Veterans wrestling is a subdivision of Masters wrestling.  Veterans are wrestlers that are 35-70 years old.  The term is not to be confused with people who have served in the military.

Veterans wrestling is a more internationally known sector that consists of divisions for both men and women.

The Mens’ Veterans division is split up into 5 age groups designated by one of the first 5 letters of the alphabet: A, B, C, D, and E.

Div. A: Ages 35-40
Div. B: Ages 41-45
Div. C: Ages 46-50
Div. D: Ages 51-55
Div. E: Ages 56-60
Div. F: Ages 61-65
Div. G: Ages 66-70

Within those 5 divisions, there are 7 weight classes.

Masters Weight Classes:

58 kg/127.6 lbs
62 kg/136.6 lbs
70 kg/154.2 lbs
78 kg/172 lbs
88 kg/194 lbs
100 kg /220.4 lbs
130 kg /286.6 lbs

 

The Women’s Veterans division is split up into 3 age groups designated by one of the first 5 letters of the alphabet: A, B, and C.

Div. A: Ages 35-40
Div. B: Ages 41-45
Div. C: Ages 46-50

Within those 3 divisions, there are 6 weight classes.

Veterans Women’s Weight Classes:

48 kg/127.6 lbs
53 kg/136.6 lbs
58 kg/154.2 lbs
63 kg/172 lbs
69 kg/194 lbs
75 kg /220.4 lbs