The Fight Before Christmas Wrestling Tournament
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Bartle Exhibit Hall (Hall E), Kansas City, MO
301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Divisions:
Boys: 6u, 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u,
Girls: 6u, 8u, 10u, 12u,
Novice: 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u
Style: Folkstyle
Registration Deadline: Registration will close Dec 8 at 11:59pm (Girls divisions wrestlers for $10!!)
Early Bird Registration ($10 girls) ($25 novice) ($35 open) – Ends Nov 10
Open Registration ($10 girls) ($30 novice) ($40 open)– Ends Dec 6
Last Chance Registration($15 girls) ($40 novice) ($50 open) – Ends Dec 8 At 11:59pm
K-8 Duals (Only $175 per team!) All Dual teams and wrestlers must participate in the open/novice individual tournament following the duals.
The day will begin with duals. We will be creating pools of 4 teams to round robin. Each team will get 3 duals. Pools will be seeded as best we can so teams are wrestling other teams at a similar skill.
Upon completion of the duals, we will begin the double elimination tournament.
It is required that you are competing in the open tournament to compete in the dual
Weight Classes
50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 165, 200
Period length: 1:30 – 1:30 – 1:30
Ages & Weight Classes
Ages: 6 and Under
Weight Classes: 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 88, 95, 110
Madison bracketing may be used if necessary.
Wrestling is at scratch weight. There will be no weight allowance
Rules & Format
Dates: All wrestling will take place on Saturday, December 10.
Style: Folkstyle rules
Brackets: Double elimination brackets with wrestlebacks to 6th place
Period Duration: All 6u matches will be 1-1-1 minute periods
Overtime: Overtime will be a 1 minute sudden death period. If neither wrestler scores it will be followed by a 30 second tiebreaker rideout (first wrestler to score in regulation gets to choose position).
Gear & Requirements
Headgear: Headgear is not required
Mouthguards: Wrestlers with braces must wear a mouthguard.
Weigh-in Attire: Participants must wear a singlet to weigh in.
Skin Check: A skin check will be performed during weigh in. Hair, facial hair, and nails must meet NFHS standards.
Awards
Awards: Top 3 in brackets with fewer than 12 wrestlers top 6 in brackets with 12 or more wrestlers
Ages & Weight Classes
Ages: 8 and Under Novice and Open
Weight Classes: 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 115, 130, hwt
Madison bracketing may be used if needed
Wrestling is at scratch weight. There will be no weight allowance
Rules & Format
Dates: All wrestling will take place on Saturday, Dec 10th.
Style: Folkstyle rules
Tournament Format and Bracketing: Double elimination bracket
Period Duration: 8u matches will be 1-1-1 min periods
Gear & Requirements
Headgear: Headgear is not required
Mouthguards: Wrestlers with braces must wear a mouthguard.
Weigh-in Attire: Participants must wear a singlet to weigh in.
Skin check: A skin check will take place during weigh ins.
Awards
Awards: Top 3 in brackets with fewer than 12 wrestlers top 6 in brackets with 12 or more wrestlers
Ages & Weight Classes
Ages: 10 and under
Weight Classes: 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 130, 150, 170, 190
Madison bracketing may be used if necessary
Wrestling is at scratch weight. There will be no weight allowance
Rules & Format
Dates: All wrestling will take place on Saturday, December 10th
Style: Folkstyle rules
Brackets: Double elimination brackets with wrestlebacks to 6th place
Period Duration: All 10u matches will be 1-1-1 minute periods
Overtime: Overtime will be a 1 minute sudden death period. If neither wrestler scores it will be followed by a 30 second tiebreaker rideout (first wrestler to score in regulation gets to choose position).
Gear & Requirements
Headgear: Headgear is not required
Mouthguards: Wrestlers with braces must wear a mouthguard.
Weigh-in Attire: Participants must wear a singlet to weigh in.
Skin Check: A skin check will be performed during weigh in.
Awards
Awards: Top 3 in brackets with fewer than 12 wrestlers. Top 6 in brackets with 12 or more wrestlers.
Ages & Weight Classes
Ages: 12 and under
Weight Classes: 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 150, 165, 185, 210, hwt
Madison bracketing may be used if necessary
Wrestling is at scratch weight. There will be no weight allowance
Rules & Format
Dates: All wrestling will take place on Saturday, December 10
Style: Folkstyle rules
Brackets: Double elimination brackets with wrestlebacks to 6th place
Period Duration: 12u matches will be 1.5-1.5-1.5 minute periods in championship and 1-1.5-1.5 in consolation
Overtime: Overtime will be a 1 minute sudden death period. If neither wrestler scores it will be followed by a 30 second tiebreaker rideout (first wrestler to score in regulation gets to choose position).
Gear & Requirements
Headgear: Headgear is not required
Mouthguards: Wrestlers with braces must wear a mouthguard.
Weigh-in Attire: Participants must wear a singlet to weigh in.
Skin Check: A skin check will be performed during weigh in.
Awards
Awards: Top 3 in brackets with fewer than 12 and top 6 in brackets with 12 or more wrestlers.
Ages & Weight Classes
Ages: 14 and under
Weight Classes:75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, 165, 175, 190, 205, 235, 285
Madison bracketing may be used if necessary
Wrestling is at scratch weight. There will be no weight allowance
Rules & Format
Dates: All wrestling will take place on Saturday, December 10
Style: Folkstyle rules
Brackets: Double elimination brackets with wrestlebacks to 6th place
Period Duration: All 14u matches will be 1.5-1.5-1.5 min periods in championship and 1-1.5-1.5 minute periods in consolation.
Overtime: Overtime will be a 1 minute sudden death period. If neither wrestler scores it will be followed by a 30 second tiebreaker rideout (first wrestler to score in regulation gets to choose position).
Gear & Requirements
Headgear: Headgear is not required
Mouthguards: Wrestlers with braces must wear a mouthguard.
Weigh-in Attire: Participants must wear a singlet to weigh in.
Skin Check: A skin check will be performed during weigh in.
Awards
Awards: Top 3 in brackets with fewer than 12 and top 6 in brackets larger than 12 wrestlers.
Ages & Weight Classes
Ages: 6u, 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u
Weight Classes: All girls divisions will use group wrestlers in their division with Madison bracketing.
Rules & Format
Dates: All wrestling will take place on Saturday, December 10.
Style: Folkstyle rules
Brackets: Double elimination brackets with wrestlebacks to 6th place
Period Duration:6u/8u/10u 1-1-1 min periods. 12u/14u 1.5-1.5-1.5 min periods in championship and 1-1.5-1.5 on consolation
Overtime: Overtime will be a 1 minute sudden death period. If neither wrestler scores it will be followed by a 30 second tiebreaker rideout (first wrestler to score in regulation gets to choose position).
Gear & Requirements
Headgear: Headgear is not required
Mouthguards: Wrestlers with braces must wear a mouthguard.
Weigh-in Attire: Participants must wear a singlet to weigh in.
Skin Check: A skin check will be performed during weigh in.
Awards
Awards: Top 3 in brackets with fewer than 12 and top 6 in brackets larger than 12 wrestlers.
Online Registration & Costs. Register here
Registration Costs (register early and save)
Early Bird Registration: $10 – girls $25- Novice, $35- Open (Ends Nov 10)
Regular Registration: $10 – girls. $30- Novice, $40- Open (Ends December 6)
Late Registration: $15 – girls $40- Novice, $50- Open (Ends December 8 at 11:59pm)
Participation & Registration Limits
Division Participation: Wrestlers will not be able to participate in more than 1 division.
Adjustments & Refunds
Weight Class Adjustments: You may adjust your weight after registration up to December 9. To do this, you must log back into your registration and make the change. If a wrestler misses weight and needs to be bumped to the next division, there will be a $25 fee to make the change onsite.
Refunds: There will be no refunds on registration if a wrestler does not show up or cannot wrestle.
Substitutions: There will be no substitutions for a wrestler who cannot compete.
All weigh ins will take place at Bartle Exhibit Center (Hall E) on Friday, Dec 9th from 6-7:30pm.
Coaches Passes
Coaches passes will be available for $35 and will grant access to the competition floor and warm up area. You may purchase passes at the venue.
Spectators
Adults may purchase tickets for the event for $15. kids 12 and under are free. This pass will allow for exiting and returning to the competition venue. You may purchase passes at the venue.
Wrestling Tournament Schedule
Friday Dec 9
6-7:30 PM Weigh Ins at Bartle Hall (Hall E) (No access to the building until 6)
Saturday December 10
7:00 – 7:40am Weigh ins
9:00 am k-8 Duals and Girls Divisions
10:30-11:30 – Weigh ins option for individual tournament only wrestlers
1:15pm – Open/novice boys divisions start wrestling
Coming Soon
Crown Plaza Kansas City Downtown (2 blocks from competition venue)
1301 Wyandotte St.
Kansas City, MO. 64015
Courtyard Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center
1535 Baltimore Ave.
Kansas City, MO. 64108