2024-04-21 17:28
Takedown LIVE for Android version 1.2.1 is available for download in the Google Play Store. Recommended download for all Takedown LIVE for Android users.With this release, Takedown LIVE for… Read More
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2024-04-17 23:30
Much has been written and said about the benefit of scoring the first takedown. Undeniably, scoring the first takedown is highly correlated with winning a wrestling match. Taking this think… Read More
2024-03-14 02:03
Date: March 21-23, 2024Location: Kansas City, MissouriBroadcast Schedule
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2024-03-13 02:26
With the scholastic season in the rear view mirror, many teams are already planning for next season. Here are some investments to consider.External CameraA game-changer for video. Read about… Read More
2024-03-12 16:00
Top 20 Digitized Wrestling TeamsEdwardsville High School WrestlingHillsborough Wrestling Takedown ClubEvanston TownshipChief SealthJays WrestlingJC Youth Wrestling ClubNorth KnoxBig WalnutWa… Read More
2024-02-26 02:59
Takedown users have scored over one million matches! Wow. That’s quite an accomplishment!Congratulations to all of our wonderful customers.Onward to two million Read More
2024-02-20 23:29
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.3.11This release includes bug fixes.Highly recommended download for all users.
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2024-02-06 19:56
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.3.10This release introduces significant improvements to Pairings for dual meets as well as bug fixes.Highly recommended download for all… Read More
2024-01-25 22:57
We recently implemented the capability of using an external video camera with Takedown. Previously, we used a Logitech Streamcam with Takedown to capture a high school dual meet. Our thought… Read More
2024-01-22 03:27
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.3.9Bug fixes and other improvements.Highly recommended download for all users.
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2024-01-21 20:17
If you have a photo of your team using Takedown Scoring and Stats at a live event, please send it to us and we’ll work it into our website or social media. It really helps other users… Read More
2024-01-16 20:23
Below is a contributed post by a long time Takedown user.C. ShenbergerParent VolunteerMidview High School (Ohio)As a parent volunteer that manages our use of Takedown, including making sure… Read More
2024-01-15 23:49
The default logo for Takedown LIVE is “Add Logo Here.” We’ll change this default logo every so often.Add your team’s logo to Takedown and Takedown LIVE.Avoid the Logo… Read More
2024-01-15 08:11
We recently implemented the capability of using an external video camera with Takedown. Last week we used an external video camera with Takedown to capture a high school dual meet.Our verdic… Read More
2024-01-14 21:52
We recently implemented the capability of using an external video camera with Takedown. This week we used this feature to capture a high school dual meetOur verdict: use it if you can, the b… Read More
2024-01-07 23:00
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.3.8Bug fixes and a new feature: publish saved matches to Takedown LIVEHighly recommended download for all users.Publish Saved Matches to… Read More
2024-01-07 22:25
In October of 2022, we announced that iOS 12 would no longer be supported after the 2022 - 2023 season.As of June 1, 2024, Takedown version 3.2.5 — the last release that runs on iOS 12… Read More
2023-12-27 02:07
Top Ten Most Digitized Wrestling StatesOhioIllinoisMissouriTexasCaliforniaNorth CarolinaGeorgiaPennsylvaniaKansasIndianaHonorable mention: Michigan, Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, Alabama… Read More
2023-12-16 18:03
For a dual meet, it doesn’t get any easier. See our Helpful Accessories page Read More
2023-12-12 21:04
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.3.7Bug fixes and new feature: Share Box Score with MediaHighly recommended download for all users.Share Box Score with MediaThe feature… Read More
2023-12-06 23:23
Video recordings from recent training sessions are available for viewing on our YouTube channel.
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2023-11-30 21:04
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.3.6Fixes a bug for high school teams uploading results to Track wrestlingNew feature introduction: External Camera SupportHighly recomme… Read More
2023-11-21 17:58
The newest version of Takedown LIVE iOS is 1.5.5Primariy bug fixes.Recommended download for all users.
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2023-11-21 17:57
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.3.5Primariy bug fixes including a significant bug related to data synchronization.Highly recommended download for all users.
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2023-11-14 16:08
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.3.3Primariy bug fixes.Also, in Manage Video changed “Notify Wrestlers” to the sharing icon and moved it to the header area t… Read More
2023-11-05 04:07
The newest version of Takedown LIVE Android is available in the Google Play store.Primariy bug fixes.Recommended download for all Android users.
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2023-11-03 04:06
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.3.3Primariy bug fixes.Recommended download for all users.
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2023-10-21 20:56
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.3.2In addition to bug fixes, this version of Takedown is compatible with Apple Macintosh computers.Recommended download for all users.Ma… Read More
2023-09-28 23:08
How Important are Takedowns?We looked at over 2,000 matches for 63 wrestlers from six high school programs spread across the country and found that scoring more takedowns than your opponent… Read More
2023-09-27 16:14
Takedown includes the ability to record practice attendance as well as wrestler weigh in and weigh out. This helpful new feature is accessed in the selections under each Season… Read More
2023-09-21 15:25
Our scale partner, Befour Inc. is offering their market-leading wrestling scale to Takedown users with a Fall promotion.The best-in-class PS-6615 wrestling scale wirelessly connects to Taked… Read More
2023-09-06 16:33
Takedown Scoring and Stats 3.3, our major fall release, is available for download in the App Store. Recommended for all users
Revamped Reports
This release features totally… Read More
2023-09-02 15:52
The NFHS recently release their high school sport participaton data for 2022-2023. Overall, wrestling appears to have rebounded to levels not seen since 2014-2015. While the number of high b… Read More
2023-07-06 17:59
Unless you live under a wrestling mat, you’re aware that Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk, is changing the platform in significant ways. Generally less publicized are the major cha… Read More
2023-05-01 20:17
Recently, the NCAA wrestling rules committee announced a slate of proposed rule changes some of which involve scoring. Specifically, the committee proposes (1) increasing the point value for… Read More
2023-04-26 20:10
The high school and college seasons are over and we hope your team enjoyed every success on and off the mat.The off season is a chance to tune up and get ready for next year. Here are… Read More
2023-04-17 20:23
Takedown allows you to conveniently track your gear inventory or anything else you might loan out to a wrestler.Here’s a brief support article on how to customize Takedown’s Equi… Read More
2023-03-12 05:44
Right now were working on new features for next season.If you want to influence what we do, give us the deets by completing the App Improvement survey. You’ll find a link to the survey… Read More
2023-02-26 22:50
Mick Jagger was right. But, you have to try.Right now were working on new features for next season.If you want to influence what we do, give us the deets by completing the App Improvement su… Read More
2023-02-22 23:46
Many are interested knowing the participation numbers in high school wrestling. Participation is one, perhaps the best, indicator of wrestling’s health at the high school level.We&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-02-04 02:47
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.2.5.Primarily bug fixes.Recommended download for all users.
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2023-02-01 18:15
For Takedown Scoring and Stats, the 2022-2023 scholastic season marks the end of support for iOS 12. Our major release in September 2023 will not support iOS 12. Please plan your iPad acquis… Read More
2023-01-30 20:00
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.2.4. Bug fixes and two new helpful features.Recommended download for all users.Swap ScoringSometimes in a tournament, a Takedown operato… Read More
2023-01-30 20:00
You might have noticed that the Shot Success Rate report didn’t jive with the Leaderboard’s display for Shot Success Rate. That was a bug.In digging deeper, we found a small erro… Read More
2023-01-24 19:57
Currently, in Takedown there are roughly 1,200 USA Wrestling clubs representing about 35,000 wrestlers available for download. Takedown is the only third-party source for USA Wrestling club… Read More
2023-01-19 23:09
Our next release will include two new features.Flip the ScoreSometimes in a tournament, a scorer will inadvertently enter scoring activity for the wrong wrestler, especially if they haven&rs&hell…Read More
2023-01-17 01:34
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.2.3.Primarily bug fixes. Restored functionality related to roster import from a file.Recommended download for all users.
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2023-01-15 23:30
We offer brief (10-15 minutes), online appointments for users to get quick answers to specific Takedown questions. If necessary, we can log in to your Takedown account and work through any p… Read More
2023-01-09 20:36
We inadvertently introduced a serious bug in 3.2.1 that occurs when searching for Opponent Teams. Release 3.2.2 fixes that bug. Apologies. Recommended download for all users.
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2023-01-06 01:39
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.2.1. Mostly bug fixes, some minor feature additions. Recommended download for all users.Low Storage AlertA new low storage alert will ap… Read More
2022-12-29 17:14
In the wrestling community, transitioning from paper to digital proceeds at different rates across the country. This season, forty eight states are active with Takedown and the overall activ… Read More
2022-12-12 00:30
Getting expected lineups in the hands of your fans can be a daunting task. Lineups aren’t often known until just prior to a dual meet and that leaves scant time for document creation a… Read More
2022-12-12 00:30
Since we released video support in 2018, Takedown users have had the in-app ability to review video by event. This capability is accessed via the Schedule.With the new Video Room feature, yo… Read More
2022-12-12 00:30
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.2. This is a significant release with two new and exciting features and important bug fixes. Recommended download for all users.New Feat… Read More
2022-12-03 01:21
Here are the things that can be frustrating at season start and how to fix them before the referee blows the whistle.Bad Email AddressLast year you signed up with an email address that had a… Read More
2022-11-27 20:23
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.1.6.Primarily bug fixes.Recommended download for all users.
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2022-11-27 18:12
YouTube is a cost-effective, high performance, multi-platform, universe-scale video platform. It is the 2nd most visited web destination in the world after Google Search. YouTube can be grea… Read More
2022-11-20 20:38
Let us know about a roster not appearing in Takedown’s database. We’ll fix it. Tap the link below.
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2022-11-09 22:51
When signing up or logging in to Takedown, you might be told that a verification message has been sent to your log in email.Regrettably, it is sometimes frustrating finding this verification… Read More
2022-11-06 06:34
As we indicated last month, Takedown Scoring and Stats subscription prices will increase slightly this month.This change does not impact existing subscribers who’ve maintained their au… Read More
2022-11-06 06:32
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.1.5.Primarily bug fixes.Recommended download for all users.
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2022-10-29 03:56
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.1.4.Sort by MWC option for Roster report, increased size of small video recording viewport in Scoring, various bug fixes.Recommended dow… Read More
2022-10-21 23:27
Takedown allows you to record goals/objectives for your team and for each wrestler. This is another step towards consolidating all of your team’s critical information in one place.Note… Read More
2022-10-18 19:07
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.1.3.Adds all current USA Wrestling weight classes and various bug fixesRecommended download for all users Read More
2022-10-17 23:05
College rosters are available.We’ll add high school and middle school as they become available. It is impractical for us to know the certification schedule for each state, so please he… Read More
2022-10-17 22:52
For Takedown Scoring and Stats, the 2022-2023 scholastic season marks the end of support for iOS 12. Our major release in September 2023 will not support iOS 12. Please plan your iPad acquis… Read More
2022-10-14 22:47
In November, Takedown Scoring and Stats subscription prices will increase slightly.This change does not impact existing subscribers who’ve maintained their auto-renewing subscription i… Read More
2022-10-05 18:32
Questions from our users, answers from a Takedown ninja.Can you send me an invoice?Yes, but we can’t accept payment. Subscriptions must be purchased from Apple through Takedown Setting… Read More
2022-10-05 02:16
Credentialing is the price we pay for online privacy.Takedown is no different — every account needs a credentialing identity comprised of an email address and password.In addition, if… Read More
2022-10-03 03:25
Join us for a free, 30 minute, online session demonstrating how you can digitize your wrestling team using Takedown.Participants won’t be visible and you can ask questions via the Zoom… Read More
2022-10-01 21:58
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2022-10-01 17:00
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.1.2. Contains bug fixes and an improvement to the Weight Management report.Recommended download for all users Read More
2022-09-26 22:51
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.1.1. Contains bug fixes including a fix for the crash that occurs when editing an Event name.Recommended download for all compatible use… Read More
2022-09-19 19:01
Takedown Scoring and Stat 3.1 is available in the App Store. This is a recommended download for all users.Improvements and New FeaturesWeight classes specified at the Season levelAdded new N… Read More
2022-08-28 22:23
Once you’ve determined who will be operating the Takedown scoring interface, ask that person (or persons) to review our four part training tutorials. Get ready for the season Read More
2022-08-11 23:09
Here’s a quick look at the implementation of some of the improvements in our upcoming major release, version 3.1 scheduled for September 2022.USA Wrestling Club RostersStarting with re… Read More
2022-08-04 19:30
The current version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is release 3.0.21. This version is available for download from the App Store. Recommended for all users.Release 3.0.21 restores iOS 12 compa… Read More
2022-08-01 21:31
As of June 30, 2022, Apple requires account-based apps to offer an easy way to delete your account. If we don’t implement account deletion, Apple will not approve Takedown for their Ap… Read More
2022-07-21 23:45
If you’re attending a wrestling event for which you’d like to stream real-time results and post video to Takedown LIVE, we can help you do that. It isn’t difficult.It&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-07-20 18:00
LevelChanger is proud to be an official sponsor for Wrestle Like a Girl’s upcoming Iowa Classic tournament, August 5-6, 2022 at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa.Follow real-time finals… Read More
2022-07-20 17:40
Staring with Takedown Scoring and Stats version 3.1 (scheduled for September 2022 availability), USA Wrestling club rosters will be available for download into Takedown just as scholastic an… Read More
2022-07-12 21:12
As usual, we are introducing some new features with this fall’s major release.Here’s a brief description of some of the new features.Weight ClassesCurrently, the app allows you t… Read More
2022-06-16 22:08
Using the Apple Lightning AV Adapter, it’s easy to create a high quality, wrestling-specific scoreboard.This support document shows you how.The two primary applications for this featur… Read More
2022-04-27 00:48
We’ve emailed our App Improvement Survey to users whose email address and name are entered into Takedown’s Contacts and with the “Get email updates from LevelChanger”… Read More
2022-04-02 22:38
Next week we will email our App Improvement Survey to registered users. If you’d like to receive the survey, please make sure that your email is entered into Takedown’s Contacts… Read More
2022-03-08 07:24
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.0.20. Contains bug fixes. This update is available for iOS 13 and higher installations. Recommended download for all compatible users.iO… Read More
2022-02-23 20:48
Back in the day, McDonald’s signage proudly proclaimed how many burgers they’d sold.We’re no different.Since we started LevelChanger (back in the day), Takedown Scoring and… Read More
2022-02-23 20:47
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.0.19. Contains bug fixes and a new feature. This update is available for iOS 13 and higher installations. Recommended download for all c… Read More
2022-02-14 18:21
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.0.18. Contains bug fixes. This update is available for iOS 13 and higher installations. Recommended download for all compatible users.No… Read More
2022-02-09 00:42
There’s a new release of Takedown LIVE iOS available for download today. This release makes iOS 12 the minimum operating system for Takedown LIVE iOS.In addition, this release fixes a… Read More
2022-02-09 00:40
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.0.17. Contains bug fixes and the ability to refresh YouTube titles. This update is available for iOS 13 and higher installations. Recomm… Read More
2022-02-09 00:38
Occasionally, match information changes after you’ve already uploaded the associated video to YouTube. A common situation would be uploading video to YouTube before resolving the ident… Read More
2022-02-02 01:45
Here are a few things you should have in order soon, before the post-season starts.Resolve “Unknown” wrestler references.It’s easy and often helpful to select Unknown wrest… Read More
2022-01-07 20:23
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.0.16. Contains a bug fix. See Known Issues for more details.Recommended download for all users Read More
2022-01-06 01:57
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.0.15. Contains bug fixes and “search by wrestler name” for Pairings. See Known Issues for more details.Recommended download… Read More
2021-12-27 00:37
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.0.14. Contains bug fixes. See Known Issues for more details.Recommended download for all users Read More
2021-12-15 18:27
We recently discovered that Trackwrestling has removed support for Safari on iOS 12. This means that uploading your results to your Trackwrestling account in Takedown will not work if you&rs&hell…Read More
2021-12-10 04:57
Can you provide a W-9?Answer: You’re buying from Apple, not us. Apple might provide a W-9How many iPads can I use for my account?Answer: As many as you’d like.How do I score a ta… Read More
2021-12-10 04:46
The newest version of Takedown Scoring and Stats is 3.0.13. Contains bug fixes, one of them severe.Strongly recommended download for all users Read More
2021-11-29 03:58
If you want to be successful with Takedown, get your managers onto our email list.In Takedown, go to the top level in My Team and add their Contact information. The app will add them to our… Read More
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