Welcome to the 2006 edition of the Oregon Wrestling Classic - - one of the world’s largest amateur wrestling events in terms of number of participants. We sincerely hope your stay with us is memorable and that you find our multi-tournament enjoyable.

For over twenty years an all-volunteer committee has worked hard to continue our Classic tradition of offering many different amateur wrestling styles and divisions. Our breads and butters are the four core tournaments (high school dual meets, college duals meets, kid’s age groups and women’s age groups). Along the way, we have also brought you other wrestling styles (freestyle, sumo and more), tournaments (college open and team brackets ) and other special events (cultural exchanges and exhibitions.)

The average fan sees all the wrestling but does not understand why we go through all this folderol. The Classic was organized with several basic goals in mind:

1. To put on a quality event.
2. To provide a setting that offers many levels of wrestling that gives a vision to younger wrestlers of what is possible.
3. To promote a sport we love but which does not receive much recognition.
4. To raise some monies for wrestling programs that have been underfunded because of Title IX ramifications.

The Classic Committee

	Cleve Thompson - Tournament Director		360.397.2130
	Gary Freeman - OWC Treasurer		503.324.5822 (voice&fax)
	Rod Howell - OWC 2A HS Rep., Monroe HS		541.424.5940
	Dan Williamson - OWC 4A HS Rep. Milwaukie HS		503.653.3762
	Marlin Grahn - OWC College Rep. PSU		503.725.4688
	Jacob Pense - OWC 3A HS Rep., Banks HS		503.324.2281
	Ginger Lile - OWC Women's Rep.		503.538.5463
	Rex Metcalfe - OWC Kid's Rep.		503.842.7934

P.S. If you are interested in lending a helping hand, contact any current member and we’ll put your talents to good use.