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Maryland Girls State Championships

The 6th Annual MSWA Girls Folkstyle State Tournament will be held on February 10th - 11th at The Show Place Arena located in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Important points:

Girls may compete in both the MSWA Girls Folkstyle State Tournament as well as the MSWA Youth State Tournament. However, since these tournaments will be running at the same time, wrestlers must be ready to compete in either tournament when their name is called.

Entry fee for the State Tournament is $50 and walk-in registrations will not be allowed.

Register by clicking on the REGISTRATION LINK to register by 5th February 2024. Registration closes at 6 pm.

Weigh-ins:

Saturday, 10th February:
7:00 - 8:00 AM

Sunday, 11th February:
7:00 - 8:00

Groups: All age groups are able to weigh in
 
Wrestling Starts: Wrestling will start at approximately 9:00 on both days for all age groups

 

  • No satellite or night before weigh-ins - No weight changes for not making weight
  • No credits & no refunds for not showing or not making weight
  • No weight allowance – must weigh in wearing a singlet or 2-piece uniform.
  • Must cut fingernails. An official NFHS Skin Form that a licensed physician has signed must be presented during weigh-ins for any skin issues. However, an Official may reject the skin form and disqualify the wrestler.
  • Weight cutting on site is prohibited, wrestlers only have two (2) chances to weigh-in & cannot leave the weigh-in area after a missed weight.
  • Wrestlers will have until weigh-ins close to make weight on any scale being used.
  • All matches will be 1:30-1:30-1:30 with modified NFHS Rules.
Admission:

USAW Leaders: Free
(Must show current year membership card)
Ages 18 & Over: $20

Ages 12 - 17: $10

Ages: 6 - 11: $5

Ages 5 & Under: Free
   
Awards: Awards to the Top 6 Placers
   
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Admission:

USAW Leaders: Free (must show 2023 – 2024 USAW Card)

Ages 18 & Over: $20;

Ages 12 – 17: $10;

Ages 6 - 11: $5;

5 & Under: Free

 

  Group   Years Born   Weight Classes
K - 5th Grade 2011 - 2019 Madison Style
6th - 8th Grade 2009 - 2012 Madison Style

 

HISTORY OF GIRLS WRESTLING IN MARYLAND

Nicole Woody and Helen Maroulis not only put Girl’s Wrestling on the map for Maryland, but they also each represented the sport at the highest level and competed for Team USA, have paved the way for all girls in the US and Helen became the first US Woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal!

The MSWA presents the 6th Annual MSWA/USAW-sanctioned Maryland Girls Folkstyle State Championship.  The event is designed to offer girls the chance to compete against other girls to celebrate and be recognized as a State Champion!

Modified NFHS Rules

National Federation of State High School Association scoring rules with USA Wrestling modifications will govern the tournament. These USA Wrestling modifications include the following:
  • Headgear is MANDATORY for all competitors
  • Mouth guards are required for wrestlers
  • Rest time in-between matches is a minimum of 15 minutes
  • A match cannot be started when a wrestler does not have a coach present
  • The three-quarter nelson with leg hook is LEGAL in USA Wrestling Folkstyle Events
  • The double arm bar with sit out is ILLEGAL
USA Wrestling rules governing ages, weights, and match time will take precedence where applicable.