Sunflower State Games

Folkstyle and Takedown tournament with several divisions

DIVISIONS FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Collegiate
20-29
30-39
40-49
50+

Weight classes will be determined after the completion of weigh-ins

Medalists in each division (1st, 2nd, 3rd) for each division will qualify to represent Kansas at the 2024 States Game of America in San Diego CA July 17 – 24. Sunflower State Games wish all of the teams and players good luck at nationals!!!

EVENT LOCATION
Stormont Vail Events Center
1 Expocentre Drive
Topeka, KS 66612

COMPETITION INFORMATION
National Federation of High School Activities Association.
Tournament is not sanctioned but is certified.
Wrestlers will be grouped by weight after entry and weigh-in.
Weight on entry form must be in competition singlet.
Weigh-in relevant to age group. If no competition in age group, wrestlers will be placed in the next highest age group or weight class.
Ear protection and singlet is recommended but not required.
Male and female participants will wrestle together unless sufficient wrestlers for each is available.
Age is determined by actual age on day of competition.
Top three individuals in each weight classes will receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals.
Top three individuals in each weight class will qualify to go to State Games of America 2024 in San Diego.
USA Wrestling cards not required.

TAKEDOWN TOURNAMENT SPECIFIC RULES:
Matches will consist of a single three minute period.

Takedowns are the standard two points. However, you may earn one bonus point for taking your opponent down directly to their back (back exposed).

Once a takedown has been scored, the clock will stop. Wrestlers will reset and the clock will start again.

The wrestler with the most points scored at the end of the period will be the winner.

If at any time one wrestler is ahead by ten points or more, the match will end and the winner will be declared via a “technical fall.”

Overtime Procedures: A) One minute sudden death period will be wrestled. B) If the score is still tied at the end of the sudden death period, the winner will be the wrestler who had the most takedowns in the match. C) If both wrestlers have the same number of takedowns, the winner will be the one with the most bonus points. D) If still tied, the winner will be decided by a coin flip.

REGISTRATION
Cost: $35 for one event. $45 for both
Link: http://www.trackwrestling.com/registration/TW_Register.jsp?tournamentGroupId=251088132
Deadline: Friday, July 12 @ noon