Page 5 - 2021-22 Wrestling State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host 2021-22 IHSAA Board of Directors and

State Championship Event Executive Committee

The IHSAA State Finals are a time for celebration
and reflection. While we celebrate the triumphs and The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
achievements of the student-athletes competing today, school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by any
we’re also able to reflect on the importance of Schedule of Events qualified individual (open seats), and six board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified minority
welcoming our fans back and thanking them for their representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of Directors
support. FRIDAY meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
Session I, First Round Weight Classes 152-285, 11 a.m. ET
The atmosphere fans Session II, First Round Weight Classes 106-145, 7 p.m. ET The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
bring to our State Cham- SATURDAY interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
pionships transforms Session III, Quarterfinals with Semifinals to follow, 9 a.m. ET office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
them from just another Session IV, 4:30 p.m. ET (Consolations), 7:30 p.m., ET (Finals)
event into a true celebra- State Finals Personnel
tion. A celebration of the Tournament Administrator IHSAA Board of Directors IHSAA Executive Committee
passion and pageantry Robert Faulkens, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District, Seat Board Member Term Ends Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township (Chairman)
Tom Finicle, Southwood
June 2023
District I, Class A
Hoosier high school Tournament Assistant District I, Class AA John Steinhilber, Hebron June 2024 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso (Vice-Chairman)
sports are known for. Bri Jones, IHSAA Admin Assistant District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown June 2023 Tom Black, East Central
Every fan of our high District I, Class AAAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte June 2024 Jim Brown, Fishers
school sports Gainbridge Fieldhouse Coordinators District II, Class A Kye Denney, Wes-Del June 2024 Chris Conley, Delta
community—every Rick Fuson, Doug Weitkamp, Andy Arnold, Jerry Horne, District II, Class AA Matt Martin, Knightstown June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
student, coach, and bus Michael Wecht, John Ball District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta June 2024 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
driver, every parent, Tournament Director Brandon Taylor District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers** June 2023 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
sister, and brother—con- Asst. Tournament Director Andy St. Laurent District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve* June 2023 Tom Finicle, Southwood
tributes to this celebration whenever they attend a Tournament Consultant Dave Fleming District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2024 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
State Finals event. And as we reflect on this year’s Technical Director Jon Anderson District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2023 Ed Gilliland, LaPorte
June 2024
District III, Class AAAA
Tom Black, East Central
State Finals, we realize those are contributions to our Announcer Kevin Whitehead Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
celebrations that were sorely missed last year. That’s Consolation Matches Announcer Chad Niccum North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2022 Matt Martin, Knightstown
because by attending the State Finals and contributing Head Table Scorer Matt Schroeder North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso June 2022 Patti McCormack, Lowell
to that experience, fans are supporting and fostering Computer Charts Kim Barrett North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2022 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North
Track Wrestling Director Mark Durham
so much more than great competition… Track Wrestling Assistants Pat Culp, Jean Whetstone, South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North June 2025 John Steinhilber, Hebron
Kyle Keith South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 Brian Strong, Logansport
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school National Anthem South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown June 2022 Mike Whitten, Boonville
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Friday: Session I - Owen Newkirk, Knightstown Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral June 2022 Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Session II - Joey Schmidt, Indpls. Cathedral * President ** Vice-President
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 Saturday: Anderson High School Band
student-athletes to learn essential life lessons. Athletic Training Staff
Lessons in teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Forte Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
Lessons that will translate to their careers as they State Finals Officials
transition into adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and
define the communities they lead once their playing 1. Steven Anslinger
2. James Bopp
days are over. 3. Lonnie Chamberlain
4. Christopher Conlisk
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our 5. Curt Crouch
board of directors, and all of our student-athletes 6. Joshua Howard
participating in this weekend’s championship event, 7. Kevin Huelsman
8. Elmer Oaks III
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Thank 9. Raymond Pettit The IHSAA has launched a new e-Commerce store which will provide a convenient method to purchase IHSAA
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Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, 11. Tim Welch customer satisfaction by streamlining the ordering process.
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. 12. Henry Wilk
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