) won gold medals at the ASICS
University National Championships held at the Louis and Freda Stile
Athletic
Field
House at the University
of Akron Akron, OH on April 26,
2009.
Brown, a Northern
Michigan University sophomore, won
3 matches on route
to her :24 pin in the championship final. Two weeks earlier,
at the
Sr. Nationals, Brown captured a bronze medal
in impressive fashion.
Apodaca, an NMU freshman, won 3 matches and shut out her finals
opponent in the gold medal match 2-0, 2-0. This was Apodaca's
first
national title championship won at the USOEC; Apodaca placed 5th at Sr.
Nationals and her finals opponent, incidentally, won a silver medal at
this year's Sr. Nationals.
The ASICS University National Championships was contested in a round
robin format which meant the tournament was unseeded.
Wrestlers were
separated by school and club affiliation only. Because of
this, and
also because the championships was a qualifier for the World Team
Trials (WTT) in Council Bluffs, IA May 30-31 and a camp/competition
tour this summer in Madrid, Spain July 6-18, true second was contested
- if second place competitors did not wrestle the third place opponent.
Finalists from the ASICS University National Championships qualified
for the WTT while and champions qualified for the Grand Prix of Spain.
Emily Martin (51kg), an NMU freshman, placed 8th at the Sr. Nationals
and won a silver medal at the ASICS University National Championships
to qualify for the WTT.
NMU freshman Amy Whitbeck (55kg) and Erin Clodgo (72kg) won bronze
medals
and also won the true second place
at the ASICS University
National Championships.
Amber Miracle (67kg), an NMU sophomore, also won a bronze medal.
The USOEC freestyle team, a USA
Wrestling resident athlete program, won
2 championships and a total of 6 medals at the ASICS University
National Championships while Alyssa Lampe and Helen Maroulis also won a
championship and bronze medal at the (
http://themat.com/section.php?section_id=13&page=showarticle&ArticleID=20209
) Pan Am championships.
ASICS University National Championships Women's results
http://www.themat.com/events/default.php?page=showresults&ResultID=101260&EventID=19982
USOEC freestyle results
51kg 2nd Place - Emily Martin
55kg True 2nd Place - Amy Whitbeck
59kg 1st Place - Schuyler Brown
63kg 1st Place - Melissa Apodaca
67kg 3rd Place - Amber Miracle
72kg True 2nd Place - Erin Clodgo
72kg 4th Place - Kuuiini Johnson
72kg 5th Place - Lindsay Brooks
2009
KING COLLEGE
WOMEN'S WRESTLING CAMP
FEATURING:
2004 OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST SARA MCMANN
&
KING COLLEGE COACHING STAFF
&
2009 KING COLLEGE WOMEN'S WRESTLERS
WHEN: June 14th- June 18th
COST: $300 Residents
$250 Commuter w/meals
$200 Commuter
(all include insurance fee, t-shirt, and facility charges)
*Make all checks payable to King College Wrestling. Cash and Checks only, cash preferred. There will be a $25 charge for all wrestlers not preregistered!
PREREGISTER: Deadline for preregistration is
June 8th. Must mail a $50 deposit and registration
information to:
Jason Moorman
1350 King College Rd.
Bristol, TN 37620
FINAL REGISTRATION: Balance due 3-4:00 p.m. for check-in at the student center complex.
All coaches who bring 8 or more athletes will receive free room and board as well as a DVD from all technique sessions!
ABOUT OUR CAMP
All wrestlers will receive one on one training from college wrestlers
and coaches. Each wrestler will participate in live wrestling
nightly following technique session throughout the day. The final day
will be a competition day in tournament or dual tournament format. The
wrestlers will be divided into teams and coached by clinicians and
college wrestlers.
For more information contact Coach Jason Moorman (423) 652-6342, jdmoorman@king.edu
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My Thoughts on the State of Boise State Athletics and Title IX Compliance -
by Kirk White
Boise State is definitely on the upswing and record expansion within
the athletic department the last 10 years. Not every university is
having that success. However, the prong of title IX that BSU AD Gene
Bleymeier chooses to use for compliance is satisfied by adding women's
programs.
Adding one small, low budget women's program every five to 10 years
doesn't exactly bankrupt an expanding university with record growth and
attendance. I understand not all schools are in the same situation.
However, we at BSU don't have a $300k per year juice bar for the
athletes to snack on in the locker rooms. In fact, many football
players trek over to the wrestling lockers because the showers are less
crowded, and have nicer heads on them (thanks to my new-found plumbing
skills).
The bottom line is that Bleymeier runs a tight budget, and wastes less
money on unneeded expenses than most ADs. He feels the coaches, city
and staff will sell itself, and that we don't have to pamper athletes
with gaudy fringe benefits. Therefore, we have money in the budget to
add a women's sports, just like the title IX law intended.
Bleymeier told me that because we added soccer in 1999 (guess) and then
another one or two more recently (not sure about the facts) that BSU is
in compliance with title IX for about another five years.
I suggested that when that opportunity arises, that we should look into
adding women's wrestling. I assured him that the NWCA women's wrestling
program counts toward title IX compliance. He wants me to give him a
report on other schools that support women's wrestling, and a
mini-feasibility study that he can look over.
I guess that master's degree in athletic administration that I earned
in 2002 will get some use in the next year or two as I prepare my
proposal for adding women's wrestling at Boise State.
I do know that we can't add a women's sport now, because it screws up
the timeline. Its kind of like paying off the minimum balance on your
credit card twice in one month. It doesn't change the fact that you
will have to make a minimum balance payment the very next month.
If BSU added a women's sport ahead of schedule, it doesn't help with
title IX compliance. Either you comply, or you don't. There is no such
thing as over-compliance or extra-credit. Adding ten women's sports
doesn't help you any more than adding one in a given period of time.
Gene Bleymeier has a law degree, and he is very astute on rules and
regulations. He knows exactly how to comply with title IX, and is NOT
afraid of the law. I was taught in my Master's of Athletic
Administration program that under-educated ADs tend to panic and be
afraid of title IX, and thus act in an inefficient manner that
negatively affects their institution.
As you can see, an AD with a law degree could perhaps be less
susceptible to this mentality, and therefore be more efficient and
effective in meeting the needs of his students, employees, and
community in his choice on how his university complies with all laws,
including title IX.
Contrariwise, an AD like Kilkenny might be less likely to understand
the law, and therefore act irresponsibly. Another AD may
bring personal agenda and emotion to the decision-making table.
Bleymeier uses calculated logic, and pleases most of the people, most
of the time. I thank god that I work for a guy like Gene Bleymeier.
I just want to say that Boise fans should be very thankful that they have perhaps the BEST athletic director in the country, especially in terms of NOT DROPPING MEN'S SPORTS, and adding women's sports to support title ix. Gene Bleymeier is truly a great person, and a great AD.
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female wrestlers from across the nation are expected to compete at the 2009 Body
Bar Women’s National Championships at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in
Colorado Springs, Colo., May 1-2 Major USA Wrestling national championships for female wrestlers will be held at two different age levels: FILA Junior and FILA Cadet. A Girls Freestyle National Championship will also be held for two age divisions, grades 3-6 and grades 7-8. Participants can register online at www.trackwrestling.com by Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. CST. The entry fee is $30 for those who register online or $40 for those who register at the door. In 2008, there were more than 200 wrestlers at the tournament and the field is expected to grow this year. FILA Junior athletes must be between the ages 17-20 (Born 1989-1991, 1992 with a medical certificate). The FILA Cadet division is open to wrestlers ages 15-17 (Born 1992-1994). The tournament features many of the top young female wrestlers from across the nation. Expected to compete in the FILA Junior tournament are 2009 U.S. Senior National champions Helen Maroulis (51 kg/112 lbs.) of the New York Athletic Club and U.S. Olympic Education Center and Adeline Gray (67 kg/147.5 lbs.) of the NYAC. Maroulis is a two-time FILA Cadet National champion and a 2008 FILA Junior National champion. She defeated 2007 Junior World champion Whitney Conder to claim the title. Maroulis, a Maryland native, represented Team USA at the 2008 Women’s World Championships, placing eighth. Gray is a 2008 Junior World champion and a 2008 FILA Cadet and Junior National champion. She also went to China to represent Team USA at the World Cup. The Colorado native trains and attends high school in Marquette, Michigan where she is a part of the USOEC team. Other 2008 FILA Junior champions eligible to compete are Victoria Anthony of California at 48 kg/105.5 lbs., Michaela Hutchinson of Alaska at 55 kg/130 lbs., Tatiana Padilla of California at 59 kg/130 lbs., Schuyler Brown of Michigan at 59 kg/130 lbs., Paige Rife of Michigan at 72 kg/158.5 lbs., and Carrie Clark of Oklahoma at 79.5 kg/175 lbs. Padilla was a Senior World bronze medalist in 2008, and has won a silver medal and bronze medal at the Junior World Championships. FILA Cadet 2008 champions anticipated to return to the mat include Hanna Martin of Oklahoma at 43 kg/94.75 lbs., Kat Perez of California at 56 kg/123.25 lbs., Ashley Mathews of California at 60 kg/132.25 lbs., and Jennifer Spitza of Montana at 65 kg/143.25 lbs. All FILA Junior champions qualify to represent Team USA at the 2009 FILA Junior World Championships in Konya, Turkey, July 31-August 8. Runner ups in the tournament qualify to go to the 2009 FILA Junior Pan American Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico, June 19-21. All FILA Cadet participants are eligible for the Cadet Pan American Championships August 3-16 in Managua, Nicaragua. All athletes and coaches must present proof of current USA Wrestling Membership Card at registration. To purchase a USAW Wrestling Membership Card, visit www.usamembership.com. Alternatively, Membership Cards can be acquired from the State Chairperson or State Membership Director of the contestant’s state of residence. Secondary sports accident insurance is provided as a benefit of membership. For more tournament information, visit www.themat.com/events 2009 Body Bar Women’s National Championships At Colorado Springs, Colo., May 1-2 Friday, May 1st 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Registration (All Divisions) 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. - FILA Cadet Medical Check & Weigh-ins (See Weigh-in Procedures) 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - FILA Junior Medical Check & Weigh-ins (See Weigh-in Procedures) 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. - FILA Cadet Session I Saturday, May 2nd 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Girls Freestyle—Grades 3-8 Registration 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. - FILA Cadet Session II 9:30 - 9:40 a.m. - Girls Freestyle—Grades 3-8 Medical Check & Weigh-ins (See Weigh-in Procedures) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Body Bar Women’s Freestyle Clinic and autograph session featuring Marcie Van Dusen 1:00 p.m. - Conclusion - FILA Junior Session Preliminaries through Finals 1:00 p.m. - Conclusion - Girls Freestyle—Grades 3-8 Preliminaries through Finals 2008 List of Champions FILA Junior Women's Freestyle Champions 44 kg / 97 lbs. - Victoria Anthony of California 48 kg / 105.75 lbs. - Alyssa Lampe of Michigan 51 kg / 112.25 lbs. - Helen Maroulis of Maryland 55 kg / 121.25 lbs. - Michaela Hutchison of Alaska 59 kg / 130 lbs. - Tatiana Padilla of California 63 kg / 138.75 lbs. - Schuyler Brown of Michigan 67 kg / 147.5 lbs. - Adeline Gray of Colorado 72 kg / 158.5 lbs. - Paige Rife of Michigan 79.5 kg / 175 lbs. - Carrie Clark of Oklahoma FILA Cadet Women's Freestyle Champions 38 kg / 83.75 lbs. - Kaci Fullinwider of Texas 43 kg / 94.75 lbs. Results - 1st Place - Hanna Martin of Oklahoma 46 kg / 101.25 lbs. - Victoria Anthony of California 49 kg / 108 lbs. - C.C. Weber of Michigan 52 kg / 114.5 lbs. - Helen Maroulis of Maryland 56 kg / 123.25 lbs. - Kat Perez of California 60 kg / 132.25 lbs. - Ashley Mathews of California 65 kg / 143.25 lbs. - Jennifer Spitza of Montana 70 kg / 154.25 lbs. - Adeline Gray of Colorado 78 kg / 170 lbs. - Marina Lambert of PWA 84 kg / 185 lbs. - Angela Vyborny of Folsom Mad Dawgs 100 kg / 220 lbs. - Yadinma Nwaiwu of Texas 3rd – 6th Grade Women's Freestyle Champions 46-50 lbs. - Tommi Olson of Wyoming 55-60 lbs. - Regina Doi of California 63-69 lbs. - Gabrielle Garcia of California 71-73 lbs. - Julia Long of Wyoming 74-76 lbs. - Katie Agey of Iowa 77-86 lbs. - Lily DeAragon of Idaho 90-96 lbs. - Steffanie Hampton of Michigan 103-111 lbs. - Kiera Gabaldon of Oregon 150-168 lbs. - Shyan Mclauglin of Wyoming 7th – 8th Grade Women's Freestyle Champions 71-79 lbs. - Natalie Long of Colorado 82-89 lbs. - Anissa Rodriguez of California 92-102 lbs. - Emily Merioles of Alaska 103-109 lbs. - Samantha D Ortiz of California 110-118 lbs. - Vanessa Vega of Arizona 115-127 lbs. - Sarah Lambert of Virginia 135-150 lbs. - Krista Revelle of Kansas 150-169 lbs. - Jennifer Orr of Wyoming 191-198 lbs. - Heidi Schmillen of Wyoming |
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