2025 Western Regional Championships

Herriman, UT

05/09/2025 - 05/10/2025

Event Venue

Zions Bank Real Academy
14787 Academy Pkwy
Herriman, UT 84096

Event Director

Jeffrey Newby
jeffreynewby@hotmail.com

 

                                                                                                                                                                          

 

USA Wrestling 2025 Western Regional Championships will be held in Herriman, UT on May 9-10, 2025, and will take place at the Zion Banks Real Academy. This event is a qualifier for the 2025 Junior and 16U National Championships in Fargo, ND.
 


The Western Regional offers divisions for  8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & Juniors.  The Western Regional offers both boys and girls an opportunity to compete in Freestyle and Greco-Roman styles of competition.  This event is a great preparation for both Kids Nationals and 16U/Junior National Championships.

 

Junior & 16U Nationals (FARGO) Qualifications

All athletes who wish to participate in this event must go through their respective state to register.  This is not an open event. For additional information on how to qualify or attend please contact your respective state representative CLICK HERE!

 

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. 

 

Qualification Procedures – Junior & 16U Nationals

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.

 

Automatic Qualifier – Junior & 16U Nationals

The following shall serve as automatic qualifiers at Junior & 16U Nationals and shall not count against any roster limit:

  • Current year 1st-6th place at USA Wrestling Regionals (placement must be in the same age and style)
  • Current year 1st-8th place at U15 Nationals (placement must be in the same style)
  • Current year 1st-8th place at U17 Nationals (placement must be in the same style)
  • Current year 1st-8th place at U20 Nationals (placement must be in the same style)
  • Previous year 1st-8th place at Junior Nationals (placement must be in the same style)
  • Previous year 1st-8th place at 16U Nationals (placement must be in the same style)

 

*Geographical Exception for Qualification Procedures – Junior & 16U Nationals

For Hawaii and Alaska only, their roster limit shall not exceed 4 per weight class plus 2 additional wrestlers. The wrestlers can be at any weight class. (e.g.: 15 weight classes = 62 wrestlers)

 

 

Eligibility at Kids Nationals

There are no qualification requirements for Kids Nationals other than having an up to date membership.

 

 

Please reach out to your state chairperson on how to qualify for the annual USA Wrestling Junior & 16U National Championships Team in Fargo, ND. For qualification rules visit USA WRESTLING – JUNIOR OLYMPIC WRESTLING COMMITTEE BOARD REPORT

 


There will be no folkstyle division at this event.

 

USA Wrestling Event Refund Policy: Your USA Wrestling event purchase through the USA Wrestling membership system (tournament entry, coaches pass, tickets, etc.) is non-refundable. Any cancelation that takes place after purchase, or after the event has been passed, will not be refunded. By completing this event purchase, you understand that all purchases are non-refundable for whatever reason.