WRESTLING NEWS
ESPNU to air U.S. Greco Nationals May 14 and U.S. Freestyle Nationals May 15
The U.S. Greco-Roman Nationals will be aired on ESPNU on Wednesday, May 14 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The U.S. Freestyle Nationals will be aired on ESPN on Thursday, May 15 at at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Four other rebroadcasts have been set. >> Read More

“Last Chance” Olympic Regional Trials set for Iowa, May 8-10, and Colorado, May 15-17
Only two events remain for athletes to qualify to compete in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials for men and women will be held in Waterloo, Iowa, May 8-10, and the Rocky Mountain Olympic Regional Trials for men will be in Pueblo, Colo., May 15-17.  >> Read More

Grappling World Team Trials Qualifying Series released
USA Wrestling has released its 2008 Grappling World Team Trials Qualifying Series, which consists of 12 events across the nation from May through August. These events will qualify athletes to compete in the Grappling World Team Trials in September. The first event is at No Limits MMA in Irvine, Calif, May 10. To register for a Grappling World Team Trials Qualifier, Click Here.  >> Read More

USA Wrestling National Coach and Athlete of the Year awards announced
Greco-Roman Coach of the Year Jay Antonelli
Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year Brad Vering
Freestyle Coach of the Year Lou Rosselli
Freestyle Wrestler of the Year Daniel Cormier
Women’s Coach of the Year Troy Steiner
Women’s Wrestler of the Year Kristie Marano

More News Headlines
•  Bruce Baumgartner inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
•  U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling to air on MSNBC, June 22
•  Tricia Saunders to give free clinic at Body Bar Women’s Nationals, May 17
•  Order rooms for Kids FS/GR Nationals in Utah right away due to Miley Cyrus concert
•  Dates changed for 2012 Junior Olympic Training Program to June 22-29
•  Lindenwood Univ. to add women’s varsity wrestling in 2008-09
•  Chamberlain wins 2008 Dave Schultz High School Excellence National Award
•  Silver Coaches College to be held in conjunction with U.S. Olympic Team Trials
•  TheWomen’sMat, a complete source on women’s wrestling, available online
•  ATHLETE PROFILE: Matt Azevedo hits jackpot at U.S. Nationals
•  2008 Women’s Wrestling Summer Schedule
•  All-American Women’s Freestyle camp set for Fargo, N.D., July 13-18

Dear Wrestling Fan, ,
The entire wrestling community is getting excited about the upcoming 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling and Judo, set for June 13-15 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

With the completion of the exciting 2008 U.S. National Championships, as well as most of the Olympic Trials qualifying events, the field for the Olympic Team Trials is being set. The nation’s best wrestlers are now going through their final preparation to pursue a lifelong dream to compete on the Olympic Team.

There is still time for fans to make travel and hotel arrangements to join us in Las Vegas for the most exciting wrestling event held every four years. To order your event tickets, call 866-388-FANS or visit the official website.

In addition to the outstanding wrestling action, there will be so many things to do during the weekend. The 1980 U.S. Olympic Team will be in attendance for a historic reunion. The Vendor Village will be held, where fans can mingle, meet the sport’s legends and visit booths of wrestling merchants. Make plans today and join us in Las Vegas, June 13-15.

In the Olympic Spirit,
USA Wrestling