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About The Tournament
The Badgerland Nationals is a premier youth wrestling tournament, showcasing elite young wrestlers from across the Midwest and beyond.
Schedule
Entry Deadline
Details:
Entry Deadline 1:00pm (Firm) or first 650 wrestlers.
Weight Change Deadline
Details:
Weight Change Deadline 1:00pm (Firm).
Brackets Posted
Details:
Brackets posted by 4 pm.
Friday Night Weigh-In
Details:
No weight allowance for early weigh-ins.
Saturday Weigh-In
Details:
Weight allowance is 0.9.
Tournament Begins
Details:
Wrestling will start at 9:00 am.
Format
- Wrestlers from all states are eligible
- Open registration
- Double elimination
- Top wrestlers in each weight class identified and seeded into bracket
- Wrestlers from same club will be separated if possible
Entry Fees
- $60 per wrestler (Pre-Registration is MANDATORY)
- Entry Fees increase to $65 per wrestler 7 days before deadline
- No additional membership/card fee required.
- Refunds will not be issued after the entry deadline – no exceptions
- Late Entries will not be accepted
General Information
Weight Classes
Age Divisions: The MWT events are now Age based. Please see below.
Boys' Weight Classes
| Age Group | Weight Classes |
|---|---|
| 6U - Age as of 12/1/2025 | 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, HWT |
| 8U - Age as of 12/1/2025 | 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 90, HWT |
| 10U - Age as of 12/1/2025 | 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 115, 125, HWT |
| 12U - Age as of 12/1/2025 | 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 102, 110, 120, 130, 155, HWT |
| 14U - Age as of 12/1/2025 | 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160, 175, HWT |
Girls' Weight Classes
| Age Group | Weight Classes |
|---|---|
| 8U - Age as of 12/1/2025 | 45, 55, 65, HWT |
| 10U - Age as of 12/1/2025 | 60, 70, 80, 90, HWT |
| 12U - Age as of 12/1/2025 | 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, HWT |
| 14U - Age as of 12/1/2025 | 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, HWT |
NOTE: The MWT reserves the right to combine/split weight classes depending on registration numbers.
The Midwest Tour and all associated events follow USA Wrestling’s determination regarding Female Competition Category eligibility.
Related to Females competing in Male Competition Categories – MWT reserves the right to allow Females to compete in Male Competition Categories, if an opportunity does not exist within the Female Competition Categories.
Age Groups/Weights:
Wrestlers must weigh at or less than the weight selected. For example, a 12U wrestler who weighs 67 lbs. should register for the 70 lb. weight class.
- Weight classes are determined by age and weight.
- We will not re-bracket or refund wrestlers who do not make their declared weight.
- Wrestlers are allowed to enter only one age group and weight class per day.
Allowance:
- Early Weigh-ins: No allowance
- Day of Event: Wrestlers will have a .9 allowance.
Change Weight:
Registered wrestlers can change their weight until the entry deadline. Using your invoice number, you can login to Trackwrestling and make the weight change.
*We reserve the right to combine weight classes that have 3 or less wrestlers.
**It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and coach to determine if a wrestler should safely participate on the mat. You may forfeit or withdraw your wrestler at any time over safety concerns.
Weigh-Ins
- We will not re-bracket or refund wrestlers who do not make their declared weight.
- All participants must weigh in and go through a skin check to be cleared to wrestle. If a wrestler has any type of skin rash, they must present a letter from a doctor or physician. The letter must state that the affliction is not in the contagious phase during the tournament. Persons conducting the skin checks will make final determinations.
- Parents will not be allowed at the scales at weigh-ins.
- A test scale will be on-site.
- Limit weight-loss activities to running, spitting, and bathroom prior to final weigh-in. All other weight-cutting activities are prohibited.
- Singlet must be worn during weigh-ins.
- Weight classes are determined by age group and weight.
- We will not re-bracket or refund wrestlers who do not make their declared weight.
- Wrestlers are allowed to enter only one age group and weight class per day.
Highlights
- Identify top wrestlers and seed into brackets in an attempt to avoid early matchups
- Full integrated Trackwrestling setup; Electronic score clocks
- Live Streaming for every match on Trackwrestling
- Big Brackets
- Full Mats
- Ability to view registered wrestlers
- Live online results
- Wrestlers from 12-15 different states every year
- Increased effort to recruit wrestlers from other states
- Big Custom Medals
- Brackets posted online before tournament
- High School Certified Officials
- First-class facilities
Seeding
The Midwest Wrestling Tour utilizes TrackWrestling Wrestler Rankings to seed each bracket.
Event officials reserve the right to adjust and modify the seeds in an effort to avoid wrestlers from the same club meeting in the first round or in the case of registration from the wrong Trackwrestling profile.
SPECIAL NOTE: Make sure to register your wrestler with the correct TrackWrestling profile!
Duplicate Profiles
How to Merge Trackwrestling Profiles
If there are multiple profiles for the same athlete, you can request to merge them (Video):
- Click here for the Merge Request Form.
- Enter the Trackwrestling profile numbers and other information (make sure to enter the number you want to keep in the first box and the other numbers to be merged in the second box. These need to be separated by commas.)
- Click Submit Request.
- Your request will be reviewed and processed within 24 hrs.
Additional Info
Rules
This event will be conducted according to the rules as outlined by the high school association where the tournament is located with the exceptions listed below. This applies to wrestling techniques as well as conduct, attire and decorum on the mat.
- No coaches on mats prior to the start of wrestling.
- Singlets and headgear are required; laces must be taped.
- Matches will not be delayed if there is not a coach present. The wrestler can choose to either wrestle without a coach or forfeit.
- Calls made by the officials are final. Protests will not be accepted.
- Wrestlers are allowed to enter only one grade and weight class per day.
Timing Factors
Age Groups 6U, 8U & 10U:
- Three (3) 1-minute periods
Age Groups 12U & 14U:
- Placing matches and winners side
- Three (3) 1.5 minute periods
- Back side of the bracket
- Three (3) 1 minute periods
Brackets
4, 5 & 6-person Round Robin
8-person bracket
16-person bracket
32-person bracket
Weight classes with more than 32 wrestlers will be split by age.
Mats
Full mats for all grades when space allows.
Pre-K/K and 1st/2nd grades may be reduced to half mats if needed (full mats are preferred)
Officials
High School Certified Officials
Insurance
If a wrestler currently has their own medical/accident insurance, there will be no additional card or insurance fees required to participate in the MWT events.
Contact us if you are in need of insurance.
No Shows
Wrestlers who have registered but will not be able to attend are strongly encouraged to let us know before the tournament. Please send an email to wrestling@myas.org
Age Verification
You must bring age verification and present it to the tournament director upon request. Anyone questioning the age/eligibility of another wrestler must file an official protest with the tournament director and submit a $100 cash deposit. If the protest is upheld, the $100 will be returned to the person issuing the protest. If the protest is not upheld, the $100 fee will not be returned.
Examples of age verification include a birth certificate, a document from the athlete’s school listing age and DOB, passport, etc.
Awards
1st-6th places will receive an event and year specific custom medal
The MWT Belt will be awarded to wrestlers who place 1st-4th at three of the four MWT events.
Winners of all four (4) MWT events will be awarded MWT Hall of Fame recognition.
Note: Wrestlers must wrestle to earn awards.
Admission Fee
Wrestlers will be admitted free of charge
Coaches and spectators are required to pay an admission fee:
Daily admission: Adults – $15; Students – $5
* Additional surcharge of $3 per ticket at Hawkeye Nationals
Floor Pass
In an effort to limit the number of people mat side, we offer floor passes. This fee will be in addition to the daily admission fee.
Floor Pass – $20 – Cash Only
Concessions
A full concession stand will be offered with some healthy options if available.
No carry-ins, coolers or outside food will be allowed.
FAQs
Can wrestlers from any state participate?
Yes.
Does a wrestler have to qualify?
No, 100% open registration. Simply register on or before the entry deadline.
Can a wrestler participate in two weight classes at the same tournament?
Wrestlers cannot wrestle in two weight classes on the same day. A wrestler could wrestle in the 5th & 6th grade division on Saturday and also up in the 7th & 8th grade division on Sunday (as an example).
Do I need a membership to participate in the MWT events?
No. All that is required is that the wrestler has some form of health insurance.
Does a wrestler have to wrestle in all 4 Midwest Wrestling Tour events?
No, wrestlers can choose to participate in 1, 2, 3 or all 4 events.
How does a wrestler win a MWT Belt?
Wrestlers must participate in three of four MWT events and place 1-4 in each MWT event to win a belt. Belts will be awarded to the wrestlers who earn them at either of the last two tournaments. Wrestlers must wrestle to earn a belt.
Does a wrestler need to wrestle at the same weight in every event to be eligible to win a belt?
No.
Can a wrestler change the weight they registered for?
Yes, but it has to be done before the entry deadline.
What happens if a wrestler does not make the weight they registered for?
We do not re-bracket any wrestlers who do not make weight.
Wrestlers who are heavier than the weight they registered for will be disqualified and will not receive a refund.
How does someone get a coach pass?
Simply pay for the coaching wristband the day of your tournament. Anyone on the arena floor will need a coaching wristband.
What is the MWT?
The Midwest Wrestling Tour (MWT) will encompass the Gopher State Nationals, the Badgerland Nationals, the Hawkeye Nationals and the Yellowjacket Nationals and will showcase the phenomenal youth wrestling that the Upper Midwest has to offer.
Highlighting the MWT is the prized MWT Belt. The quality of the MWT Belt will be consistent with the custom medals that the wrestlers covet so much. Wrestlers placing 1st-4th in three of the four MWT events will be awarded the MWT Belt.
The MWT was created to give the wrestlers in the Midwest the opportunity to wrestle in tournaments that draw wrestlers from multiple states with limited travel. The MWT tournaments have drawn wrestlers from 10-12 different states each year throughout the Midwest and as far away as California, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia.
Participants of the MWT tournaments can expect first class competition, organization, communication, facilities, table workers, officials, awards and bracketing. We are very confident the participants will have a very good experience at each of the MWT events.
The MWT is administered by the Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS).
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