Once again, a great deal of opportunities here... Get out and take advantage of something. These are all here FOR YOU!!!!!!! And the best part is. it's FREE!!! (minus the gas money to get there.)
Also, I'm sure I forgot something or put a wrong date or time... Just let me know.
Here you go...
Bishop Ready
---Day(s): Sunday
---Time: 6 to 7:30pm
---Start Date: April 11th, 2010
---End Date: 11/09/10
Worthington Kilbourne
---Day(s): Sundays, 6:30-8:00PM
---Start Date: April 18, 2010
---End Date: October 31, 2010
Westerville Central
---Day(s): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
---Time: 3 to 5pm
---Start Date: 3/21
---End Date: Until people stop showing.
Groveport Madison
---Day(s): Tuesday
---Time: 5 to 6:30pm
---Start Date: April 13th
---End Date: 11/2/10
Columbus DeSales
---Day(s): Wednesday
---Time: 6:30 to 7:35pm
---Start Date: May 5th, 2010
---End Date: None yet.
(Lewis Center) Olentangy
---Day(s): Wednesday
---Time: 7 to 8:30pm
---Start Date: April 14th, 2010
---End Date: June 2nd, 2010 (It could be June 9th though.)
Upper Arlington
---Day(s): Thursday
---Time: 4-5:30pm
---Start Date: 4/15/10
---End Date: 11/04/10 (we'll take a break for a camp at some point.)
---Cost: Effort and Attention
Teays Valley
---Day(s): Thursday
---Time: 6 to 7:30pm
---Start Date: March 25th, 2010
---End Date: November 9th, 2010
---Day(s): Thursday
---Time: 4-5:30pm
---Start Date: 4/15/10
---End Date: 11/04/10 (we'll take a break for a camp at some point.)
---Cost: Effort and Attention
ya'll can hit this and then head over to Darby or down to Teays on Thursdays. (eat a powerbar in the car)
between the above, and i'm sure there will be other, opportunities, we'll have all 4 corners of the district covered... so if mat time/experience is something you need, you ain't got any excuses.
Mar 31, 2010 11:33am
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Wed, Mar 31, 2010 11:58 AMMar 31, 2010 11:58 AM
Thanks for compiling the list Cruiser!
Looks like Thurs a popular day.
Mar 31, 2010 11:58am
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No prob, Cthelites. I like a little organization from time to time.
Also, Thursday is a popular night. Add to it the number of clubs in the north end of town going on Tuesdays and Thursdays and someone up there might move. But until then, Thursday night it is.
Mar 31, 2010 12:19pm
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Wed, Mar 31, 2010 2:17 PMMar 31, 2010 2:17 PM
Thanks for the list, Cruiser!
Mar 31, 2010 2:17pm
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Wed, Mar 31, 2010 11:52 PMMar 31, 2010 11:52 PM
Just found out that Central's open mats will be taking a break for our Spring Vacation the week of 4/5-4/9 but will resume in full force on 4/12.
Mar 31, 2010 11:52pm
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Thu, Apr 1, 2010 12:51 PMApr 1, 2010 12:51 PM
Open mats will be hald at The Olentangy High School on Wed. nights 7-8:30 in the wrestling room starting April 14th and extending till the end of the school year.
We have always had big turn outs in the spring if you are looking sor a place to train...
Apr 1, 2010 12:51pm
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Thu, Apr 1, 2010 1:54 PMApr 1, 2010 1:54 PM
Worthington Kilbourne
Where: Worthington Kilbourne High School Wrestling Room
When: Sundays, 6:30-8:00PM
Begins: April 18, 2010
Ends: October 31, 2010
cruiser_96 wrote:
Once again, a great deal of opportunities here... Get out and take advantage of something. These are all here FOR YOU!!!!!!! And the best part is. it's FREE!!! (minus the gas money to get there.)
Also, I'm sure I forgot something or put a wrong date or time... Just let me know.
Here you go...
Bishop Ready
---Day(s): Sunday
---Time: 6 to 7:30pm
---Start Date: April 11th
---End Date: 11/09/10
Westerville Central
---Day(s): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
---Time: 3 to 5pm
---Start Date: 3/21
---End Date: Until people stop showing.
Groveport Madison
---Day(s): Tuesday
---Time: 5 to 6:30pm
---Start Date: April 13th
---End Date: 11/2/10
Upper Arlington
---Day(s): Thursday
---Time: 4-5:30pm
---Start Date: 4/15/10
---End Date: 11/04/10 (we'll take a break for a camp at some point.)
---Cost: Effort and Attention
Teays Valley
---Day(s): Thursday
---Time: 6 to 7:30pm
---Start Date: ???
---End Date: Until people stop showing.
teays valley open mats are going on right now and will end 11/09/10
Apr 1, 2010 2:03pm
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Thu, Apr 1, 2010 3:41 PMApr 1, 2010 3:41 PM
Keep'm comin', guys! Love it!!!
Apr 1, 2010 3:41pm
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Thu, Apr 1, 2010 7:36 PMApr 1, 2010 7:36 PM
Johnstown Open Mats
Starts Sunday 4/18 6:00 -7:30PM
Apr 1, 2010 7:36pm
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Thu, Apr 1, 2010 9:26 PMApr 1, 2010 9:26 PM
While I think it's great that so many schools are giving Central Ohio wrestlers an opportunity to work out, I wish things were more consolidated. I'd much rather see 60 kids show up to one open mat then 15 show up to four.
When you look at the great open mats in Northeast Ohio: Solon, Wadsworth, Perry. People travel from all over to attend because they know they're going to get good competition and good numbers. That's guaranteed in those rooms. In Central Ohio, it's still a crap-shoot to have a decent three man group at a given open mat.
For that reason, I've always liked to pick one or two and promote the heck out of it in an attempt to increase numbers and improve the level of competition. I like a Sunday room. There isn't that much going on on a Sunday at 6:00, traditionally there aren't as many rooms running that night so there's very little conflict. Most Freestyle clubs run during the week rather than the weekend. It just seems to fit more kid's schedule.
So, long story short, I'll be heading over to Bishop Ready on Sundays and I hope to bring a group of 8-12 with me. Ready was a strong room last year, and I assume many of the wrestlers that made it a staple of their weekly rountine will be back again. I hope to see the old crew back there again, and hopfully a bunch of new faces as well.
See you all Sunday the 11th.
Hey Cruiser, once summer hits and I get another night of "free time", The Port will definately be part of the weekly routine.
Apr 1, 2010 9:26pm
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Fri, Apr 2, 2010 8:33 AMApr 2, 2010 8:33 AM
Great to read, coach. I'll be trying my best to get to the opening night at Ready. Albeit a bit selfish here but would like to promote the Friday night tournament. However, I do hope to bring some guys with. me. Hope to see you then.
Apr 2, 2010 8:33am
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Fri, Apr 2, 2010 1:39 PMApr 2, 2010 1:39 PM
Bitter,
I agree with you as to getting off-season mat time and experience, it would be sweet to have a few packed houses so everyone can be pushed beyond their known limits. However, I see a lot of value in small group as well. Ex: The opportunity to take a few kids and really work on Greco technique can tremendously benefit them to become comfortable in situations they might not otherwise be--or might not explore in a more public setting.
Both have big pay-off next season and ideally, we'll have some of both for the kids.
Apr 2, 2010 1:39pm
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Fri, Apr 2, 2010 2:50 PMApr 2, 2010 2:50 PM
GoldenBear...We're on the same page. I think when done properly, an off-season routine would include some sort of club and/or a couple of camps, consistant lifting and some road work and an open mat schedule that allows a young wrestler to test what they're learning at clubs and camps against unfamiliar competition.
Often times, a small open mat can become like a free club, where kids come to learn and drill. That kind of environment absolutely has its place in an off-season workout routine.
Apr 2, 2010 2:50pm
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Mon, Apr 5, 2010 7:54 PMApr 5, 2010 7:54 PM
ttt
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Sat, Apr 10, 2010 12:13 PMApr 10, 2010 12:13 PM
A great deal, and by that I mean A GREAT DEAL, of oppourtunities are opening up this week in the way of clubs, clinics and open mats.
If your goal is to be wrestling in March, placing at the state tournament or winning the whole thing, you might want to think about making one of the upcoming resources available to you. Good luck. Hope to see you then.
Apr 10, 2010 12:13pm
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Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:23 PMApr 10, 2010 4:23 PM
amen.
Apr 10, 2010 4:23pm
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Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:19 PMApr 10, 2010 5:19 PM
Preach on, brother! I'm heading to Ready tomorrow... and you?
Apr 10, 2010 5:19pm
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Sat, Apr 10, 2010 7:07 PMApr 10, 2010 7:07 PM
I think Dublin Coffman has open mats on Sunday as well.
Apr 10, 2010 7:07pm
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Sat, Apr 10, 2010 7:42 PMApr 10, 2010 7:42 PM
Yeah, I wish they would have posted their intentions earlier. Like I said, I love a SUnday open mat, and I would have been all over that one (half the drive for most of my guys). Unfortunately, I had already organized a group to make the trek to Ready this week when the Coffman announcement hit the web. If numbers are low at Ready this week, we'll try Dublin next week, but if numbers and competition is strong, it's hard to pass up a room that you know is going to be good.
Apr 10, 2010 7:42pm
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Sun, Apr 11, 2010 11:06 AMApr 11, 2010 11:06 AM
The room at Dublin is very strong. About 30 - 40 wrestlers attend and 90% of them are SQ's or better. Most of them are the Ohio Team Strength wrestlers. Come on over from 6-7:30pm.
Apr 11, 2010 11:06am
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Sun, Apr 11, 2010 4:21 PMApr 11, 2010 4:21 PM
cruiser, where you go, i go
Apr 11, 2010 4:21pm
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Sun, Apr 11, 2010 9:01 PMApr 11, 2010 9:01 PM
"Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God." Ruth 1:16. BOOM!!!!!!! Next!?!?!?!
