2026 VA USA JV State Challenge 

Date:  Sunday, February 15th, 2026 

Location: Orange County High School 201 Selma Rd, Orange, VA 22960

 Registration

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.***

***Homeschoolers are welcome as long as they're in grades 9-12 (or equivalent).***

***Girls are welcome to wrestle in this coed event.***

*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.  

 

REGISTRATION

** NO WALK IN REGISTRATIONS AT THIS EVENT**

Registration

Registration Close (DEADLINE): Friday, February 13th, 2026 

Individual Entry Fee: $45 paid online.  Unpaid entries will be withdrawn daily. No walk in registrations. 

IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

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

• 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.
• Link to Doctors Skin Infection Form if needed
• 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

Awards: Medals for 1st through 3rd place for individuals 

ADMISSION

COACHES: FREE ***must present a 2025-2026 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 and under FREE

COMPETITORS: The entry fee for all qualifiers is $45.00 and the deadline to register the Friday before the tournament. Walk-in Registrations WILL NOT be accepted. Athletes must have a 2025-20256 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 

 

 

SCHEDULE

Weigh Ins

Saturday Feb 14th

6pm -7:30pm Weigh Ins

Sunday, Feb 15th

7am-7:30am Last Chance Weigh-Ins $30

9am Wrestling Starts

 

Tournament Directors:  

State Chairman: Steve Steigler, steve.steigler@virginiawrestling.com

Tournament Director: Corey Beckner, interstate64wrestling@gmail.com