2026 Freestyle & Greco State Championship

Homewood Middle School
395 Mecca Avenue
Homewood, Alabama 35209

REQUIREMENTS

• YOU MUST HAVE A USA MEMBERSHIP TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT.
• YOU MUST HAVE COMPETED IN 1 2026 USA AL EVENT PRIOR TO STATE
• YOU MUST BE AN ALABAMA RESIDENT

Its time to put all your hard work, sweat and tears on the mat for the Alabama Freestyle and Greco State Championship.

MANDATORY PRE-REGISTRATION
Please note that wrestlers will need their USA Card to pre-register. Tournament Fee is paid online. Each wrestler may compete in one weight class and only in one division.
The wrestler MUST BE A RESIDENT OF ALABAMA.
Any wrestler who fails to pre-register will NOT be able to compete in the tournament.
THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATIONS!

Registration will cost $35.00 for one style and $55.00 for 2 styles
Normal Registration DEADLINE: Friday May 1st at 5:00 pm CST
Pre-Register Now!

Weigh-ins
All wrestlers will get a 1 lbs. weight allowance
Friday night weigh-in 5:00pm ? 7:00pm
Host Location
TBD

Saturday May 4th @ 7:30am - 9:00am
Host Location
**** Wrestlers must weigh-in ONCE before they wrestle ****
** Wrestlers may not wrestle in the weight below what they weigh-in at. Actual weight
rounds UP to select a weight class (not the closest weight) during registration.

Spectator Admissions
Over 12 - $15
Under 12 - $10
Under 3 - Free
Coaches - $5


Tournament Info
Tournament T-Shirts will be available, Concessions will be available
No refunds, Coaches must have a valid USA Wrestling Leader's Card
There is no seeding for this event. All brackets will be wrestled back to true second
Age Groups, Weights, & Period Lengths

6U
2020 - 2022

Two 2-minute periods w/ 30 second rest between periods

Championship and Consolation: 3 one-minute periods
39, 43, 45, 49, 53, 56, 62

8U
2018 - 2019

Two 2-minute periods w/ 30 second rest between periods

Championship and Consolation: 3 one-minute periods
40, 43, 45, 49, 53, 56, 62, 70, 85

10U
2016-2017

Two 2-minute periods w/ 30 second rest between periods

Championship and Consolation: 3 one-minute periods
49, 53, 56, 59, 63, 67, 71, 77, 84, 93, 105, 120

12U
2014-2015 Two 2-minute
periods w/ 30 second rest between periods Championship: 1 one-minute and 2 1:30 periods; Consolation: 3 one-minute periods 58, 63, 67, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 92, 98, 108, 117, 135, 160

14U
2012-2013

Two 2-minute periods w/ 30 second rest between periods

Championship: 1 one-minute and 2 1:30 periods;

Consolation: 3 one-minute periods

71, 77, 83, 87, 92, 97, 102, 106, 110, 114, 119, 125, 130, 136, 149, 165, 187, 250

16U
2010 - 2011

Two 2-minute periods w/ 30 second rest between periods

Championship: 3 two-minute periods;

Consolation: 1 one minute and 2 two-minute periods

88, 94, 100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285

Junior
9/1/2006 and after and enrolled in grades 9-12
Two 3-minute periods w/ 30 second rest between periods

Championship: 3 two-minute periods;

Consolation: 1 one minute and 2 two-minute periods

100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285

USA WOMEN'S AGE DIVISIONS
We are offering girls only brackets in Freestyle for this event.

Event Schedule
Saturday May 4th
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Freestyle Tournament
12:30 PM - Finish Greco-Roman Tournament
** Awards will be handed out as weight classes are completed (1st-4th) and placing to 6th **

Tournament Director Shad Rissler; shadrissler@gmail.com

Important Information regarding AL National Teams
Participation in the 2026 Alabama FS/GR State Championship will be required in order to qualify to participate with Team AL in National Team events (dual events as well as Fargo). In the event that injury or other circumstance arise which compromise a wrestler's ability to compete, communication with Team AL PRIOR to the 2026 Alabama FS/GR State Championship will be used to determine whether or not an exception to this requirement is warranted. Written communication in this regard may be directed to National Teams Director, Jonathan Prince (princejf256@gmail.com).

Placement in this event will be utilized to determine the 2024 Team Alabama National Team, including participation in Cadet (16U), and Junior Duals teams, as well as the FS/GR National Championships in Fargo, ND. Weight class champions will have the first right to a spot on the team; 2nd place will be the first alternate and so on. Up to 3 wrestlers per weight class will be eligible to make the National Team and compete in Fargo. Team Alabama will have a sign-up table at the venue and will be taking applications IMMEDIATELY following the event finals. In order to secure your position on the duals team a deposit of $200.00 for is required.

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