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Kids and Girls Folkstyle States



                                                  

         Virginia State Folkstyle Championships

                                            Saturday and Sunday, February 24-25, 2024
 
 
 

                                                  THIS IS A VIRGINIA RESIDENT ONLY

Date:  Saturday and Sunday, February 24-25, 2024

Location: Meadow Event Park in the Farm Bureau Building, 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, VA 23047

*Lawn Chairs allowed; No food and drink allowed from the outside.

Tournament Directors:  

  • Executive Director: Daryl Weber, daryl.weber@virginiawrestling.com
  • Kids Director: Zach Olson,  zach.olson@virginiawrestling.com
  • Cadet Director   - Ian Squires,  ian.c.squires@gmail.com
  • Women’s National Team Director – Steve Steigler, steve.steigler@virginiawrestling.com
  • Secretary of Operations - Alex Csontos, alex.csontos@virginiawrestling.com

 

DIVISIONS: 

*Divisions: By USAW Birth year 

(Click Here for USAW Division Info.)

Registration Here For All Divisions 

NO WALK IN REGISTRATIONS AT THIS EVENT

 

****When Choosing a Division Please Refer to the Year of Birth Primarily****

 

Boys Divisions

8U: Born 2016-2017: Maximum Wrestlers 210

Weight Classes: 40 lbs, 43 lbs, 45 lbs, 49 lbs, 53 lbs, 56 lbs, 62 lbs, 70 lbs, 85 lbs

10U: Born 2014-2015: Maximum Wrestlers 250

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, 140 lbs

12U: Born 2012-2013: Maximum Wrestlers 300

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, 185 lbs

14U: Born 2010-2011: Maximum Wrestlers 350

Weight Classes: 71 lbs, 77 lbs, 83 lbs, 87 lbs, 92 lbs, 97 lbs, 102 lbs, 106 lbs, 110 lbs, 114 lbs, 119 lbs, 125 lbs, 130 lbs, 136 lbs, 149 lbs, 165 lbs, 187 lbs, 250 lbs

16U: Born 2008-2009: Maximum Wrestlers 225

Weight Classes: 88 lbs, 94 lbs, 100 lbs, 106 lbs, 113 lbs, 120 lbs, 126 lbs, 132 lbs, 138 lbs, 144 lbs, 150 lbs, 157 lbs, 165 lbs, 175 lbs, 190 lbs, 215 lbs, 285 lbs

Girls Divisions

6U: 2018-2019 Maximum Wrestlers 20

Weight Classes: Madison system for weight classes

9U: Born 2015-2017 Maximum Wrestlers 65

Weight Classes: Madison system for weight classes

12U: Born 2012-2014 Maximum Wrestlers 65

Weight Classes: Madison system for weight classes

15U: Born 2009-2011 Maximum Wrestlers 65

Weight Classes: Madison system for weight classes

18U: Born 2006-2008 Maximum Wrestlers 50

Weight Classes: Madison system for weight classes

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These limits are set in order to complete this event in an orderly time 

***Girls Division Weight Classes*** 

Tournament director will group athletes together by +-7% of weigh in weight.

**Please find match time limits for each division here**
Match Time Limits per Division

*Max Wrestler limits are set in order to complete this event in an orderly time*

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REGISTRATION

Registration Here For All Divisions 

Registration Link (Click Here)

** NO WALK IN REGISTRATIONS AT THIS EVENT**

Purchase or print a USAW Card or Complete the required background check, go to:
 http://www.usawmembership.com 

Registration Open:
Monday, January 22rd

Registration Close (DEADLINE):
9pm Thursday Feb. 22nd 2024 

Individual Entry Fee:
$60 Paid Online. 
Unpaid entries will be withdrawn daily. No walk in registrations. 

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IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

***HEAD GEAR AND MOUTHGUARD FOR BRACES ARE REQUIRED***

 

  • ALL WEIGH INS ARE ON SITE ONLY AND SCRATCH WEIGHT. 
  • NO FRIDAY WEIGH INS FOR SUNDAY WRESTLING
  • WRESTLERS MUST BE REGISTERED AND PAID BY MONDAY FEBRUARY 19  AT NOON TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SEPARATION/SEEDING BY THE COMMITTEE. IN THE EVENT A PRE-SEEDED WRESTLER CHANGES WEIGHTS HE/SHE MAY NO LONGER BE SEEDED IN THE NEW WEIGHT DEPENDING ON THE SITUATION.
  • PLEASE HAVE YOUR SINGLET ON UNDER YOUR CLOTHES BEFORE ENTERING THE BUILDING FOR WEIGH INS. 
  • SCRATCH WEIGHT ONLY FOR EVERYONE
  • OVER TIME RULE:  1 MINUTE NEUTRAL, THEN COIN TOSS FOR ULTIMATE RIDEOUT
  • IMPORTANT LINKS/INFORMATION
  • 2024 USAW Weight and Age Divisions  -Age Divisions are based on the year of birth
  • Link to Doctors Skin Infection Form if needed
  • BOYS DIVISIONS - WRESTLERS MAY GO UP AN AGE GROUP BUT NO DOUBLE BRACKETING. Exception: Girls can wrestle in both girls and boys division.
  • NO SPECIAL GROUPING OR CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO WRESTLERS NOT IN THEIR NATURAL AGE GROUP.

 

Separation/Seeding Information

Please find the separation criteria used for separating wrestlers in brackets, along with the priority level for each criteria (below criteria must be entered when registering wrestlers):

  • Multiple VAWA Folkstyle State Champion - Priority Level 1
  • 2023 VAWA Folkstyle State Champion - Priority Level 2
  • 2023 VAWA Folkstyle State Runner Up - Priority Level 3
  • 2023 VAWA Folkstyle State 3rd Place - Priority Level 4
  • 2023 VAWA Folkstyle State 4th Place - Priority Level 5
  • 2023 VAWA Folkstyle State 5th Place - Priority Level 6
  • 2023 VAWA Folkstyle State 6th Place - Priority Level 7
  • 2023 VAWA Folkstyle State Did Not Place - Priority Level 8

Wrestlers must be registered and paid by Monday Feb. 19th, 2024 at Noon to be considered for separation/seeding.  In the event a pre-seeded wrestler changes weights he/she will no longer be seeded in the new weight class.

Special Considerations:

If a wrestler did not participate last year but has met one of the criteria in a previous year please send an email with details to daryl.weber@virginiawrestling.com no later than Monday Feb. 19th, 2024 for special consideration.

 

AWARDS

Awards: Medals 1st-6th Place for individuals, Banners will be awarded to the top 3 teams in each boys division and top 3 in each Girls division. Overall Boys Club Champions and Overall Girls team Champions.

 

TEAM SCORING

Only the top 2 place winners per club, per weight will be scored instead of all athletes from each club. 

*Wrestlers will only be associated for team scoring purposes with the club they pre-registered with.

*All clubs must be a current USA Wrestling Chartered club.

 

ADMISSION

Online: Adult-$10.00 day , Student $5 day, non school age free. $5 more at the door. 

At the Door : USAW Wrestling At The Door: Leader/Coaches with 2023-24  floor pass at the door only(free).  Required for coaching on the mat; free.

COACHES: must present a 2023-24 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 2023-24 USAW Athlete Card available at Weigh-ins if requested. Proof of AGE may be required  on site if questioned.

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. 

Sign up to volunteer:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F49A8A723A4F49-47235741-vawa#/

 

SCHEDULE

 

Thursday Feb 22, 2024

 

9:00PM: Deadline for registration

 

Friday Feb 23, 2024

5-8:00 pm : 
Weigh Ins (WEIGHT CHANGES CAN BE MADE AT WEIGH-INS, WITH NO FEE) for anyone wrestling Saturday which is: Boys (8U, 10U, 12U& 14U). 

***No Friday weigh-ins for Sunday wrestling.

*ALL WEIGH INS ARE ON SITE ONLY AND SCRATCH WEIGHT.  PLEASE HAVE YOUR SINGLET ON UNDER YOUR CLOTHES BEFORE ENTERING THE BUILDING FOR WEIGH INS. 

Saturday Feb 24, 2024

Session One 

7:30-8 am:
Building Opens for weigh-ins (All Divisions). Final weigh ins for boys 8U and boys 10U

9:00 am:
Wrestling Begins for Boys 8U and boys 10U

Session Two 

11:00-11:30 am (Updated New Time 2/18):
Final weigh in for Boys 12U & boys 14U

1:00 pm (Updated New Time 2/18):
Wrestling begins for Boys 12U & boys 14U 

5-6:00 pm:
Weigh Ins for ALL GIRLS (6U, 9U, 12U, 15U, 18U) + Boys 16U

 

Sunday Feb 25, 2024

Session Three 

7:30-8 am:
Building Opens for Wrestlers, final weigh in for ALL GIRLS (6U, 9U, 12U, 15U, 18U) + Boys 16U

 

9:00 am:
Wrestling Begins  ALL GIRLS (6U, 9U, 12U, 15U, 18U) + Boys 16U

 
 

Wrestling Gear & Apparel 

Will be sold onsite by Blue Chip Wrestling along with Virginia Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Gear

 

Tournament FAQ's:

My child's age doesn't match the title of the division but is born in the year associated with that division.  Which division to I enroll them in? 
- The title of each division is merely a title.  Please refer to the year of birth primarily when choosing a division.