EAST STROUDSBURG - The 42nd annual East Stroudsburg University Open Wrestling Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Koehler Fieldhouse.

One of the oldest Division I tournaments still in existence, the ESU Open annually attracts top talent from around the country.

More than 400 wrestlers are expected at the tournament. Weigh-in is scheduled for 7 a.m. on Saturday with wrestling set to begin on 10 mats in Koehler Fieldhouse at 9 a.m. The top three placewinners in each weight class will receive awards.

Registration is due by Wednesday, November 12 at a cost of $30 per wrestler.  Please register online at www.gimpsoftware.com.  For more information on the ESU Open, contact head wrestling coach Joey Rivera by e-mail at riveraj@po-box.esu.edu or by phone at (570) 422-3313.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration will be capped at 450 wrestlers, and there will be no walk-on registration the day of the event.

WRESTLERS UNDER AGE OF 18 must have a parent or guardian with them to sign a consent form at registration.