"Wrestling with Honor, Competing with Class"
Welcome to the CCWAA Annual Convention
On behalf of the CCWAA Board of Directors, we welcome all member clubs, wrestlers, coaches, promoters, and guests to our annual gathering. This year's convention promises to be one of our most exciting yet, with record membership growth and 17 teams competing in the championship tournament.
Each member club's voting representative is reminded to attend all scheduled business sessions as required by CCWAA Bylaws § 945.2 and § 8675329.
Convention At A Glance
Wednesday
- • Registration
- • Committee Meetings
- • Welcome Reception
Thursday
- • Annual Business Meeting
- • Tax Filing Report
- • Annual Awards Gala
- • Wayne Newtonian Performance
Friday
- • Tournament Day 1
- • Compulsories
- • Rostrum Judging
- • Team Wrestling Rounds 1 & 2
Saturday
- • Tournament Day 2
- • Quarter-Finals
- • Semi-Finals
- • Championship Finals
- • Closing Ceremony
WEDNESDAY — Pre-Convention Day
📋 REGISTRATION & CREDENTIALS
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Convention Registration Open — Mirage Convention Center Lobby
- ★ All team members must check in and receive credentials before participating in any events
- ★ Voting representatives must verify credentials for Annual Business Meeting
🏛️ COMMITTEE MEETINGS — MORNING SESSION
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM Rules & Standards Committee — Oasis Room A
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM Membership Development Committee — Oasis Room B
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Finance & Audit Committee — Oasis Room A
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Safety & Equipment Committee — Oasis Room B
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Competition & Tournament Committee — Oasis Room C
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ethics & Conduct Committee — Oasis Room A
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Marketing & Promotions Committee — Oasis Room B
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Coaching & Training Committee — Oasis Room C
⛳ AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES — CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
Option A: CCWAA Championship Golf Outing
12:00 PM Boxed Lunch & Shuttle Departure
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Arrival & Check-In — Shadow Creek Golf Course
1:00 PM Shotgun Start
5:30 PM Awards & Refreshments
6:00 PM Shuttle Return
★ Golf fee: $150 per person (includes greens fee, cart, boxed lunch, and prizes)
Option B: Las Vegas Shopping Spree
12:00 PM Lunch on Your Own
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Shopping Excursion
Forum Shops at Caesars & Fashion Show Mall
5:30 PM Final Shuttle Return
★ Complimentary shuttle service. Special CCWAA discount cards available at Registration Desk
🌙 EVENING EVENTS
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Joint Committee Chairs Meeting — Executive Boardroom
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM First-Time Attendee Orientation — Paradise Room
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Welcome Reception & Mixer — Palm Court Poolside
★ Casual attire. Cash bar available. Light hors d'oeuvres served.
THURSDAY — Annual Business Meeting & Gala
📋 REGISTRATION & CONVENTION HALL
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Convention Registration Open — Mirage Convention Center Lobby
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Convention Hall & Rostrum Exhibition Open — Main Exhibition Hall
- ★ Teams set up and showcase their Rostrums — competitive tailgating at its finest!
- ★ Judging categories: Costumes, Food & Beverage, Team Spirit, Overall Presentation
Vendor Marketplace
Browse our curated selection of vendors serving the Country Club Wrestling community:
- • Custom Costumers & Tailors
- • Leather Goods & Equipment
- • Insurance & Liability Services
- • Financial Services
- • Catering & Beverage Suppliers
- • Travel & Event Services
- • Ring & Venue Equipment
★ Vendor booths: 10x10 and 10x20 spaces available throughout the hall
🏛️ MORNING BUSINESS SESSION
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Coffee & Pastries — Grand Ballroom Foyer
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Call to Order & Opening Ceremonies
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM President's Address — Rickie Star, CCWAA President
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Executive Director's Report
📚 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout Session I — 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM (Choose One)
New Team Orientation & Best Practices
Oasis Room A
Advanced Competition Strategies
Oasis Room B
Rostrum Design & Presentation Excellence
Oasis Room C
Sponsorship & Fundraising Workshop
Paradise Room
Breakout Session II — 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM (Choose One)
Rules Deep Dive: Compulsory Configurations
Oasis Room A
Building Your Coaching Pipeline
Oasis Room B
Media Relations & Promoting Your Team
Oasis Room C
Health, Safety & Equipment Standards
Paradise Room
🎭 ANNUAL AWARDS GALA
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Cocktail Reception — Formal attire requested
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM Gala Dinner Buffet
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM Annual Awards Presentation
9:30 PM – 9:45 PM Wrestler of the Year Award
9:45 PM – 10:00 PM Recitation of the CCWAA Creed
10:00 PM – 10:30 PM Special Musical Performance — WAYNE NEWTONIAN
★ With showgirls and full orchestra
FRIDAY — Tournament Day 1
🏟️ CONVENTION HALL & ROSTRUM SETUP
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM Convention Hall Opens for Team Setup
- ★ Teams position trailers and flatbeds around the official CCWAA ring
- ★ Rostrums serve as team headquarters, hospitality suites, and spectator viewing areas
- ★ Belts to the left, restraints to the right — per official display guidelines
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Equipment Check & Official Weigh-Ins — Athletes' Staging Area
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Convention Hall & Vendor Marketplace Open
★ Full vendor access throughout tournament day
Rostrum Competition Categories
- • Best Costumes & Team Uniforms
- • Best Food & Beverage Service
- • Best Overall Rostrum Design
- • Best Equipment Display
- • Fan Favorite — Voted by convention attendees
★ Rostrum judging occurs throughout the day. Winners announced Saturday evening.
🏆 MORNING SESSION — COMPULSORIES
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM Rostrum Setup & Preparation
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM Tournament Opening Ceremonies
8:45 AM – 12:00 PM Compulsory Round Competition
OFFICIAL CCWAA MATCH TYPES — COMPULSORY DEMONSTRATIONS
Singles Match Types:
- • Black Tie Throwdown
- • Members Only
- • The Gentleman's Agreement
- • Founder's Legacy
- • Member's Choice (Strapped)
- • Pin and Tonic
- • Court Advantage
- • Vintner's Victory
- • The Debutante Ball
- • The Nineteenth Hole
- • Grudge Match
Tag Team Match Types:
- • Caddie Match
- • The Mixer
★ All matches conclude with traditional handshake and club toast
⚔️ AFTERNOON SESSION — TEAM WRESTLING
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Tournament Lunch Buffet
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Team Wrestling — Round 1
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Team Wrestling — Round 2
★ All 17 teams compete. Winners advance. Elimination begins.
🍸 EVENING
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Cocktails & Team Hospitality — Individual Team Rostrums
★ Teams host visitors at their Rostrums. Networking and socializing encouraged.
SATURDAY — Tournament Day 2 / Championship Finals
🏛️ CONVENTION HALL
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Convention Hall & Vendor Marketplace Open
- ★ Final day for vendor purchases and Rostrum visits
- ★ Rostrums remain active as team hospitality headquarters
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Quarter-Final Matches
★ Top 8 teams compete. Four teams advance to Semi-Finals.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Semi-Final Matches
★ Four teams compete. Two teams advance to Championship Finals.
🏆 CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Third Place Match
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Championship Finals — Wrestler Introductions
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS — MAIN EVENT
★ The pinnacle of Country Club Wrestling competition
🎊 CLOSING CEREMONY
6:30 PM – 6:45 PM Rostrum Competition Awards
★ Best Costumes, Best Food & Beverage, Best Overall Design, Best Equipment Display, Fan Favorite
6:45 PM – 7:00 PM Championship Trophy Presentation
★ Team Championship Trophy, Individual MVP Awards
7:00 PM – 7:15 PM Passing of the Gavel — Incoming President Remarks
7:15 PM – 7:30 PM Final Recitation of the CCWAA Creed
7:30 PM Convention Officially Adjourned
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Champions' Victory Celebration — Mirage Pool Deck
★ All convention attendees invited. Casual attire.
Sunday Safe Travels Home
★ Checkout by 11:00 AM. See you next year!
Conventions Through the Decades
From humble beginnings to spectacular showcases — a visual history of CCWAA Rostrums
The Early Years
Where it all began. The first decade of CCWAA conventions established the Rostrum tradition — modest setups but limitless enthusiasm for the sport of gentlemen.
The Golden Era
Rostrums grew more elaborate as clubs competed for supremacy. The '70s brought bigger displays, better food service, and unforgettable team spirit.
Peak Competition
The height of Rostrum excess. Custom trailers, professional catering, and award-winning designs. Teams went all-out in the battle for bragging rights.
Modern Spectacle
Today's conventions blend tradition with innovation. From elegant classics to high-tech showcases, the Rostrum remains the heart of CCWAA culture.
"The Rostrum is more than a display — it's where friendships are forged, deals are made, and legends are born."
— Rickie Star, CCWAA President
Venue Information & Logistics
The Convention Hall — Heart of the CCWAA Experience
The Convention Hall transforms into a spectacular arena where competitive tailgating meets championship wrestling. Each club's Rostrum — ranging from customized trailers to elaborate flatbed displays — surrounds the official CCWAA ring, creating an electrifying atmosphere of team pride, hospitality, and athletic excellence.
ROSTRUM SPECIFICATIONS
- Standard Space: 20' x 30' per team
- Power: 30-amp service provided; 50-amp upon request
- Setup: Wed 6PM–Thu 9AM; Fri 6AM–8AM
- Teardown: Sat 8PM–Sun 12PM
VENDOR MARKETPLACE
- 10' x 10' Booth: $1,500
- (includes table, chairs, signage)
- 10' x 20' Booth: $2,800
- (includes 2 tables, 4 chairs, premium placement)
- Corner/End Cap: +$500
Convention Headquarters
The Mirage Hotel & Casino
3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Key Locations
- • Registration: Convention Center Lobby
- • Convention Hall & Rostrums: Main Exhibition Hall (50,000 sq ft)
- • Official CCWAA Ring: Center of Convention Hall
- • Vendor Marketplace: Perimeter of Convention Hall
- • Business Sessions: Grand Ballroom
- • Committee Meetings & Breakouts: Oasis Rooms A, B & C
- • Business Center: Lower Level (Fax: 702-555-7111)
Important Contacts
Convention Hotline:
+1 (318) 552-2922
1-318-55-CCWAA
CCWAA Headquarters:
116 Geneva St., Decatur, GA 30030
Emergency Medical: Dial 911 or contact any CCWAA official
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Schedule subject to change. Check the Registration Desk for updates.
All competitions governed by official CCWAA Rules and Bylaws.
COUNTRY CLUB WRESTLING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
"Wrestling with Honor, Competing with Class"