Rules & Qualifications

Entry Fees, Deadlines, & USAW Card Requirements
The entry fee for all qualifiers is $30.00 and the deadline to register is 5 pm the Friday before the tournament - Walk-in Registrations WILL NOT be accepted.

Online Registrations are Final: Online registrations are non-refundable. Make sure you check your schedule prior to registering for one of the tournaments.

A USAW Membership is required for all events. 

All Coaches Must Have A Current USAW Wrestling Leader Membership to be on the mat at the State Tournament.  If a Coach does not have a USAW Wrestling Leader Card, they will not be permitted access to the mats during the tournament. To get access & FREE ENTRY to the tournament; Coaches must present their State ID & USAW Card showing that they have a USAW Wrestling Leader Membership at the door.

Click Here to purchase a USAW Membership.

State Tournament Advancement
Wrestlers that QUALIFY for the State Tournament must be able top pay on-site the $35 advancement fee. IF YOU LEAVE THE SITE WITHOUT REGISTERING FOR THE STATE TOURNAMENT, YOUR POSITION WILL BE FORFEITED AND WILL BE OFFERED TO THE NEXT PLACER.

Qualifier Weigh-ins & Start Times
8u & 10u weigh-ins are 8:00 am – 9:00 am; wrestling will start at approximately 10:00 am
12u & 14u weigh-ins are 12 pm – 1 pm; wrestling will start at approximately 2:00 pm

***Wrestlers must complete their bracket to qualify for the State Tournament. Wrestlers that are injured during a finals match and are unable to continue may still qualify depending on their placement.

***NOTE: If a wrestler does not qualify or just not ready for the state championships, try out the MSWA Future Champion Series

***Note regarding MSWA Future Champion wrestlers, once a wrestler qualifies for the MSWA Champions State Tournament, wrestlers are no longer eligible to compete in the MSWA Future Champion Series (which is designed for beginner/experienced wrestlers only).  Wrestlers are considered advanced once they qualify for the MSWA Champions State Tournament.