2015-2016 cif southern section wrestling masters

10932 Pine Street, Los Alamitos CA 90720-2428
(562) 493-9500 ▪ Fax: (562) 493-6266
TO:
CIF-SS WRESTLING COACHES
FROM:
GLENN MARTINEZ, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
RE:
2015-2016 CIF SOUTHERN SECTION WRESTLING MASTERS MEET
FEBRUARY 26, 2016 AND FEBRUARY 27, 2016
AT CITIZENS BANK ARENA
DATE:
JANUARY 12, 2016
TOURNAMENT MANAGER
Dr. John Dahlem and Alan Clinton will serve as Tournament Managers. They will be in complete charge of this
activity and will make all rulings pertaining to the conduct of the tournament.
RULES
National Federation Rules will govern the conduct of this tournament except where modified by the CIF-SS Blue
Book. We will wrestle straight through to conclusion.
The top 9 place winners from the 2015-16 C.I.F. Southern Section Masters Meet will qualify for the 201516 C.I.F. State Wrestling Championships.
DATES AND TIMES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Coaches and Wrestlers Check-In (Mandatory) NW Entrance
Groom Check Begins (NO COACHES on Arena Floor)
Coaches Meeting (Tournament Procedures)
Weigh-in (All wrestlers must be present) – 14 Scales
Close and Clear Arena
Open Arena – General Admission
Alternate selections announce and final Brackets Posted
Mat Area Cleared and Cleaned
National Anthem
Wrestling begins
1st Championship Round
2nd Championship Round/ 1st Consolation Round
2nd Consolation Round
3rd Championship Round(Quarter Finals)/ 3rd Consolation Round
7:00 a.m.
7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
7:20 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:40 a.m.
9:55 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (8 mats)
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (8 mats)
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (8 mats)
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (8 mats)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016
Weigh-in & grooming (All wrestlers must be present) NO COACHES On Arena Floor) 8:00 a.m.
Close and Clear Area
8:15 a.m.
Open Arena
8:45 a.m.
Mat Area Cleared
9:40 a.m.
National Anthem
9:55 a.m.
Wrestling begins
10:00 a.m.
4th Consolation Round
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (6 mats)
Championship Semifinals/ 5th Consolation Round
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (6 mats)
Consolation Semifinals/ 9th Place Semifinals
12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. (6 mats)
Special Presentations
2:15 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
All Medal Matches
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (5 mats)
Medal Presentations for place #1-#9 will take place during Final Matches
Page Two
WEIGH-IN AND GROOMING CHECK
Each coach is expected to be present in the arena to identify his wrestlers during weigh-in if there is a question.
Grooming will be checked prior to weigh-ins. There will be an onsite meet physician to make all skin condition
decisions and he may overrule the diagnosis of the physician signing the “Physicians Release Form”. (Rule 4-2-4)
*Weigh-ins will be conducted in the arena on the wrestling mats. All wrestlers must be present in the weigh-in
area at the beginning of weigh-ins (weigh-in area is on the arena mats). All weigh-ins will begin with the 106
lb. class and proceed up to the 285 lb. class. When all wrestlers for a weight class have had an opportunity to
weigh-in, that weight class is closed. There will be a 2 pound growth allowance on Friday and an additional 1
pound allowance on Saturday (Rule 4-5-5).
It is the responsibility of the head coach to verify that his wrestlers are properly groomed and equipped to wrestle.
Before they arrive at the tournament they should examine their wrestlers and their equipment to make sure of the
following things:
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Their nails are clipped short and smooth
They are clean shaven or they bring a mask to wear.
Their hair is cut properly or they bring a hair cover
They bring a mouthpiece to protect both their top and bottom teeth if they have braces
Their laces are properly, with no tape and no crossed straps.
If there are any questionable skin conditions they should start treatment and bring the correct form signed
by a doctor. ...Final decision on skin questions will be made by designated Tournament Doctor/Meet
Director.
PAIRINGS
Pairings for the Masters Meet will be done utilizing a computer program which includes a random number
generator that will select a formula for each weight class. The meet will be a 32-student bracket, with 32
wrestlers, double elimination tournament. If a wrestler fails to make weight, each wrestler in that divisional result
will move up one spot. Byes for the first round, if necessary, will be determined by a random draw. Please do not
call the CIF-SS office for the draw; it will be available Friday at the Masters Meet or TMI.
ENTRY
There will be no team entry fee charged for the Masters Meet. An eligibility list for all participants should be on
file with the CIF-SS office.
COACHES
During the tournament competition, a maximum of two team coaches will be permitted to sit in the restricted
area. Two chairs will be provided next to the mat for coaches to sit while their wrestler is on deck. Only one
coach may approach the scoring table. Chairs will be provided for on deck coaches. – Please use them.
AWARDS/ PHOTOS
Medals will be awarded to Places #1 - #9. Team trophies for 1st & 2nd place, MVP awards for upper and lower
weights and a photo of all the Masters Meet Champions will be taken.
*See Ringworm document provided at weigh-ins if necessary.
Page Three
ALTERNATES
The 6th place finisher from each divisional weight class may weigh-in as an alternate (no other alternates other
than the 6th place finisher are allowed). After weigh-ins, the Tournament Committee will advance any alternate
into the tournament where his divisional weight class is not filled due to wrestlers failing to make weight, skin
conditions, no-show, etc. Each wrestler will move up in the bracket as necessary. The Tournament Committee
will then randomly select two alternates per weight class to advance into the tournament (place into bye spots) to
make it a true 32 man bracket. As an alternate, your chances of getting into the tournament are a low of 33% or, if
you are fortunate, 100%. All alternates must pass groom check and make weight. All alternates will be allowed
into the tournament free (groom check mark on hand is admittance). The Tournament Committee will announce
the alternates who make it into the tournament at 9:30 and release the brackets at that time.
TRASH
Please assist the personnel at Citizens Bank Arena by throwing away all your trash.
ADMISSION
The ticket booths will be open at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, please let your spectators know. This
is a CIF-SS sponsored event. Participants and coaches will be admitted free of charge with wristbands for entry to
arena and credentials for entry to arena floor at the Northwest (NW) gate according to the following criteria:
1-2 wrestlers = 2 coaches passes
3-6 wrestlers = 3 coaches passes
7-9 wrestlers = 4 coaches passes
10+ wrestlers = 5 coaches passes
All others will pay the regular admission price.
Friday – February 26, 2016
Adults - $15.00
Students - $7.00 (With valid student I.D.)
Children - $7.00 (Ages 3 – 13)
Saturday – February 27, 2016
Adults - $15.00
Students - $7.00 (With valid student I.D.)
Children - $7.00 (Ages 3 – 13)
LOCKER ROOMS
Locker rooms will not be provided. Valuables should NOT be left in the gymnasium and teams should make
arrangements for their protection.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
No photographers are allowed on the floor during the competition
VIDEO COVERAGE
Live streaming video of the Masters Meet will be available at: www.NFHSNetwork.com
LOCATION OF CITIZEN BANK ARENA (SEE ENCLOSED MAP)
VEHICLE PARKING
There is a $5 Fee to park in the Citizens Bank parking lots.
RV PARKING $10
MEAL ARRANGEMENTS
The concession stand will be open to purchase food at the arena. No outside food will be allowed in the facility.
CIF STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
This 2015-16 CIF State Championships will be a 40-student draw per weight, double elimination. The CIF
Southern Section will have NINE entries. Therefore, the top NINE (9) qualifiers from the Master’s Meet will be
entered in the State Tournament. The CIF State Wrestling Championships will be held at RABOBANK ARENA,
BAKERSFIELD, FRIDAY, MARCH 4, AND SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016. The State Tournament Manager
is Alan Paradise.
Information on details of the State Tournament can be found on the CIF State website, www.cifstate.org.
PRESS:
Only media with proper CIF Southern Section press credentials will be admitted.
PRACTICE FACILITIES:
Colony HS, 3850 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario, CA (3:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
Upland HS 565 W. 11th Street, Upland, CA
“IMPORTANT INFORMATION” ON THE CONDUCT OF THE CIFSS WRESTLING
MASTERS MEET TO BE HELD AT THE ONTARIO CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK
ARENA
2016
The following information must be read by all coaches to insure that the Masters Meet is a
vital success again this year:
1. The grooming check will begin at 7:15 a.m. sharp and last until 7:59 a.m. on Friday
morning on the floor of arena. A wrestler will have his left wrist marked with a felt tip pin to
indicate that he has passed the grooming check. The grooming check will be conducted by the
officials. A designated Doctor will be in attendance to make all final decisions and may
override personal doctor’s clearance. Coaches are not allowed in the weigh-in area (mat area)
and must remain in the arena stands. Wrestlers are to be groomed and then sit on the mat in
front of their designated weight classes. Wrestlers may check the scales that are being used for
the official weigh-ins. There will be fourteen (14) scales 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145,
152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220 and Hwt. If a wrestler does not make weight, he may step on
each available scale one time. A “check-scale” will be located next to the warm up mat both
in the morning and at night. Alpha sheets are not necessary at weigh-ins. Wrestlers will line up
by divisional placements on Friday and bracket placement on Saturday prior to weigh-ins.
2. An initial coaches meeting will be held at 7:20 a.m. in Arena Section #122 to discuss the
procedures for the tournament
3. Weigh-ins will begin “immediately” at 8:00 a.m. on the arena floor. (considered the weighin area) Wrestlers will have their left hands marked by a CIF-SS stamp when they make
weight (left arm checked for grooming) and use that CIF-SS mark the next day to get into the
tournament if eliminated.
4. Clip boards with bout sheets will be used in the staging area. They will be taken to the mat
and returned to TMI by the meet staff. Coaches need to verify the results on the bout sheets.
5. All matches will be wrestled on the 8 mats located on the arena floor.
6. There will be a small warm-up mat located next to the staging area under the stands. The
arena mats will be available 20 minutes prior to the beginning of wrestling on both days to
warm up.
7. No one is allowed above the main seating areas in the arena…Section #201 to Section #219
is off limits.
8. No running on the arena concourse.
9. No food or coolers will be allowed into the arena.
10. You must have a credential to gain admittance to the wrestling arena area. No one is
allowed in the middle of the mats. You can bring your wrestlers to the mats from staging prior
to the match and sit in the provided chairs.
11. TWO COACHES MAT SIDE ONLY. If more than two people are at mat side (or in
the arena wrestling area without a wrestler on deck or wrestling), that offending
individual will receive a “warning” from the Tournament Director/Committee. A
second warning will result in the removal of that individual by the Tournament
Director/Committee from the entire Arena complex for the remainder of the Masters’
completion. If that individual continues to protest or be present that will be considered a
CIF-SS ejection and will be subject to CIF-SS Bylaw #125 relative to “Accountability.”
That individual will be precluded from coaching at the State Tournament.
12. Trainers area - SW corner of the arena floor.
13. The arena south area past the staging warm-up area is out of bounds.
14. Restrooms are available in the foyer of the arena.
15. There are no locker rooms or showers.
16. Use only the prescribed entry stairwell to the arena floor on the Northwest side of the
arena.
17. Bracket sheets will be posted in the warm-up area. Brackets will be available for sale on
Friday morning for $1 and updated brackets on Saturday morning for $2.
18. CIFSS t-shirts and other goods will be sold in foyer of the arena.
19. Championship semi-finals will be run on the front three north mats (mats 1-3). Two
officials per each mat. During the medal rounds two officials will be used on the 1st place mat
and the 9th place match. 3rd place on mat #1– 1st place on mat #2 – 5th place on mat #3, 7th
place on mat #5, 9th place on mat #6.
20. Medals will be given for all nine placers. Be sure your wrestlers are here for medal
presentations and properly attired. No medals will be given out early. We will wrestle the 106
lb. medal matches all at once, the 113 lb. matches and the 120lbs. matches. All 106 & 113
medalist will report during the 120 pound finals and we will award the medals immediately
after the 120 pound finals to the 106 and 113 medalist. All medalist need to sit next to the
award stand according to their placement. A photo will be taken of all Masters’ Champions,
the unofficial team Champion and runner-up and the Lower weight MVP and Upper
Weight MVP (decided by number of pins, major decisions, etc.)
21. If you want to forfeit a match once you have gained a State qualifying spot you must
weigh in on Saturday and the coach must tell the TMI staff you are forfeiting your match. You
do not have to report to mat side.
22. Credentials for the State Wrestling Meet will be issued in Bakersfield.
23. A reminder that only your wrestlers and the coaches as designated in the formula on page
3 will be allowed in free to the tournament with a wristband…all others (stats, other wrestlers,
pseudo photographers, etc.) must pay at the door.
24. There will be a Tournament Match Committee consisting of the Head Official, another
official and the Head Meet Director to address mis-application of the rules…NO JUDGMENT
CALLS. Protocol to be used: each coach individually will present their version of the call in
question. The match official will individually present his interpretation of his call to the
committee. The committee will meet independently and make a decision. That decision will be
given to the match official and the two coaches by the Head Meet Director….no further
decision will be allowed.
25. **ANY WRESTLER OR COACH JUMPING OVER THE ARENA BARRIERS
WILL BE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL.**
26. The only entry/exit to the arena floor is through the staging area.
27. All suites in the arena are off Limit.
28 A REMINDER TO ALL COACHES THAT ANY CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN
A “FLAGRANT MISCONDUCT” CALL BY AN OFFICIAL WILL MEAN
EJECTION FROM THE TOURNAMENT AND THAT COACH NOT BEING ABLE
TO COACH AT THE NEXT “EVENT” WHICH IS THE STATE TOURNAMENT.
WRESTLING PLAYOFF FORMS DUE FEBRUARY 24, 2016
All Playoff Information must be submitted at
www.CIFSSHome.org
VARSITY COACHES
Attention Athletic Directors/Coaches: It is very important that you enter your Varsity coaches (Head & Assistants)
into CIFSSHome (www.cifsshome.org)
Log in @ www.cifsshome.org (If you do not have a log in & password as a coach, check with your Athletic Director).
Once you are logged in:
-Click on the “Teams” tab on the left navigation bar. Click on the corresponding varsity wrestling team .
-Click on “Add/Edit Coaches”, select the information to add both your HEAD & ASSISTANT coaches
VARSITY TEAM INFORMATION (ROSTER)
Attention Athletic Directors/Coaches: It is very important that you enter your entire Varsity roster into CIFSSHome
Log in @ www.cifsshome.org (If you do not have a log in & password as a coach, check with your Athletic Director).
Once you are logged in:
-On the left panel, Click on the “Teams” tab, select your sport
-Here are the instructions for using the sample file.
- Download the sample file and delete the “contents only”. Copy and paste or type your roster information into the file as the
contents and save the file to your computer. You can only upload an excel file (xls) that is the exact same format as the
sample file. Columns for information not required for your sport may be left blank, but the HEADER INFORMATION MUST
REMAIN EXACTLY AS THE SAMPLE.
Directions to the Citizens Bank Arena
Coming West – Start point: I-10 heading East
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Take I-10/San Bernardino Freeway East towards San Bernardino
Take the HAVEN AVENUE exit (ramp is on the right-hand side)
Turn LEFT onto NORTH HAVEN AVENUE
Travel about a half mile NORTH on NORTH HAVEN AVENUE
Turn RIGHT onto CONCOURS DRIVE
The building and its parking lots will be located about a half mile up on the LEFT
Coming from the East – Start point: I-10 heading West
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Take I-10/San Bernardino Freeway West towards Los Angeles
Take the MILLIKEN AVENUE exit (ramp is on the right-hand side)
At the end of the exit ramp, Turn LEFT onto MILLIKEN AVENUE
Travel less than a half mile NORTH on MILLIKEN AVENUE
Turn LEFT onto CONCOURS DRIVE
The building and its parking lots will be located about a half mile up on the RIGHT
Coming from the North – Start point: I-15 heading South
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Take I-15/Ontario Freeway South towards Ontario
Take the FOURTH STREET exit (ramp is on the right-hand side)
Turn RIGHT onto FOURTH STREET
Travel about a half mile WEST on FOURTH STREET
Turn LEFT onto MILLIKEN AVENUE
Turn RIGHT onto CONCOURS DRIVE
The building and its parking lots will be located about a half mile up on the RIGHT
Coming from the South – Start point: I-15 heading North
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Take I-15/Ontario Freeway North towards Barstow
Exit on the RIGHT SIDE ramp to I-10 San Bernardino Freeway WEST
Take I-10/San Bernardino Freeway West towards Los Angeles
Take the MILLIKEN AVENUE exit (ramp is on the right-hand side)
At the end of the exit ramp, Turn LEFT onto MILLIKEN AVENUE
Travel less than a half mile NORTH on MILLIKEN AVENUE
Turn LEFT onto CONCOURS DRIVE
The building and its parking lots will be located about a half mile up on the RIGHT
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