Bluegrass State Games

Folkstyle with divisions 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, 26U, 40U, 56U

EVENT DATE: July 26, 2025

EVENT LOCATION
Lafayette High School
401 Reed Lane
Lexington, KY 40503

EVENT CONTACT
Jarvis Livingston
[email protected]

SCHEDULE
Friday, July 25
5:30-7:30p Weigh-ins
There will also be remote weigh-in sites throughout the state. Proof of age must be submitted at weigh-in. Contact Jarvis Livingston at [email protected] to set up remote weight-in.
Saturday, July 26
8:30am Session I – Wrestlers 12 and under
Check brackets and make any changes. No changes will be made after 9 am.
12:00pm Session II – Wrestlers 13 and older

PROOF OF AGE: All wrestlers (except Open division) must submit proof of age at weigh-ins on Friday. Kentucky driver’s license, birth certificate, AAU card or USA wrestling cards are acceptable. If wrestlers are under age 18, parents must sign on the provided line on the entry form that the parent has read the medical release form and waiver statement and agrees with its contents.

COMPETITION INFORMATION
FORMAT: Round robin brackets

PAIRINGS: Pairings will be done on Friday night. Tournament officials may combine weight classes or age groups if not enough participants in a category. Brackets will be posted on Saturday morning. All entries are final at weigh-ins. Changes must be made by 10 am on Saturday morning. The tournament director(s) have the final decision on any weight class. This is a bracketed tournament and pairings will follow high school rules as set forth by the KHSAA. There will be separation by counties where possible.

RULES: Mat rules will be KHSAA rules for scholastic wrestling (folkstyle). Length of periods may change depending on the number of participants.

EQUIPMENT: All entries except Schoolboy, Novice, Midget, and Bantam must wear a singlet. Headgear is required for Bantam through Schoolboy and can be purchased at local sporting goods stores.

AWARDS: Wrestling will be to four places with medals awarded to the top three. Awards will be presented as they are earned.

REGISTRATION
Early Registration – $35/athlete
On-Site Registration – $40/athlete
Link: https://app.eventconnect.io/events/37471/registration-type/create?nav=hidden

ADMISSION
Adults – $5
Students – $3
Children Under 12 – Free