Rochester, Minnesota

The home of the world renowned Mayo Medical Center and the largest IBM complex under one roof. Proud of its record of consistently landing near or on the top of several of the nation's "Most Livable Cities" lists. A unique cosmopolitan small town of 82,000 people, Rochester is nestled in the rolling farmlands and wooded hills of the Zumbro River Valley. Its cosmopolitan quality comes from a rare combination of ethnic diversity, modern glass skyscrapers, shopping, fine dining and accommodations, and vast cultural offerings.

Host Hotels
Fans & Teams, Please make your reservations at one of the following hotels:

Best Western Soldiers Field ($69) 800-366-2067 - Groups call Kristine Ihrke at (507) 292-7337
The Kahler Grand Hotel ($65) 800-533-1655 - Groups call Julie Haldeman at (507) 285-2756
Kahler Inn & Suites ($69 - $79) 800-533-1655 - Groups call Julie Haldeman at (507) 285-2756
Rochester Marriot ($89) 877-623-7775 - Groups call Julie Haldeman at (507) 285-2756
Radisson Hotel ($75) 800-333-3333 - Groups Call Kurt Jorgensen at (507) 287-3073
Hilton Garden Inn ($75) 866-518-6000 - Groups Call Kurt Jorgensen at (507) 287-3073
The Hampton Inn ($84) 507-287-9050 - Groups call Beth Jay at (507) 287-9050
The Ramada Hotel ($75 standard - $85 poolside) - Groups call Teresa Blythe at (507) 529-7330

Getting here
Rochester is easily accessible via US Interstate 90 from the East and West and US Highways 52 and 63 from the North and South. Rochester is also home to the Rochester International Airport (RST) with service by Northwest and American Airlines and is approximately 60 south of the Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) airport.

The Clash is a national dual-format high school wrestling tournament operated by the
Southeastern Minnesota Wrestling Coalition, a Minnesota non-profit corporation formed to support amateur wrestling