Minutemen Youth Wrestling

Clinician: John Smith Head wrestling coach at Oklahoma State University John Smith has guided Oklahoma State University wrestling team to their 32nd NCAA wrestling Championship in 2004, in addition to the NCAA wrestling Championship won in 2003. The Cowboys also won the title at the prestigious National Duals and the Big 12 Conference Wrestling Championships. Coach Smith has had a very successful athletic career that has included winning two Olympic Gold medals, the coveted Sullivan Award, two NCAA Championships and Six World Championships. In addition, John Smith was inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame at the 2003 World Championships held in New York City. Date: Saturday- November 27, 2004 Place: Wesleyan University, Freeman Athletic Center Field House 161 Cross Street, Middletown, CT. 06459 Doors open at 5:00 pm There will be a High School Rules Clinic from 5:15 until 6:00 pm by USAWCT Officials Director Brian Reardon. John Smith clinic will begin around 6:00 pm and go for about two hours. No food or Drinks will be allowed into the field house. This event is free to any athlete or coach that has a current (Sept 2004 to August 2005) USA wrestling card, which also allows you to participate on the mat with John Smith. There will be a $5.00 charge for any person that does not have a current USA wrestling card, regardless of age, however, this entry does not allow non-USA wrestling card holders to participate on the mat. Directions can be obtained on the web at http://www.wesleyan.edu/about/traveltowes.html Any Questions please call, Mark Cammisa, USAWCT State Chairman Mobile (203) 554-1270 Home (203) 790-9209