2026 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals

2026 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals2026 USA Wrestling 16U & Junior Folkstyle National Championship12Mar(check schedule)15The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, 6500 Grand Ave West, Des Moines, IA 50266DivisionMastersStyleFolkstyle

Time

Thursday, March 12, 2026 - Sunday, March 15, 2026 ((check schedule))

Location

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

6500 Grand Ave West, Des Moines, IA 50266

Event Details

Folkstyle with divisions for 16U, Juniors, and Masters Men A-F
USAW card required

DIVISIONS
16U Boys: 88, 94, 100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285 lbs
16U Girls: 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 207, 235
Junior Boys (Must be in High School): 100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285
Junior Girls (Must be in High School): 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 235

Master’s Men: 58kg, 62kg, 70kg, 78kg, 88kg, 100kg, 130kg
A (1992-2001)
B (1984-1991)
C* (1976-1983)
D* (1968-1975)
E* (1960-1967)
F* (1951-1959)
*Medical certificate is required to compete in Master’s C, D, E, & F and must be turned in during weigh-ins. It must be filled out within 90 days of competition
Click Here for Masters Medical Form for C, D , E & F athletes

EVENT LOCATION
The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
6500 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266

COMPETITION INFO
16U Time Periods:
Championship: 2:00 – 2:00 – 2:00
Consolation: 1:00 – 2:00 – 2:00

Juniors Time Periods:
Championship: 2:00 – 2:00 – 2:00
Consolation: 1:00 – 2:00 – 2:00

Masters Time Periods:
Championship: 1:00 – 1:30 – 1:30
Consolation: 1:00 – 1:00 – 1:00

SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 12
5:00 – 7:00P Credentials Pick-Up for Juniors
6:30 – 7:00P Credentials Pick-Up for 16U and Masters
6:30 – 7:00P Medical Check and Weigh-In – Junior Divisions ONLY – SCRATCH WEIGHT
7:15P – Officials Clinic

Friday, March 13
9:00A – 2:30P (Session 1)
Junior Boys & Junior Girls – Prelims and Consolation

3:00 – 7:00P (Session 2)
Junior Girls – Quarterfinals, Consolation, Semifinals, Consolation-Semis

3:00 – 8:00P (Session 2)
Junior Boys – Prelims, Quarterfinals, and Consolation

5:00 – 6:30P Credentials Pick-Up
6:00 – 7:00P
Medical Check & Weigh-In for 16U and Masters ONLY – Scratch Weight

Saturday, March 14
8:00A Doors Open
9:00 – 11:00A (Session 3)
Junior Boys – Semifinals, Consolation, and Consolation-Semi
Junior Girls – All Medal Matches

9:00A – 2:00P
16U Boys – Prelims and Consolation
Masters – Prelims and Consolation

9:00A – 1:30P Last Chance
11:00A – 2:00P Junior Boys – All Medal Matches

3:00 – 7:30P (Session 4)
16U Boys – Prelims, Quarters, Semifinals, and Consolation
16U Girls – Prelims, Quarters, Semifinals, and Consolation
Masters – If Needed

Sunday March 15
9:00A – 1:00P (Session 5)
16U Boys – Consolation Semis and All Medal Matches
16U Girls – All Medal Matches

16U and Junior DIVISIONS REGISTRATION
Registration Link: https://www.usawmembership.com/usaw_events/2600004502?section=registration
Flash Sale Pre-Registration (Deadline Friday, Feb 6 @ 11:59PMCT)
$55.00 with Hotel Code
$65.00 w/o Hotel Code

Early Bird Pre-Registration (Deadline Friday, February 20@ 11:59PM CT)
$65.00 with Hotel Code
$75.00 w/o Hotel Code

Online Registration (Deadline Friday, Feb 27)
$85.00

Late Online Registration (Deadline Thursday, March 12)
$100.00

MASTERS DIVISION REGISTRATION
Registration Link: https://www.usawmembership.com/usaw_events/2600004502?section=registration
Pre-Registration (Deadline Friday, Feb 27 @ 11:59PMCT)
$75.00 with Hotel Code
$85.00 without Hotel Code

Late Online Registration (Deadline Thursday, March 12) – $120.00

HOTEL
Link: TBA
Use your hotel confirmation number as your discount code when you to register. Each Code is good for up to FOUR (4) registrations. YOU MUST BOOK THROUGH THE HOTEL LINK ABOVE

SPECTATORS AND VOLUNTEERS
Weekend Pass
Adult: $35.00 plus ticketing fees
Youth: $30 plus ticketing fees

Daily Pass: $25.00 plus ticketing fees
Please note, wrestlers competing in the event do not need admission

Looking for Table Workers – Please email Marty at [email protected] if your club is interested in working tables.

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