2026 Emerald Coast Classic

 June 11 -13

 Weight Classes for the 2026 Emerald Coast Classic Duals

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

 * A five (5) pound weight allowance is provided.  Athletes may only wrestle one weight class  above the class they weighed in at.

 Team Criteria:

 Your team may be made up of athletes from any school, however  no more than three (3)  wrestlers may come from other schools that are State Qualifiers or Higher , and all must  reside in the same or an adjoining District in the 2023-2024 school year.

 Entry Fee:  $500 per team

 Membership:  A USA card will be required for all Participants and Coaches

 WEIGH-INS & REGISTRATION: Each team will weigh-in first and then register.  Weigh-ins will take place on Thursday, June 11th Starting at 5pm-9pm, WEIGH-INS WILL BE DONE WITH EACH ATHLETE WEARING A SINGLET.  After each team has weighed-in, the athletes may depart.  The Head Coach must stay to confirm the team.

 Format:

 20 team dual format 4 pools of 5. Day one 4 duals in either the morning or afternoon session.

 Day two 4 pools of 5 based on day 1.  All teams will end up with 8 duals.

 BOUTS:  All bouts will be 2-2-2 minutes in length

 MEDALS AND AWARDS:  The top 3 teams will each receive a trophy.

 Individually Wrestlers who had outstanding performances will receive championship medals  using the following formula:

1. Any undefeated wrestler, with at least six matches wrestled – GOLD
2. Any wrestler with no more than one loss, with at least six matches wrestled – SILVER
3. Any wrestler with no more than two losses, with at least six matches wrestled – BRONZE 

 ADMISSION:

 Adult admission will be $15 per day or $25 for 2-day pass

 Child (4-9) admission will be $10 per day or $15 for 2-day pass

 DEADLINES: failure to meet these deadlines may disqualify your team from  participation

 Entry fees must be paid by May 25, 2026. Checks made out to Sowal Elite Wrestling Club and mailed 133 Nuit Ln Santa Rosa Beach FL or register online at usa wrestling.

 Roster entry form must be completed by Jun 5, 2026

• This event is licensed by USA Wrestling
• All participants must have a current USA membership.
• USA Youth Athlete membership must be obtained before the competition begins.
• Non-Athlete memberships cannot be applied for at an event.
• Due to background screenings, please allow up to 10 days for adult memberships to be processed.

Participants are encouraged to visit the USA website usamembership.com to obtain you membership.