BI-STATE CLASSIC
Tournament Format - Bi-State Classic
43rd Annual Tournament

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Dec 29-30, 2025 • La Crosse Center, WI

1

Girls Division

The girls will compete in one division using a 64-man bracket. In situations where there are less than 32 competitors, they will use a 32-man bracket.

  • Teams will enter one girl per weight class.
  • Brackets will be drawn at 9:00 a.m. on December 28.
2

Boys Division

The boys will use a 64-man bracket, with wrestlers competing against other wrestlers in all three divisions.

  • Brackets will be drawn at 9:00 a.m. on December 28.
3

Bracket Changes

Once brackets are finalized, any scratches or weight misses will be marked as byes — brackets will not be redrawn.

1

Main Arena

Ten (10) mats will be used for Sessions 1, 2, and 3. Session 4 will use three (3) mats.

2

South Hall

Six (6) mats will be used for Sessions 1 and 2.

1

7th, 9th, and 11th Place Matches

Matches for 7th, 9th, and 11th place will be wrestled at the end of Session 3.

2

Championship Finals

Finals for both boys and girls will be wrestled during Session 4 in the Main Arena, with matches staggering between the two:

  • 1st place matches for both will be wrestled on an elevated stage in the middle.
  • 3rd and 5th place matches will be wrestled on the outer mats next to the elevated stage.
3

Awards Presentation

Given the additional matches, medals will be presented at matside immediately following the match. Presentation of the chart to the champion and a group picture of the top six place winners will be done separately in the Conference Center lobby.

4

Starting Weight Class

The starting weight class for Finals will be announced at the conclusion of Session 3.

1

Championship Matches

Championship matches will be 2-2-2.

2

Wrestleback Matches

Wrestleback matches will be 1-2-2.