2026 USA Beach Nationals Divisions

Following age-groups weight classes Champions determines U.S. age-group World Teams at the World Championships. Top 3 in each age/weight category quallfy  World Team spots. Senior qualification is for upcoming Beach Wrestling World Series Events. Top finishers in the series will be crowned World Champions. Top 3 in U17 and U20  will be eligible for 2026 World Championships

U17 (Male): (Born 2009-2011) - 50 kg, 60 kg, 70 kg, 80+ kg

U17 (Female): (Born 2009-2011) - 40 kg, 50kg, 60 kg, 70+ kg 
 

U20 Freestyle (Male): Born 2006-2009 - 70 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg, 90+ kg

U20 Freestyle (Female): Born 2006-2009 - 50 kg, 60 kg, 70 kg, 70+ kg

Senior Men: (Born 2008 or Before) 70 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg, 90+ kg

Senior Women: (Born 2008 or Before) 50 kg, 60 kg, 70 kg, 70+ kg

Following age-groups weight classes to be determined after weigh-ins using the blocked weight system.

8U: (Born 2018-2019)

10U: (Born 2016-2017)

12U: (Born 2014-2015)

14U: (Born 2012-2013)

16U: (Born 2010-2011)

Junior*: (Born September 1, 2006 & after, plus enrolled in grades 9-12)

Masters:

Master A:  Born 1992-2001

Master B:  Born 1984-1991

Master C:  Born 1976-1983

Master D:  Born 1968-1975

Master E:  Born 1960-1967

Master F:  Born 1951-1959

*Medical certificate is required to compete in Master’s C, D, E, & F and must be turned in during weigh-ins. It must be filled out within 90 days of competition
Click Here for Masters Medical Form for C, D , E & F athletes

International Athletes (including Canadians), are eligible in all age group divisions, excluding the U17, U20 and Senior age group divisions (Men and Women).

*JUNIOR DIVISION: Athletes shall be considered eligible to compete in Junior Division competitions if he/she is currently attending high school, or participating in a program considered by the State's Department of Education to be fulfilling the athlete's requirements for graduation from an accredited high school program, or if a summer event, attended high school, or participated in a program considered by the State's Department of Education to be fulfilling the athlete's requirements for graduation from an accredited high school program the Spring semester just prior to the summer event. In addition, the athlete has only four consecutive years to compete in the Junior Division once his/her class begins the ninth grade.