Registration opened on September 1 for four major USA Wrestling national events

With the official launch of the 2025-26 membership season on Monday, September 1, USA Wrestling opened registration for four of its major national-level events in the autumn of 2025. The new USA Wrestling membership season runs from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.

Among the events now available for registration are the annual Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals, which once again is held alongside the Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase. These respected events will be held at the Iowa Events Center - EMC Expo Center in Des Moines, Iowa, October 22-26, 2025.

The Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals features folkstyle wrestling, with a total of 10 age-group events for combined for boys and girls (11th-12th Grade Boys, 9th-12th Grade Girls, 9th-10th Grade Boys, 7th-8th Grade Boys, 6th-8th Grade Girls, 5th-6th Grade Boys, 3rd-5th Grade Girls, 3rd-4th Grade Boys, 1st-2nd Grade Girls, 1st-2nd Grade Boys). There are entry caps for this competition, so families are encouraged to register right away.

The Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase is for elite boys, and athletes must be pre-qualified to compete, based upon specific qualification requirements.

Please note that due to the growth and popularity of this competition, USA Wrestling has added a day to tournament. Please review the schedule for this year when making plans to participate.

Wrestlers who register with a hotel code for the Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals and/or the Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase before September 10 at 10:00 p.m. MT will receive a $30 discount in a Flash Sale.

Event: Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals & Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase

Location: Iowa Events Center - EMC Expo Center, Des Moines, Iowa

Dates: October 22 – 26, 2025

Register for Brian Keck Memorial Preseason National/Boys National Recruiting Showcase

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Registration is also open for Senior-level U.S. athletes in all three Olympic disciplines for the respected Bill Farrell Memorial International, which returns to the world-famous New York Athletic Club in New York City, N.Y., November 7-8. This is a great, early-season event for Senior athletes, which also provides an important opportunity to compete against international competition here on U.S. soil.

Athletes who live in the United States but represent other nations can not register online like the U.S. competitors can. They must speak with their federation to receive an invitation and to be registered; they cannot just attend the tournament or register onsite.  All athletes, U.S. and international, must have a current UWW license to compete. U.S. athletes must submit all documents to receive their UWW by October 17 to Jaimie McNab at jmcnab@usawrestling.org. All athletes, regardless of nation, must be entered into Athena by October 28.

Event: Bill Farrell Memorial International

Location: New York Athletic Club, New York, N.Y.

Dates: November 7-8, 2025

U.S. athletes registration for Bill Farrell Memorial International 

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USA Wrestling’s popular Folkstyle Tour of America kicks off this year once again with the Northwest Bigfoot Battle. Hosted in the picturesque city of Spokane, Washington, the Northwest Bigfoot Battle is not only a showcase of wrestling skill but also an opportunity to earn Future Olympic Rankings points and earn some of the most impressive trophies within youth wrestling.

Divisions available are: 8U True Beginners, 8U Girls, 8U Boys, 10U True Beginners, 10U Girls, 10U Boys, 12U True Beginners, 12U Girls, 12U Boys, Middle School True Beginners, Middle School Girls (Grades 6-8th), Middle School Boys (Grades 6-8th).

Event: Folkstyle Tour of America - Northwest Bigfoot Battle

Location: The Podium, Spokane, Wash.

Dates: November 21-22, 2025

Register for FTA - Northwest Bigfoot Battle 

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The Folkstyle Tour of American continues with the King and Queen of the Mountain, which attracts quality competitors from not only the Rocky Mountain Region, but also from across the nation. Hosted in Olympic City USA, Colorado Springs, Colo., on December 6, Future Olympian Ranking points are up for grabs, as well as impressive trophies.

Available divisions include 8U Girls, 10U Girls, 12U Girls, 8U Boys, 10U Boys, 12U Boys, 8U True Beginner, 10U True Beginner & 12U True Beginner, Middle School Girls, Middle School Boys and Middle School True Beginner. Please note that each session has a max capacity, so register early to secure your place in the tournament.

Event: Folkstyle Tour of America - King & Queen of the Mountain

Location: The Broadmoor World Arena, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Dates: December 5-6, 2025

Register for FTA – King and Queen of the Mountain

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To secure your current USA Wrestling membership, please visit https://www.usawmembership.com/

For more information on USA Wrestling National and Regional events, please visit https://usawrestlingevents.com/