Northeast Ohio Division II District

Firestone High School 

PLEASE DO NOT CALL FIRESTONE HIGH SCHOOL

THEY DO NOT HAVE INFORMATION ON THIS TOURNAMENT

ALERT!!! Due to internet difficulties at Firestone High School on Saturday, we will be unable to bring you the Live Boutboard as we have in the past. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update the bracket sheets as often as possible for those of you not able to attend!

Date:   February 27 and 28, 2009

Place:  Firestone High School, 333 Rampart St, Akron, Ohio  44313

District Qualifiers:  Four individuals in each weight class from the Lake Catholic, West Branch, Twinsburg and Hoover Sectional Tournaments to the District Tournament at Firestone High School.

Division II Sectional Tournaments: February 20 and 21, 2009. Walsh Jesuit High School, 4550 Wyoga Lake Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 44224. Schools: Aurora, Benedictine, Chagrin Falls, Copley, John F. Kennedy (Cleveland), Kenston, Ravenna, Revere, Streetsboro, Tallmadge, Walsh Jesuit, Warrensville Heights. (12) Lake Catholic High School, 6733 Reynolds Rd. Mentor 44060. Schools: Conneaut, East (Cleveland), East Tech, Edgewood (Ashtabula), Geneva, Harvey, Jefferson Area, Lake Catholic, Notre Dame–Cathedral Latin, Orange, Perry, University School, West Geauga. (13) Hoover High School, 525 Seventh St. NE, North Canton 44720. Schools: Archbishop Hoban, Buchtel, Canton South, Coventry, Fairless, Louisville, North (Akron), Northwest (Canal Fulton), Norton, Orrville, Springfield (Akron), St. Vincent -St. Mary. (12) West Branch High School, 14277 Main St. Beloit 44609. Schools: Alliance, Crestwood, Field, Howland, Hubbard, Liberty, Marlington, Minerva, Poland Seminary, Salem, Southeast, West Branch. (12).

Times:

Friday:  Wrestling will begin promptly at 5:00 PM. We will run 2 rounds of championship Friday night. 

Saturday:  Wrestling will begin at 9:00 AM.  

Finals:  Wrestling will begin at 6:30 PM

Coaches may pick up their packets at the head table from 3:30 to 4:30 PM

Admissions:  The cost for tickets is $6.00 per session Each session requires a separate admission.  There will be NO presale of tickets.

Video Taping:  No one is permitted to tape an opponent and review the tape during competition.  For the safety of others, no extension cords will be permitted.  If a tripod is used, it cannot interfere with the view of spectators.  It also cannot take up a seat if the seat is needed for a spectator.  The tournament site does not provide a power source for taping. 

Spectator Seating:  During the tournament, no spectators, stat people, etc. will be permitted on the gym floor.  They must be seated in the balcony chairs.  Bleacher seating on the main floor may be used during the finals at the discretion of the tournament director.  Only wrestlers, trainers, and coaches will be allowed in the main gym area.  Only two coaches and/or trainer will be allowed in the mat area.  Bleachers will be provided for the wrestlers in the back of the gym.  A warm up area will be behind the bleachers. 

Qualifiers to State: The top 4 place finishers in each weight class from the Firestone District will advance to the State Tournament.  The fifth place finisher will be designated as the alternate in each weight class. 

Concessions:  NO FOOD, DRINK OR COOLERS WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE GYM.  FOOD AND DRINK MUST BE CONSUMED IN THE CONCESSION AREA.   There is NO SMOKING in the school.

HOTEL:   Hilton Akron/Fairlawn (330-867-1648)

                 Four Points Sheraton (330-869-9000). 

                 Comfort Inn (330-666-5050)

                 Extended Stay (330-668-9818)

                 Fairfield Inn by Marriott (330-668-2700)

                 Holiday Inn (330-666-4131)

                 Marriott Residence Inn (330-666-4811)

                 Radisson Inn (330-666-9300)

                 Red Roof Inn (330-666-0566)

                 Super 8 Motel (330-666-8888)

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