When I go to register my athlete, the only available division is incorrect?

• USA Wrestling age groups are based on birth year, not current age. Please CLICK HERE to view the eligible birth years for each division.

How do I register for the tournament? Does my athlete need to be pre-qualified?

• You can register your athlete by clicking here. After clicking the link, scroll down to the bottom of the page to select your athlete’s profile that you’d like to register. This event is open to all participants who meet the age group requirements (see Divisions tab) and have current USA Wrestling membership for the 2025-2026 season.

Can I change my athlete’s registered weight class and/or club name?

• To add a Club Affiliation log into the USAW account your athlete’s profile is claimed. 
  • Log in to usawmembership.com; Click Manage on the top; Select Profile; Across the top of the athletes Profile page you will see “Add Club Affiliation(s)". 
    • You can add more than 1 club affiliation.
• To update your Athlete’s registration
  • Log in to 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 their Club team. 

When I go to register my wrestler, it says that I cannot add multiple registrations?

• 1) You may have an unpaid registration sitting in your shopping cart. Click the shopping cart icon in the top right corner of USAW membership system. You must finalize your cart and process payment to complete the registration process.
• 2) You may have already completed your registration for this athlete. You can select “Manage” and click “Registrations”. Here you can view your current event registrations. Additionally, you can click the profile icon and go to payment history to view all completed transactions within our membership system.

Do I need USA Wrestling Membership to participate?

• Yes, all athletes and coaches are required to have current USA Wrestling membership for the 2025-2026 season. The following membership types are eligible to participate: Full Athlete; High Performance; Traditional; 2-Year Traditional; 2-Year Full Athlete; Beat The Streets Competitor.

When will weigh-ins take place? Where will they be located?

• Weigh-ins will take place on different days depending on your division. Please refer to the “Weigh-Ins/Medical” or “Schedule” tabs for weigh-in dates and times for your division. Weigh-ins will take place in the main venue at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.

How do I purchase a coach band?

• Coaches must have current USAW leader membership for the 2025-2026 season, which includes SafeSport training and passing a background check. Coaches also must have Copper-level coaching certification. If you have completed these requirements, you can purchase a coach band by clicking here.

When and where will the brackets be posted?

• Brackets will be available online using USA Bracketing. They will not be available until after weigh-ins are completed. Video tutorials and a User Guide on how to use USA Bracketing are available.

What are the singlet/uniform requirements?

• Singlets with under briefs or a two-piece uniform is required. Guidelines for the two-piece uniforms are as follows: wrestlers can wear compression or board shorts and a tight-fitting sleeveless, short, or long sleeve shirt. The shorts shall not be excessively baggy or have pockets, buttons, or snaps. 
• Girls MUST wear a Women’s Cut Singlet. 
• Shoes with laces should be wrapped with sticky tape or a system which hides the laces so that they do not come undone during the match. 

How do I receive/redeem the registration discount?

• The $10 registration discount is only available to individuals who booked a hotel in our block using our booking link that is posted on the “Accommodations” tab. Please allow up to 48 hours after booking your room for the code to be activated. You will use your hotel confirmation number as your hotel code when you register. Each code is valid for up to four (4) registrations. If you did not book using our link, then you will not receive a hotel code.

Is there an admission fee for spectators? Is parking free?

• Spectator admission will be sold ON-SITE ONLY at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Parking is Free!
  • Weekend Pass
    • Adult: $40 plus ticketing fees
    • Youth: $30 plus ticketing fees
  • Daily Pass: $25 plus ticketing fees
  • 5 & under: Free
  • Parking: Free

Are outside food and drinks allowed in the venue?

• The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum does not permit outside food and beverages. ATHLETES ONLY may bring in snacks and drinks in their bags. NO COOLERS ALLOWED.

Who do I contact with additional questions regarding this event?

• For additional inquiries, please contact the event director:
  • Christina Hargrove (chargrove@usawrestling.org)
  • Jack McCarty (jmccarty@usawrestling.org)
  • Marty Margolis (mmargolis@usawrestling.org)