MN/USA TCU Folkstyle Qualifier & Beginners Open - Nate Friederich Memorial

Le Center, MN

11/21/2026

Event Venue

TCU Le Center Middle School
150 W Tyrone St.
Le Center, MN 56069

Event Director

Joseph Grasser
joegrasser1@gmail.com

***THIS IS A DOUBLE QUALIFICATION POINT TOURNAMENT***

Arrival: Doors open at 7:45am. Parking available on premises parking lot and public streets.

Format: Scratch weight. 4-man round-robin brackets when possible.

Divisions: Age groups include 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U. Competition division will include a (co-ed) "Qualifier" division AND a brand new (co-ed) BEGINNERS' division as well. 

  • PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THE PROPER DIVISION DURING REGISTRATION - between Beginners and Qualifier
  • BEGINNERS Division is reserved for wrestlers in their 1st or 2nd year of wrestling and some 3rd year wrestlers (with exceptions). See Divisions tab for more detailed information about each division

Check-In / Weigh-Ins Process: Random Weight Audits will be done instead of full weigh-ins. Please see weigh in tab for further information. Please check your wrestler in when they arrive at the event. You do not need to wait until their check in time. 

Schedule - Session based by age group/division: Full schedule noted below and on schedule tab. It is very important to arrive on time to keep the tournament on track. No shows will be removed from the tournament following the below check-in times. Plan ahead and arrive early.

  • Session 1 - 6U Qualifier, 8U Qualifier & 8U Beginner Divisions: Check-In 8:00 - 8:45am / Wrestling starts @ 9:30am
  • Session 2 - 10U Qualifier & 10U Beginner division: Check-In 10:00 - 10:30am / Wrestling starts @ 11:15am (approximately*)
  • Session 3 - 12U Qualifier, 12U Beginner & 14U Open divisions: Check-In 11:30am - 12:15am / Wrestling starts @ 1:00pm (approximately*)

Registration Cost: $20 Entry Fee (wrestlers) pre-registration is mandatory. Registration closes on 11/20/26 @ 8pm. See registration tab for more details. 

Membership: All participants to register/participate must have a current 2026-27 USAW Athlete membership. Beginners are eligible for the Take A Shot / 1 Day Single Event license. See Eligibility / Membership tab for more information.

Admissions: $7 general admission/$20 family max. FREE admission to children 5 and under, Coaches with a current MNUSA Leader card or Active/Retired Military. Cash & Venmo payments accepted.

Concessions: Available all day CASH ONLY

Awards: 1st – 4th place

IMPORTANT NOTE: If your wrestler pulls out of the tournament, please call or send an email to the tournament director (Joe Grasser - joegrasser1@gmail.com / 507-317-5567) so we are not waiting for your wrestler to start the session.