Approved as of the 2023 USA Wrestling Board of Director’s National Convention: 

• Participation at Regional & National Championships When both regional and/or national championships are offered to both genders in the same style(s) in Junior and 16U, wrestlers shall only be allowed to compete in the division of his/her gender.
   
• Participation at Regional & National Championships When both regional and/or national championships are offered to both genders in the same style(s) in 14U and below, wrestlers shall only be allowed to compete in the division of his/her gender. 

State teams shall be limited to four (4) wrestlers per age per style per weight class. Wrestlers who earn automatic qualifier status shall not count against any limit.

Divisions 

• This event will feature Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling.  The 14U, 12U, 10U and 8U Folkstyle is considered a festival and does not qualify for any other event.  
  • All 16U & Junior Boys (FS & GR) and Girls (FS):  1st-6th Place finishers serve as automatic qualifiers at Junior & 16U Nationals in their designated age group 
  • Girls Greco-Roman is a festival and NOT a qualifier for Kids Nationals or Junior & 16U Nationals.

8U Boys - Weight Classes: 40, 43, 45, 49, 53, 56, 62, 70, 85 lbs. 

8U Girls - Weight Classes: 40, 43, 46, 50, 55, 62, 68, 74, 85 lbs.

• (Girl weights classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize matches) 

Age: Born 2016-2017 
Time periods - All Matches Two two-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods 

10U Boys - Weight Classes: 49, 53, 56, 59, 63, 67, 71, 77, 84, 93, 105, 120 lbs. 

10U Girls - Weight Classes: 45, 49, 53, 57, 62, 67, 73, 80, 90, 100, 113 lbs. 

• (Girl weights classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize matches) 

Age: Born 2014-2015 
Time periods - All Matches Two two-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods 

12U Boys - Weight Classes: 58,63, 67, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 92, 98, 108, 117, 135, 160lbs. 

12U Girls - Weight Classes: 55, 59, 64, 69, 75, 81, 87, 94, 102, 112, 126, 140 lbs. 

• (Girl weights classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize matches) 

Age: Born 2012-2013 
Time periods - All Matches Two two-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods 

14U Boys - Weight Classes: 71, 77, 83, 87, 92, 97, 102, 106, 110, 114, 119, 125, 130, 136, 149, 165, 187, 250 lbs. 

14U Girls - Weight Classes: 71, 76, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93, 97, 102, 108, 115, 121, 127, 143, 163, 183 lbs. 

• (Girl weights classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize matches) 

Age: Born 2010-2011  

Time periods - All Matches Two two-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods 

16U Boys - Weight Classes: 88, 94, 100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285 lbs. 

16U Girls - Weight Classes: 88, 94, 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130, 136, 142, 148, 155, 170, 190, 235 lbs. 

• (Girl weights classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize matches) 

Age: Born 2008-2009

Time periods - All Matches Two two-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods 

Junior Boys: Born 9/1/2004 & after, plus enrolled in grades 9-12
Weight Classes: 100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285 lbs

Junior Girls (Must be in High School) - Weight Classes - 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 235 lbs.

• High School Girls weight classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize athletes’ opportunity to wrestle. 

Age: Born 9/1/2004 & after (plus enrolled in grades 9-12) 

Time Periods - All Matches Two three-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods 

Master's Men - Click Here for Masters Medical Form for C and D athletes

*Medical Certificate is required to compete & Must be turned in before weigh-ins

A - Born 1990-1999

B - Born 1982-1989

C* - Born 1974-1981

D* - Born 1966-1973

Wts: 58kg, 62 kg, 70 kg, 78 kg, 88 kg, 100 kg, 130 kg

*WTs are listed but can be combined to allow athletes to get matches

*Medical certificate is required to compete in Master’s C & D and must be turned in during weigh-ins. It must be filled out within 90 days of competition