Greg Hatcher, President
Arkansas Wrestling Association
Post Office Box 3505
Little Rock, AR 72203
Cell Phone: (501) 517-4734
Fax: (501) 375-0446
Email: greg@hatcheragency.com

Pat Smith
Arkansas Wrestling Academy
6900 Pinnacle Valley Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72223
Cell Phone: (501) 519-0850
Email:pat@arkansaswrestlingacademy.com

Executive Assistant:
Shannon Wooley
Email: shannon@hatcheragency.com

Phone: (501) 375-3737

 

 

 

 

 

 



2010-2011

3rd Annual Arkansas High School
Wrestling
Tournament 2010-2011
February 25th & 26th
@ Jack Stephens Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock


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Please, mail this form along with your checks payable to Arkansas Wrestling Association to:
Arkansas Wrestling Association Attn: Shannon P.O. Box 3505 Little Rock, AR 72203-3505

2009-2010

2nd Annual Arkansas High School
Wrestling
Tournament 2009-2010
February 19th & 20th
@ Jack Stephens Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock



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1A-5A Division Final Results

6A - 7A Division Final Results

Outstanding Wrestlers

1A - 5A Classes
103 - 130 Weight Classes - Jonathan Buzzitta from North Pulaski
135 - 160 Weight Classes - Tyler Binford, Junior from Central Arkansas Christian
171 - 285 Weight Classes - AJ Stephenson from North Pulaski

 

6A - 7A Classes
103 - 130 Weight Classes -
Tanner Mann, Sophomore from Little Rock Central
135 - 160 Weight Classes - Ben Cline from Little Rock Central
171 - 285 Weight Classes - Ty Rodrique from Rogers Heritage

Coach of the Year

1A - 5A

  Pat DuBose, Little Rock Christian

6A - 7A

  Randy Steen, Rogers Heritage


Please Join us this Friday, February 19th

Opening Ceremony Begins at 1:00 p.m. at the Jack Stephens Center on the UALR Campus, Little Rock, AR

Physical Address, Jack Stephens Center:
2801 S. University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204
Schedule of Events

Admission per day: $8.00
Under Kindergarten: FREE


HOST HOTEL

Embassy Suites Hotel
11301 Financial Centre Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72211-3735
Includes full made to order breakfast buffet, complimentary parking, free use of fitness center,
Manager's reception every evening. Ask for Group Rate under:
*AWA State High School Wrestling Tournament*
Call to make reservations @ 501-312-9000 or Toll Free 1-800-EMBASSY
Must book prior to February 12, 2010
$89/night


Checklist for Coaches

Coaches Letter

Programs Pre-Order Form

Tournament Team Photo & Roster Form

Coaches Pass List Form

Popeye Video Finals Order Form

Team Photo Information

Outstanding Wrestler Award Form 1A-5A

Outstanding Wrestler Award Form 6A-7A

Image One Wrestling T-shirts @ State Tournament


2009 AAA Sanctioned State Wrestling Tournament

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Hatcher ready for first AAA sanctioned State Wrestling Meet
(By: Nate Olson, VYPE Central Arkansas Editor)

State Wrestling Tournament at Jack Stephens Center
(By: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Feb. 16, 2009)

High School Championships at Jack Stephens Center, Wrestling
(By: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Feb. 14, 2009)

High School Championships at Jack Stephens Center, Wrestling
(By: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Feb. 13, 2009)

High School State Wrestling Tournament, Bentonville wins 3rd state title in rematch
(By: Nick Walker, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Feb. 15, 2009)

The 2009 AAA Sanctioned State Wrestling Tournament will be held February 13th and 14th at the Stephens Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Wrestling will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Friday and will run until 10:00 p.m. that night. The following day wrestling will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run throughout the day with the State Finals starting at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday evening.
This will be the first year that the State Tournament is sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Please click on to www.ahsaa.org, which is the AAA website for more information on wrestling and how to get your teams signed up for the State Tournament.
Greg Hatcher, President of the Arkansas Wrestling Association, and Pat Smith, 4-Time NCAA Champion and former Coach at Oklahoma State University will be the Tournament Directors for this event in conjunction with Don Brodell and the Arkansas Activities Association. You may email all three individuals at the addresses below should you have any questions.


Notice to all Wrestling Schools:
With the state wrestling tournament nearing the AAA is requesting you have your team's photo and rosters on their website as quickly as possible. Greg Hatcher is in the process of putting together the program for the event and needs this information as quickly as possible. Please assist us with this!


Don Brodell
Associate Executive Director
(501)955-2500
don@ahsaa.k12.ar.us


TOURNAMENT Information:

Class 1A - 5A Tournament Results

Class 6A - 7A Tournament Results

Outstanding Wrestlers

1A - 5A Classes
103 - 130 Weight Classes - Eric Yarberry, Sophomore Two Time State Champion from Arkansas School for the Blind
135 - 160 Weight Classes - Tyler Binford, Sophomore from Central Arkansas Christian
171 - 285 Weight Classes - Sammy Williams, Senior from Beebe High School

Eric Yarberry of Arakin the 103 - 130 weight classes for 1A-5A
Tyler Binford of Central Arkansas Christian in the 135 - 160 weight classes for 1A-5A
Sammy Williams ofn Beebe in the 171 - HWT weight classes for 1A-5A
Tanner Mann of Little Rock Central in the 103 - 130 weight classes for 6A-7A
Jared Arthur of Rogers Heritage in the 135 - 160 weight classes for 6A-7A
Richard Kirksey of Fort Smith Southside in the 171 - HWT weight classes for 6A-7A

6A - 7A Classes
103 - 130 Weight Classes -
Tanner Mann, Sophomore from Little Rock Central
135 - 160 Weight Classes - Jared Arthur, Junior from Rogers Heritage
171 - 285 Weight Classes - Richard Kirksey, Senior from Fort Smith Southside

Coach of the Year

1A - 5A

Keith Almond, Cental Arkansas Christian. Two Time State Champion

6A - 7A

Bill Desler, Bentonville High School, Three Time State Champion


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SEEDING CONFERENCE CALL INSTRUCTIONS for Tuesday, February 10th!

T-Shirt Order Form

ROSTER

STATE TOURNAMENT FLYER




Tournament Directors:

Pat Smith, 4-Time NCAA Wrestling Champion from Oklahoma State

 
                                  Pat Smith, pat@arkansaswrestlingacademy.com

Greg Hatcher, President,
Arkansas Wrestling Association

Greg Hatcher, greg@hatcheragency.com


TAKEDOWN RADIO TO DO NATIONWIDE BROADCAST OF ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT

Scott Casper, the Producer of Takedown Radio, which is the only nationwide broadcast in the United States for wrestling has announced that they will broadcast the first Arkansas State Tournament sanctioned by the AAA. Takedown Radio covers all 50 states and they will be covering our State Tournament from start to finish where wrestling fans all across the country can hear the action match by match. Scott Casper and his crew will also be interviewing wrestlers, coaches, and others throughout the State Tournament which will air on this broadcast. You can be sure that we will be putting on a show for the nation with this wrestling tournament and the fine venue that UALR provides.


The 3rd Annual Wrestling State Tournament
for the 2008-2009 Season will be Friday, February 13th and Saturday,
February 14th, 2009
Location: Stephens Center on the UALR Campus in Little Rock, AR


HOST HOTEL

Hilton Little Rock Metro Center
925 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204
*AR State Wrestling Tournament*
Call to make reservations @ 501-664-5020 or Toll Free 1-800-HILTONS
Must book prior to February 9, 2009
$89/night
10% off Hilton Breakfast with room booking

ALTERNATE HOTELS


Crowne Plaza Little Rock
201 S. Shackleford
Little Rock, AR 72211
1-866-276-6648 or 501-223-3000
* State Wrestling Tournament*
$99/night


1212 S. Shackleford
Little Rock, AR 72211
501-227-6800
* State Wrestling Tournament*
$92.65/night if reserved by 2/9/09


1301 S. Shackleford
Little Rock, AR 72211
501-975-6818, ask for Brooke
Breakfast included
* State Wrestling Tournament*
$89.00/night


La Quinta Inn
901 Fair Park Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72204
*AR State Wrestling Tournament*
Call to make reservations 501-664-7000


Click here for 2007-2008 State Tournament Information


 


 


For information and highlights of the Inaugural State Tournament please click on the links below:

Brackets by Weight Class

Final Results

Letter from Greg Hatcher, President of Arkansas Wrestling Association

Articles from the State Tournament