Event Venue
Waconia High SchoolArrival: Enter through the WHS main entrance. Doors will open at 7:30am.
Membership: All participants to register/participate must have a current 2025-26 USAW Athlete membership. For non-USAW members looking to compete in the Girls & Beginners divisions, these divisions (only) feature a Take-A-Shot 1 day trial membership. See below for how to register.
Format: Scratch weight. 4-man round-robin brackets when possible.
Weigh-Ins: For this event, only random "Weight Audits" will be done. Therefore, there will not be full weigh-ins to speed up the check-in/registration process. Please see weigh in tab for further information.
Check-In Process: All wrestlers must check in when they arrive at the event - at any time - as you do not need to wait until their check in time.
Divisions Available: See the divisions tab for more detailed info on the nature of each division and age groups (by birth year).
Schedule: Full schedule noted below and on schedule tab. There are different session start/check-in times depending on the DIVISION you register for & age group combination, as follows;
IMPORTANT: PLAN AHEAD AND ARRIVE EARLY! We will begin removing wrestlers from the event at the end of each check-in timeframe (without refund). Don't be late so we can continue our event on time.
Registration Cost: $20 Entry Fee (wrestlers) pre-registration only. NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION! The registration entry deadline is the night before, 1/31/26 @ 8pm, no exceptions.
Admissions: $10 General Admission, $5 Students and Seniors, Children under 5 are FREE. Coaches entry are also free, but must present a current USA Leader Membership card. Payment options include cash, check, Venmo and all other card payments (debit/credit/Apple Pay, etc) accepted.
Concessions: Available all day featuring a wide selection of treats, drinks. You will not go hungry!
Awards: 1st – 4th place
Tournament Withdrawals: If your wrestler pulls out of the tournament, please send an email to the tournament director Jeff Katherman (jdkatherman@gmail.com) so we are not waiting for your wrestler to start the session.