Alabama Freestyle and Greco State Championship

Homewood, AL

05/03/2025

Event Venue

Homewood Middle School
395 Mecca Ave
Homewood, AL 35209

Event Director

Ben Wanagat
benwanagat@gmail.com

2025 Freestyle & Greco State Championship

May 3rd, 2025

 

 

Homewood Middle School

395 Mecca Ave,

Homewood, AL 35209

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REQUIREMENTS

  •     YOU MUST HAVE A FULL USA MEMBERSHIP TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT.
  •     YOU MUST HAVE COMPETED IN 1 2025 USA AL EVENT PRIOR TO STATE
  •     ALABAMA RESIDENT

Its time to put all your hard work, sweat and tears on the mat for the Alabama Freestyle and Greco State Championship.

 

MANDATORY PRE-REGISTRATION

Please note that wrestlers will need their USA Card to pre-register. Tournament Fee is paid online. Each wrestler may compete in one weight class and only in one division

The wrestler MUST BE A RESIDENT OF ALABAMA.

Any wrestler who fails to pre-register will NOT be able to compete in the tournament. 

THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATIONS!

 

Registration will cost $35.00 for one style and $55.00 for 2 styles

Normal Registration DEADLINE: Friday May 2nd at 3:00 pm CST

Pre-Register Now!

 

 
  

Weigh-ins

All wrestlers will get a 1 lbs. weight allowance

Friday night weigh-in 5:00pm – 7:00pm

 

Host Location

 

Saturday May 3rd @ 7:30am - 9:00am

Host Location

**** Wrestlers must weigh-in ONCE before they wrestle ****

** Wrestlers may not wrestle in the weight below what they weigh-in at. Actual weight

rounds UP to select a weight class (not the closest weight) during registration.

 

Spectator Admissions

Over 12 - $15

Under 12 - $10

Under 3 – Free

Coaches - $5

Tournament Info

Tournament T-Shirts will be available, Concessions will be available

No refunds, Coaches must have a valid USA Wrestling Leader’s Card

There is no seeding for this event. All brackets will be wrestled back to true second

Age Groups, Weights, & Period Lengths

AGE DIVISIONS

BIRTH DATES

FREESTLE/GRECO MATCH TIME LIMITS

FOLKSTYLE MATCH TIME LIMITS

WEIGHT CLASSES

8U

Born 2017-2018

Two two-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods

Championship and Consolation: 3 one-minute periods

40 lbs, 43 lbs, 45 lbs, 49 lbs, 53 lbs, 56 lbs, 62 lbs, 70 lbs, 85 lbs

10U

Born 2015-2016

Two two-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods

Championship and Consolation: 3 one-minute periods

49 lbs, 53 lbs, 56 lbs, 59 lbs, 63 lbs, 67 lbs, 71 lbs, 77 lbs, 84 lbs, 93 lbs, 105 lbs, 120 lbs

12U

Born 2013-2014

Two two-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods

Championship: 1 one-minute and 2 1:30 periods; Consolation: 3 one-minute periods

58 lbs, 63 lbs, 67 lbs, 70 lbs, 74 lbs, 78 lbs, 82 lbs, 86 lbs, 92 lbs, 98 lbs, 108 lbs, 117 lbs, 135 lbs, 160 lbs

14U

Born 2011-2012

Two two-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods

Championship: 1 one-minute and 2 1:30 periods; Consolation: 3 one-minute periods

75 lbs, 80 lbs, 84 lbs, 88 lbs, 92 lbs, 96 lbs, 100 lbs, 105 lbs, 110 lbs, 115 lbs, 120 lbs, 126 lbs, 132 lbs, 140 lbs, 155 lbs, 175 lbs, 225 lbs

16U

Born 2009-2010

Two two-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods

Championship: 3 two-minute periods; Consolation: 1 one minute and 2 two-minute periods

88 lbs, 94 lbs, 100 lbs, 106 lbs, 113 lbs, 120 lbs, 126 lbs, 132 lbs, 138 lbs, 144 lbs, 150 lbs, 157 lbs, 165 lbs, 175 lbs, 190 lbs, 215 lbs, 285 lbs

USA Junior

* Born 9/1/2005 & after, plus enrolled in grades 9-12

Two three-minute periods with 30 second rest between periods

Championship: 3 two-minute periods; Consolation: 1 one minute and 2 two-minute periods

100 lbs, 106 lbs, 113 lbs, 120 lbs, 126 lbs, 132 lbs, 138 lbs, 144 lbs, 150 lbs, 157 lbs, 165 lbs, 175 lbs, 190 lbs, 215 lbs, 285 lbs

USA WOMEN'S AGE DIVISIONS

We are offering girls only brackets in Freestyle for this event.

Event Schedule

Saturday May 3rd   

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Freestyle Tournament

12:30 PM - Finish Greco-Roman Tournament

** Awards will be handed out as weight classes are completed (1st-4th) and placing to 6th **

 

Tournament Director: Shad Rissler, shadrissler@gmail.com

 

Important Information regarding AL National Teams

Participation in the 2025 Alabama FS/GR State Championship will be required in order to qualify to participate with Team AL in National Team events (dual events as well as Fargo). In the event that injury or other circumstance arise which compromise a wrestler’s ability to compete, communication with Team AL PRIOR to the 2025 Alabama FS/GR State Championship will be used to determine whether or not an exception to this requirement is warranted. Written communication in this regard may be directed to National Teams Director, Jonathan Prince (princejf256@gmail.com).

Placement in this event will be utilized to determine the 2025 Team Alabama National Team, including participation in Women’s and Junior Duals teams, as well as the FS/GR National Championships in Fargo, ND. Weight class champions will have the first right to a spot on the team; if the champion does not take the spot then it is the coach’s discretion on who gets it. Up to 4 wrestlers per weight class will be eligible to make the National Team and compete in Fargo. 16U WRESTLERS MAY REGISTER FOR THE JUNIOR DIVISION TO TRY AND MAKE THE NATIONAL DUAL TEAM (BUT CAN ONLY WRESTLE IN 1 Division) Team Alabama will have a sign-up table at the venue and will be taking applications IMMEDIATELY following the event finals. In order to secure your position on the duals team a deposit of 200.00 is required.