2021 Coach of the Year is Presented to Rush Henrietta’s Mickey Marlowe
The WOA 2021 Coach of the Year Award is presented to Mickey Marlowe (left) of Rush Henrietta. Presenting the award is long time WOA referee Leo Rhodes.
2020-21 Rule Update – Facial Hair
In an effort to address some situations that have occurred recently dealing with facial hair and the wearing of masks during pre-meet inspections of contestants and during competition, the following information is being provided. Rule 4-2-1 is still in effect, it has not been eliminated or modified. “During competition, all wrestlers shall be clean shaven …
Winter Championships
As you may have heard, the winter sports season for high risk sports such as wrestling has been POSTPONED. Only the winter State Championships have been canceled but there is still a chance that although wrestling not start on Jan 4, it may be allowed to start later. (see attachment from NYSPHSAA). You will be …
NYSWOA Update
The NYSWOA Executive Council had a Zoom meeting on Saturday to discuss the State dues and insurance situation. A letter from Pres. Mike Stephens is attached. WOA dues and insurance were paid earlier this month so our members are covered. There has been talk of matches involving Club wrestling and there is wrestling taking place …
2020-2021 Season Information
The WOA is unable to use school facilities for meetings because of the COVID situation so we are doing our best to work around this and still meet our certification requirements. The State has directed us to proceed on the assumption that we will have a season although the start may be changed. Any wrestling …
2020-21 Season Rules Updates
4-1-1c Note – Clarified that female wrestlers wear an undergarment that completely covers their breast and that all wrestlers wear suitable undergarments that completely covers parts of their body for the singlet and/or form-fitted compression shirt uniform top. Rationale: Female contestants shall wear a suitable undergarment that completely covers their breasts and minimizes the risk of exposure …
2019 Bernabi Award is presented to Rob Peters
The 2019 Leo Bernabi award for Contributions to the WOASV and enhancing wrestling officiating is presented to Rob Peters at the WOA Spring Banquet. Here Rob is seated with previous award recipients Front Row: Matt Smith, Mike Giagios, Rob Peters, Leo Rhodes, Steve Simons. Rear Row: Frank Marotta, Tom Polsinelli, Steve Burton, Gene Oberst, Joe …
2017 Life Membership Award presented to Steve DalBerth
Steve DalBerth (right) is honored with the WOA Life Membership Award. Steve’s contributions to the WOA have been numerous including being the NY State Interpreter. Presenting the award is WOA President Rob Peters (left). The award is being presented at the NYSWOA Fall meeting as Steve was unavailable to attend the WOA annual Spring Banquet.
2015 Bernabi Award is presented to Joe Zuniga
The 2015 Leo Bernabi award for Contributions to the WOASV and enhancing wrestling officiating is presented to Joe Zuniga at the WOA Spring Banquet. Here Joe is seated with previous award recipients Front Row: Joe Zuniga, Don DeBadts, Guy Bowers. Joe Alvarez. Standing Right: Steve Burton, Russ Tronolone, Leo Rhodes. Standing Rear: Frank Marotta, Gene …
2015 Life membership Award presented to Guy Bowers
Guy Bowers (left) is honored with the WOA Life Membership Award. Guy’s contributions to the WOA have been numerous including honored as Referee of the Year. Presenting the award is Mat Smith (right). Guy Bowers is pictured below with previous Life Membership Award recipients Seated: Don Debadts, Guy Bowers, Earl Fuller. Standing: Tom Polsinelli, Sam …
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