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2024 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals & Boys National Recruiting Showcase


  • Iowa Events Center (Hyvee Hall) 730 3rd Street Des Moines, IA, 50309 United States (map)

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  • Event Schedule

    2024 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals & Boys National Recruiting Showcase

     

    Athlete Credentials: ALL Athletes must have a photo attached to their USA Wrestling Membership Profile to recieve custom tournament credentials. Deadline to upload pictures is Ocotber 11th. CLICK HERE for more info on how to upload pictures to your USA Wrestling Membership Profile

     

    Parking at Iowa Event Center - Hyvee Hall will be $12 

     


    Thursday, October 24th   

     

    Event Venue Opens -Practice mats and Check Scales Open 

    3:00 PM 

     

    Credential Pick Up 

    3:00pm - 5:00pm - Hall A

    6:00pm - 7:30pm - Hall A 

     

    Box office open 

    4:00pm - 7:00pm 

     

    Medical Check/Weigh-ins & Credential Pick Up:  

    9th-10th Boys & 11th-12th grade Boys & Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase Division 

    4:00pm - 5:00pm - Hall A 

    OR 

    6:30pm – 7:30pm – Hall A 

     

    Please note, there is a sold-out P!NK concert tonight at Wells Fargo Arena. Parking may be a challenge.

     

     

    Friday, October 25th 

     

    Box office open - 
    8:00am 

      

    Medical Check/Weigh-ins & Credential Pick Up:  

    11th -12th grade Boys & Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase Division (If wrestlers did not weigh-in Thursday) 

    8:00am – 8:30am – Hall A 

     

    Session I:


    9th-10th grade Boys division -

    Preliminaries & Consolation  

    9:00am – 2:00pm – Hall B & C 

     

    Session II: 

     
    11th & 12th grade Boys & Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase Division -

    Preliminaries & Consolation  

    3:00pm – 9:00pm – Hall B & C 

     

     

    Saturday, October 26th 

     
    Session III:

     

    Doors Open at 7:00am


      
    9th-10th grade Boys -

    Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Consolation, Medal Matches and Finals  - 

    8:00am – 2:00pm – Hall B & C 

     

    11th-12th grade Boys -  

    Consolation, Quarterfinal, Semifinals  

    8:00am – 1:30pm – Hall B & C 

     

    Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase Division-

    Consolation, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals  

    8:00am – 12:30 pm – Hall B & C 

     

    Coach Band Pick Up:
    10:00am – 1:30pm – Hall A 

     

    Medical Check/Weigh-ins & Credential Pick Up:
    5th-6th grade Boys & 7th-8th grade Middle School Boys 
    10:30am – 11:30am – Hall A 

     

     

    Session IV:



    Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase Division:

    Consolation Semifinals, Medal matches, and Finals   

    3:00pm – 7:00 pm – Hall B & C 

     

    11th-12th grade Boys –

    Consolation Semifinals, Medal matches, and Finals 

    3:00pm – 6:30 pm - Hall B & C 

     

    7th & 8th Grade Middle School Boys -

    Prelims, Consolation, Quarterfinals

    3:00pm – 9:00 pm - Hall B & C 

     

    5th & 6th Grade Boys –

    Prelims, Consolation, Quarterfinals, Semifinals 

    3:00pm – 9:00 pm - Hall B & C 

     

    Coach Band Pick Up:
    5:00pm – 7:30pm – Hall A 

     

    Medical Check/Weigh-ins & Credential Pick Up: 

    1st-2nd grade Boys, 3rd-4th Boys & Girls Divisions: 1st-8th grade Girls, High School Girls 

     6:30pm-7:30pm - Hall A 

     

     

    Sunday, October 27th 

     

    Session V:

     

    7th & 8th grade Middle School Boys - 

    Semifinals, Consolation, Consolation Semifinals, Medal matches and Finals  

    9:00 am – 12:30 pm - Hall B & C 

     

    5th & 6th Grade Boys –

    Consolation Semifinals, Medal matches, Finals  

    9:00am – 11:30 am - Hall B & C 

     

    3rd & 4th grade Boys –

    Prelims to conclusion  

    9:00am – 2:30pm  - Hall B & C 

     

    High School Girls -

    Prelims to conclusion 

    9:00am – 6:30pm - Hall B & C 

     

    Session VI:  

     

    6th - 8th grade Girls Middle School –

    Prelims to conclusion  

    2:00pm – 6:00pm - Hall B & C 

     

    1st & 2nd grade Boys –

    Prelims to conclusion 

    2:00pm – 6:00pm - Hall B & C 

     

    1st through 5th grade Girls –

    Prelims to conclusion 

    2:00pm – 6:30pm - Hall B & C 

  • ELIGIBILITY 

    This event is open to all participants that meet the age group requirements (see Divisions tab) and have the proper USA Wrestling membership (see below). 

    The 2024-2025 Membership Year begins August 22, 2024 and goes through August 31, 2025. 

    Athlete Membership 

    Wrestlers must enter their USA Wrestling Membership number when they register online. Wrestlers that do not have valid USA Wrestling Membership numbers will not be allowed to register. 

    To purchase or renew your membership now, please visit www.USAWMembership.com.

    If you have lost or forgotten your membership number, please contactsvest@usawrestling.org

    CLICK HERE for more information on how to purchase and/or renew USA Wrestling Athlete Membership 

    Wrestling Leader Membership 

    All coaches that wish to gain access to the competition floor to coach athletes must have a current USA Wrestling Leader Membership Card. All USA Wrestling Leader Membership Cards MUST be attained prior to the event, due to mandatory background checking.

    For a USA Wrestling Leader Membership Card, please CLICK HERE.

    *PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 30 DAYS FOR COMPLETION OF USA WRESTLING LEADER MEMBERSHIP/BACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS. 

    Coaches must be prepared to show their current USA Wrestling membership card and photo I.D. to purchase a coach’s pass. Coaching credentials will only be issued to Wrestling Leader members at least 18 years of age who meet the appropriate NCEP certification requirement.

    Minors accompanying credentialed coaches will not be allowed on the competition floor.

    Coaches and athletes, please bring a copy of your USAW membership card & a photo ID with you to the event. Every coach and athlete will need to be bar code scanned into the event.

    Coach’s passes are available online. Coaches are encouraged to pre-purchase prior to the event.

    CLICK HERE  to purchase coaching credentials.

    *Scroll to the bottom of the page after clicking the link to select your profile

    How to Earn Coaching Certifications 

    Copper & Bronze Certification 

    You can take the certification online through your membership profile. CLICK HERE for Coaching Certification. 

    Scroll to manage and then coach certifications and once you purchase the course from your shopping cart your access it under the “my courses” tab. 

    Certifications update immediately on your profile. You can print a membership card online and it will show all your NCEP Certification Levels. 

    Please contact USA Wrestling's Manager of National Coaches Education Program, Mike Clayton, at mclayton@usawrestling.org if you have any issues. 

    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. 

    Transgender Policy

    USA Wrestling deems it necessary to ensure, insofar as possible, that transgender athletes are not excluded from the opportunity to participate in wrestling competitions. As such, USA Wrestling’s Gender Policy is based on the results and guidelines of the IOC (International Olympic Committee) actions.

    Please CLICK HERE to read the transgender policy document in its entirety in order to understand the guidelines USA Wrestling follows in regards to transgender athletes competing at USA Wrestling events. 

  • Membership

    MEMBERSHIP

     

    The 2024-2025 Membership Year begins August 22, 2024 and goes through August 31, 2025.

     

    To purchase or renew your membership now, please visit  www.USAWMembership.com. If you have lost or forgotten your membership number, please contact svest@usawrestling.org

     

    CLICK HERE for more information on how to purchase and/or renew USA Wrestling Athlete Membership 

     

     

    Coaches passes will be sold for $25. - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COACHES BAND (Link coming soon)

     

    All USA Wrestling Leader Membership Cards MUST be attained prior to the event, due to mandatory background checking. For a USA Wrestling Leader Membership Card, please click HERE. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 30 DAYS FOR COMPLETION OF USA WRESTLING LEADER MEMBERSHIP/BACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS.

     

    Middle School and Below Coaches: Floor passes will only be issued to those individuals with a current USA Wrestling Leader Membership Card and are a minimum USA Wrestling NCEP Copper certified (photo I.D. required).

     

    High School Coaches: Floor passes will only be issued to those individuals with a current USA Wrestling Leader Membership Card and are a minimum USA Wrestling NCEP Bronze certified (photo I.D. required).

     

    Coaches must be prepared to show their current membership card, photo I.D., and Copper/Bronze card at registration in order to purchase a coaches pass.

     

     

    Click here for more information on How to Earn Coaching Certifications - 

     

    You can take the certification online through your membership profile. CLICK HERE for Coaching Certification. 

     

    Please contact USA Wrestling's Manager of National Coaches Education Program, Mike Clayton, at mclayton@usawrestling.org if you have any issues. 

  • Divisions

    Registration Caps for 2024 Preseason Nationals/Boys National Recruiting Showcase: 
    This event has sold out in previous years, so do not wait to register. USA Wrestling does not charge for adjusting weight classes, even at weigh-ins, so sign up early to guarantee your spot in the event.


    Boys National Recruiting Showcase, 9th-10th Grade Boys, 11th-12th Grade Boys
    Registration Cap: 2,100

     

    7th-8th and 5th-6th Grade Boys
    Registration Cap: 1000 

     

    3rd-4th Grade Boys and 9th-12th Grade Girls
    Registration Cap: 750 

     

    1st - 2nd Grade Boys and 1st-8th Grade Girls 
    Registration Cap: 400

     

     

    Divisions: 

     

    National Recruiting Showcase Boys Weight Classes Born 9/1/2005 & after, plus enrolled in grades 9-12 

    100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 235

    Period Lengths National High School Recruiting Divisions:

    Championship Bracket Periods 2:00 - 2:00 - 2:00 / Consolation Bracket Periods 1:00 - 2:00 - 2:00

     

     

    Girls Grade School Weight Classes (1st-2nd Grade) Max age is 8 years old by Sept 1st        
    Madison weight classes (grouped based off weight)
    Time periods: All Matches - 1:00-1:00-1:00

     

     

    Boys Grade School Weight Classes (1st & 2nd Grade) Max age is 8 years old by Sept. 1st        
    40, 43, 45, 49, 53, 56, 62, 70, 85
    Time periods: All Matches - 1:00-1:00-1:00

     

     

    Girls Grade School Weight Classes (3rd-5th Grade) Max age is 11 years old by Sept 1st        
    Madison weight classes (grouped based off weight)
    Time periods: All Matches - 1:00-1:00-1:00

     

     

    Boys Grade School Weight Classes (3rd & 4th Grade) Max age is 10 years old by Sept 1st           
    49, 53, 56, 59, 63, 67, 71, 77, 84, 93, 105, 120
    Time periods: All Matches - 1:00-1:00-1:00

     

     

    Boys Grade School Weight Classes (5th & 6th Grade) Max age is 12 years old by Sept 1st 
    58, 63, 67, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 92, 98, 108, 117, 135, 160 
    Time Periods: Championship 1:00-1:30-1:30; Consolation 1:00-1:00-1:00

     

     

    Girls Middle School Weight Classes (6th-8th Grade) Max age is 15 years old by Sept 1st   
    Girl weights classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize matches
    75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 150, 165, 180
    Time Periods: Championship 1:00-1:30-1:30; Consolation 1:00-1:00-1:00

     

     

    Boys Middle School Weight Classes: (7th & 8th Grade) Max age is 15 years old by Sept 1st               
    75, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 126, 132, 140, 155, 175, 225      
    Time Periods: Championship 1:00-1:30-1:30; Consolation 1:00-1:00-1:00          

     

     

    Boys High School Freshman / Sophomore Weight Classes: (9th - 10th Grade) Max age is 17 years old by Sept 1st                   
    100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285 lbs.
    Time Periods: Championship 2:00-2:00-2:00; Consolation 1:00-2:00-2:00

     

     

    Girls High School Weight Classes (9th-12th Grade) Born on or after Sept 1, 2005 & enrolled in HS
    Girl weights classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize matches
    95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 207, 235
    Time Periods: Championship 2:00-2:00-2:00; Consolation 1:00-2:00-2:00

     

     

    Boys High School Junior / Senior Weight Classes: (11th - 12th Grade)  Born on or after Sept 1, 2005 & enrolled in HS 
    106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285 lbs.
    Time Periods: Championship 2:00-2:00-2:00; Consolation 1:00-2:00-2:00

     

     

    Athletes must enter in their current grade division. Wrestlers are NOT allowed to bump up or down in grade division. ALL grade protest MUST be done prior to the event starting. Athletes will be removed from the tournament with NO refund if they are caught in the wrong grade division. 

     

    This is a GRADE BASED tournament.  You MUST register your wrestler for the grade they are in during the 2024-2025 school year.  We do have max ages a wrestler can be in each grade division.  If a wrestler is too old for a grade division, they MUST move up to the next grade division.

     

    NO Double Bracketing

     

    Girl weights classes are listed but subject to change depending on registration to maximize matches.

     

     

    *Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase athletes must be prequalified, High School age athletes who do not qualify for the National High School Showcase division can enter in the Boys 9th-10th Grade, Boys 11th-12th Grade.


    National High School Recruiting Showcase Automatic qualifiers:  

    • High School State Champions – Any year  

    • 2024 High School State Placers (23-24 school year)

    • National Prep Champions 

    • USA Wrestling National All-American status Place 1st-8th: (Preseason Nationals, Boys and Girls National High School Recruiting Showcase, Women’s Freestyle Nationals, Girls and Boys Folkstyle Nationals, and 16U/ Junior Nationals)   

    • U15 and U17 National Placer (Must be currently enrolled in High School) 

    • NHSCA Virginia Beach Placer (9th –12th grade Divisions ONLY)

     

     

    USA Wrestling does not charge for adjusting weight, even at weigh-ins. You can make changes to your athletes registration at anytime. 
    To update your Athlete’s registration

    Log into www.usawmembership.com

    Click Manage.

    Select Registrations.

    You should see all event registrations listed.

    Select the Tournament.

    Here you can change your athletes registered weight class and division.  USA Wrestling does not charge for adjusting weights.

     

    Athlete Credentials: ALL Athletes must have a photo attached to their USA Wrestling Membership Profile to recieve custom tournament credentials. Deadline to upload pictures is Ocotber 11th. CLICK HERE on how to upload pictures to your USA Wrestling Membership Profile

  • WEIGH-INS/MEDICAL

     

    WEIGH-IN PROCEDURES: ATHLETES MUST BRING THEIR CREDENTIAL OR A PHYSICAL COPY OF THEIR USAW MEMBERSHIP CARD IN ORDER TO RECORD THE WEIGHT AT THE SCALE.  

    • Wrestlers must have their custom credential or a copy of current USA Wrestling membership card to scan at the scale.  This is a requirement so that weigh-ins can be conducted efficiently with accuracy.   
       

    • Wrestlers must have a competition singlet on when entering the weigh-in area. They must submit to a skin disease screening prior to weigh-in. The chief medical officer has full authority without appeal in determining the eligibility of an athlete to compete. Parents/coaches cannot accompany the wrestlers. They will not be allowed to carry additional clothing or anything other than the weigh-in card with them during weigh-ins.  
       

    • An email confirming your weigh-in will be sent to your USA WRESTLING MEMBERSHIP email account.  
       

    • If there are any issues during weigh-ins, go to the head table immediately to clarify.  
       

    • All questions about bracketing must be clarified one (1) hour before the start of the session. 

     

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Once an athlete enters the weigh-in area they have two (2) consecutive attempts to make weight.  ATHLETES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE WEIGH-IN AREA OR RE-WEIGH LATER EVEN IF THERE IS ANOTHER WEIGH-IN TIME SCHEDULED. All wrestlers must be dressed in a COMPETITION SINGLET for weigh-ins and no weight allowance is given for the singlet.

     

    After your athlete weighs-in, you will receive an email through your USA wrestling membership email with your athlete’s weight from the scale. Please confirm your athlete’s weight, if there is any issues please contact the event director or report to the head table ASAP. Check your junk email if you did not receive an email.

     

    Any wrestler(s) who fails to comply will not be allowed to weigh in, thus will also not be allowed to compete:

    • Scratch weight for all divisions, No Allowance

    • Athlete must weigh-in wearing an unaltered competition singlet.

    • If you miss weight, athletes are automatically moved up without penalty.

    • Wrestlers must have a current USA Wrestling card to scan at the scale in order for officials to input the correct weight.

    • Parents/coaches cannot accompany the wrestlers in weigh-in location.

    • No Weight reduction practices shall be allowed once weigh-ins begin.

    • Athletes must be present in a COMPETITION SINGLET and must submit to a skin disease screening prior to weigh-in. The chief medical officer has full authority without appeal in determining the eligibility of an athlete to compete.

     

     

    MEDICAL CHECK:

    Click here for USA Wrestling Skin Disease Manual. 

     

     

    INJURIES:

    In the event of injury or illness, NO contestant will be permitted to continue the competition without approval of the Chief Medical Officer, whose decision is final and not subject to appeal.

     

     

    CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT and UNCONSCIOUSNESS of COMPETITOR:

    USA WRESTLING NATIONAL EVENTS COORDINATOR will appoint a designated Medical Services Coordinator and/or Tournament Medical Director for each USA Wrestling International, National and Regional Event. This must be a medical professional licensed or Certified Health Care Provider. All on-site medical decisions by the Tournament Medical Coordinator/Physician Director are not subject to appeal or protest and are made in the best interest of the health and well being of the wrestler.

     

    All competitors in a USA Wrestling International, National and Regional event must receive a copy of the rule related to Medical Coordinator/Physician Director and Concussion Management Protocol prior to competition.

     

     

    USA WRESTLING CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL:

    If a wrestler becomes unconscious or referee, coach, athlete or medical provider suspects a wrestler may have received a concussion; the match must be stopped and a tournament medical staff person will assess the wrestler. The tournament medical staff will have unlimited time to determine if the wrestler can continue. (Change from USA Rules to UWW rules).

     

    If the wrestler is allowed to continue the match; after completion of the match the wrestler must be escorted to the Medical area and must be given a recognized concussion evaluation which is documented by tournament medical staff. The tournament medical staff will complete a YELLOW Medical Alert and until the wrestler is granted GREEN Alert by tournament medical staff the wrestler is on a Medical Hold.

     

     

    If the Tournament Medical staff determine the wrestler has a concussion or was determined unconscious by the Tournament Medical Staff on the Mat or post match the following procedure must be followed:

    - RED Alert is completed and Medical Staff submit to Pairings Official

    - Tournament Medical Staff will provide written documentation of findings of Standardized Concussion evaluation and signs and symptoms of wrestler.

    - Tournament Medical Staff will determine specific acute care plan. If wrestler is under the age of 18, the coach or club representative will notify parent/legal guardian as soon as possible of incident.

    - If Tournament Medical Staff does not send wrestler to Hospital via EMS; Tournament Medical Staff will provide parent, coach and club representative with USA Wrestling Post Concussion Care Recommendation. Prior to release of wrestler the Tournament Medical Staff will complete a serial evaluation process and upon release a final symptom checklist. Under no circumstance does the Medical Staff release a concussed wrestler without transfer of care to a responsible adult with specific instructions. All minor age wrestlers with a concussion must be released to the designated adult assigned by parent/legal Guardian.

    - No concussed wrestler will return to competition without a written return to play document from a trained concussion medical professional (as identified by State Law) excluding a parent of the wrestler and cannot return for a minimum of 24 hours ( unless State Law requires longer recovery period). Ideally USA Wrestling recommends a multi-step and multiple discipline return to play procedure. See Post Concussion Instructions.

    - If a wrestler is choked out and rendered unconscious during competition the Tournament Medical Staff will determine return to play and written documentation of signs and symptoms must be submitted to National Events Director.

    - If choked out wrestler is not permitted to return to competition; a standardized Concussion test must be administered and findings submitted; a RED Alert is completed and submitted to Pairings. A YELLOW Alert or RED Alert does not remove a wrestler from tournament but does not allow wrestler to compete in tournament.

    - Once Tournament is completed, Pairings Official submits all RED Alerts to National Events Director and is available to the Medical Staff of the Next National Events.

    - A wrestler that has RED Alert from a USA Wrestling International, National or Regional Event must present a Return to Play Form from a Physician (MD or DO) to USA Wrestling Tournament Medical Check to be cleared for the next USA Wrestling tournament. The National Events Director must maintain a list of all RED Alerts issued at International, National and Regional event hosted by USA Wrestling.

  • UNIFORMS & GEAR

     

    Singlets with under briefs or a two-piece uniform is required. Guidelines for the two-piece uniforms are as follows: wrestlers can wear compression or board shorts and a tight-fitting sleeveless, short, or long sleeve shirt. The shorts shall not be excessively baggy or have pockets, buttons, or snaps. 

    Girls MUST wear a Women’s Cut Singlet. 

    Shoes with laces should be wrapped with sticky tape or a system which hides the laces so that they do not come undone during the match. 

     


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  • RULES

    Athletes must enter their CURRENT grade they are currently enrolled in. Wrestlers are NOT allowed to bump up or down in grade division. ALL grade protest MUST be done prior to the event starting. Athletes will be removed from the tournament with NO refund if they are caught in the wrong grade division. 

     

    This is a GRADE BASED tournament.  You MUST register your wrestler for the grade they are in during the 2024-2025 school year.  We do have max ages a wrestler can be in each grade division.  If a wrestler is too old for a grade division, they MUST move up to the next grade division.

     

    Athletes MUST meet the at least one of the pre-qualifications listed below in order to enter the 2024 Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase, High School age athletes who do not meet the pre-qualifications below should  enter in the 9th-10th Grade, 11th-12th Grade divisions. Girls National Recruiting Showcase will be held at the 2025 US Open in Las Vegas, NV in April.

     

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Once an athlete enters the weigh-in area they have two (2) consecutive attempts to make weight.  ATHLETES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE WEIGH-IN AREA OR RE-WEIGH LATER EVEN IF THERE IS ANOTHER WEIGH-IN TIME SCHEDULED. All wrestlers must be dressed in a COMPETITION SINGLET for weigh-ins and no weight allowance is given for the singlet.

     

     

    2024-2025 Folkstyle Girls Rules: 

    Approved by USA Wrestling at 2024 State Leaders' Summit

    Modification to Rules Clarification (Girls Divisions at Folkstyle Tour of America/Folkstyle Nationals)

    In the girls divisions at the Folkstyle Nationals and Folkstyle Tour of America events, the beginning of wrestling in regulation (1, 2 and 3 periods) and overtime shall begin in the neutral position.

    Clarification for Neutral Start:

    • At the end of each period, the wrestlers will begin the subsequent period in the standing/ neutral position.

    • In the event of an injury while wrestling is happening in the “top/ bottom” or “par terre” position, Wrestling will resume in the referee's position unless nearfall points have been awarded in that sequence. If nearfall points have been awarded, wrestling will resume standing.

    • In the event of overtime, the first period of overtime will begin in the neutral position, as is the current rule. If no scoring happens, the wrestlers will wrestle 2 30 second periods. The modification proposed is that these 30 second periods will be conducted similarly to the Freestyle “Activity period”. The coin is flipped, and that wrestler chooses if they wish to be “on the clock” first. If they choose this and no scoring happens in the 30 seconds, their opponent will be awarded 1 point. The same is done for the 2nd 30 second period with the other wrestler “on the clock”. At the end of the 2nd 30 seconds, the point will be awarded if no scoring has occurred and that wrestler, the one “scoring last” will be declared the winner. This allows for strategy to be used in selecting offense or defense in the 1st 30 seconds.

    • EXAMPLE: In overtime, any score in the 1-minute period, will award the match to the wrestler earning that score.

    • As is the rule from NFHS, the entire 30 seconds in each of the 2nd and 3rd overtime periods will be wrestled to completion unless there is a fall. If the wrestler "on the clock" does not score, 1 point will be awarded to their opponent regardless of any score by the other wrestler - stalling. step out, or takedown points will be awarded as earned. 

     

    Step-out - Approved by USA Wrestling at 2023 State Leaders’ Summit
    Modification to Folkstyle Rules In the girls divisions at the Folkstyle Nationals and Folkstyle Tour of America events.

     

    Step-out rule - there will be 1 point awarded if from a neutral position (with neither wrestler on the mat with one or two knees touching in a down position) the action goes out of bounds based on NFHS guidelines. All attempts by both wrestlers should be made to wrestle aggressively and in the center of the mat. The step-out point will be awarded to the opponent of the wrestler who goes out of bounds first with two or more supporting points. 

    Clarifications:  

    • This rule differs from the NFHS rules for being “inbounds”. Once the step-out criteria is met the opponent will be awarded 1 point. If there is a step-out by the defensive wrestler and the offensive wrestler immediately completes a scoring action, that action will be scored the step-out point will NOT be scored. The official should not sound the whistle for the step-out and allow the offensive action to score. 

    • Once the wrestler steps out of bounds with two supporting points, that wrestler cannot return from out of bounds to score points. The whistle will sound and 1 point is awarded to the opponent and wrestling will resume in the middle of the mat.

    • If the defensive wrestler leaves the mat under attack to avoid being scored on, the step-out point will be scored plus 1 point for fleeing the mat.

    • If the offensive wrestler uses a straight arm “push-out”, the opponent is NOT penalized. This is considered stalling under the NFHS rules and should be penalized accordingly.

    • If the defensive wrestler stands in an attempt to gain and escape point, is driven out of bounds, without gaining an escape point, there will NOT be a step out point awarded. (Neutral wrestling was not established)

    • If the defensive wrestler stands, is awarded the escape point, and then steps out of bounds, the step out point will be awarded.

    • Step outs points are recorded “SO-1” in a scorebook and will be a “+1” in Trackwrestling. Step out points are NOT to be considered penalty points.

     

     

     

    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 High School Recruiting Showcase Automatic qualifiers:  

    • High School State Champions – Any year  

    • High School State Placers 

    • National Prep Champions 

    • USA Wrestling National All-American status Place 1st-8th: (Preseason Nationals, Boys and Girls National High School Recruiting Showcase, Women’s Freestyle Nationals, Girls and Boys Folkstyle Nationals, and 16U/ Junior Nationals)   

    • U15 and U17 National Placer (Must be currently enrolled in High School) 

    • NHSCA Virginia Beach Placer (9th –12th grade Divisions ONLY)

     

     

    Bracketing

    Double-elimination line-bracketing with complete wrestle-backs to eighth (8th) place for the ALL elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions. 

     

    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.

     

     

    Period Lengths

    Full period lengths will be used for both events.  

    • 1st & 2nd grade Boys/ 1st – 5th grade Girls/ 3rd & 4th grade Boys 
      Championship and Consolation: 1:00-1:00-1:00
       

    • 5th & 6th grade Boys/ 7th & 8th grade Boys/ 6th – 8th grade Girls  
      Championship: 1:00-1:30-1:30; Consolation: 1:00-1:00-1:00 
       

    • 9th & 10th grade Boys/ 11th & 12th Grade Boys/ 9th- 12th grade girls/ Boys High School Showcase 
      Championship: 2:00-2:00-2:00; Consolation: 1:00-2:00-2:00  
       
      Please refer to USA Wrestling Age Group & Weight Chart 

     

     

     

    BRACKET CHANGES MUST 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. 

     

     

    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 15 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

  • AWARDS

     

    Individual:

    • Top eight (8) place winners in each weight class will receive custom medals.

    • Boys National Recruiting Showcase CHAMPIONS will be given a custom USA Wrestling BELT!

       

    Team Award:

    • There will also be a Team award for each of the standard USA Wrestling divisions. 


    Future Olympian Rankings:

    • Future Olympian Ranking points can be earned at this event for 8U - Juniors for divisions.  

    • Points are earned in the Age division based on the USA Wrestling Age & Weight chart. 

     

    Triple Crown Tournaments for Girls: Must win all three (3) tournaments in order to have a chance to earn USAW's prestigious Triple Crown Award!

    • 8U, 10U, 12U, & 14U - Preseason Nationals, Girls FK Nationals, & Women's National's

    • 16U & Juniors - Girls FK Nationals, Women's National's or Girls HS Showcase, & JR/16U Nationals 

  • Registration Info

    SAVE ON REGISTRATION by booking your hotel room through the booking link below.  Once you have booked your hotel, you will recieve a Registration Discount Code to enter during your event registration process. 

    HOTEL BOOKING LINK 

     

    CLICK HERE to register

     

    Divisions & Registration Caps:

    Registration Caps for 2024 Preseason Nationals/Boys National Recruiting Showcase: 

    • Boys National Recruiting Showcase, 9th-10th Grade Boys, 11th-12th Grade Boys

      • Registration Cap: 2,100  

    • 7th-8th and 5th-6th Grade Boys

      • Registration Cap: 1000 

    • 3rd-4th Grade Boys and 9th-12th Grade Girls

      • Registration Cap: 750 

    • 1st - 2nd Grade Boys and 1st-8th Grade Girls 

      • Registration Cap: 400 

     

     

    Rules: 

    This is a GRADE BASED tournament.  You MUST register your wrestler for the grade they are in during the 2024-2025 school year.  We do have max ages a wrestler can be in for each grade division.  If a wrestler is too old for a grade division, they MUST move up to the next grade division.

     

    Athletes MUST meet the at least one of the pre-qualifications listed below in order to enter the 2024 Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase, High School age athletes who do not meet the pre-qualifications below should  enter in the 9th-10th Grade, 11th-12th Grade divisions. Girls National Recruiting Showcase will be held at the 2025 US Open in April.

     

    National High School Recruiting Showcase Automatic qualifiers:  

    • High School State Champions – Any year  

    • High School State Placers

    • National Prep Champions 

    •  USA Wrestling National All-American status Place 1st-8th: (Preseason Nationals, Boys and Girls National High School Recruiting Showcase, Women’s Freestyle Nationals, Girls and Boys Folkstyle Nationals, and 16U/ Junior Nationals)   

    • U15 and U17 National Placer (Must be currently enrolled in High School) 

    • NHSCA Virginia Beach Placer (9th –12th grade Divisions ONLY)

     

    Registration Deadlines:

    • FLASH SALE Pre-Registration: August 26th - September 1st, 5:00 PM MT - $75 without hotel code, $65 with hotel code
       

    • Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 27th at 5:00 PM MT - $85 without hotel code, $75 with hotel code 
       

    • Online Pre-Registration Deadline: October 16th at 5:00 PM MT- $95 
       

    • Late Online Registration Deadline: October 24th at 12:00 PM MT - $130


    Athlete Credentials: ALL Athletes must have a photo attached to their USA Wrestling Membership Profile to recieve custom tournament credentials. Deadline to upload pictures is October 13th. CLICK HERE on how to upload pictures to your USA Wrestling Membership Profile

     

    This event has sold out in previous years, so do not wait to register. USA Wrestling does not charge for adjusting weight classes, even at weigh-ins, so sign up early to guarantee your spot in the event.

Source: https://usawrestlingevents.com/event/2400279702
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