There is rarely any giving at wrestling tournaments other than giving opponents a hard time, at least until the awards ceremonies roll around.
McCallie, however, is hoping to change that this year when doors open for its annual two-day tournament. The wrestling team is encouraging the spirit of giving. There will be Salvation Army toy drive collection bins at each of the two entrances.
“The only rules are that toys need to be new and they’re for children age 12 and under,” McCallie assistant Cody Cleveland said. “They told me they have a desperate need for bicycles.”
Cleveland said the team was not equipped this year to accept checks or cash donations.
The McCallie Invitational is one of three tournaments in the Chattanooga area this weekend. The annual Bradley Central Invitational is also Friday and Saturday while Chattanooga Christian’s Charger Invitational is scheduled to start at 9 Saturday morning.