1st Annual Beach Wrestling Tournament

Sponsored by Spartan/Valkyrie Wrestling & River Valley Fitness & Training Center

Open and Girls

8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, Junior* (Born Sep 1, 2006 & after, plus enrolled in grades 9-12), Senior (Born 2008 or Before), MASTERS A (Born 1992-2001), B (Born 1984-1991), C (Born 1976-1983), D (Born 1968-1975), E (Born 1960-1967), F (Born 1951-1959).

MEDALS FOR 1ST - 3RD PLACE

OUTSTANDING WRESTLER AWARD

PARROT ISLAND WATERPARK WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE FOR $15 PER PERSON (AT GATE $25) - MUST PURCHASE DISCOUNT WRISTBANDS AT EVENT

MULTIPLE FOOD TRUCKS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT (INCLUDING SNOW CONES, HOT DOGS, ETC).

ONSITE WEIGH-IN SATURDAY (8/8) FROM 7-8AM, WRESTLING WILL START AT 9AM.

DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATE AT THE HAMPTON INN FOR A RATE OF $109/NIGHT LOCATED 3 MILES FROM BEN GEREN PARK (INCLUDING BREAKFAST and an INDOOR POOL - WHILE ROOMS LAST) 

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/1stannualbeachwrestlingtournament/

KEY SCORING RULES (PER UWW & USA WRESTLING)

1 POINT: Awarded for pushing an opponent out of the ring (any part of the body touching outside).

1 POINT: A takedown that lands the opponent on their knees, buttocks or stomach.

3 POINTS: A "Controlled Throw" that lands the opponent directly on their back (exposure).

PIN: A fall (Pin) instantly wins the match.

MATCH MECHANICS

DURATION: One 3-Minute Period

WIN CONDITION: First to 3 points wins. If tied at 3 minutes, the last point scored wins (sudden death).

NO GROUND WRESTLING: If a takedown occurs, the referee immediately stands the wrestlers back up.

RESTART: If a wrestler forces a "slip" (attacker falls to knees without scoring), action stops, and they return to standing.

APPAREL

Swimsuit, shorts, or traditional wrestling apparel (shorts without pockets / zippers recommended).