The Ohio All-Star Wrestling Team has an opening for a wrestler, currently in grades 6-9 and an anticipated summer weight of 95-100, for its tour next summer, June 16-August 7. Those interested in this spot should contact Team Chairman Bart Freidenberg at [email protected] or 614-507-1653, for additional information and an application.

The OASWT, now in its 30th year, will be traveling to and competing in: Denver, Cheyenne, Green River, Jackson, Salt Lake City, Winnemuca, Reno, Fresno, Tularea, Bakersfield, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Fountain Valley and Las Vegas.

Among the non wrestling activities the team will have the chance to enjoy are; whitewater rafting, Blue Man Group, alpine slide, Disneyland, Pacific Ocean, US Air Force Academy, Pikes Peak, Improv Show & Lesson, Olympic Training Facility, Yellowstone National Park, Hollywood, Paramount Studios, water parks and much more.

We recently filled one spot, but have decided to fill a 27th team spot now. Interested wrestlers need to currently be in the 6th-9th grade and have an anticipated summer weight of 65-145 pounds. Along with a one week training camp, the team will tour for six additional weeks out west, competing in about 14 dual meets in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and California.

If interested, you can contact Team Director Bart Freidenberg at 614-507-1653 or [email protected] to request an application, for additional information. Next year will mark the team's 30th Anniversary and more than 600 wrestlers have been a member of this team. Former team members have claimed more than 150 state high school championships, 25 USA Cadet/Junior National Championships and 5 NCAA Championships