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Bantam, Intermediate, Novice, and Middle School divisions. Girls divisions will be paired matside between sessions ($5). If payment is not made at time of registration, an administration fee of $10 will be assessed at the head table.
Age Groups: (5) (6-7-8) (9-10) (11-12) (13-14, 15 with proof currently in 8th grade). Your age group is determined by the age you will be on your birthday in 2020. Weigh in times: For Club tournaments: 5 to 10 year olds (7:30 - 8:30 am) 11-15 year olds (10:30 - 11:30 am)
Weigh-in Procedure - For Club Tournaments: Madison weights (weight groups determined by registration weight) apply.
Skin Checks: Skin checks will be conducted as part of weigh-ins. Any wrestler with a questionable skin condition must provide a doctor`s authorization to wrestle using the NFHS form (http://www.nfhs.org/media/882323/201819_nfhs_wrestling_skin_lesion_form_may_2018.pdf).
RI Kid`s State Championship eligibility rule: Wrestlers must live in RI. Wrestlers must have competed in at least two of the RIWA tournaments to be eligible for the RI Kid`s State Championship.
Note that our Middle School Division is the USA Schoolboy Division modified to allow 8th grade Middle School participation.
Split Tournament Times: 5 year olds will wrestle at 8:30 am (matside ad hoc pairing by Athletic director). 6-7-8 year olds and 9-10 year olds will wrestle from 9:00 - 12:00 noon. 11-12 year olds, middle school and high school wrestlers will wrestle from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm Pre-Registration and entry fee: You must pre-register for all RIWA tournaments by going to https://www.usawmembership.com. Registration closes at 5PM the day before the tournament, and are non-refundable. Entry fee must be paid on-line during the registration process. Bring the pre-registration receipt for proof. Late registration will be permitted only after payment of a $10 administrative fee.
Headgear Rule: All wrestlers at any USA Wrestling event must wear headgear.
OUT OF STATE TEAMS AND WRESTLERS ARE WELCOME AT ANY RIWA TOURNAMENT EXCEPT FOR OUR STATE TOURNAMENT USA Wrestling cards are required for all participants at all RIWA Tournaments. Cards expire each year on August 31st. Membership Cards can only be purchased online at https://www.USAWmembership.com. Coaches must have a valid 2020 USAWrestling Coaches Card to be on any mat.