TOA Salt Lake Slam venue changes to Provo, Utah; all other details are the same for January 2 event
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by Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling
The venue and host city for the popular USA Wrestling Folkstyle Tour of America Salt Lake Slam has been changed, but no other details of the event have changed.
The new venue that will host the Salt Lake Slam is:
Utah Valley Convention Center
220 West Center Street, Provo, UT 84601
The new arena is 45 miles south of the Salt Lake City International Airport, a major international hub airport. Also note that Provo Airport has limited commercial service via Allegiant Air. Those flying in to compete should not need to change their travel plans.
The event will retain its competition schedule, as well as all other specific details of event operations. This event offers high quality folkstyle competition to youth wrestlers, and is open to competitors from across the nation. It is a great way to kick off the new 2021 year!!!
Click here for event schedule
Families are encouraged to register their wrestlers right away, as due to pandemic restrictions, there will be a limit on the number of participants in each age division. The registration caps for this event are:
• 8U boys & girls, 10U boys & girls (250 total between all divisions)
• 12U boys & girls & Middle School girls (250 total between all divisions)
• Middle School boys (450 total. This division will be split up into two groups. See Schedule)
As of this morning, there are already 142 pre-registered entries from 11 different states. Make sure to secure your spot in this competition now.
The entry fee is just $45 for those who register before Monday, December 28, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. After that, the late registration entry fee is $55, and late registration closes on Thursday, December 31 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.
Click here to register for the TOA Salt Lake Slam
Families are encouraged to review the event schedule to assist in their planning for the competition.
As with all events on the USA Wrestling national schedule, the TOA Salt Lake Slam will be conducted following the requirements of the state and local health authorities, as well as using the safety provisions of the USA Wrestling Return to Events Guidelines. USA Wrestling and the local organizers will monitor data and local trends closely leading up to the event.
The event will be broadcast live on Trackwrestling.
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION
• Coaches Bands: The cost for coaches bands are $10 if purchased by December 31 and $15 if purchased after December 31. Please note that Coaches Passes include admission to the event. All coaches that wish to purchase a coaches band to gain access to the competition floor to coach athletes must have a USA Wrestling Leader Membership Card.
Click here to purchase a coaches band
• Spectator Tickets: At the direction of several committees and local health authorities. USA Wrestling will be imposing a strict TWO (2) pre purchased spectator tickets per athlete registered. No exceptions! This does not include coaches’ passes. This event is General Admission and capacity is reduced to accommodate seating with social distancing rules. Groups will be directed to sit at least 6 feet from each other at all times.
Spectator Ticket Pricing:
- If purchased by December 31st Adults (18 years old and up) are $10; Students (ages 6-17) are $5; Children 5 years old and under – Free
- If purchased after December 31st : Adults (18 years old and up) are $15; Students (ages 6-17) are $10; Children 5 years old and under are Free
Click here to purchase spectator tickets:
• Accommodations: Hotel information coming soon. Please check the event website.
• COVID-19 Screening: To mitigate COVID-19 and protect our members, everyone entering the venue must wear a mask and/or proper fitting face covering and be subjected to a daily screening. Anyone who does not comply with this will be asked to leave.
• Complete information is on TOA Salt Lake Slam website
Click here for event website
The new venue that will host the Salt Lake Slam is:
Utah Valley Convention Center
220 West Center Street, Provo, UT 84601
The new arena is 45 miles south of the Salt Lake City International Airport, a major international hub airport. Also note that Provo Airport has limited commercial service via Allegiant Air. Those flying in to compete should not need to change their travel plans.
The event will retain its competition schedule, as well as all other specific details of event operations. This event offers high quality folkstyle competition to youth wrestlers, and is open to competitors from across the nation. It is a great way to kick off the new 2021 year!!!
Click here for event schedule
Families are encouraged to register their wrestlers right away, as due to pandemic restrictions, there will be a limit on the number of participants in each age division. The registration caps for this event are:
• 8U boys & girls, 10U boys & girls (250 total between all divisions)
• 12U boys & girls & Middle School girls (250 total between all divisions)
• Middle School boys (450 total. This division will be split up into two groups. See Schedule)
As of this morning, there are already 142 pre-registered entries from 11 different states. Make sure to secure your spot in this competition now.
The entry fee is just $45 for those who register before Monday, December 28, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. After that, the late registration entry fee is $55, and late registration closes on Thursday, December 31 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.
Click here to register for the TOA Salt Lake Slam
Families are encouraged to review the event schedule to assist in their planning for the competition.
As with all events on the USA Wrestling national schedule, the TOA Salt Lake Slam will be conducted following the requirements of the state and local health authorities, as well as using the safety provisions of the USA Wrestling Return to Events Guidelines. USA Wrestling and the local organizers will monitor data and local trends closely leading up to the event.
The event will be broadcast live on Trackwrestling.
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION
• Coaches Bands: The cost for coaches bands are $10 if purchased by December 31 and $15 if purchased after December 31. Please note that Coaches Passes include admission to the event. All coaches that wish to purchase a coaches band to gain access to the competition floor to coach athletes must have a USA Wrestling Leader Membership Card.
Click here to purchase a coaches band
• Spectator Tickets: At the direction of several committees and local health authorities. USA Wrestling will be imposing a strict TWO (2) pre purchased spectator tickets per athlete registered. No exceptions! This does not include coaches’ passes. This event is General Admission and capacity is reduced to accommodate seating with social distancing rules. Groups will be directed to sit at least 6 feet from each other at all times.
Spectator Ticket Pricing:
- If purchased by December 31st Adults (18 years old and up) are $10; Students (ages 6-17) are $5; Children 5 years old and under – Free
- If purchased after December 31st : Adults (18 years old and up) are $15; Students (ages 6-17) are $10; Children 5 years old and under are Free
Click here to purchase spectator tickets:
• Accommodations: Hotel information coming soon. Please check the event website.
• COVID-19 Screening: To mitigate COVID-19 and protect our members, everyone entering the venue must wear a mask and/or proper fitting face covering and be subjected to a daily screening. Anyone who does not comply with this will be asked to leave.
• Complete information is on TOA Salt Lake Slam website
Click here for event website
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