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October 28-29, 2023 Canton, OH

Gridiron Duals & Open

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Event Info

All participants are required to complete the online waiver. Wrestlers can show the confirmation QR code or email at weigh-ins from a cell phone or by printing a paper copy. Click here to complete.

Duals: Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 8:00am
Open: Saturday, October 28, 2023 3:00pm
Location: Hall of Fame Village 1901 Blake Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718
Home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Email: info@tyrantwrestling.com
Phone: (833) TYRANT1
Admission:
Adult: $25 per day / $45 all session pass
Children 10 & Under: $10 per day / $20 all session pass
Children 5 & Under: Free


Duals

Click here for the Dual Tournament registration

Grade based on 2023-2024 school year

Grade based on 2023-2024 school year
$750 Elementary School:
3rd grade & under Accepting 9 teams
$950 Elementary School: 6th grade & under Accepting 16 teams
$950 Middle School: 8th grade & under Accepting 16 teams
$950 High School: 8th-12th grade Accepting 24 teams

Entry Fee: $200 non-refundable deposit
Any registration received for sold out divisions will be placed on the waiting list. A refund will be issued to teams not accepted.

Duals Miscellaneous:
-NCAA out of bounds rule
-Team awards
-Individual awards for team champions
-Outstanding wrestler award for every team
-Pools / brackets are subject to change based on final number of teams
-Headgear is required


Grade based on 2023-2024 school year

Elementary School: 3rd grade & under
Accepting 9 teams
Entry Fee: $750
Weight Class: 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 78 84 90
Weight Allowance: 1 lb
Periods: 1:00

Elementary School: 6th grade & under
Accepting 16 teams
Entry fee: $950
Weight Class: 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96 100 110 130
Weight Allowance: 1 lb
Periods: 1:30

Middle School: 8th grade & under
Accepting 16 teams
Entry fee: $950
Weight Class: 72 76 80 84 88 92 96 100 105 110 115 120 130 140 160 210
Weight Allowance: 1 lb
Periods: 1:30

High School: 8th-12th grade
Accepting 16 teams
Entry fee: $950
Weight Class: 98 106 113 120 126 132 138 144 150 157 165 175 190 215 285
Weight Allowance: 3 lbs
Periods: 1:30

 

FREE AGENTS

Click here for the Free Agent registration 

If you are interested in participating in the Girdiron Duals but your team is not entered, “free agent” wrestlers compete ever year. Complete the free agent registration to get on this list. Registration is FREE. Please email info@tyrantwrestling.com when a team picks you up so you can be removed from the list (include tournament name, wrestler name, division & weight class). It is important the free agent list remain up to date. 


OPEN (INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT)

Wrestlers do not need to be in the duals to participate in the open. Anyone can attend the open.

Click here for the Open Tournament registration

Boys Division (Age as of October 28, 2023)
6U: 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 UNL (+1)
8U: 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 78 84 UNL (+1)
10U: 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96 100 110 UNL (+1)
12U: 60 64 68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96 100 110 130 UNL (+1)
14U: 72 76 80 84 88 92 96 100 105 110 115 120 130 140 160 185 210 UNL (+1)
18U: 106 113 120 126 132 138 144 150 157 165 175 190 215 285 (+3)

Girls Freestyle Division (Age as of October 28, 2023)
6U: 35 40 45 50 UNL (+1)
8U: 45 50 55 60 70 UNL (+1)
10U: 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 90 100 UNL (+1)
12U: 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 110 120 130 UNL (+1)
14U: 72 79 85 92 97 101 105 110 119 127 136 145 UNL (+1)
18U: 100 107 114 120 126 132 138 145 152 165 185 235 (+3)

Entry Fee:
$30 Online registration by September 28th (early bird special)
$45 Online registration after September 28th
Walk-ins accepted Friday only / No walk-ins on Saturday

Open Miscellaneous:
-Wrestlers may enter multiple divisions
-Age as of October 28, 2023
-Duals weigh-in will be used for the open
-NCAA out of bounds rule
-Girls are Freestyle
-Awards for top 4 place finishers
-Double elimination through 6th place
-This will be a Rapid Fire style tournament. No minimum breaks between matches. The open will conclude within 3 hours.
-Headgear is required
-Divisions / weight classes may be combined if necessary

Weight Allowance:
Boys / Girls 8U-14U: 1 lb
Boys / Girls 18U: 3 lbs

Brackets:
-2:00pm brackets posted on Trackwrestling
-2:15pm report to the head table with any issues 
-No changes will be made after Saturday 2:30pm
-2:30pm final brackets posted
-3:00pm wrestling begins


Hotels & Travel Info

STAY-TO-SAVE

HOTEL RESERVATION LINK

All non-commuting teams participating in the tournament should take advantage of our special event pricing and make all hotel accommodations using our tournament housing services to protect your team.  Please do not call the hotels directly. Instead, please book through the hotel reservation link below. 

Tyrant Wrestling is proud to partner with HBC Event Services, a housing agency with a nationwide reputation for excellence in managing travel for sports events.  HBC Event Services provides an easy way for you to book your hotel rooms with our partnered hotels at the best rates. These rates are always lower than the best available rate online. 

HOTEL RESERVATION LINK

Please call HBC Event Services at (505) 346-0522 and/or email support@hbceventservices.com if you have any questions and/or have any special hotel requests.

Finally, you have the ability to purchase a Travel Protection Plan with up to 100% for covered cancellations reasons as well as a Cancel for Any Reason benefit of 75% coverage of your unused non-refundable prepaid expenses for travel arrangements you paid for your trip, including the event registration costs.

Book your hotel reservation and select YES to add the Travel Protection Plan and protect your trip. Alternatively, you can call HBC directly at 505-346-0522 (Travel Protection Plan can only be added to your booking within 20 days of your hotel reservation date). To see the full terms and conditions of the Travel Protection Plan, please click here.

 

AIRPORTS


Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

Drive to Highlands Sports Complex: 55 minutes

VisitCanton.com

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After your match is over explore more of America's Playing Field and discover all that Stark County has to offer! Refuel with a delicious meal at a Stark County restaurant, then take a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Or, take the whole family to one of many Fall Fun activities, then gather up your courage for a trek through one of Stark County's famous haunted attractions, if you dare. Plus, enjoy special deals and offers with the VIP Visitor Savings Pass. Get the mobile pass delivered to your phone for deals at local attractions, restaurants, shopping and more!

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Important Info

DUALS

Friday, October 27, 2023 – Duals
2:30-4:00pm Duals early weigh-ins ($20 per wrestler)
6:00-7:30pm Duals weigh-ins

Saturday, October 28, 2023 – Duals
7:00am Doors open
7:30am Coaches meeting
7:30am Score Keeper education
8:00am Wrestling begins
2:30pm Wrestling concludes

Sunday, October 29, 2023 – Duals
7:00am Doors open
8:00am Wrestling begins
12:30pm Wrestling concludes
Awards at the conclusion
Teams are to report to the awards area

Schedule is subject to change pending final number of teams

 

OPEN

Friday, October 27, 2023 – Open
Duals weigh-ins will be used for the open
2:30-4:00pm Early weigh-ins ($20 per wrestler)
6:00-7:30pm Weigh-ins

Saturday, October 28, 2023 – Open
1:00-1:30pm Weigh-ins (for anyone that did not weigh-in on Friday)
2:00pm Bracket check-in (no changes will be made after 2:15pm)
2:30pm Final brackets posted
3:00pm Wrestling begins
6:00pm Wrestling concludes

Open wrestlers can weigh-in at any of the above times. Walk-in registration accepted at Friday’s weigh-ins. Wrestlers must be pre-registered to weigh-in on Saturday. Duals weigh-in will be used for the open.

All wrestlers are required to complete the online waiver. Wrestlers can show the confirmation QR code or email at weigh-ins from a cell phone or by printing a paper copy. Click here to complete.

WEIGH-INS

All weigh-ins are at Hall of Fame Village
Wrestlers may weigh-in individually
Duals weigh-in will be used for open tournament
Early weigh-ins available $20 per wrestler
Open walk-in registration accepted Friday
There are no satellite weigh-ins
Wrestlers are required to wear a singlet
Weigh-ins will not begin early and will not run late. Please allow enough time to arrive during one of the weigh-ins.

Duals Weigh-Ins
Friday, October 27, 2023
Duals weigh-in will be used for open tournament
2:30-4:00pm Early weigh-ins ($20 per wrestler)
6:00-7:30pm Weigh-ins

Open Weigh-Ins
Friday, October 27, 2023
2:30-4:00pm Early weigh-ins ($20 per wrestler)
6:00-7:30pm Weigh-ins
Saturday, October 28, 2023
1:00-1:30pm Weigh-ins (Pre-registered only, for anyone that did not weigh-in on Friday)

Officials will check skin, nails, hair and facial hair at weigh-ins. Please bring the medical form below if you have any skin issues.

All wrestlers are required to complete the online waiver. Wrestlers can show the confirmation QR code or email at weigh-ins from a cell phone or by printing a paper copy. Click here to complete.

 

2023 REGISTERED TEAMS

Elementary 3rd - 4 Openings
84 Athletes
Donahue WA
FORGE
Phoenix WC
Rising Kingz WC
 
Elementary 6th - 5 Openings
84 Athletes
CP Wrestling
Donahue WA Black
Donahue WA Blue
FORGE
Highland Medina
Michigan Pitbulls
Ohio Gold
Phoenix WC
Rogue Wrestling
Terps Xtreme
 
Middle School - 1 Openings
84 Athletes
CP Wrestling
Dayton Bandits
Death Squad
Donahue WA
FORGE
Madison 212
Michigan Pitbulls
Noke Wrestling RTC
Ohio Gold
Olmsted Falls
Phoenix WC
Rogue Wrestling
Team Gotcha
Terps Xtreme
 
High School - 2 Openings
84 Athletes
Barnesville
CP Wrestling
Death Squad
FORGE
Noke Wrestling RTC
Ohio Gold
Phoenix WC
Team Gotcha - 1
Team Gotcha - 2
Team Shutt
The Compound RTC
The330Lab
TSB

FREE AGENTS

Click here for the Free Agent registration 

If you are interested in participating in the Girdiron Duals but your team is not entered, “free agent” wrestlers compete ever year. Complete the free agent registration to get on this list. Registration is FREE. Please email info@tyrantwrestling.com when a team picks you up so you can be removed from the list (include tournament name, wrestler name, division & weight class). It is important the free agent list remain up to date. 

Weight Wrestler Email
ES3-40 Thorijn Skidmore wrskid@gmail.com
ES3-48 Korbin Parker hyancer0618@gmail.com
ES3-48 Brex Taylor andrewtaylor2151@gmail.com
ES3-52 AJ Puckett apgoblue2009@gmail.com
ES3-60 Bryce Gates rlg7262@yahoo.com
ES3-60 Aubree Parker hyancer0618@gmail.com
ES3-64 Jackson Bish katiebish@yahoo.com
ES3-64 Tripp Hurless gomocs74@gmail.com
ES3-68 Sloan Sears ssears@psgc-llc.com
ES6-60 Bryce Gates rlg7262@yahoo.com
ES6-64 Dozier Young ydozier95@gmail.com
ES6-72 Holden Davis jharmond1@gmail.com
ES6-72 Tyler Demand demandb1022@gmail.com
ES6-72 Liam Snyder scott.snyder80@gmail.com
ES6-80 Kerrigan Davis jharmond1@gmail.com
ES6-110 Alex Baden cbaden@rtecexpress.net
ES6-130 Jayse Lowther coonrod83@hotmail.com
MS-80 Braden Haley meganlynnroberto@gmail.com
MS-84 Eddie Zeller mrbzeller@gmail.com
MS-100 Deakin Cygan alancygan@gmail.com
MS-105 J.D. Christmann jeffreychristmann@gmail.com
MS-105 Sebastian Schmeltzer cschmeltzer@yahoo.com
MS-115 Alexander Cecil jwcecil25@yahoo.com
MS-115 Colston Skeen skeenkati@yahoo.com
MS-130 Nicholas Papiro kristinpapiro@yahoo.com
MS-160 Andrew Ramos steveramos74@yahoo.com
MS-160 Jerik Winland mrerikwinland@gmail.com
HS-106 Vinny Augello argento8311@gmail.com
HS-106 Michael Rusinko david.rusinko@gmail.com
HS-120 Dom Marengo jtmarengo@gmail.com
HS-120 Bryer Stenson patrickjuliestenson@yahoo.com
HS-132 Nicholas Petrakos jason.petrakos@gmail.com
HS-138 Dylan Hart charles8md@aol.com
HS-138 Cameron Plotts sttolp74@gmail.com
HS-138 Jacob McVige jjmcvige@gmail.com
HS-138 Karson Yancer hyancer0618@gmail.com
HS-144 Elijah Marengo jtmarengo@gmail.com
HS-157 Levi Collins djcollins4456@yahoo.com
HS-175 Giuseppe Di Monte gzep2@comcast.net
HS-190 Broden Bingle davidbingle@gmail.com


 

2023 Girdiron Duals Tournament Preview

2023 Preview will be released the week of the tournament

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