Five of the eight USA Wrestling High School National Recruiting Showcase Qualifiers finalized

USA Wrestling has announced five of its eight High School National Recruiting Showcase Qualifiers, with the final three qualifiers expected to be finalized very soon.


The qualifier events will feature top High School boys’ and girls’ wrestlers from around the country. For the boys (contested in folkstyle) and girls (contested in freestyle), the top five place winners in each weight class in the eight qualifiers will earn a spot in the High School National Recruiting Showcase (which will be held during the weekend of March 26-28 at a location to be announced shortly).

Here are the qualifiers that have already been finalized, with registration open:


• The USA Wrestling High School National Recruiting Showcase – Wisconsin Qualifier will be held at the Woodside Wisconsin Dells Center Dome, March 11-13.


• The USA Wrestling High School National Recruiting Showcase – Florida Qualifier will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, March 12-14.


• The USA Wrestling High School National Recruiting Showcase – Arizona Qualifier will be held at the Anderson Auto Group in Bullhead City, Ariz., March 16-18.


• The USA Wrestling High School National Recruiting Showcase – Utah Qualifier will be held at the George S. Eccles Ice Center in North Logan, Utah, March 11-13.


• The USA Wrestling High School National Recruiting Showcase – Pennsylvania Qualifier will be held at C3 Sports in State College, Pa., March 12-14.


Each of the qualifiers have different entry limits based upon the health and safety regulations in their location. Athletes who wish to compete are encouraged to register right away to reserve their spot. In addition, each qualifier has different numbers of coaches and/or spectators permitted. Read the website closely for each specific qualifier.


These events and the entire High School National Recruiting Showcase series, is open only to boys and girls athletes who qualify for the USA Wrestling Junior age division. Wrestlers must have been born September 1, 2001 or after, plus must be enrolled in grades 9-12. Athletes from any state may enter any of the eight qualifiers.


Please note that state champions and National Prep champions (any year) who meet the age and grade requirements automatically qualify for the High School National Recruiting Showcase for both boys and girls (They do not need to attend a qualifier). All previous state champions and National Prep champions MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE NATIONAL RECRUITING SHOWCASE BY MARCH 1 to guarantee their spot. State champions are defined as state association sanctioned state champions for boys, and both state association sanctioned champions and recognized unofficial state champions for girls.


USA Wrestling will be releasing the dates and sites for the remaining three High School National Recruiting Showcase Qualifiers as soon as they are confirmed. The date and sites for the High School National Recruiting Showcase final event will also be posted soon. Please visit USA Wrestling’s website TheMat.com and its social media platforms for more information.


The intent of the series is to provide unrestricted access for every college coach and recruiter to the single-highest concentration of high school talent, with every match available online through host broadcaster Trackwrestling.


As with all events on the USA Wrestling national schedule, this series will be conducted following the requirements of the state and local health authorities, as well as using the safety provisions of the USA Wrestling Return to Events Guidelines. USA Wrestling and the local organizers will monitor data and local trends closely leading up to the event.

QUALIFIER WEBSITE AND REGISTRATION LINKS

March 11-13 - High School National Recruiting Showcase – Wisconsin Qualifier in Wisconsin Dells

Click here for official website for Wisconsin Qualifier

Click here to register for High School National Recruiting Showcase – Wisconsin Qualifier

March 11-13 - High School National Recruiting Showcase – Utah Qualifier in North Logan

Click here for official website for Utah Qualifier

Click here to register for High School National Recruiting Showcase – Utah Qualifier

March 12-14 - High School National Recruiting Showcase – Florida Qualifier in Orlando

Click here for official website for Florida Qualifier

Click here to register for High School National Recruiting Showcase – Florida Qualifier

March 12-14 - High School National Recruiting Showcase – Pennsylvania Qualifier in State College

Click here for official website for Pennsylvania Qualifier

Click here to register for High School National Recruiting Showcase – Pennsylvania Qualifier

March 16-18 - High School National Recruiting Showcase – Arizona Qualifier in Bullhead City

Click here for official website for Arizona Qualifier

Click here to register for High School National Recruiting Showcase – Arizona Qualifier

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Divisions/Styles:

High School Boys/FOLKSTYLE

• Born 9/1/2001 & after, plus enrolled in grades 9-12

High School Girls/FREESTYLE

• Born 9/1/2001 & after, plus enrolled in grades 9-12

Weight Classes:

High School Boys*

106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285

High School Girls*

100, 106, 112, 117, 122, 127, 132, 138, 144, 152, 164, 180, 200, 225


*2 lb. growth allowance at both the qualifiers and National Showcase

COVID-19 Screening


To mitigate COVID-19 and protect our members, everyone entering the venue must wear a mask and/or proper fitting face covering and be subjected to a daily screening. Anyone who does not comply with this will be asked to leave.

USA Wrestling Events website


For information on all of the High School National Recruiting Showcase events and the entire national schedule, please visit the USA Wrestling Events website at:
https://usawrestlingevents.com/