Age Groups- All wrestlers will be grouped by both age category and weight and placed into an 8 man scramble format.  This ensures each wrestler competes 3 times in round robin style format within a 4 man pool before moving into a cross over match to determine placement.  Only the top 4 will cross over to determine placement.  Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place wrestlers.

Registration Fees:  $30 per wrestler

            1st Wrestler $30

            1st Sibling $25

            3rd & 4th Siblings = $20 each

*Sibling discount refunds will be provided on site the day of the tournament.

Spectator Admission    $5.00 Admission Fee/Free age 12 and under, or if you hold a current USA Coaches Card (please bring proof of coaches card or entry fee will not be permitted).

*ONLY COACHES WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE MAT.  PLEASE MAKE SURE COACHES CARDS ARE VISIBLE.  PARENTS PLEASE STAY IN THE STANDS!*

A wrestler can move up one age group with the permission of the tournament director, provided this request is made before bracketing is completed. A wrestler can only compete in one bracket for each session, either the morning or afternoon session. The only division that can wrestle in both morning and afternoon is the Intermediate division, because the wrestler can wrestle in the morning session as an Intermediate and move up one division to Novice for the afternoon session.  The coach requesting the division change must show their current Wrestling Leader card. Therefore, this request cannot be made by anyone without a Wrestling Leader card.

Registration:

• Register via USA Wrestling Membership - https://www.usawmembership.com/usaw_events/2500134302?section=registration 
• All wrestlers and ONLY wrestlers must check in by the end of the skin check in time period to verify they do not have any contagious skin conditions.  Wrestlers will not be admitted into the tournament if they are not checked in on time or completed proper skin condition form if needed.  WRESTLERS THAT DO NOT CHECK IN AT THE SKIN CHECK AREA WILL NOT BE ENTERED INTO THE TOURNAMENT.
• It is the responsibility of the Club Directors or the designated person for that club to check with the head person running the Skin check in area to see if any of their wrestlers have not check in by 8:15 am for the morning session and 11:30 for the afternoon session.

NOTICE:

Head Gear will be required for all age groups.  This is a USA Wrestling rule.  ALL WRESTLERS WITH BRACES ON THEIR TEETH MUST HAVE PROTECTIVE MOUTH GUARDS. 

PRE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Contact:  Steve Fulco

Email: southsidewrestling@yahoo.com

Phone:  (203) 727- 3542

Pre-registration:

• Wrestlers in need of a USA wrestling card must purchase them online at www.usawmembership.com prior to registering for the tournament, NO EXCEPTIONS
• Out of state Wrestlers may pre-register with the condition that they follow the same rules that USAWCT Clubs follow.
• Pre-registered wrestlers who do not show up for the tournament will be charged the full registration fee.  No refunds for no shows. 
• Absolutely NO Walk-ins permitted

Weigh-Ins:

Wrestlers are permitted to only register and wrestle in one (1) bracket regardless of staying within their own age group or up one age group.

During Check in each wrestler will have their weight checked and any wrestler’s weight that exceeds the two (2) pound allowance from the registered weight, shall have their weight changed for that competition and the wrestler shall be re-bracketed, if brackets were created prior to weigh in.

Weight challenges during a tournament are performed at the tournament director’s discretion, by reviewing the check in sheet, when time allows. 

Weight Classes

     Weight challenges during a tournament are performed at the tournament director’s discretion.

     The tournament director must notify Steve Fulco within 2 days of any weight issues or challenges.

     When weighing-in, each wrestler must weigh-in wearing a competition singlet or shorts.

THE CODE OF CONDUCT RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED:

Coaches and Spectators Conduct – This code of conduct has been established to ensure that there is a defined method for the handling of unacceptable conduct by coaches at USAWCT sanctioned wrestling events.  The responsibility of the assigned officials and the USAWCT Board of Directors is described in the document posted on the website www.ctuasawrestling.com

Adult Behavior Policy:

At any South Side Wrestling Club event, practice, or competition, any adult who: verbally abuses; attempts to intimidate; is flagrantly rude; or cannot control their language or actions with an official, coach, or SSWC volunteer, shall be asked to leave the SSWC event and property whether the property is owned by SSWC or leased. The adult’s children shall also be removed from the event. By registering for this event, it shall be deemed that all parties understand and agree to this policy.

Coaches Information: Only current (2024- 2025) USA Wrestling Coaches will be allowed on mats.  Coaches are required to have their identification visible at all times. Coaches will operate under the USAWCT Code of Conduct. 

Food & Beverages: Food and Beverages will be available to purchase on site.  No Food or Drinks allowed in Gyms.

*Registration Deadline is Friday, December 27th @ 10:00pm*