Registration Caps for 2025 Preseason Nationals/Boys National Recruiting Showcase: 
This event has sold out in previous years, so do not wait to register. USA Wrestling does not charge for adjusting weight classes, even at weigh-ins, so sign up early to guarantee your spot in the event.

Divisions & Registration Caps: 

Registration Caps for 2025 Preseason Nationals/Boys National Recruiting Showcase: 

• Boys National HS Recruiting Showcase, 9th-10th Grade Boys, 11th-12th Grade Boys -
  • Registration Cap: 2,150  
• 7th-8th and 5th-6th Grade Boys 
  • Registration Cap: 1050 

• 3rd-4th Grade Boys and 9th-12th Grade Girls 

  • Registration Cap: 850 
• 1st - 2nd Grade Boys and 1st-8th Grade Girls   
  • Registration Cap: 450 

Divisions: 

There will be NO WEIGHT ALLOWANCE for any division

Athletes must enter in their current grade division. Wrestlers are NOT allowed to bump up or down in grade division. ALL grade protest MUST be done prior to the event starting. Athletes will be removed from the tournament with NO refund if they are caught in the wrong grade division. 

RULES

This is a grade-based tournament. Wrestlers must be registered for the grade they are currently in during the 2025-2026 school year. This event has maximum age limits for each grade division. Wrestlers who exceed the age limit for their grade division must compete in the next age group. 

Maximum Participation by Division: 

• Athletes can compete in a specific division for a maximum number of years based on the division's age range. 

• This will be verified based on previous year's tournament registration. 

• Example (Boys): 7th & 8th Grade Division - Athletes can compete for two years. In the third year, they are no longer eligible for this division and will not be allowed to compete at event.  

• Example (Girls): Middle School 6th-8th Grade Division - Athletes can compete for three years. In the fourth year, they are no longer eligible for this division and will not be allowed to compete at event.  

Consequences of Incorrect Grade Division: 

• Athletes caught competing in the wrong grade division will be removed from the tournament with NO refund. 

Grade Protests: 

• All grade protests must be submitted prior to the start of the event. 

• To submit a protest, email jmcarty@usawrestling.org. 

 Chart Example: 

Based on 2025-26 School Year 

Athletes MUST meet the at least one of the pre-qualifications listed below in order to enter the 2024 Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase, High School age athletes who do not meet the pre-qualifications below should  enter in the 9th-10th Grade, 11th-12th Grade divisions. *Girls National Recruiting Showcase will be held at the 2025 US Open in Las Vegas, NV in April. *

National Recruiting Showcase Boys Weight Classes Born 9/1/2006 & after, plus enrolled in grades 9-12 

• NFHS Weight Classes

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

Period Lengths National High School Recruiting Divisions:

Championship Bracket Periods 2:00 - 2:00 - 2:00 / Consolation Bracket Periods 1:00 - 2:00 - 2:00

Girls Grade School Weight Classes (1st-2nd Grade)       
Madison weight classes (grouped based off weight)
Time periods: All Matches - 1:00-1:00-1:00

Boys Grade School Weight Classes (1st & 2nd Grade)  
40, 43, 45, 49, 53, 56, 62, 70, 85
Time periods: All Matches - 1:00-1:00-1:00

Girls Grade School Weight Classes (3rd-5th Grade)     
Madison weight classes (grouped based off weight)
Time periods: All Matches - 1:00-1:00-1:00

Boys Grade School Weight Classes (3rd & 4th Grade)         
49, 53, 56, 59, 63, 67, 71, 77, 84, 93, 105, 120
Time periods: All Matches - 1:00-1:00-1:00

Boys Grade School Weight Classes (5th & 6th Grade) 
58, 63, 67, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 92, 98, 108, 117, 135, 160 
Time Periods: Championship 1:00-1:30-1:30; Consolation 1:00-1:00-1:00

Girls Middle School Weight Classes (6th-8th Grade)  
Girl weights classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize matches
75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 150, 165, 180
Time Periods: Championship 1:00-1:30-1:30; Consolation 1:00-1:00-1:00

Boys Middle School Weight Classes: (7th & 8th Grade)              
75, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 126, 132, 140, 155, 175, 225      
Time Periods: Championship 1:00-1:30-1:30; Consolation 1:00-1:00-1:00          

Boys High School Freshman / Sophomore Weight Classes: (9th - 10th Grade)          
100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285 lbs.
Time Periods: Championship 2:00-2:00-2:00; Consolation 1:00-2:00-2:00

Girls High School Weight Classes (9th-12th Grade) Born on or after Sept 1, 2006 & enrolled in HS
Girl weights classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize matches
95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 207, 235
Time Periods: Championship 2:00-2:00-2:00; Consolation 1:00-2:00-2:00

Boys High School Junior / Senior Weight Classes: (11th - 12th Grade)  Born on or after Sept 1, 2006 & enrolled in HS 
106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285 lbs.
Time Periods: Championship 2:00-2:00-2:00; Consolation 1:00-2:00-2:00

Athletes must enter in their current grade division. Wrestlers are NOT allowed to bump up or down in grade division. ALL grade protest MUST be done prior to the event starting. Athletes will be removed from the tournament with NO refund if they are caught in the wrong grade division. 

NO Double Bracketing

*Girl weights classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize matches.*

*Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase athletes must be prequalified, High School age athletes who do not qualify for the National High School Showcase division can enter in the Boys 9th-10th Grade, Boys 11th-12th Grade.

National High School Recruiting Showcase Automatic qualifiers:  

• High School State Champions – Any year  
• 2025 High School State Placers (24-25 school year)
• National Prep Champions 

• USA Wrestling National All-American status Place 1st-8th: (Preseason Nationals, Boys and Girls National High School Recruiting Showcase, Women’s Freestyle Nationals, Girls and Boys Folkstyle Nationals, and 16U/ Junior Nationals)   
• U15 and U17 National Placer (Must be currently enrolled in High School) 
• NHSCA Virginia Beach Placer (9th –12th grade Divisions ONLY)

USA Wrestling does not charge for adjusting weight, even at weigh-ins. You can make changes to your athletes registration at anytime. 
To update your Athlete’s registration

• Log into www.usawmembership.com
• Click Manage.
• Select Registrations.
• You should see all event registrations listed.
• Select the Tournament.
• Here you can change your athletes registered weight class and club.  USA Wrestling does not charge for adjusting weights.

Athlete Credentials: ALL Athletes must have a photo attached to their USA Wrestling Membership Profile to recieve custom tournament credentials. Deadline to upload pictures is October 10th at 1:00 PM MTN. CLICK HERE on how to upload pictures to your USA Wrestling Membership Profile