The 2009 USA Pankration National Championships is still on for Oct 25th at Santa Ana High School in Orange County California.

As of Sunday morning (one week out) we have 140 pre registered competitors from Nor Cal, Cen Cal, Arizona and Nevada. We expect well over 200 by the day of event.

Men's 140, 150, 160 & 170lbs are full. (These are 16 man brackets)
We still openings for Men's 180, 180, 200, 215 and heavyweight.

All Women, Teens and Kids divisions are still open. (8 Man brackets)

Preregister before 10/20 to get a $10 discount off the registration (Still only $65 after 10/20)

Don't wait, your division may fill up!!!!!!!
Register today at www.fightleague.org

Here are some important timelines to remember for the Oct 25th US National Pankration Championships:
10/20/09 – Last day to receive the $55 pre-registration discount
10/25/09 –Walk in registrations and weigh in will close at 8:30 AM. Do not wait for the last minute to register. Once a division is full (16 for men and 8 for others) it will close and no others will be permitted to enter.

We will have three coaches meetings at the tournament. Coaches will receive a special band allowing them access to the competition area during these meetings. Parents may attend if their child’s coach is not present. Meeting times are 9:30 AM, 12:30 and 2:30 PM at the Wrestling Room near the gym.

Don’t forget Santa Ana High School Wrestling has set up a great Pre-Tournament Camp featuring:
-The Ultimate Fighter Season 9 Champion- James Lightning Wilks
-ICON 140lbs Champion – Boa Quach
-3 x World Jiujitsu Champion – Marco Feitosa

The Camp will run from 9AM to 4 PM and costs only $30 for pre registered tournament participants. $50 for others.
http://www.fightleague.org/images/TournamentInfo/2009Nationals/MMAclinic.pdf

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Subject to change.
Please be warmed up and ready to go at least ½ hour before start time.

8:30 AM: Close of weigh in at Santa Ana High School.
9:30 AM: Coaches Meeting: Coaches must check brackets to ensure athletes are listed properly. Wrist bands to access the mat area will only be passed out here.
10:00 AM: RulesDemo
10:15 AM: National Anthem
10:15 AM: Girls 13 & 14 yrs (Cadet Girls)
10:15 AM: Women 15 yrs and up (Adult Women)
10:15 AM: Kids 8 yrs & under (Rookie)
10:30 AM: Kids 9 & 10 yrs (Novice)
Noon: Kids: 11 & 12 yrs (Pre-Teen)
12:30: Supplemental Coaches mmeting
1 PM: Boys 13 & 14 yrs (Cadet Boys)
2 PM: Boys 15 to 17 yrs (Junior)
2:30 PM: Supplemental Coaches Meeting:
3 PM: Men 18 yrs and up (Adult Men)
7 PM: Men’s Finals matches

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