MSWA Central Qualifier

MSWA Folktstyle States will resume qualifying tournaments for the 2024 Youth State Tournament held on February 10th & 11th at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

While this event is open to all USA Wrestling members in the 8U through Middle School age groups, wrestlers must place in the Top 4 to advance to the Youth State Tournament.

Once a wrestler has qualified for the Youth State Tournament (including automatic qualification), he/she is not permitted to attend or participate in any other MSWA Youth State Qualifiers or MSWA Future Champion Series Events. If you have any questions about this, contact your Regional MSWA Board Member.

Admission:

USAW Leaders: Free (must show 2023 – 2024 USAW Card)

Awards:

Medals to the Top 3 Placers

GROUP

YEARS BORN

WEIGHT CLASSES

8 & Under

2016 – 2019

43, 45, 49, 53, 56, 62, 70, (85 MAX)

10 & Under

2014 – 2015

49, 53, 56, 59, 63, 67, 71, 77, 84, 93, 105, (120 MAX)

12 & Under 

2012 – 2013

58, 63, 67, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 92, 98, 108, 117, 135, (160 MAX)

Middle School

2009 – 2011

71, 77, 83, 87, 92, 97, 102, 106, 110, 114, 119, 125, 130, 136, 149, 165, 187, (250 MAX)

USA WRESTLING CARD REQUIREMENTS

A USAW Membership is required for all events.

A Limited Folkstyle Athlete, Full Athlete, or High Performance Athlete USAW Membership is required for this series. Memberships expire on 8/31 of each year. Limited Folkstyle Athlete Memberships are only valid for MSWA Future Champions and MSWA Youth State Tournament Series events.

All Coaches Must Have A Current USAW Wrestling Leader Membership to be on the mat at the State Tournament.  If a Coach does not have a USAW Wrestling Leader Card, they will not be permitted access to the mats during the tournaments. To get access & FREE ENTRY to the tournaments; Coaches must present their State ID & USAW Card showing that they have a USAW Wrestling Leader Membership at the door.

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