Pinning Down Autism wrestling event set for Nov. 1 in Blair, Neb.
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by Jason Bross
We are excited to announce the first Pinning Down Autism event in the Midwest at Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, Sunday November 1st, 2009.
Head Coach Beau Vest and wife Jennifer are leading the charge to promote autism awareness as well as demonstrating the true character of the people of wrestling to the whole community! As college wrestling continues to follow the example of Coach Vest, we also demonstrate the indispensible place that a wrestling program has in any institute of higher education.
The festivities will include a benefit takedown tournament for all age groups as well as other activities for children of all ages.
Proceeds from the event will benefit The Autism Society of Nebraska and Pinning Down Autism.
For more information on the Pinning Down Autism mission visit,
http://www.pinningdownautism.com
We hope that you will forward this message through your contacts in the wrestling community so that it ultimately reaches all in the area who may wish to attend and support our cause.
Pinning Down Autism Presented by Dana College Wrestling
Dana College is excited to team with Jason Bross and the Autism Society of Nebraska to put on the first Pinning Down Autism Event in the Midwest. This event was created by high school wrestling coaches who have children with autism. The purpose of the meet is to raise awareness about autism and money to find a cure.
The Autism Society of Nebraska has set up a first giving website for those interested in making donations to the event. You can make the donations at
http://www.firstgiving.com/ASN
General Information
When: Sunday, November 1st
Where: Gardner-Hawks Center on the Dana College Campus in Blair, NE
Time: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Check In/Weigh In 10 a.m. Start
Cost: $20 to compete. Download a form to sign up
The Dana College Wrestling Team will be running the tournament. Several groups and vendors will be present to provide information on autism throughout the day. Wrestling memorabilia has been donated to be raffled off to raise money as well.
A free kids carnival will be set up in the Gardner-Hawks Center for younger children. Trained educators and Dana College Education majors will run the carnival, so everyone can feel safe and enjoy the day.
Meet Information
Scoring:
The tournament will be divided up by weight and age. We hope to get everyone 3 or 4 matches depending on the number of entries. The matches will be 3 minutes long with a break in the middle. Scoring will go 1 point for a takedown, 2 points for feet to back and a pin ends the match.
Divisions:
Grade School, Middle/High School and Open
Cost:
$20.00 - Download an Entry Form
More Information
Contact Beau Vest at 402.426.7288 or bvest@dana.edu for questions about this event.
For more information, contribution and entry forms, visit the event website,
http://www.dana.edu/athletics/mens-sports/wrestling/pinningdownautism
Head Coach Beau Vest and wife Jennifer are leading the charge to promote autism awareness as well as demonstrating the true character of the people of wrestling to the whole community! As college wrestling continues to follow the example of Coach Vest, we also demonstrate the indispensible place that a wrestling program has in any institute of higher education.
The festivities will include a benefit takedown tournament for all age groups as well as other activities for children of all ages.
Proceeds from the event will benefit The Autism Society of Nebraska and Pinning Down Autism.
For more information on the Pinning Down Autism mission visit,
http://www.pinningdownautism.com
We hope that you will forward this message through your contacts in the wrestling community so that it ultimately reaches all in the area who may wish to attend and support our cause.
Pinning Down Autism Presented by Dana College Wrestling
Dana College is excited to team with Jason Bross and the Autism Society of Nebraska to put on the first Pinning Down Autism Event in the Midwest. This event was created by high school wrestling coaches who have children with autism. The purpose of the meet is to raise awareness about autism and money to find a cure.
The Autism Society of Nebraska has set up a first giving website for those interested in making donations to the event. You can make the donations at
http://www.firstgiving.com/ASN
General Information
When: Sunday, November 1st
Where: Gardner-Hawks Center on the Dana College Campus in Blair, NE
Time: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Check In/Weigh In 10 a.m. Start
Cost: $20 to compete. Download a form to sign up
The Dana College Wrestling Team will be running the tournament. Several groups and vendors will be present to provide information on autism throughout the day. Wrestling memorabilia has been donated to be raffled off to raise money as well.
A free kids carnival will be set up in the Gardner-Hawks Center for younger children. Trained educators and Dana College Education majors will run the carnival, so everyone can feel safe and enjoy the day.
Meet Information
Scoring:
The tournament will be divided up by weight and age. We hope to get everyone 3 or 4 matches depending on the number of entries. The matches will be 3 minutes long with a break in the middle. Scoring will go 1 point for a takedown, 2 points for feet to back and a pin ends the match.
Divisions:
Grade School, Middle/High School and Open
Cost:
$20.00 - Download an Entry Form
More Information
Contact Beau Vest at 402.426.7288 or bvest@dana.edu for questions about this event.
For more information, contribution and entry forms, visit the event website,
http://www.dana.edu/athletics/mens-sports/wrestling/pinningdownautism
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