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VAWA JV State Challenge & Kid Last Chance Qualifier
Date: Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 (BOTH TOURNAMENTS)
Location: Orange County High School 201 Selma Rd, Orange, VA 22960
J.V. State Challenge DIVISIONS:
Boys Divisions
H.S. : Grades 9-12: Maximum Wrestlers 350
Weight Classes: 106 lbs, 113 lbs, 120 lbs, 126 lbs, 132 lbs, 138 lbs, 145 lbs, 152 lbs, 160 lbs, 170 lbs, 182 lbs, 195 lbs, 220 lbs, 285 lbs
Girls Divisions
H.S. : Grades 9-12: Maximum Wrestlers 100
Weight Classes: 100 lbs, 107 lbs, 114 lbs, 120 lbs, 126 lbs, 132 lbs, 138 lbs, 145 lbs, 152 lbs, 165 lbs, 185 lbs, 235 lbs
***If a wrestler competes in their high school state tournament they are not eligible.***
*Per division limits are rough estimates. Tournament will be set for 450 wrestler max capacity between all division & events in an effort to complete tournaments in a timely manner.
Boys Kid Last Chance Qualifier DIVISIONS:
8U: Born 2017-2019 :
Weight Classes: 40 lbs, 43 lbs, 45 lbs, 49 lbs, 53 lbs, 56 lbs, 62 lbs, 70 lbs, 85 lbs, HWT (100 lbs)
10U: Born 2015-2016 :
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, HWT (140 lbs)
12U: Born 2013-2014 :
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, HWT (185 lbs)
14U: Born 2011-2012 :
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 (265 lbs)
16U: Born 2009-2010 (No High School Wrestlers 9-12 grade) :
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, HWT (285 lbs)
As stated on the Kid State Qualifiers info page, in an effort to have 16 person brackets or as close to it as possible at the Kid State Tournament we have expanded the number of qualifiers at the Last Chance Qualifier. Please find State Qualifiers per weight class at the Last Chance Qualifier:
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REGISTRATION
Registration Here For All Divisions
==>JV State Challenge Registration Link (Click Here) <==
==>Kid Last Chance Qualifier Registration Link (Click Here) <==
** NO WALK IN REGISTRATIONS AT THIS EVENTS**
Registration Open: Sunday, Feb. 2nd 2025
Registration Close (DEADLINE): 10pm Saturday March 1st 2025
Individual Entry Fee: $45 Paid Online. Unpaid entries will be withdrawn daily. No walk in registrations.
For Tournament Rules (Qualifying, Advancement, Weigh-ins, etc...) related to the Kid Last Chance Qualifier please visit this page: https://www.virginiawrestling.com/page/show/8908717-kids-state-qualifiers
IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT INFORMATION for JV State Challenge
Tournament Rules
If a wrestler competes in their high school state tournament they are not eligible.
Must Have a Current USA Wrestling Card to Participate. Purchase or print a USAW Card or: http://www.usawmembership.com
Only Virginia residents may compete, with residency validated by school enrollment. Home schooled wrestlers must have a VA address on their USA Card membership.
NO DOUBLE BRACKETING.
Headgear is MANDATORY for all competitors.
Mouth guards are MANDATORY for wrestlers that have braces.
High School match rules apply.
Rest time in-between matches is a minimum of 15 minutes.
Weigh-ins JV State Challenge ONLY
2 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.
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.
Wrestlers will have until weigh-ins close to make weight on any scale being used.
All weigh-ins are on site only.
Registered wrestlers can change weight classes on site for a $30 fee.
Awards: Medals 1st-3rd Place for individuals
COACHES: FREE ***must present a 2024-25 USAW Coaches Card required for a floor pass to coach mat side.
**COACHES 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.
Fans admission: $10.00. 5 yo and under FREE
COMPETITORS: The entry fee for all qualifiers is $45.00 and the deadline to register is 9:00 PM on the Thursday before the tournament - Walk-in Registrations WILL NOT be accepted. Athletes must have a 2024-25 USAW Athlete Card available at Weigh-ins if requested. Proof of Grade may be required on site if questioned.
Click Here to Purchase a USA Wrestling Card
| Division | Weigh-Ins | Approx. Start Time |
| 8U, 10U, 16U & JV State Challenge | 7-8 am | 9:00 am |
| 12U & 14U | 11 am - 12 pm | 1:00 pm |
Tournament Directors:
State Chairman: Steve Steigler, steve.steigler@virginiawrestling.com
Executive Director: Daryl Weber, daryl.weber@virginiawrestling.com
Tournament Director: Corey Beckner, interstate64wrestling@gmail.com
Tournament Director: Ryan Benzel, benzelryan@yahoo.com