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U.S. Nationals preview at 59 kg/130 lbs. in women’s freestyle wrestling
4/17/2005
Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling
During an Olympic year, competition at a “non-Olympic” weight does not always indicate the true status of the weight class. Last year, athletes who normally compete at 130 pounds had to make a choice, either to drop down to 121 pounds or move up to 138.75 pounds for the Olympic Trials. A large number of quality athletes made an attempt at one of the other weight classes. None of them made the Olympic team.
A Special Wrestle-off was held this summer to determine the National Team rankings at this weight class, as well as to set the U.S. team for the Women’s World Cup that was held in Japan this fall. 2003 World bronze medalist Sally Roberts of the Gator WC won that wrestle-off, and is now ranked No. 1 in this division.
Now that we are back to seven weight classes at the World Championships, other wrestlers are finding their way back to this division. You have to consider much more than just the results from the 2004 U.S. Nationals to evaluate this weight class now. It is an entirely different field of athletes.
Roberts has proven the ability to win at this division, with gold medals at the respected Yarygin International in Russia, as well as the Dave Schultz Memorial International in the USA. She has been very active competing with under the new rules, winning medals in three other events. She has experience, talent and a strong work ethic. And when Sally Roberts is wrestling well, it is hard for anybody to beat her.
That said, Roberts has lost this year to Americans, losing bouts at the Sunkist Kids International two times. One of the losses was to Brandy Rosenbrock, who is one of the talents who joined the USOEC resident program at Northern Michigan this year. Rosenbrock has competed on the national level since her high school days, when she climbed as high as No. 2 on the National Team one year. It will be hard to predict her outcome for this year’s nationals, because she has not wrestled much in comparison to some of the other athletes. Her strengths have always been conditioning and power, and with improved technical skills, she could be very difficult to beat.
Tela O’Donnell of the Sunkist Kids, who made the U.S. Olympic Team at 55 kg last year, has already wrestled up at 59 kg this season, losing to Roberts in a exciting finals match at the Dave Schultz Memorial International. O’Donnell is reportedly considering moving up to 59 kg for the U.S. Nationals and becomes an immediate threat to win this weight class. O’Donnell is a pinner who is unafraid to mix it up with anybody, and she should be able to handle the weight change without too much difficulty.
Last year’s U.S. Nationals champion was Na’Tasha Umemoto of the Sunkist Kids, a high school junior who put together a great tournament in Las Vegas last year. Umemoto has been wrestling up at 63 kg this season, and may not be down at this division this year. In the finals, Umemoto edged veteran Lauren Lamb of the Michigan WC, who has competed on six U.S. World Teams and won numerous national titles. Lamb continues to be able to compete at a high level. Like some of the other veterans, she has not wrestled yet this year, so it is hard to know if she will show up in Las Vegas and if so, at what weight.
One of the top young talents in women’s wrestling is Cumberland College student Suekoilya Shelly who represents the New York AC. Shelly scored a win over Roberts at the Sunkist Kids International where she won a bronze medal. She was impressive in winning the title at FILA Junior Nationals, and will represent the U.S. at the Junior World Championships. Shelly has strong skills and mat sense, but is also improving on her technical abilities.
A veteran at this weight class is USOTC resident Erin Tomeo of the Sunkist Kids, who has twice been a U.S. Nationals runner-up. Tomeo competed at the World Championships in 2001, the year that Tina George did not compete due to military boot camp. Tomeo is always a tough draw, but is still seeking that first big win at the national level that could push her career to the next level. She had surgery after last season but is expected to be back to form this year.
The rest of the field at this division is a mixed bag of veterans and young talents, all seeking to step up on the Senior level. Leigh Jaynes of the New York AC has been on the circuit for a number of years, usually placing among the top eight wrestlers in her division. Jaynes won a gold medal at the New York AC International, and was fifth at the Dave Schultz Memorial International.
One of the top college wrestlers in the mix is Brooke Bogren of Missouri Valley College, who won the University Nationals title this year, and also won the Women’s Showcase event hosted by Missouri Valley, as well as the College Nationals, hosted by Menlo. Bogren has been on the national scene since her high school years in Kansas, and has the skill and experience to do well at major competitions.
Among the other college athletes who have placed at some events this season are Astrid Gomez of Missouri Valley, Julie Duarte of Missouri Valley, Lauren Daniels of Menlo College and Brenna Larkin of Pacific. Gomez was a bronze medalist at this weight class at the Dave Schultz Memorial International, but wrestled up at 67 kg for the FILA Junior as well as the University Nationals. Duarte had a win over Jaynes at the Sunkist Kids International and was second behind Bogren at the University Nationals.
Placing behind Shelly at the FILA Junior Nationals are some talented young wrestlers who could make an impact if they choose to enter in Las Vegas, Deanna Rix of SMT, Amberle Montgomery of Toro and Sarah Peasley of Team Intensity. Rix has won two Junior National titles, and Montgomery was the Outstanding Wrestler at the first Junior Nationals held in Fargo three years ago. It would be interesting to see how these athletes would fare against the Senior-level stars at the division.
Iris Mucha qualified for the Olympic Trials at 55 kg, but often competes at this division. Kelsey Campbell from Oregon has been competitive in this division, placing fifth at the Sunkist Kids International. Jen Chu of W.O.W. has shown ability at past events, and was third at this year’s University Nationals. Jessica Jauck of SD Hot Beaches and Michelle Ludwig of Pacific are among other athletes to watch in this division.
2004 U.S. NATIONALS RESULTS
1st - Na’Tasha Umemoto, Portland, Ore. (Sunkist Kids) dec. Lauren Lamb, Farmington, N.Y. (Michigan WC) , 8-5
3rd - Suekoiyla Shelly, Hurst, Texas (Cumberland College) inj. dft. Brandy Rosenbrock, St. Clair Shores, Mich. (Rosenbrock WC)
5th - Tonya Evinger, Bates City, Mo. (Stars and Stripes) dec. Chelynne Pringle, Hugo, Minn. (Minn. Storm), 7-4
7th -Brooke Bogren, Carbondale, Kan. (Missouri Valley) pin Kiersten Hyatt, Carmichael, Calif. (Missouri Valley), 1:19
THEMAT.COM RANKINGS FOR APRIL 1, 2005
1. Brandy Rosenbrock, Harrison, Mich. (USOEC)
2. Sally Roberts, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
3. Suekoilya Shelly, Hurst, Texas (New York AC)
4. Erin Tomeo, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
5. Leigh Jaynes, Burlington, N.J. (New York AC)
6. Brooke Bogren, Carbondale, Kan. (Missouri Valley)
7. Astrid Gomez, Hereford, Texas (Missouri Valley)
8. Laurin Daniels, Vashon, Wash. (Menlo College)
9. Kelsey Campbell, Oregon City, Ore. (unattached)
10. Brenna Larkin, Tucson, Ariz. (Pacific
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2005 CANADA CUP
MENS' & WOMENS' SENIOR & PRE-JUNIOR
FREESTYLE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT
GUELPH, CANADA
July 8 - 9, 2005
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 The 2005 Canada Cup will be held in Guelph, Ontario. Guelph is located less than one hour from Toronto, and numerous other tourist sites, including Niagara Falls. Tour opportunities can be arranged to sites such as Niagara Falls to make your team’s stay more memorable. A week long Training Camp follows the Competition which is open to invitation at your request. Many teams stay for the Training Camp following the Canada Cup as a better training opportunity for their team as well as a way to make best use of their travel dollars.
1.2 The event will be held at the University of Guelph’s Athletic Centre. The facility seats over 2,500 spectators and has all the necessary facilities for wrestlers, coaches, officials and others. The site has hosted five previous Canada Cups, including the 2003 and 2004 events which have seen over 20 countries participate, as well as the host Canadian National Team.
1.3 The competition will take place on July 8 – 9, 2005.
2. TECHNICAL CONDITIONS (subject to change if FILA rules dictate)
2.1 The Canada Cup will be run in accordance with FILA wrestling rules.
2.2 The competition will be held in the following weight categories:
MEN: 55 kg, 60, 66, 74, 84, 96, and 96-120 kg.
WOMEN: 48 kg, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67 and 67-72 kg.
PRE-JUNIOR MEN: 42 kg, 46, 50, 54, 58, 63, 69, 76, 85, 100 kg.
PRE-JUNIOR WOMEN: 38 kg, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 56, 60, 65, 70 kg.
(born in 1987 to 1990)
2.3 The weigh-in will be on the day before the competitions (July 7th) in accordance with the attached Canada Cup Provisional Schedule.
2.4 A tolerance of two (2) kilograms will be allowed.
3. ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION
3.1 Participation in the 2005 Canada Cup is open to all invited countries provided they are members in good standing of the FILA.
4. OFFICIATING
4.1 The 2005 Canada Cup Senior event will be a F.I.L.A Type 2 clinic beginning on July 7th (upgrade for III to II and II to I). . Canadian Nationally rated Officials will officiate at the 2005 Canada Cup Pre-Junior Division.
4.2 Referees must produce their valid FILA licenses with the 2005 stamp included.
5. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
5.1 The Organizing Committee will provide free transportation to all International delegations from Toronto International Airport to the hotel/residence. The competition and training venues are walking distance from the hotel/ residence.
5.2 Participating countries must cover the cost of their airfare from their countries of origin to Toronto and return.
5.3 All financial obligations must be settled with the Organizing Committee upon arrival.
6. ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
6.1 Accommodation will be provided for all wrestlers, coaches, referees and officials at theUniversity of Guelph student residences. Normally, there will be two persons per room. (Check-out time is 10:00 am on the day of departure).
6.2 The Organizing Committee will provide accommodation and meals at a rate of $ 75.00 CDN per day/per person (plus a refundable key deposit).
6.3 For those wishing it, an enhanced accommodation and meal package is available for$ 95.00 CDN per day per person for double hotel accommodation in an air conditioned hotel. Contact the Organizing Committee for more details on this package.
6.3 Meals will be provided at the university on a schedule to be developed by the Organizing Committee.
7. VISAS
7.1 Participating countries, which require Visas to visit Canada, will obtain them byforwarding the names of the delegation members to the Organizing Committee who will send them to the appropriate Canadian Embassy with this invitation. In order to assist the Visa process, please be sure to provide the Nominative Entry Form by May 30, 2005.
7.2 The Organizing Committee will assist visiting teams where possible in obtaining entry Visas, but can not be responsible for obtaining these. WE RECOMMEND THAT TEAMS REQUIRING ENTRY VISAS APPLY FOR THEM WELL IN ADVANCE TO AVOID BEING UNABLE TO OBTAIN A VISA IN TIME.
8. TRAINING AND COMPETITION CONDITIONS
8.1 A Training Camp featuring the Canadian National Pre-Junior, Junior and Senior Men’s and Women’s Teams will take place following the Canada Cup. Countries interested in participating in this camp should contact the Canadian Amateur Wrestling Association directly.
8.2 Participating countries shall have a training facility at their disposal under a time schedule to be determined.
8.3 Depending upon entry levels, four to five regulation size mats will be provided in the University of Guelph Gymnasium Complex for the competition.
9. ENTRIES
9.1 We ask that you inform us of your intention to accept this invitation by March 31, 2005. We require your answer by this date to carry out the necessary planning for accommodation and other services.
9.2 Preliminary entries must be received, on the forms provided by the Organizing Committee, before April 30, 2005. Nominative entries must be received before May 30, 2005. Final entries will be expected 6 hours before the start of the weigh-in.
10. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
10.1 Each Wrestler must undergo a medical examination that will take place on the day before competition (July 7th ). Wrestlers must produce a medical certificate of health before the medical examination to be dated 3 days or less from his/her departure to Canada.
10.2 All delegations must show proof of medical insurance for their stay in Canada. Delegations unable to provide proof of acceptable medical travel insurance will have it purchased for them at their expense.
11. AWARDS
11.1 The Organizing Committee will provide awards for the top three placing in each weight class, as well as for the top three placing Teams.
11.2 Awards will be presented to the Outstanding Canadian Wrestler and the Outstanding Foreign Wrestler in both the Men's and Women's Senior and Pre-Junior competitions.
12. CORRESPONDENCE
12.1 All correspondence regarding the competition must be sent directly to the Organizing Committee, for information on the Training Camp, contact the Canada Amateur Wrestling Association:
2005 Canada Cup Organizing Committee
c/o The Guelph Wrestling Club
Doug Cox, Head Coach
Dept. of Athletics,
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
CANADA N1G 2W1
Phone: (519) 824-4120 extension 53405
Facsimilie: (519) 766-9563
E-mail: info@canadacupofwrestling.ca
Canadian Amateur Wrestling Association
Unit 7, 5370 Canotek Road
Gloucester, Ontario
CANADA K1J 9E6
Phone: (613) 748-5686
Facsimilie: (613) 748-5756
E-mail: info@wrestling.ca
FRANCAIS
Coupe Canada de 2004
Tournoi de lutte libre masculine et féminine – senior et cadet
GUELPH, CANADA
9 – 10 juillet 2004
1. RENSEIGNEMENTS GÉNÉRAUX
1.1 La Coupe Canada de 2004 aura lieu à Guelph, en Ontario.
1.2 Les épreuves auront lieu à l’Université de Guelph, qui a une capacité de 2 500 spectateurs et présente toutes les installations nécessaires pour les lutteurs, les entraîneurs, les officiels et les arbitres. Les éditions de 1997, 1998, 1999 et 2003 de la Coupe Canada y ont déjà eu lieu. En 2003, la Coupe Canada regroupait 170 participants venant de 16 pays.
1.3 La compétition se déroulera les 9 et 10 juillet 2004.
2. CONDITIONS TECHNIQUES
2.1 La Coupe Canada se déroulera conformément aux règlements de lutte de la FILA.
2.2 Les épreuves au programme de la compétition seront dans les catégories suivantes :
MASCULINE : 55 kg, 60, 66, 74, 84, 96, et 96-120 kg.
FÉMININE : 48 kg, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67 et 67-72 kg.
MASCULINE CADET : 42 kg, 46, 50, 54, 58, 63, 69, 76, 85, 100 kg.
FÉMININE CADET : 38 kg, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 56, 60, 65, 70 kg.
(nés en 1987, 1988 ou 1989)
2.3 La pesée et le tirage au sort seront effectués la veille de la compétition (le 8 juillet) conformément au programme de compétition ci-joint en annexe.
2.4 Une tolérance de deux kilos sera permise.
2.5 La formule de la compétition sera conforme aux règlements de la FILA
3. ADMISSIBILITÉ DES PARTICIPANTS
3.1 La Coupe Canada de 2004 est ouverte aux lutteurs de toutes les fédérations invitées, à condition qu’elles soient membres en règle de la FILA.
4. ARBITRAGE
4.1 La Coupe Canada de 2004 sera arbitrée par des arbitres de catégorie internationale. Un stage de type 1 de la FILA sera organisé.
4.2 Les arbitres doivent présenter leur licence en règle de la FILA, timbre apposé de 2004 inclus.
5. CONDITIONS FINANCIÈRES
5.1 Le comité organisateur offrira à toutes les délégations le transport gratuit de l’aéroport international de Toronto à la résidence de l’université. Les installations de compétition et d’entraînement sont à distance de marche de la résidence.
5.2 Les frais de déplacement du lieu d’origine des délégations jusqu'à Toronto, et retour, sont à la charge des pays participants.
5.3 Toutes les obligations financières doivent être réglées avec le comité organisateur dès l’arrivée de chaque délégation à Toronto.
6. HÉBERGEMENT ET REPAS
6.1 Tous les lutteurs, entraîneurs, arbitres et officiels seront hébergés dans les résidences universitaires de l’Université de Guelph. En règle générale, il y aura deux personnes par chambre.
6.2 Le comité organisateur fournira l'hébergement et les repas au coût de 70,00 dollars canadiens par jour et par personne (plus un dépôt remboursable pour la clé).
6.3 Ceux qui le souhaitent peuvent se procurer un forfait amélioré d'hébergement et de repas, au coût de 90,00 dollars canadiens par jour et par personne, pour une chambre à occupation double dans un hôtel avec l'air climatisé. Communiquez avec le comité organisateur pour obtenir de plus amples détails au sujet de ce forfait.
6.4 Les repas seront fournis sur place, à la Université, selon un horaire que le comité organisateur établira.
7. VISAS
7.1 Les nations participantes qui ont besoin de visas pour se rendre au Canada pourront les obtenir en donnant les noms des membres de la délégation au comité organisateur, qui à son tour les transmettra à l’ambassade du Canada appropriée. Assurez-vous de fournir le formulaire d'inscription nominative au plus tard le 30 mai 2004, car cela facilitera le processus d'obtention des visas.
7.2 Le comité organisateur fera de son mieux pour aider les équipes visiteuses à se procurer des visas, mais il ne peut être tenu responsable de leur obtention. NOUS RECOMMANDONS AUX ÉQUIPES QUI ONT BESOIN DE VISAS DE FAIRE LEUR DEMANDE LONGTEMPS À L'AVANCE POUR ÉVITER DE SE VOIR REFUSER LEUR VISA FAUTE DE TEMPS.
8. CONDITIONS D’ENTRAÎNEMENT ET DE COMPÉTITION
8.1 Un stage d'entraînement regroupant les équipes nationales
canadiennes cadettes, juniors et seniors masculines et féminines sera organisé immédiatement après la Coupe Canada. Les pays qui sont intéressés à participer à ce stage sont priés de communiquer directement avec l'Association canadienne de lutte amateur.
8.2 Les pays participants bénéficieront d’une installation d’entraînement qui sera mise à leur disposition selon un horaire déterminé à leur arrivée.
8.3 En fonction du nombre d'inscrits à la compétition, les organisateurs installeront quatre ou cinq tapis de taille réglementaire dans le gymnase du complexe sportif de l'Université de Guelph pour la compétition.
9. INSCRIPTIONS
9.1 Nous vous prions de nous informer au plus tard le 30 mars 2004 de votre intention d’accepter notre invitation. Il nous est en effet nécessaire de disposer de cette information à cette date pour pouvoir faire à temps la planification nécessaire relative à l’hébergement et aux autres services fournis.
9.2 Nous devons recevoir les inscriptions préliminaires, sur des formulaires fournis par le comité organisateur, au plus tard le 30 avril 2004. Les inscriptions nominatives doivent nous parvenir au plus tard le 30 mai 2004. Les inscriptions définitives devront être effectuées six (6) heures avant le début de la pesée.
10. EXAMENS MÉDICAUX
10.1 Chaque lutteur doit subir un examen médical la veille de la compétition (à savoir le 8 juillet). Avant leur examen médical, les lutteurs doivent présenter un certificat médical, attestant qu’ils sont en bonne santé, daté de trois jours ou moins avant leur départ vers le Canada.
10.2 Toutes les délégations doivent présenter une attestation d'assurance pour leur séjour au Canada. En ce qui concerne les délégations qui ne fourniront une preuve acceptable qu'elles sont couvertes par une assurance médicale, les organisateurs contracteront pour elles une assurance, aux propres frais de ladite délégation.
11. PRIX
11.1 Le comité organisateur offrira des prix aux trois premiers classés dans chaque catégorie de poids.
11.2 Des prix seront également remis au meilleur lutteur/lutteuse canadien et au meilleur lutteur/lutteuse étranger.
12. CORRESPONDANCE
12.1 Toute correspondance relative à compétition doit être envoyée directement au comité organisateur à l’adresse suivante :
Comité organisateur de la Coupe Canada Association canadienne en lutte amateur
c/o The Guelph Wrestling Club
Doug Cox, Head Coach
Dept. of Athletics,
Université de Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
CANADA N1G 2W1
Téléphone: (519) 824-4120 extension 53405
Télécopier : (519) 766-9563
Courriel: info@canadacupofwrestling.ca
Canadian Amateur Wrestling Association
Unit 7, 5370 Canotek Road
Gloucester, Ontario
CANADA K1J 9E6
Téléphone: (613) 748-5686
Télécopier : (613) 748-5756
Courriel: info@wrestling.ca