2009 Gopher State Championships
Here are the results from the 2009 Gopher State Championships held this weekend (February 7th & 8th). This is one of the premiere youth tournaments held in Minnesota. The Simley Youth had 15 participants with 11 place winners. Jake Gliva, Daniel Kerkvliet, Kyle Nordstrom and Lorenzo Torres all captured championships.
  • Daniel Kerkvliet - 1st-2nd Grade 80 - 1st Place
  • Jake Gliva - 3rd-4th Grade 60 - 1st Place
  • Kyle Nordstrom - 5th-6th Grade 74 - 1st Place
  • Lorenzo Torres - 5th-6th Grade 100 - 1st Place
  • Bennett Tabor - Pre-K 65 - 2nd Place
  • Trevor Schauls - 7th-8th Grade 150 - 2nd Place
  • Brandt Olson - 7th-8th Grade 175 - 2nd Place
  • Aaron Hingst - 5th-6th Grade 60 - 3rd Place
  • Ryan Sokol - Pre-K 54 - 3rd Place
  • Austin Thurmes - 7th-8th Grade 75 - 4th Place
  • Bailey Thurmes - 5th-6th Grade 60 - 5th Place
Simley Youth Open Photos
Here are some photos from the Simley youth open wrestling tournament that was held on January 10, 2009 at Simley High School.
Simley Traveling Wrestling Registration
Registration (and practice) for the Simley Youth Traveling Wrestling program is Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30pm. This will be held outside the Simley wrestling room.

This program is also for middle school wrestlers. The middle school season ends on Saturday, January 17th. All middle school wrestlers who want to continue wrestling should come to register.
PDF File Registration form
What to Expect at a Youth Wrestling Tournament
Going to your first youth wrestling tournament? Don't worry, read this handy guide so you know what to expect.
MN/USA Kids & Cadet State Folkstyle Results
Simley had 3 state champions and a total of 14 state place winners at the 2008 MN/USA Kids & Cadet State Folkstyle tournament. Here is a list of all place winners.

Simley youth wrestlers who participated in the Simley Youth Open on January 10th, 2009.


Hotel information for out of town tournaments
Here is a list of hotels for some of the out of town tournaments that we attend.
The Guillotine Open Tournament Calendar
This is a great place to go to find youth wrestling tournaments in the Twin Cities area and greater Minnesota.

Simley - 2007 MN/USA State Folkstyle Team Champions.


Youth Wrestling Guide
Parents...This is the #1 source of information for those new to the sport. Get answers to questions like these:
  • What makes this sport so different and unique?
  • What effect might it have on my child?
  • What about weight cutting and cauliflower ear?
  • Is my child really cut out for this sport?
  • What equipment is needed?
  • How does competition work?