Visit Broken Arrow
Meeting of: 02-10-2026
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of Oklahoma Wesleyan 918 Wrestling Open rebate request in an amount not to exceed $3,125
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Background:
The 918 Open, historically held in Bartlesville, OK, was held in Broken Arrow in 2025 due to the growth of the event. It was held on December 13, 2025.
Organizers for the event attended and received pre-approval of the rebate at the July 2025 VBA meeting. The approval was for an amount not to exceed $6, 250. The estimated rebate was on the high side, with this being the first event in BA, the exact number of participants was an estimate.
There were over 20 teams from OK, NE, KS, TX, AR, MO and FL and 222 total wrestlers. Total verified hotel room nights for the event was 75.
The requested rebate of $3,125 is based on the hotel rebate of $500 for every 12 hotel room nights.
Cost: $3,125
Funding Source: Visit Broken Arrow
Requested By: Makala Barton, Tourism Manager
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: OKWU Post Event Summary
Recommendation:
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Approve the Oklahoma Wesleyan 918 Wrestling Open rebate request in an amount not to exceed $3,125.
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