FOR THE U.S. BEACH NATIONALS

All age-group weight classes to be determined after weigh-ins using the blocked weight system.

8U: (Born 2015-2016)  *WRESTLERS UNDER 8U MAY BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE AND MAY BE MATCHED WITH OTHER YOUNGER ATHLETES IF POSSIBLE.

10U: (Born 2013-2014)

12U: (Born 2011-2012)

14U: (Born 2009-2010)

16U: (Born 2007-2008)

Junior*: (Born September 1, 2003 & after, plus enrolled in grades 9-12)

*17U : (Born 2006-2008)

*20U: (Born 2003-2006)

*(U17 and U20 Age Categories will be used for World Championship qualification)
U17 Boys – 50kg; 60kg; 70kg; 80kg
U17 Girls – 40kg; 50kg; 60kg; 70kg
U20 Men – 70kg; 80kg; 90kg; +90kg
U20 Women – 50kg; 60kg; 70kg; +70kg

Senior Men: (Born 2005 or Before) 70 KG, 80 KG, 90 KG, +90 KG

Senior Women: (Born 2005 or Before) 50 KG, 60 KG, 70 KG, +70 KG

Masters:

Master A:  Born 1989-1998

Master B:  Born 1981-1988

Master C:  Born 1973-1980

Master D:  Born 1965-1972

Master E:  Born 1957-1964

Masters/Veterans: (May be combined based on the number of participants) 

International Athletes (including Canadians), are eligible in all age group divisions,  International Senior age group division may use a modified bracketing system to allow US Senior athletes to qualify for World Championship Events. (Men and Women).

 

*JUNIOR DIVISION: Athletes shall be considered eligible to compete in Junior Division competitions if he/she is currently attending high school, or participating in a program considered by the State's Department of Education to be fulfilling the athlete's requirements for graduation from an accredited high school program, or if a summer event, attended high school, or participated in a program considered by the State's Department of Education to be fulfilling the athlete's requirements for graduation from an accredited high school program the Spring semester just prior to the summer event. In addition, the athlete has only four consecutive years to compete in the Junior Division once his/her class begins the ninth grade.