Ed Gutierrez
303-635-1549
rmnwrestling@aol.com
About the Rocky Nationals
An Inside Look Into Rocky Mountain Nationals, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Nationals, Inc. founder, Ed Gutierrez, experienced firsthand the significance of youth sports. Participating in wrestling from elementary school through high school he learned many invaluable lessons. He credits wrestling for helping him develop a strong work ethic, learn the importance of discipline and work with others as a team.
Aspiring to elevate the sport of collegiate amateur wrestling across the United States, Gutierrez created Rocky Mountain Nationals, Inc. (RMN) in 1999. RMN is a premier youth wrestling tournament production company for K-12 athletes. It develops and manages first-rate wrestling tournaments that motivate youth to grow in the areas of teamwork, sportsmanship and wrestling techniques. RMN hopes its tournaments also serve as a vehicle to help youth wrestlers elevate their sense of self-esteem and self-confidence. It pays attention to details in order to produce tournaments that are special for each and every competitor.
In just three years, RMN has created the second largest collegiate amateur wrestling tournament series in the country - the United States Triple Crown of Youth WrestlingSM (Triple Crown). The tournament series started in 1999 with 1,800 competitors and is on track to draw 6,000 wrestlers for the 2002-2003 season. Competition at last year’s series was outstanding with wrestlers from 35 states, including 13 state champions in the 112 lb. weight class alone. The Triple Crown includes The Monster Match Nationals (November 2-3, 2002), The Who’s Bad National Classic (December 28-29, 2002) and The Rocky Mountain Nationals Championship (March 21-23).
RMN also sponsors the Colorado School of Wrestling (CSOW), which provides youth wrestlers the discipline and direction they need to achieve their athletic and academic goals. Since the sport can afford certain youth the opportunity to attend institutions of higher learning, the CSOW aims to elevate a wrestler’s game to a point where he or she has the best chance at landing a spot on a college team and obtaining a scholarship.
For the future, RMN plans to manage other state wrestling meets and national amateur tournaments for high school collegiate athletes across the United States. It will introduce national expansion tournaments in Nevada, Iowa, Oklahoma and Florida during the 2003-2004 wrestling season. The Florida tournament is scheduled to be an international wrestling invitational involving youth from Europe, Asia, Mexico and the United States.
For further information regarding Rocky Mountain Nationals or the United States Triple Crown of Youth Wrestling, contact Robin Lybarger at (303) 979-3793 or robin@mbrl.net.
Fourth Annual United States Triple Crown of Youth WrestlingSM
Fact Sheet
WHAT: The second largest collegiate amateur wrestling tournament series in the country attracting 6,000 youth competitors ages 5-18 and more than 50,000 spectators for the series. Competition is exceptional. In 2001, 13 state champions in the 112 lb. weight class competed in the Championship event and wrestlers from 32 states competed in the series. Endorsing the Triple Crown, Olympic Wrestling Gold Medallist Rulon Gardner serves as the tournament’s spokesperson.
The United States Triple Crown of Youth WrestlingSM includes three nationwide competitions – The Monster Match Nationals, The Who’s Bad National Classic and the Rocky Mountain Nationals Championship. Trophies are awarded for first to third place and medals are granted for fourth to sixth place. Following the series’ finals, wrestlers who place first in their division at each tournament are awarded a prestigious Triple Crown trophy.
Tournaments feature spectacular opening and closing ceremonies, top-flight entertainment, and national exhibitors showcasing everything from the latest in wrestling gear and top-notch clinic information to college recruiters and celebrities signing autographs.
WHEN: The Monster Match Nationals: November 2, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.
November 3, 2002 at 8:30 a.m.
The Who’s Bad National Classic: December 28, 2002 at 9:00 a.m.
December 29, 2002 at 8:00 a.m.
The Rocky Mountain Nationals Championship: March 21, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.
March 22-23, 2003 at 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Denver, CO at the National Western Events Center, located at 4655 Humboldt Street. To get to the Events Center from I-25 take Interstate 70 east to exit 275B. Turn northwest onto 44th Street, then bear right onto Humboldt Street.
ENTRIES: U.S. Triple Crown: $65 per wrestler ($20 off for all three if you register online by October 29, 2002)
The Monster Match Nationals: $25 per wrestler or $20 via the Internet
The Who’s Bad National Classic: $25 per wrestler or $20 via the Internet
The Rocky Mountain Nationals Championship: $35 per wrestler or $30 via the Internet
ADMISSION: The Monster Match Nationals: $10 per person each day or $17 per person for a 2-day pass
The Who’s Bad National Classic: $10 per person each day or $17 for a 2-day pass
The Rocky Mountain Nationals Championship: $10 per person each day or $25 for a 3-day pass
Charitable organizations can contact Mike Rieber at Mrieber@RockyMountainNationals.com or (303) 841-6234 for free tickets, while supplies last.
WHO: Rocky Mountain Nationals, Inc. produces the U.S. Triple Crown of Youth WrestlingSM, other state wrestling meets and national collegiate amateur wrestling tournaments.
INFO: Call (303) 635-1549 or visit www.rockymountainnationals.com
MEDIA: Contact: Robin Lybarger at (303) 979-3793 or robin@mbrl.net
Mike Blake at (303) 715-5192 or mike@mbrl.net
Second Largest Collegiate Amateur Wrestling Series Enters Fourth Season
- Olympic Wrestling Gold Medallist Rulon Gardner Endorses Tournaments -
Denver, CO – The United States Triple Crown of Youth WrestlingSM (Triple Crown), held annually in Denver, begins the 2002-2003 season in November. While last year’s series attracted nearly 5,000 competitors ages 5-18 and more than 20,000 spectators, this season the Triple Crown is on track to draw 6,000 wrestlers and 50,000 spectators.
The Triple Crown encompasses three national competitions - The Monster Match Nationals (November 2-3), The Who’s Bad National Classic (December 28-29) and the Rocky Mountain Nationals Championship (March 21-23). The tournaments have grown in size and stature over the past three years. Competition at last year’s series was outstanding with wrestlers from 35 states, including 13 state champions in the 112 lb. weight class alone.
Endorsing the Triple Crown, Olympic Wrestling Gold Medallist Rulon Gardner serves as the tournament’s spokesperson. "Wrestling gives youth an opportunity to develop character and build self-esteem through working together as a team and experiencing discipline," remarked Gardner. "I support the Triple Crown because it rewards youth for their commitment to the sport."
The Triple Crown offers more than just intense competition, the series provides entertainment for the entire family. Each tournament kicks off with opening ceremonies complete with light shows and national recording artists. Top-notch exhibitors are on hand displaying the hottest in wrestling gear, providing information on clinics and wrestling techniques, and much more. The Triple Crown also hosts sports celebrities to give wrestlers the chance to meet their role models. Finally, closing ceremonies acknowledge wrestlers for their performance. Each tournament recognizes first to sixth
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place wrestlers and an outstanding wrestler award is given for each age group. Following the series’ finals, competitors who place first in their division at each tournament are awarded a prestigious Triple Crown trophy.
"We pride ourselves on the level of competitors the Triple Crown attracts," stated Ed Gutierrez, president and founder of Rocky Mountain Nationals, Inc., which is the tournament operator. "However, we also want the tournaments to provide competitors and their families with lifetime memories."
Friends, family and wrestling fans can purchase tickets at the door. Tickets for The Monster Match Nationals and The Who’s Bad Classic are $10 per person a day or $17 per person for a two-day pass. Admission to the Rocky Mountain Nationals Championships are $10 per person a day or $25 per person for a three-day pass. Special discounted hotel rates for out-of-town competitors and guests are offered at the Radisson, Double Tree and Renaissance hotels.
All tournaments abide by the National Federation of High School Rules with riding time and rest period between matches waived. Referees will check hair, skin and fingernails. Headgear, singlets and taped shoelaces are required. All competitors must bring a state issued birth certificate to each tournament.
The Triple Crown tournaments are held at the National Western Events Center in Denver, which is located at 4655 Humboldt Street. To get to the Events Center from I-25 take Interstate 70 east to exit 275B. Turn northwest onto 44th Street, then bear right onto Humboldt Street.
RMN is the operator of the second largest collegiate amateur wrestling tournament series in the country, the United States Triple Crown of Youth WrestlingSM. In addition to the Triple Crown, RMN has future plans to manage other state wrestling meets and national collegiate amateur wrestling tournaments. RMN is also a sponsor of the Colorado School of Wrestling, which provides youth wrestlers the discipline and direction they need to achieve their goals. For more information call (303) 635-1549 or visit www.rockymountainnationals.com.