RULES  

Bracketing

• Double-elimination line-bracketing with complete wrestle-backs to sixth (6th) place for the all Boys & Girls divisions.  True Beginners will be round robin brackets.
• No Double Bracketing allowed, unless competing in Open and True Beginner division. 

BRACKET CHANGES WILL BE MADE UP UNTIL 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE START OF THE WRESTLING SESSION. Please contact the tournament director with any issues (ie: wrestler missing from bracket or incorrect weight) by email at least 2 HOURS PRIOR to the start of the wrestling session or please come to the head table. 

USA Wrestling Performance Index (PIN): Separation used for all brackets. Click here for more information about PIN 

• The USA Wrestling Performance Index (PIN) measures consistency over time and rates the probability of a person winning against an opponent based on their bodies of work.
• A person with a higher PIN is considered more likely to beat someone with a lower PIN and the closer the PINs are the closer the probability gets to 50/50 chances.
• This does not reward the one time win or head-to-head over an opponent; what it does is rewards consistency over time. If you consistently beat people with higher PINs, you will gain PIN points to surpass them in index given that you do not lose to lesser competition along the way.

2026-2027 Folkstyle Girls Rules: 

Girls will follow the same modified NFHS Folkstyle Rules as the boys. 

*Tour of America Folkstyle events are considered Regional/National events. 

Approved as of the  2023 USA Wrestling Board of Director’s  National Convention: 

• Participation at Regional & National Championships When both regional and/or national championships are offered to both genders in the same style(s) in Junior and 16U, wrestlers shall only be allowed to compete in the division of his/her gender.
   
• Participation at Regional & National Championships When both regional and/or national championships are offered to both genders in the same style(s) in 14U and below, wrestlers shall only be allowed to compete in the division of his/her gender. 

National Federation of State High School Association scoring rules with USA Wrestling modifications will govern the competition. These USA Wrestling modifications include the following Rules:   

• National Federation of State High School Association scoring rules with USA Wrestling modifications will govern the competition. These USA Wrestling modifications include the following:  

• Headgear is not MANDATORY for all competitors but recommended  

• Mouth guards are not required for wrestlers (even wrestlers with braces)  

• Rest time in between matches is a minimum of 10 minutes  

• A match can be started when a wrestler does not have a coach 

USA Wrestling rules governing ages, weights and match time will take precedence where applicable. 

Click Here for USA Wrestling Rulebook 

USA Wrestling Code of Conduct for Event Attendees

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The following standards apply to all coaches, spectators and athletes at USA Wrestling events:

• Coaches, spectators and athletes are entitled to enjoy the wrestling experience free from disruptive or inconsiderate behaviors or unruly actions.
• Coaches and spectators may not interfere with the event and/or athletes in any manner.
• Coaches, spectators and athletes shall refrain from using abusive language or obscene gestures.
• Coaches, spectators and athletes may not engage in fighting, throwing objects, or other behavior deemed detrimental to the experience of others. Individuals engaging in such actions will be immediately ejected from the event.
• Coaches, spectators and athletes are encouraged to report inappropriate behavior to event or venue staff.
• Coaches, spectators and athletes shall comply with requests from venue staff and USAW event staff regarding venue operational and emergency procedures.
• Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in ejection from the venue without refund and may include further disciplinary action.

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