Girls Freestyle State Championships
When
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Where
Eligibility
Illinois residents only.
Wrestlers must have a current USA Wrestling Athlete Membership.
Wrestlers must have a current USA Wrestling Athlete Membership.
Age Groups
As defined by USA Wrestling's Age Groups.
Illinois/USA Wrestling will adhere to USA Wrestling's Competition Category Policy.
Girls - USA Junior, 16U, 14U, 12U, 10U, 8U.
Wrestlers are allowed to wrestle in one age group and one weight class only.
Multiple registrations and double bracketing are not allowed.
Illinois/USA Wrestling will adhere to USA Wrestling's Competition Category Policy.
Girls - USA Junior, 16U, 14U, 12U, 10U, 8U.
Wrestlers are allowed to wrestle in one age group and one weight class only.
Multiple registrations and double bracketing are not allowed.
Rules
United World Wrestling (UWW) with USA Wrestling (USAW) modifications.
Notes
2-man brackets will wrestler ONE BOUT (No best 2 of 3).
No exhibition matches.
No exhibition matches.
Entry Fee
No refunds will be made for any reason.
Pre-registration: $50, closes 4/16/2026, 11:59 pm. Pre-registration link is at the bottom of this page.
On-site: $75 CASH ONLY, On-site registration on Friday, April 17th only.
Pre-registration: $50, closes 4/16/2026, 11:59 pm. Pre-registration link is at the bottom of this page.
On-site: $75 CASH ONLY, On-site registration on Friday, April 17th only.
Spectator Admission
All spectators including coaches - $5.
Children 5 years old and younger - Free.
Children 5 years old and younger - Free.
Weigh-Ins
Times and satellite locations will be posted here when available.
Friday, April 17, 2026 - Oak Forest High School and satellite weigh-in sites.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Oak Forest High School only.
Friday, April 17, 2026 - Oak Forest High School and satellite weigh-in sites.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Oak Forest High School only.
Wrestling
Saturday, April 18, 2026, Oak Forest High School fieldhouse.
8:00 am - Rules Clinic
8:30 am - Wrestling begins. Exact times for age groups will be posted here when available.
8:00 am - Rules Clinic
8:30 am - Wrestling begins. Exact times for age groups will be posted here when available.
Uniforms
Predominantly RED and predominantly BLUE singlets are required, or singlets mimicking the UWW color scheme.
If a singlet is mimicking the UWW color scheme, the following criteria must be met:
1) The dominant color of RED singlets shall be comprised of one of the following: white, orange, pink, red, yellow, brown, or gold.
2) The dominant color of BLUE singlets shall be comprised of one of the following: black, blue, green, grey, purple, or silver.
3) Two 7 cm bands, one on each leg, shall be positioned across the bottom edge of the leg. For clear distinction, the marking shall cover the circumference of the leg.
4) One 7 cm band positioned on the backside of the upper torso. The band shall be exclusively placed on the back half of the singlet (not visible on the front half).
5) The bands must remain untouched from any graphic, logo, or third-party identification.
If a singlet is mimicking the UWW color scheme, the following criteria must be met:
1) The dominant color of RED singlets shall be comprised of one of the following: white, orange, pink, red, yellow, brown, or gold.
2) The dominant color of BLUE singlets shall be comprised of one of the following: black, blue, green, grey, purple, or silver.
3) Two 7 cm bands, one on each leg, shall be positioned across the bottom edge of the leg. For clear distinction, the marking shall cover the circumference of the leg.
4) One 7 cm band positioned on the backside of the upper torso. The band shall be exclusively placed on the back half of the singlet (not visible on the front half).
5) The bands must remain untouched from any graphic, logo, or third-party identification.
Coaching
- All coaches are required to have an active USAW Wrestling Leader Membership.
- All coaches are required to be NCEP certified (acceptable levels: copper, bronze, silver, or gold).
- All coaches will need to check-in at the head table and receive a coach's band.
- All coaches must pay the $5 spectator admission fee.
- All coaches are required to be NCEP certified (acceptable levels: copper, bronze, silver, or gold).
- All coaches will need to check-in at the head table and receive a coach's band.
- All coaches must pay the $5 spectator admission fee.
Separation Criteria
USA Junior and 16U:
1) Returning USA Junior or 16U Greco-Roman All-Americans (Fargo only).
2) 2025 Illinois USA Junior or 16U Greco-Roman National Team Members (Fargo only).
3) Team or club members.
14U, 12U, 10U, 8U:
1) Team or club members.
1) Returning USA Junior or 16U Greco-Roman All-Americans (Fargo only).
2) 2025 Illinois USA Junior or 16U Greco-Roman National Team Members (Fargo only).
3) Team or club members.
14U, 12U, 10U, 8U:
1) Team or club members.
Format
USA Bracketing will be utilized for this event.
Line bracketing with double elimination.
Line bracketing with double elimination.
Awards
USA Junior and 16U - Medals for 1st through 3rd place.
14U, 12U, 10U, 8U - Medals for 1st through 4th place.
14U, 12U, 10U, 8U - Medals for 1st through 4th place.
National Team Qualifying
USA Junior - Top three (3) in each weight class qualify for the USA Junior Greco-Roman National Championships.
16U - Top three (3) in each weight class qualify for the 16U Greco-Roman National Championships.
16U - Top three (3) in each weight class qualify for the 16U Greco-Roman National Championships.
Registration
There is no registration on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Wrestlers must have a current USA Wrestling Athlete Membership to register and compete. Click here to purchase a membership.
Pre-registration - Click here to pre-register. Pre-registration ends 11:59 pm, April 16, 2026.
On-site registration is available on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Oak Forest High School only, time to be announced.
Wrestlers must have a current USA Wrestling Athlete Membership to register and compete. Click here to purchase a membership.
Pre-registration - Click here to pre-register. Pre-registration ends 11:59 pm, April 16, 2026.
On-site registration is available on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Oak Forest High School only, time to be announced.
Questions
Email or call (708) 206-0701.