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.
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.
Bracket Changes
Once brackets are finalized, any scratches or weight misses will be marked as byes — brackets will not be redrawn.
Main Arena
Ten (10) mats will be used for Sessions 1, 2, and 3. Session 4 will use three (3) mats.
South Hall
Six (6) mats will be used for Sessions 1 and 2.
7th, 9th, and 11th Place Matches
Matches for 7th, 9th, and 11th place will be wrestled at the end of Session 3.
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.
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.
Starting Weight Class
The starting weight class for Finals will be announced at the conclusion of Session 3.
Championship Matches
Championship matches will be 2-2-2.
Wrestleback Matches
Wrestleback matches will be 1-2-2.