The 2014 Bill Farrell International to be streamed live on Flowrestling Nov. 8-9
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by Richard Immel USA Wrestling
The 2014 Bill Farrell International will be contested this weekend at Hofstra University’s Mack Arena in Hempstead, N.Y. with all the action being brought to you live on Flowrestling.
Boasting a new name and location, the Bill Farrell International continues to be one of the premier international competitions held in the U.S. annually, featuring top stars from the U.S. and around the world.
International teams from Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Puerto Rico and Russia have already indicated they will participate in the event. Athletes from additional nations may also attend.
Included are at least four past Olympic medalists, including U.S. women freestyle wrestlers Clarissa Chun (48 kg) and Randi Miller (69 kg), plus Greco-Roman Olympic medalist Ruslan Tyumenbaev of Kyrgyzstan (66 kg) and men’s freestyle Olympic medalist Jaime Espinal of Puerto Rico (86 kg).
Past World champions among preliminary entries include 2008 World champion Clarissa Chun, three-time World champion Ayako Shoda of Japan and 2005 World champion Iris Smith of the USA, all in women’s freestyle.
Other notable U.S. athletes registered to compete include 2012 Olympians Ben Provisor, Sam Hazewinkel and Kelsey Campbell, two-time World Team members Angel Escobedo and Reece Humphrey, 2014 World Team Trials runner-up Jordan Oliver, 2014 University World Champion Tyrell Fortune and two-time World bronze medalist Alyssa Lampe.
In order to watch the 2014 Bill Farrell International fans must be a member of Flowrestling’s FLO PRO premium service. To sign up for a FLO PRO account CLICK HERE.
BILL FARRELL INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
At Mack Arena, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y.
Friday, November 7
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle registration
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle skin checks
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle weigh ins (+2kg)
Saturday, November 8
9:00 a.m. – Greco-Roman and Women’s freestyle Session I
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle registration
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle skin checks
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Men’s freestyle weigh ins (+2kg)
4:00 p.m. – Women’s freestyle clinic featuring Adeline Gray and Helen Maroulis
6:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and Women’s freestyle Championships and Medal Matches
Sunday, November 9
9:00 a.m. – Men’s freestyle Session I
2:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle clinic featuring Kyle Dake and Tony Ramos
4:00 p.m. – X-Athletic/Flips Wrestling Section VIII vs. Section XI All-Star Classic
6:00 p.m. –Men’s freestyle Championships and Medal Matches
Boasting a new name and location, the Bill Farrell International continues to be one of the premier international competitions held in the U.S. annually, featuring top stars from the U.S. and around the world.
International teams from Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Puerto Rico and Russia have already indicated they will participate in the event. Athletes from additional nations may also attend.
Included are at least four past Olympic medalists, including U.S. women freestyle wrestlers Clarissa Chun (48 kg) and Randi Miller (69 kg), plus Greco-Roman Olympic medalist Ruslan Tyumenbaev of Kyrgyzstan (66 kg) and men’s freestyle Olympic medalist Jaime Espinal of Puerto Rico (86 kg).
Past World champions among preliminary entries include 2008 World champion Clarissa Chun, three-time World champion Ayako Shoda of Japan and 2005 World champion Iris Smith of the USA, all in women’s freestyle.
Other notable U.S. athletes registered to compete include 2012 Olympians Ben Provisor, Sam Hazewinkel and Kelsey Campbell, two-time World Team members Angel Escobedo and Reece Humphrey, 2014 World Team Trials runner-up Jordan Oliver, 2014 University World Champion Tyrell Fortune and two-time World bronze medalist Alyssa Lampe.
In order to watch the 2014 Bill Farrell International fans must be a member of Flowrestling’s FLO PRO premium service. To sign up for a FLO PRO account CLICK HERE.
BILL FARRELL INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
At Mack Arena, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y.
Friday, November 7
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle registration
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle skin checks
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle weigh ins (+2kg)
Saturday, November 8
9:00 a.m. – Greco-Roman and Women’s freestyle Session I
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle registration
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle skin checks
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Men’s freestyle weigh ins (+2kg)
4:00 p.m. – Women’s freestyle clinic featuring Adeline Gray and Helen Maroulis
6:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and Women’s freestyle Championships and Medal Matches
Sunday, November 9
9:00 a.m. – Men’s freestyle Session I
2:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle clinic featuring Kyle Dake and Tony Ramos
4:00 p.m. – X-Athletic/Flips Wrestling Section VIII vs. Section XI All-Star Classic
6:00 p.m. –Men’s freestyle Championships and Medal Matches
