Big News, Vegas & The New TOP 12!

“Vegas” was created in 2003 as the very first national exposure event of its kind for kickers, punters and long snappers.  Just over 100 specialists attended the first camp.  Now well over 1000 specialists travel to Vegas each year.   The goal has always been to get the world’s best instruction, competition and exposure.  TOP 12 and Event Elite have been the 2 most credible exposure lists to be on in the world for specialists.  Take a look at the 12 most famous Kicker/Punter TOP 12 Members of all time. 

Dan Bailey (Cowboys) – Highest Field Goal Percentage in NFL history
Justin Tucker (Ravens) – Super Bowl Champion
Bryan Anger (Buccaneers) – Drafted in the 3rd Round of the NFL Draft
Blair Walsh (Viking) – Pro Bowl Kicker
Brad Nortman (Jaguars) – Punted in the Super Bowl last year
Bradley Pinion (49ers) – Highest drafted specialist in 2015, left college as a junior
Drew Kaser (Chargers) – Highest drafted specialist in 2016
Ryan Allen (Patriots) – Super Bowl Champion
Ryan Succop (Titans) – 8 Year NFL Veteran
Cody Parkey (Eagles) – Pro Bowl Kicker
Kai Forbath (Saints) – Lou Groza Award Winner
Matt Darr (Dolphins) – Ranked 3rd in the NFL in Punt Average last year

How it was….

TOP 12
The 12 very best kickers & punters were selected in Las Vegas each year in January.

Event Elite
Approximately 25 of the next best kickers & punters were selected in Las Vegas each May.

TOP 12 & Event Elite Camp
The TOP 12 & Event Elite trained together that summer amongst the very best.

As always, Chris Sailer Kicking and Rubio Long Snapping continue to lead the way when it comes to innovative ideas that help young specialists get the necessary exposure to land college scholarships.  Here is our newest addition. 

How it will be from now on…

Vegas will remain Vegas as always.  Every January and May the world’s best will converge in Nevada. Instruction, competition, evaluation and national rankings. 

Vegas January
Chris Sailer will select 20 underclassmen athletes (juniors or below).  These 20 athletes will be the first to get their invitation to the TOP 12 Camp. 

*The TOP 12 Seniors will be selected per usual

Vegas May
Chris Sailer will select 20 additional underclassmen athletes (juniors or below). These could be second chance athletes that failed to qualify in January or they could be new athletes that did not attend Vegas in January.  These 20 athletes will get their invitation to the TOP 12 Camp.

*The term Event Elite will be officially retired.

Wild Card
Chris Sailer will select a maximum of 5 additional underclassmen athletes (juniors or below) at any time throughout the year.  These 5 athletes will get their invitation to attend the TOP 12 Camp. 

TOP 12 Camp
45 total kickers/punters will attend the TOP 12 Camp which will take place that summer.  This camp will be the most competitive and exposure filled camp of all time.  All players will still receive the coveted TOP 12 Camp Shirt. Take a look at what else to expect.

– testing / charting
– competitions
– interviews
– character building outings
– live social media feeds of all camp aspects

– professional 20-30 minute show will be created from all camp footage to be launched on YouTube and more!

Chris Sailer will conduct the most in depth search to identify and name the TOP 12.  The TOP 12 will be announced at the end of camp.  These 12 athletes will get exclusive TOP 12 gear created just for them (shirt, shorts, hat, sweat outfit, etc).  They will get the most exposure ever leading up to the college camps that summer where college coaches will being offering scholarships.  This will be the first true TOP 12!

This new format will begin in January of 2017.  The above information may be still be altered and/or added to based on findings in the next few months.  Get ready for greatness!  Do you have what it takes to make the TOP 12? We will find out for real in 2017.  Register today!

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D1 Colleges Will Recruit You, You Have To Recruit D2 & D3 Coaches!

Recruiting can be the most challenging, yet exciting, time consuming, yet ego boosting, frustrating yet rewarding challenges that an athlete and that athlete’s family will face. In the end, when approached and tackled properly, it will all pay off. The key is finding the correct fit for every athlete. And that is not an easy challenge. Over the years I have given many speeches and written many blogs about the recruitment of kickers, punters, and long snappers. The goal each time to is to educate athletes and their families one step at time. Here is one more piece of that educational process.

D1 Colleges Will Recruit You. When Alabama, Ohio State, UCLA, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, etc. need to recruit a specialist, they will find the very best one and usually have them committed within days. Everyone wants to go to these schools and would jump on that opportunity. They also have a huge recruiting budget, the best resources, and the ultimate product to sell. Here is how the conversation goes when a coach from a D1 school calls me, Chris: “I need a list of the best kickers /punters in the nation.” Me: “Sure we have Kicker A ranked #1, Kicker B ranked #2, Kicker C Ranked #3 and so on.” Within hours those athletes are in contact with the coach. Within days the coach has visited the school and done character and academic background checks. Within weeks the athlete and the family are on campus visiting. Sign, sealed, delivered.

Your job when if comes to D1 programs:

Get exposure. Go to Chris Sailer Kicking Camps and get nationally ranked. We are the most trusted specialist resource in the world for college coaches. Make sure to keep your rank current. An evaluation and ranking over time holds much more weight than a single evaluation 1 or 2 years ago. Keep your character intact. Be aware that a college coach will visit with anyone and everyone to make sure that you are a great fit for that program in every way. Get your grades and test scores as high as absolutely possible. Get to college camps in between your junior and senior seasons. This is when most college coaches will ultimately pull the trigger. If you are good enough, Chris Sailer Kicking will get you the exposure to get signed by a D1 program. D1 programs will find and sign the very best. The best programs get the best specialists. The next best programs get the next best specialists. And so on….

D2, D3, NAIA, etc. need you to recruit them. When Azusa Pacific, Colgate, William & Mary, Wesleyan, Nicholls State etc. need to recruit a specialist, they wait to see who the D1 programs are not able to sign and try to land some of the leftover pieces. Not everyone wants to go to these schools, so they aren’t able to be as selective. They do not have a huge recruiting budget, the same resources, nor the ultimate product to sell. Here is how the conversation goes when a coach from a D3 school calls me, Chris: “I recently got some film from Kicker A. He also recently visited the school and has been showing great interest in our program. What do you think Chris?” Me: “Kicker A is a great kicker. He has been to several camps over the years and has really impressed us. He continues to get better and stronger each time that we see him. He shows great D3 talent and potential.” Over the course of the next several months, depending on the time of this call a relationship between coach and player is formed. Perhaps after that player doesn’t get any D1 offers, he may sign with the program. The financials take much longer to figure out at this level. However, there are many great financial packages available.

You job when it come to D2 & D3 programs:

Get exposure (The same holds true for everything said above). You need to see the big picture. Everyone is not a D1 scholarship kicker or punter. In fact, very few are. Most will fall into this category. There are 700+ Universities and Colleges that offer football. There is a great fit out there for you. In fact, there are most likely several. But YOU have to find them. YOU have to recruit them. Do not wait for them to come calling you. Make calls, send emails, take unofficial visits, go to practices, go to games, follow up, etc. Sign up with NCSA for help! Arrange a date to kick or punt for them live. Your sincere interest will land you several college opportunities. These programs can offer partial/full athletic and/or academic scholarships. The more that they want you, the harder they will work to get you money somehow, someway. Believe me.

Never put all of your eggs in one basket. First and foremost always apply as a student first. Football may not work out due to injury or just lack of talent. If you are a legit D1 specialist, focus on D1 but make sure that you have D2, D3, etc. backups in place. If you are D2/D3 specialist, focus on those levels, but don’t be afraid to reach for the stars (you may improve in your final years). There is a home for everyone. Chris Sailer Kicking sees more specialists than anyone in the world and we still cannot find 700+ college level specialists per year to fill needs at every school. If you approach recruiting with a the correct plan in place you will find a home. Anticipate the ups and downs of recruiting and enjoy the ride. Remember you can make the NFL coming from any college. Take a look at NFL rosters and where the specialists played their college ball. The key is finding the right fit where you can continue to develop your skill. And ultimately, whether you make the NFL or not, the reward at the end will be a college degree from a great school that you most likely would not have received without football.

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Chris Sailer Kicking Lessons the Weekend of Sept. 17 – 18

Gantz lessons

Left: Andrew Gantz offers private lessons in the Cincinnati area.

As you all start your football season and gear up for several upcoming Chris Sailer Kicking FALL camps, now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.

Chris Sailer Kicking has staff members all over the country running lessons.  The objective is to get Kickers & Punters ready for upcoming camps.  They teach the Chris Sailer way by getting athletes ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

To find out more about upcoming CSK events and register online click HERE.

CALIFORNIA

  • Nacho Brache (SoCal)
  • Joey Cejudo (Inland Empire)
  • Erik Folk (SoCal)
  • James Langford (Bay Area) 

ILLINOIS

  • Chris Nendick (Chicago)

NEW JERSEY

  • Obi Egekeze
    • This weekend only

NEW YORK

  • Cole Murphy (Syracuse)

OHIO

  • Andrew Gantz (Cincinnati)
  • Drew Basil (Columbus)

TEXAS

  • Carson Wiggs (DFW)

*All instructors have been personally endorsed by Chris Sailer and are Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For detailed information on lessons or to locate an instructor in your area, please contact Samantha@ChrisSailerKicking.com

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Chris Sailer Kicking – Week 2 College Players of the Week, Jonathan Barnes and Logan Cooke Honored!

Each week Chris Sailer Kicking will select College Players of the Week based off of performances from that week only.  Players selected are students of Chris Sailer Kicking and must have attended Chris Sailer Kicking camps or lessons.

Chris Sailer Kicking College Players of the Week:

Kicker:
Week 2: Jonathan Barnes (Louisiana Tech) 3 for 3 Field Goals (Long 47), 6 for 6 Extra Points
Week 1: Rafael Gaglianone (Wisconsin) 3 for 3 Field Goals (Long 48), 1 for 1 Extra Points, Game Winning 48 Yard Field Goal to upset LSU.

Punter:
Week 2: Logan Cooke (Mississippi State) – 49.5 Yard Punt Average on 4 Punts (Long 68)
Week 1: Shane Tripucka (Texas A&M) – 47.3 Yard Punt Average on 7 Punts (Long 59)

50+Yard Field Goals:
Week 2: Eddy Pineiro (Florida) 54
Week 1: Elliott Fry (South Carolina) 55, Conrad Ukropina (Stanford) 50

Lou Groza Stars of the Week (3 Chosen Each Week):
Week 2: Parker Davidson (New Mexico State)
Week 1: Rafael Gaglianone (Wisconsin), Ty Cummings (Houston)

Stay tuned as each week, Chris Sailer Kicking will update you on Chris Sailer Kicking in College Football!

Eddy Pineiro (Florida) his a 54 yard FG this week!

Eddy Pineiro (Florida) hit a 54 yard FG this week!

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Chris Sailer Kicking – Week 1 College Players of the Week, Rafael Gaglianone and Shane Tripucka Honored!

Each week Chris Sailer Kicking will select College Players of the Week based off of performances from that week only.  Players selected are students of Chris Sailer Kicking and must have attended Chris Sailer Kicking camps or lessons.

Chris Sailer Kicking College Players of the Week:

Kicker:

Week 1: Rafael Gaglianone (Wisconsin) 3 for 3 Field Goals (Long 48), 1 for 1 Extra Points, Game Winning 48 Yard Field Goal to upset LSU.

Punter:
Week 1: Shane Tripucka (Texas A&M) – 47.3 Yard Punt Average on 7 Punts (Long 59)

50+Yard Field Goals:
Week 1: Elliott Fry (South Carolina) 55, Conrad Ukropina (Stanford) 50

Lou Groza Stars of the Week (3 Chosen Each Week):
Week 1: Rafael Gaglianone (Wisconsin), Ty Cummings (Houston)

Stay tuned as each week, Chris Sailer Kicking will update you on Chris Sailer Kicking in College Football!

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Rafael Gaglianone – Kicker

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Shane Tripucka – Punter

 

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Chris Sailer Kicking Lessons for Labor Day Weekend

As you all start your football season and gear up for several upcoming Chris Sailer Kicking FALL camps, now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.

Chris Sailer Kicking has staff members all over the country running lessons.  The objective is to get Kickers & Punters ready for upcoming camps.  They teach the Chris Sailer way by getting athletes ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

To find out more about upcoming CSK events and register online click HERE.

CALIFORNIA

  • Nacho Brache (SoCal)
  • Joey Cejudo (Inland Empire)
  • Erik Folk (SoCal)
  • James Langford (Bay Area) 

GEORGIA

  • Obi Egekeze
    • Sunday in Atlanta, GA at 9am & 12pm

ILLINOIS

  • Chris Nendick (Chicago)

NEW YORK

  • Cole Murphy (Syracuse)

OHIO

  • Andrew Gantz (Cincinnati)
  • Drew Basil (Columbus)

TEXAS

  • Carson Wiggs (DFW)

*All instructors have been personally endorsed by Chris Sailer and are Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For detailed information on lessons or to locate an instructor in your area, please contact Samantha@ChrisSailerKicking.com

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Chris Sailer Kicking – 2016 Preseason All-Americans

Chris Sailer Kicking – 2016 Preseason All-Americans

Preseason High School All-Americans
1st Team Kicker – Brandon Ruiz (2017, AZ)
2nd Team Kicker – Joseph Bulovas (2017, LA)
3rd Team Kicker – Lucas Havrisik (2017, CA)
4th Team Kicker – Christopher Dunn (2018, NC)

1st Team Punter – Tucker Day (2017, TN)
2nd Team Punter – Ryan Rehkow (2017, WA)
3rd Team Punter – Tommy Martin (2017, VA)
4th Team Punter – Adam Stack (2017, HI)

Preseason College All-Americans
1st Team Kicker – Aidan Schneider (Oregon)
2nd Team Kicker – Andrew Gantz (Cincinnati)
3rd Team Kicker – Jonathan Barnes (Louisiana Tech)
4th Team Kicker – Greg Huegel (Clemson)

1st Team Punter – J.K. Scott (Alabama)
2nd Team Punter – Michael Carrizosa (San Jose State)
3rd Team Punter – Hayden Hunt (Colorado State)
4th Team Punter – Logan Cooke (Mississippi State)

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2016 Chris Sailer Award Preseason Watchlist

The Chris Sailer Award – Presented to the National High School Placekicker of the Year

2016 Preseason Watch List (In Alphabetical Order)

Brandon Ruiz - AZ

Brandon Ruiz – AZ

Joseph Bulovas (2017, LA)
Anders Carlson (2017, CO)
Brent Cimaglia (2017, TN)
Justin Davidovicz (2017, NJ)
Jonathan Doerer (2017, NC)
Christopher Dunn (2018, NC)
Cooper Graham (2017, FL)
Josh Grant (2017, TX)
Blake Haubeil (2017, NY)
Lucas Havrisik (2017, CA)
Liam Jones (2017, OK)
Brenton King (2017, TN)
Chris Landgrebe (2017, OH)
Brandon Ruiz (2017, AZ)
Grant Ryerse (2017, MN)

Chris Sailer played high school football for Notre Dame Sherman Oaks High School in California from 1992-1994. In 1994 he set the then all time national record for field goals made in a season with 22. That record still stood until 2011 (Cole Hedlund 25) 7 of those 22 field goals came from 50+ yards, including a long of 58. He helped his team to a CIF championship along the way. His historical high school career landed him a full ride scholarship to UCLA where he went on to be a two-time All-American.

The National High School Placekicker of the Year is named in honor of Chris Sailer for his outstanding high school career and his continued role in the development of young athletes. Chris is now the most prominent private kicking and punting coach in America. He trains and mentors thousands of high school, college, and professional specialists giving back to the sport and shaping the lives of aspiring athletes.

December: The Three Finalists are announced. The Finalists will be determined by total votes. 3 points (1st Place Vote), 2 points (2nd Place Vote), 1 Point (3rd Place Vote). In the case of a tie, Chris Sailer will break the tie with his vote.

January: The winner will be announced in Las Vegas, NV on Friday January 13, 2017.  The winner will be determined by total votes. 3 points (1st Place Vote), 2 points (2nd Place Vote), 1 Point (3rd Place Vote). In the case of a tie, Chris Sailer will break the tie with his vote.

Previous Winners:
2015 – Samuel Sloman (GA)
2014 – Tyler Bass (SC)
2013 – Cole Hedlund (TX)
2012 – Wyatt Schmidt (MN)
2011 – Alex Ball (CA)

Email your cumulative stats to Chris@ChrisSailerKicking.com each week to be eligible for the award.
Use the following format.
Total Number of Field Goals Made:
All Distances of Field Goals Made (longest to shortest):
Total Number of Field Goals Attempted:
Total Number of Game Winning Field Goals Made:
All Distances of Game Winning Field Goals Made (longest to shortest):
Total Number of Extra Points Made:
Total Number of Extra Points Attempted:

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Chris Sailer Kicking Lessons Weekend of August 26-27

As you all start your football season and gear up for several upcoming Chris Sailer Kicking FALL camps, now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.

Chris Sailer Kicking has staff members all over the country running lessons.  The objective is to get Kickers & Punters ready for upcoming camps.  They teach the Chris Sailer way by getting athletes ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

To find out more about upcoming CSK events and register online click HERE.

CALIFORNIA

  • Nacho Brache (SoCal)
  • Joey Cejudo (Inland Empire)
  • Erik Folk (SoCal)
  • James Langford (Bay Area) 
    • Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm

ILLINOIS

  • Chris Nendick (Chicago)
    • Saturday and Sunday sessions

NEW YORK

  • Cole Murphy (Syracuse)

OHIO

  • Andrew Gantz (Cincinnati)
  • Drew Basil (Columbus)

TEXAS

  • Carson Wiggs (DFW)

VIRGINIA

  • Obi Egekeze 
    • Sunday in the Chesapeake, VA area at 11 am.

*All instructors have been personally endorsed by Chris Sailer and are Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For detailed information on lessons or to locate an instructor in your area, please contact Samantha@ChrisSailerKicking.com

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2016 CA Summer Camp Recap – Fonseca Pulls Out The Win!

The 2016 Chris Sailer Kicking Summer Tour has officially come to an end.  18 Camps, 13 States and approximately 2,000 camp attendees later, the football season is finally here.  The final camp of the summer took place in Los Angeles, CA at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High School on July 31.  Well over 150 specialists attended this always fun and competitive one day camp.  Take a look at the results.

CLASS OF 2017
IMG_1585Lorran Fonseca (JC, CA) – Lorran has been on fire since joining Chris Sailer Kicking in May in Las Vegas.  There he won the field goal last man standing competition as well as the free camp pressure kick in front of hundreds of spectators.  He then went on to dominate the college showcase camp in CA in June.  Now he came out on top once again by defeating the best that the west coast had to offer.  He is smooth and accurate on field goals.  He was the kickoff champion at this camp, kickoffs are D1 ready.  Lorran is a competitor that steps up most under pressure.  He is ready for the next level!

IMG_1183Brandon Gracia (JC, CA) – The longtime Chris Sailer Kicking Kicker/Punter dominated once again.  On this day he was the punting champion by staying consistent and hitting every ball over 40 yards, with 4.4 plus second hang time.  His field goals and kickoffs are elite and D1 ready.  Brandon is clearly one of the very best junior college kickers in the nation.  Look for him to have a huge season and pick up multiple D1 scholarship offers.

 

IMG_1587Santiago Arango (JC, CA) – Santiago has been to multiple Chris Sailer Kicking camps the summer.  The Florida native has enrolled at El Camino Junior College for this season and is primed to enjoy major success.  He won the field goals competition by nailing 3 consecutive 60 yarders.  He was also one of the top kickoff performers.  Santiago is a competitor that has proven time and time again that he can compete with the best.

 

IMG_1556Aidan Daily (JC, CA) – The Chris Sailer Kicking “Event Elite” Member continues to prove why he is one of the top punting prospects in the nation.  He won several punting competitions and was steady as always throughout the entire day.  He easily averages 40 plus yards with 4.5 plus second hang time.  He also has great control of the ball and does all the small things required to punt at the D1 level.  Look for Aidan to be one of the very best in the junior college ranks this season.

 

IMG_1070Asa Fuller (2017, CA) – The longtime Chris Sailer Kicking student has as much talent as any senior kicker in America.  He is a great athlete with an explosive leg.  He has 60 plus yard field goal range and gets nice height on his ball.  His kickoffs are very strong.  He has proven recently that he can hit a 70 plus yard ball with 4.1 plus second hang time.  The future is bright!

 
Other 2017 Standouts: Cooper Garcia, Clay Eggeman, Daniel Whelan, Dario Longhetto, Diego Cacho-Sousa, Jose Elizondo, Liam King, Logan Armstrong, Luke Tovar, Miguel Mendez, Nino Alibegic, Steve Sanchez, Tanner Carcamo, Tiago Paim, Torre Zolferino, Trevor Bowens, Derrik Engel, Eli Kasiano, Kane Bowen, Matt Bazarevitsch, Chris Fields, David Stone, Sean Senn, Andrew Shelly, Alex Calderon, Evan Padilla, Jacob Vose, Prominence Akubuo-Onwuemeka.

CLASS OF 2018
IMG_1458Ajay Culhane – The longtime Chris Sailer Kicking student had perhaps his best performance yet.  He was extremely accurate and showed nice range on field goals off the ground.  He also stepped up and won the kickoff competition for his age group.  Ajay is well on his way.

 

IMG_2272Derek Ng – Coming off a strong performance at the Underclassmen Invitational in FL, Derek followed it up with another stellar performance in CA.  He competed well on both field goals and kickoffs.  The highlight of his day was nailing a 60 yard field goal.  The future is bright!

 

IMG_2255Dylan Williams – Dylan is starting to prove that he can hang with the big guns.  He is a very accurate field goal kicker.  His kickoffs are developing at a steady pace.  And perhaps most importantly, he has a great head on his shoulders.  Look for Dylan to have a great 2016 season.

 

IMG_1447Eric Fellenzer – Eric had a big 2016 Spring/Summer with Chris Sailer Kicking.  He is physically dominating and shows great potential.  His field goals and kickoffs are among the best in his class.  Eric has the tools to be outstanding with continued hard work.  I love his upside.

 

Other Class of 2018 Standouts: Corey Bell, Daniel Mora, Holden Remme, Kaeden Roberts, Peter Larson, Ryan Redman, JP Rybus, Brandon Brody, Jake Calver, Jack Morrell, James Lerner, John Lautner, James Salmons, Mark Meader, Matt Blackburn

Class of 2019 Standouts: Cade Fuller, Carson Sten, Chris Vartanian, Jonah Mendelson, Nico Boschetti, Adam Tontz, Brandon Talton, Dylan Orr, Ethan Schroeder, Luke Campo, Matthew Hoffman

Class of 2020 MVP: Sam Stephenson
Runner Up: Ben D’Aquilla

Class of 2021 MVP: Carson Irvin
Runner Up: Elliott Fleck

The 2016 Fall Camp Schedule & Vegas XXIX (January 14-15, 2017) are now available and open for registration.  To be the best, train with the best.  Have a great season and we will see you all soon.

Chicago, IL – September 25th
Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 2nd
Pittsburgh, PA – October 9th
Seattle, WA – October 23rd
Los Angeles, CA – October 30th
Charlotte, NC – November 20th
Dallas, TX – December 4th
Atlanta, GA – December 18th
Los Angeles, CA (Vegas XXIX Prep Camp) January 8th
Las Vegas, NC (Vegas XXIX) – January 13th – 15th

2016 Vegas XXIX

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