FALL Membership Drive & Wrestling Next Week

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Time to Sign Up For "The FALL" 2017-18!

Next Week - Intrasquad & Eastern Oregon

Also Coming Up

Any Questions?

Coaches' Update - Oct 26

Oregon State Wrestling Fans,

Time to get ready for wrestling! Competition on the mat begins next week with both the Intrasquad meet on Monday, Nov 6 and the home opener vs Eastern Oregon on Thursday, Nov 9. Both occur in Gill Coliseum at 7:00 pm.

Time to Sign Up For "The FALL" 2017-18!

We are now ready to start taking your applications to become members of the Official Fan Club for Oregon State Wrestling - "The FALL"!

You have several ways of doing this - either with your credit card on-line or the old fashioned way of printing out the form, filling it out and mailing it in along with your check. You can also bring it along and hand it to any Board member at "The FALL" table in Gill before the meets or at the Social in The Club.

On-line method: Simple. Go to the Portal for "The FALL" at https://squareup.com/store/the-fall-fanclub/

Once there,  all you have to do is scroll down the page to find the options you want - membership, extra donations to help us fund activities, and merchandise that can be purchased.

We'd really like to encourage everyone who can use the on-line method to do so. The system takes care of much of the paperwork for both the Treasurer and the Membership Coordinators. I have done both and I know how much time that can take!

Paper Method: If you can't wrangle a computer, then please go ahead and do it the regular paper method. Just print out the file, fill it in and mail the form and your check to our Treasurer, Michael Denison. His mailing address is on the form. I have attached the file with the letter of invitation and the membership application form to this email.

Remember, if you lose this email, you can find links to both the on-line store and the application on "The FALL"'s website: http://osuwrestlingfall.blogspot.com/

Deadline - Nov 20 - For all the applications received by the deadline, we will mail the ID badges to you at some time after that. It helps us get a lot of the work out of the way. When you come to the Socials, you may pick up your lanyard and lapel pin. We will still accept applications after the deadline. They will be processed as received.

Next Week - Intrasquad & Eastern Oregon -

The season begins in earnest next week. Monday of next week, Nov 6, is the date for the Intrasquad. This is the Orange vs Black battle between teammates for the starting line-up at each weight class.

The weights 133, 149 and 157 were all vacated when Seniors (Joey Palmer, Joey Delgado and Abraham Rodriquez) graduated. Those weights are up for grabs, and all the others must be defended. Last year Ronnie Bresser red-shirted at 125 while Kegan Calkins filled in, Amar Dhesi, 285, had to heal up from an injury. Cody Crawford stepped up into his spot. Ronnie, Kegan, Amar and Cody are all still here! 165, 174 and 184 were covered by various individuals last season. It could get interesting! Start time in Gill Coliseum is 7:00 pm.

Just three days later, Thursday, Nov 9, the Beavers welcome the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers to Gill Coliseum for the first time. That meet also begins at 7:00 pm.

You can find links to information on Eastern Oregon at their archives page: http://www.eousports.com/archives.aspx?path=mwr  Apparently they are starting to get some attention from the NAIA. Good for them! Positive news for wrestling in the state!

There will be a Social after the meet - our home opener. The Social will be held in Reser's Club - the third level of Reser Stadium. Since this is a Thursday night and it is early in the season, "The FALL" will provide light tailgate fare. Entry will be free to all, but donations will be gladly accepted.

If you've never been to a Social before, there are doorprizes, usually something for Silent Auction, a short program and some light snacks. You can sit and visit with friends, fans, wrestlers and coaches - a great way to cap off a wrestling meet and get to know new faces!

Also Coming Up

Don't forget, the Mike Clock Open at Pacific University in Forest Grove, takes place on Sunday, Nov 12. Many of the Beavers usually participate to get some early season matches in.

Any Questions?

There is a lot to cover at this time of the year. If you have any questions, especially if you are new and especially new Wrestling parents, just hit the reply button and you'll get me. I can answer a lot of questions, and if not, I'll try to find an answer for you. I check email in the evenings and occasionally during the day.

Coaches' Update - Oct 26

In case you did not receive the last Update from the Coaching staff, I have pasted it underneath my signature - see below...

Go Beavs!

Elizabeth DeAngelis
"The FALL"
Official Fan Club of OS Wrestling
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Coaches Update - Oct 26

Special Thanks: Beaver wrestling had a great showing of fans at the first official open practice and annual tailgate. We want to give a big thank you to the alumni, fans and families that helped orchestrate the event. The food and company were amazing, and it would not have been possible without your support of our program.

Fan Update: On Monday, Nov. 6, Beaver wrestlers will battle for a spot in the starting lineup at the Orange and Black Scrimmage. Competition begins at 7 p.m. Following theto scrimmage, the Beavers will host Eastern Oregon on Nov. 9. For more information on dates and times, check out the link below for the official schedule. 
Link: http://www.osubeavers.com/schedule.aspx?path=wrestling 
NCAA Tickets: It's that time of year! If you are interested in taking the trip to the NCAA Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. Contact Taylor Meeks, his email is Taylor.meeks@oregonstate.edu. We need a head count so we can begin to pre-order tickets. 
Fall Fan Club: The Fall Fan Club is a group of dedicated individuals who help support our OSU wrestling team. This group plays a crucial role in the success of our program. For more information, or if you are interested in joining The Fall Fan Club, please contact Elizabeth DeAngelis at Oregon.state.wrestling.boosters@gmail.com. 
Pledge for Pins: The Pledge for Pins Program is a fundraiser that helps get new faces and talent in the wrestling room. It also helps support former OSU wrestlers, such as Volunteer Assistant Coach Joey Palmer, who are looking to pursue World and Olympic championships. Finally, these funds are used to help athletes travel across the country to develop and diversify their wrestling skills. Attached is our Pledge for Pins flier that provides more information on how the program works.

Alumni Update: We would like to highlight Colby Covington, an OSU graduate and All-American wrestler, on his success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Colby fights out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and trains at the American Top Team gym. He is currently ranked eighth in the UFC welterweight division. Catch his next fight on Oct. 28, as he faces off against Demian Maia, who is ranked third. We wish Colby the best of luck in his upcoming fight!

From: OSU Wrestling Staff
Pin Pledge 2017 wrestling .pdf