Youth wrestling clinic set for Jan. 22 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

The Unviersity of Iowa will host a youth clinic prior to the Hawkeyes Big Ten contest against Ohio State University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The clinic begins at 3 p.m. with doors opening at 1 p.m. The dual starts at 7 p.m. Youngsters attending the clinic will receive a ticket to the meet, which is being promoted as a "Gold Rush" event, asking Hawkeye fans to wear gold to the dual.

Below is the press release about the clinic, which features former Iowa All-Americans Phil Keddy and Ryan Morningstar.

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The annual Iowa Elite Chevy Youth Wrestling Clinic will be held Jan. 22 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena prior to the Iowa vs. Ohio State dual. Doors will open at noon for the clinic, which will run from 1-2 p.m. The Iowa vs. Ohio State dual, which will be a "Gold Rush" dual where fans are encouraged to wear gold, is set for 3 p.m. Youth ages 7-13 are eligible to participate in the clinic. Participants must pre-register for the clinic at http://www.hawkeyesports.com/ot/chevy-wrestl-clinic-2010.html. For questions regarding the clinic, please call the University of Iowa Sports Marketing office at 319-335-9431.

WHEN: Saturday, January 22, 2011 - Prior to the Iowa vs. Ohio State dual at 3 p.m.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena - Gold Rush Meet!

TIME: Doors will open at noon for participants and families only (South Entrance). The youth

clinic will run from 1-2 p.m. Former Hawkeye All-Americans Phillip Keddy and Ryan

Morningstar will be the featured clinicians.

WHO: Youth ages 7-13 only are eligible to participate. Clinic capacity is 250.

COST: Participants will receive one free admission ticket to the Iowa vs. Ohio State dual in the

online pre-registration process. Additional tickets for friends and family members will be

available for purchase online at the $7 group rate. It is recommended that all tickets be

purchased at this time in order to receive the group discount and seating together.

Everyone must have a ticket prior to entry.

REGISTRATION: All participants must pre-register for the clinic online by filling out the information at

http://www.hawkeyesports.com/ot/chevy-wrestl-clinic-2010.html. Registrations will be

accepted until January 17th, or until clinic capacity is reached. Clinic participation is only

guaranteed to the first 250 youth who pre-register.

HOW: Check-in will take place at a table at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena South Entrance with sports

marketing staff. A signed medical release form (available during the pre-registration

process) must be turned in at the check-in table. The child will then be given a

complimentary gold Iowa Wrestling t-shirt. Re-entry will not be allowed. Once you are in for

the clinic, you are in for the meet.