SOUTH DAKOTA USA WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 3-4, 2025 Location: Georgia Morse Middle School, 309 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 Eligibility: South Dakota residents only

AGE DIVISIONS & WEIGHT CLASSES: USAW 8U through Junior Divisions & Weight Classes:  https://www.usawmembership.com/age_group_weight_chart

• Weight classes with 2 or fewer competitors will be combined with nearby classes within the age group.
• Girls: If no competitors in their division, they may be moved to the boys' division. Efforts will be made to form all-girl brackets.

REGISTRATION, WEIGH-INS, START TIMES: https://www.usabracketing.com/login

• Online Registration Only – No walk-ins (Pre-registration required)
• Registration link will be provided at a later date.

Weigh-Ins (In Competition Singlet)

• Saturday, May 3: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (for wrestlers competing in all three styles only)
• Sunday, May 4: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (CST)
• Once weighed in, wrestlers may not leave to attempt to make a lower weight class.
• Membership Requirement: Current USA Wrestling “Full” or “High Performance” membership required for participation in any style.
• Saturday: Greco Start time 11:00 AM, followed by a 1 hour Coaches clinic by Ben Caven, then Freestyle
• Special Coaches Clinic by Ben Caven – 10:00 AM and the start of Greco at 11:00 AM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM start

ENTRY FEES $25 per style $35 for two styles $50 for all three styles

QUALIFICATION & SELECTION CRITERIA for Fargo and Dual Teams No qualifying tournament is required. Preference given to:

• Northern Plains Regional competitors
• SDUSAW Triple Crown participants
• Returning All-Americans or prior Fargo team members
• Additional separation criteria may include PIN ratings or wrestle-offs. Alternates are encouraged to apply.

ADMISSION Adults: $5 Students (Ages 6-17): $2 Kids (5 & Under) & Military: Free

COACHING REQUIREMENTS To receive a FREE coaches band (must still pay admission):

• Must be a USAW Leader Member (complete in advance – BG check & SafeSport training required)
• Must complete at least the Bronze NCEP Course
• No other coaching passes will be available for purchase.
• Max 2 coaches per corner – No exceptions!

AWARDS

• Medals awarded to Champion, Runner-Up, and 3rd Place Finisher in each weight class
• Certificates awarded to the Top 6 Placers in each weight class
• SDUSAW Triple Crown Trophies awarded to triple champions presented by South Dakota National Guard

Tournament Directors:

• Ray Ringstmeyer –    sdusaw@hotmail.com     (605) 842-6959 (SDUSAW State Chair)
• Cory Neuharth –        csjot19145@gmail.com   (605) 645-1299 (SDUSAW Treasurer)
• Chad Uhrig –             hawkeye10@midco.net   (605) 280-3407 (SDUSAW Secretary)