HWC|2009 World Team Trials to be Held in Iowa

The 2009 World Team Trials, presented by the U.S. Marines, will be hosted at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs , Iowa , May 30-31.

This event will determine the athletes who will represent the United States at the 2009 World Wrestling Championships in Herning , Denmark , Sept. 21-27. Competition will be held in the three Olympic styles of the sport: Greco-Roman, men's freestyle and women's freestyle.

The nation's best Olympic-caliber wrestlers will be on display, including numerous past Olympic and World medalists, as well as collegiate national champions and All-Americans.

Ticket prices have been established, including a number of discount programs for current USA Wrestling members.

All-Session tickets cost $45 for adults and $30 for youth (high school and younger). However, current USA Wrestling youth members (high school and younger) can receive an All-Session ticket for just $15. Athletes must qualify to participate in the World Team Trials, through a series of qualifying events and performance standards.

In addition to determining the athletes who will represent the United States at the 2009 World Championships, the World Team Trials will also identify the members of the U.S. national team for 2009-10 in all three styles. The top three athletes in each weight class are considered members of Team USA .