Support a great cause at the Crush Cancer Multi-State Tournament set for Washington, D.C. on October 30

St. John's College High School in Washington D.C., in cooperation with the Maryland State Wrestling Association (MSWA), will host the First Annual Crush Cancer Multi State Tournament on Sunday, October 30, 2016.


The tournament offers both a quality competition and opportunity to donate to an important cause, the fight against cancer. This USA Wrestling sanctioned event is open to wrestlers of all skill levels and ages from youth, high school, to Open competitors.


Participants and supporters of this event are encouraged to support the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. People can further support this event by providing a donation towards the critical efforts by Hopkins to fight this disease and its devastating impact on so many people around the world. The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions are on the front lines in the battle to beat cancer and are dedicated each and every day to pursuing this important cause.


To support the fight against cancer, please bring your check to the wrestling tournament or please send your check (made payable to Johns Hopkins) directly to Rhonda Holden, Department of Neurosurgery, The Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 550 N. Broadway, Suite 727, Baltimore, MD, 21205.


You may also make online donations by clicking here.

If you make a donation by check, please indicate in the check memo section "2016 Wrestling Tournament." If you donate online, in the first line of the online form under gift designation, hit the scroll down button and designate: "Brain Tumors." Where it states Honoree, put "2016 Wrestling Tournament"

CRUSH CANCER MULTI-STATE TOURNAMENT DETAILS


Participants can save money and time by registering online at www.TrackWrestling.com and searching for “MSWA.” The online registration fee is $25, with an additional onsite late fee of $10 more. USA Wrestling membership is required and may be purchased at www.usawmembership.com


Weigh Ins: 8:30am-9am; Technique/Rules Clinic: 9-10am; Madison Weight System; Weight classes will be determined after weigh-ins Wrestling Begins: 10am-Conclusion

AGE GROUPS

• KIDS-Born in 2005 through 2010 (Kids Divisions are groups ’05-’06, ’07-’08, ’09-’10; if no kids in group, may move up)

• SCHOOLBOYS- Born in 2003 or 2004; CADETS-Born in 2001 or 2002; JUNIORS- Born on or after September 1, 1997 and enrolled in HS

• OPEN- Post High School-REQUIRES $50 USAW OPEN LICENSE MEMBERSHIP IF BORN BEFORE 8/31/1997

RULES

• Modified National High School Federation (NHSF); Tournament is double elimination.

• (Kids division MAY or MAY NOT be full Round Robins–based on total # of tournament entrants and time)

• Period Length 2-1-1; Singlets are preferred but not required. Headgear is mandatory for ALL.

• Medals to top three in each weight. Trophy to “Most Falls/Least Time” in each age division in Folkstyle.

• Food and drinks will be available on site; Minor fee charged at each events to help each host raise money for their programs


For questions, please contact MSWAAdmin@gmail.com or call 443.805.6792

MORE ABOUT THE CAUSE


While cancer affects so many around the world, its impact is felt closer to home, including by those who remain committed to supporting our wrestling community.


Robert Brams, a longtime member of the local wrestling community was diagnosed with a brain tumor and operated on at Johns Hopkins in 2015, and he will be treated at Hopkins and fight the battle against this disease for life.


A former wrestler and youth wrestling coach, Robert has been a long-time supporter of the wrestling community as legal counsel to USA Wrestling in its efforts to bring wrestling back into the Olympics, by serving on the National Board of the Wrestlers in Business Network, by Chairing the Advisory Board of Wrestling to Beat the Streets, DC and as father of a former St. John's wrestling captain, Garrett Brams.


Please help support the effort to win this important battle against cancer by participating in this wrestling tournament and by making a donation to John Hopkins.


This tournament and fundraiser are supported by the many generous sponsors and donors that have already contributed to the fight by Johns Hopkins and others to beat this disease, including Robert's many friends with the law firm of Greenberg Traurig.


Wrestlers take on many challenges in competing in this sport and in life. No doubt our competitors are ready to take on the important worldwide fight to Crush Cancer.

TOURNAMENT SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS


Anybody can be a sponsor or donor for this tournament and cause by contributing.


You will be considered a sponsor for this event by contributing $500 or more to Hopkins, or by contributing to this event in some other meaningful way. You will be considered a donor by donating any amount. No donation is too small.


Please try to make your sponsorship contributions or donations by mail or online so that we can ensure that you are recognized in the tournament literature that will be sent out in advance of the event.

TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

Mr. Rich Bender, Executive Director, USA Wrestling

Messrs. Alan and Max Meltzer

Wrestling to Beat the Streets, DC

Mr. Michael Moyer, Executive Director NWCA

Wrestlers in Business Network

Mr. Michael Lerner, Montgomery County Youth Wrestling

NFL Players Association

Ms. Micky Lawler, President, Women’s Professional Tennis Assoc.

Ms. Missy Meharg, Head Coach, University of Maryland Field Hockey, seven NCAA titles

AECOM, Brazil Olympics Master Planner & Designer

The DC Building Industry Association

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Dabbiere

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Yass

Major General (Ret) and Mrs. Mike Nardotti

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schaengold

Mr. and Mrs. Middleton Martin

Mr. Paul Ehlenbach

Mr. Scott Waldman

Mr. and Mrs. David Schwartz

Mr. Arthur Scavone and Mrs. Anne Hoyt

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brams


For more information about the event, sponsorships or donations, please contact Cam Watkins, Head Wrestling coach of St. John's at the following email address: camwatkins1257@gmail.com