Bracketing Guidelines

• Double-elimination line-bracketing with complete wrestle-backs to sixth (6th) place, including True 2nd Place matches if 2nd Place and 3rd Place have not already wrestled in the tournament. 

• Weights are subject to be combined by the tournament director

• Weight classes with five (5) wrestlers or fewer will wrestle in a Round Robin format.

• Brackets will NOT be seeded. Wrestlers will be separated by state, region, and club wherever possible.

• BRACKET CHANGES WILL BE MADE UP UNTIL 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE START OF THE WRESTLING SESSION.  Please contact the tournament director with any issues (ie: wrestler missing from bracket or incorrect weight) prior to the start of the wrestling session by coming to the head table. 

General Tournament/Uniform Rules

• National Federation of State High School Association scoring rules with USA Wrestling modifications will govern the competition. These USA Wrestling modifications include the following:

• Headgear is NOT MANDATORY & is OPTIONAL for all competitors (All Youth & All High School)

• Mouthguards are NOT required for wrestlers (even wrestlers with braces)

• Rest time in between matches is a minimum of 15 minutes

• A match can NOT be started when a wrestler does not have a coach

• The three-quarter nelson with leg hook is LEGAL in USAW Folkstyle Events

• The double armbar is LEGAL. However, once the wrestler sits out with it, then it becomes ILLEGAL

• Novice Division is a 1st-year wrestler or a 2nd-year wrestler with no wrestling match of any style, anywhere, prior to March 15th, 2022

• Singlets with under briefs or a two-piece uniform are required. Guidelines for the two-piece uniforms are as follows: wrestlers can wear compression or board shorts and a tight-fitting shirt. The shorts shall not be excessively baggy or have pockets, buttons, or snaps.

• NO Singlets that are the property of a High School may be worn for competition.

• Shoelaces must be taped!