Kids Folkstyle States
2026 VA USA Youth Folkstyle State Championships
Date: Saturday and Sunday, February 28 - March 1 2026
Location: Gar-Field High School
14000 Smoketown Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22192
Venue Details:
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11 mats total. 3 in the main gym area and 8 in the auxiliary gym.
Tournament Director: Corey Beckner, interstate64wrestling@gmail.com
Boys Division: Must qualify
Girls Division: Open Signup
DIVISIONS:
Boys Divisions
8U: Born 2018-2019:
Weight Classes: 40 lbs, 43 lbs, 45 lbs, 49 lbs, 53 lbs, 56 lbs, 62 lbs, 70 lbs, 85 lbs
10U: Born 2016-2017:
Weight Classes: 49 lbs, 53 lbs, 56 lbs, 59 lbs, 63 lbs, 67 lbs, 71 lbs, 77 lbs, 84 lbs, 93 lbs, 105 lbs, 120 lbs
12U: Born 2014-2015:
Weight Classes: 58 lbs, 63 lbs, 67 lbs, 70 lbs, 74 lbs, 78 lbs, 82 lbs, 86 lbs, 92 lbs, 98 lbs, 108 lbs, 117 lbs, 135 lbs, 160 lbs
Middle School: Born 2010 (Aug 1-Dec 31) -2013: (No High School Wrestlers 9-12 grade)
Weight Classes: 75 lbs, 80 lbs, 84 lbs, 88 lbs, 92 lbs, 96 lbs, 100 lbs, 105 lbs, 110 lbs, 115 lbs, 120 lbs, 126 lbs, 132 lbs, 140 lbs, 155 lbs, 175 lbs, 225 lbs, HWT (285 lbs)
Girls Divisions (Maximum Wrestlers 310)
8U: Born 2018-2019: (Maximum Wrestlers 50):
Weight Classes: Madison system for weight classes
10U: Born 2016-2017: (Maximum Wrestlers 65):
Weight Classes: Madison system for weight classes
12U: Born 2014-2015: (Maximum Wrestlers 65):
Weight Classes: Madison system for weight classes
Middle School: Born 2010 (Aug 1- Dec 31) -2013: (No High School Wrestlers 9-12 grade): (Maximum Wrestlers 65):
Weight Classes: Madison system for weight classes
*Girls Tournament Only: For Madison system, the tournament director will group athletes together by +-7% of weigh in weight.
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AGE DIVISIONS |
BIRTH DATES |
FOLKSTYLE MATCH TIME LIMITS |
WEIGHT CLASSES |
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8U |
Born 2018-2019 |
Championship and Consolation: 3 one-minute periods |
Madison System |
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10U |
Born 2016-2017 |
Championship and Consolation: 3 one-minute periods |
Madison System |
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12U |
Born 2014-2015 |
Championship: 1 one-minute and 2 1:30 periods; Consolation: 3 one-minute periods |
Madison System |
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Middle School |
Born 2010 (Aug 1-Dec 31)-2013 (No High School Wrestlers 9-12 grade) |
Championship: 3 one-minute and 30 second periods; Consolation: 3 one-minute and 30 second periods |
Madison System |
REGISTRATION
Athletes must have at least a Limited Folkstyle Athlete USAW membership to compete in qualifiers.
Girls Division Registration Open (girls division does not need to qualify - open registration)
Boys Division Registration Open: Confirm and Pay On-Site After Qualifying! After qualifying for the State Tournament, you must confirm your intent to compete and pay the $60 state tournament advancement fee before leaving the qualifier. Failure to do so will result in your spot being offered to the next available alternate. Be sure to complete this process on-site to secure your place at the State Tournament! If a confirmed wrestler drops out between the qualifier and the state tournament VA USA Wrestling will reach out to the next in line alternate from the same qualifier and offer the open spot.
Registration Close (DEADLINE):
Girls Division: 9 pm Thursday Feb 19th 2026
Boys Division: Confirm and Register On-Site After Qualifying!
Individual Entry Fee: $60 Paid Online for girls division and onsite at qualifier for Boys Division. Unpaid online entries will be withdrawn daily. No walk in registrations.
VOLUNTEERS Anyone who chooses to volunteer will receive free admission to the event as well as receive a full refund on registration for their athlete. Must help with a minimum of one session or two weigh-ins to qualify. (more details to follow)
Registration Details All Divisions
Girls Division Registration Link - Opens Feb 2nd
Boys Division Must Register On-Site After Qualifying
Purchase or print a USAW Card or Complete the required background check, go to: http://www.usawmembership.com
Online Registrations are Final:
Online registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Make sure you check your schedule prior to registering for one of the tournaments.
IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Tournament Rules
Only Virginia residents may compete, with residency validated by school enrollment. Home schooled wrestlers must have a VA address on their USA Card membership.
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Headgear is MANDATORY for all competitors.
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Mouth guards are MANDATORY for wrestlers who have braces.
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Rest time in between matches is a minimum of 15 minutes.
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Girls can only compete in one state tournament. If a girl qualifies for the boys state and chooses to compete in the VA USA Wrestling boys kids state division, they cannot compete in the girls division.
Girls Weigh-Ins Policies
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Must weigh in wearing a singlet or 2-piece uniform. Wrestlers, please have a uniform on under clothing before entering the weigh-in area.
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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 on-site Doctor, Official, or Tournament Director may reject the skin form and disqualify the wrestler.
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Wrestlers will have until weigh-ins close to make weight on any scale being used.
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All weigh-ins are on-site only.
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Girls will be Madison style weight classes and no qualifying needed.
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Approved weigh-in options include:
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All Girl Divisions Early Weigh-In: Sat. Feb. 28th 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ($25 fee)
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All Girl Divisions Regular Weigh-In: Saturday, Feb. 28th 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (No additional cost)
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All Girl Divisions Last-Call Weigh-In (Day of Competition): Sun, March 1st 7:00–7:30 AM ($25 fee)
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Boys Weigh-ins Policies
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Two pound weight allowance – must weigh in wearing a singlet or 2-piece uniform. Wrestlers, please have a uniform on under clothes before entering the weigh-in area.
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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 on-site Doctor, Official, or Tournament Director may reject the skin form and disqualify the wrestler.
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Wrestlers will have until weigh-ins close to make weight on any scale being used.
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All weigh-ins are on-site only.
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No weight class changes on site. Boys division must wrestle in the qualified division and weight class. All wrestlers must weigh in during their division’s scheduled weigh-in window. Weigh-ins will only be available at the designated early weigh-in time for the division or at the regular weigh-in time on the day of competition.
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Approved weigh-in options include:
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Boys 8U, 10U, & 12U Division Early Weigh-In: Friday, Feb. 27th 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ($25 fee)
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Boys 8U, 10U, & 12U Division Regular Weigh-In: Friday, Feb. 27th 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (No additional cost)
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Boys 8U, 10U, & 12U Last-Call Weigh-In (Day of Competition): Sat, Feb. 28th 7:00–7:30 AM ($25 fee)
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Middle School Boys Division Early Weigh-In: Sat. Feb. 28th 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ($25 fee)
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Middle School Boys Division Regular Weigh-In: Saturday, Feb. 28th 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (No additional cost)
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Middle School Boys Division Last-Call Weigh-In (Day of Competition): Sun, March 1st 7:00–7:30 AM ($25 fee)
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All wrestlers must weigh in during their division’s assigned weigh-in window.
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No cash payment; digital payment options will be available onsite through Zelle.
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Bracketing:
Girls Tournament Seeding Structure
Seeding for this event will be managed by the VA USA Wrestling Girls Seeding Committee, which will consist of VA USA Age Level Directors. This structure ensures fair, balanced, and knowledgeable placement of athletes within each division. In context, the goal is to seed the top athletes based on established criteria, while also separating known head-to-head matchups to ensure competitive integrity and avoid first-round rematches whenever possible.
Seeding Credentials
All athletes will be required to submit seeding credentials at the time of registration. This information will be used by the Seeding Committee to support accurate and competitive bracket placement.
Examples of seeding credentials may include but not limited too:
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Committee Assessment
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Evaluation of athlete résumé, competitive history, and consistency across events.
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National Placement
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Verified placements at USA Wrestling national events (Folkstyle Nationals, Preseason Nationals, Women’s Nationals, etc.) or major national-level tournaments such as Tulsa Nationals.
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Head-to-Head Results
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Wins over another registered athlete at a USA Wrestling sanctioned event or Tulsa-level competition.
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2024–2025 VA USA Wrestling Folkstyle Tournaments
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Placement, performance, and match results from designated VAWA folkstyle events during the current season.
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Submission of credentials does not guarantee a seed, but it ensures each athlete is properly evaluated by the committee for fair placement.
Our goal is to create the most competitive and equitable brackets possible for every wrestler.
Boy Tournament Seeding Structure
Seeding for this event will be managed by the VA USA Wrestling Seeding Committee, which consists of five (5) Regional Representatives, one from each designated region across the state. This structure ensures fair, balanced, and knowledgeable placement of athletes within each division. In context, the goal is to seed the 6 Regional Champions including the Last Chance Qualifier Champion. In addition, to separate the head-to-head Regional Finalist from hitting in the first round.
Seeding Credentials
All athletes will be required to submit seeding credentials at the time of registration. This information will be used by the Seeding Committee to support accurate and competitive bracket placement.
Examples of seeding credentials may include but not limited too:
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Previous season or recent tournament placings
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State, regional, or national rankings
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USA Wrestling participation and results
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Relevant head-to-head match history
Submission of credentials does not guarantee a seed, but it ensures each athlete is properly evaluated by the committee for fair placement.
Our goal is to create the most competitive and equitable brackets possible for every wrestler.
AWARDS
Individual Medals:
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1st-6th Place for individuals
Team Banners:
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Top 3 teams in each boys division and top 2 in each Girls division.
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Overall Boys Club Champions and Overall Girls team Champions.
TEAM SCORING
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Only the top 2 place winners per club, per weight will be scored instead of all athletes from each club.
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*Wrestlers will only be associated for team scoring purposes with the club they pre-registered with.
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*All clubs must be a current USA Wrestling Chartered club.
ADMISSION
Online: Adult - $10 day, Student $5 day, non school age free. $15 at the door. No cash payment; digital payment options will be available onsite through Zelle.
COACHES: FREE must present a 2025-26 USAW Coaches Card required for a floor pass to coach mat side. **REMINDER: Online background checks are required every 2 years and a completed background check is required BEFORE you can purchase a current USAW Coach Card. Background checks may take UP TO 2-4 WEEKS to process, so do NOT delay. No one is allowed in the coaching area without a current USAW Membership, coaching or volunteer. NO coaching on the mat without a Wrestling Leader Card.
COMPETITORS: must have a 2025-26 USAW Athlete Card available at Weigh-ins if requested. Proof of AGE may be required on site if questioned.
SCHEDULE
Thursday Feb 19th, 2026 9:00 PM: Deadline for registration for girls division
Friday Feb. 27th, 2026
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Division |
Early Weigh ins |
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Boys 8U, 10U, & 12U Division |
3:00PM- 4:30PM |
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Division |
Regular Weigh ins |
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Boys 8U, 10U, & 12U Division |
6:00PM- 7:30PM |
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Saturday Feb 28th, 2026
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Division |
Last Call Weigh ins |
Wrestling Start Time |
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Boys 8U, 10U, & 12U Division |
7:00AM-7:30AM |
9AM |
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Division |
Early Weigh ins |
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All Girls Divisions & Middle School Boys |
3:00PM- 4:30PM |
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Division |
Regular Weigh ins |
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All Girls Divisions & Middle School Boys |
6:00PM- 7:30PM |
Sunday March 1st, 2026
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Division |
Last Call Weigh ins |
Wrestling Start Time |
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All Girls Divisions & Middle School Boys |
7:00AM-7:30AM |
9AM |
Wrestling Gear & Apparel will be sold onsite.
