24th Annual
1000+
Wrestlers
14 Mats
Kearney, NE
Expo Center
March 29-30
2024
23nd Annual
March 3
2024

Midwest classic nationals

Midwest Classic Nationals

Kearney, NE March 29-30, 2024

About MWC Nationals

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BOYS'S AGE DIVISIONS & WEIGHT CLASSES (New Weight Classes for 2023)

Boys 6 & under - Must not be 7 before 9/1/22 (9-1-15/Present) 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 60, 70, 86
Boys 8 & Under - Must not be 9 before 9/1/22 (9-1-13/8-31-15) 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 75, 82, 98, 125
Boys 10 & Under - Must not be 11 before 9/1/22 (9-1-11/8-31-13) 53, 57, 61, 64, 67, 70, 73, 76, 80, 85, 90, 100, 110, 123, 160
Boys 12 & Under - Must not be 13 before 9/1/22 (9-1-09/8-31-11) 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 127, 135, 145, 160, 200
Boys 15 & Under - Must not be 16 before 9/1/22 (9-1-06/8-31-09) 77, 83, 90, 98, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285
Boys 18 & Under - Must not be 19 before 9/1/22 (9-1-03/8-31-06) 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285

* 18 & under must be enrolled in high school.
* Girls MAY wrestle in the boy's division
* Copy of a current report card must be available if an official protest is filed.

Weight Allowance:
6,8,10,12U Divisions  (+1 pound)
15,18 U Divisions (+2 pounds)
$10 weight change fee at weigh-ins.

*By paying my entry fee and acceptance thereof, I hereby release all participating groups, and other persons connected with this event, from any and all liability for my injury or damages whatsoever arising from any participation in this event. Tournament Director reserves the right to refuse any participant, coach, or parent.

For complete information download the MWC Nationals Brochure

GIRL'S AGE DIVISIONS & WEIGHT CLASSES

Girls Elementary Grades K-2, 3-5 - Madison Weights (No set weight classes)
Girls Middle School Grades 6-8 - Madison Weights (No set weight classes)
Girls High School Grades 9-12 - Madison Weights (No set weight classes)
High School Division must be enrolled in high school.
*By paying my entry fee and acceptance thereof, I hereby release all participating groups, and other persons connected with this event, from any and all liability for my injury or damages whatsoever arising from any participation in this event. Tournament Director reserves the right to refuse any participant, coach, or parent.

RULES

National Federation High School Rules (modified) 45-minute rest between matches and the maximum number of matches not in effect. Hair code & fingernails will be enforced by referees. Headgear optional. 
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Entries must be received by Noon on March 31, 2021. 
PRE-REGISTRATION ENTRY FEE: $45 - Online registration ONLY www.trackwrestling.com
LATE/WALK-IN REGISTRATION: $55
FORMAT:
 Double elimination. Will separate teammates. No Seeding! 
Challenge for 2nd. Referee decisions are final. Birth certificates must be available if requested by tournament officials. 
*Wrestlers may enter more than one age division or weight class

Period Lengths:
Boys 6U,8U,10U, Girls K-2 & Girls 3-5 Divisions - All Matches 60,60,60
Boys 12U, 15U,18U, Girls 6-8 & Girls 9-12 Divisions - Frontside 90,90,90 & Backside 60,60,60

COACHES

Coaches must have a coach's pass to be on the floor for Midwest Classic. Coaches Passes are $30 and can be pre-purchased online or during weigh-ins at the event. Teams will receive free coaches passes based on the chart below. Wrestlers MUST BE PREREGISTERED to be counted for free coaching passes, walk-ins or late registrations will not count towards the team total. 

# of Wrestlers Free Coaches Bands
5-9 1 Coaches Band
10-14 2 Coaches Bands
15-19 3 Coaches Bands
20-24 4 Coaches Bands
25-30 5 Coaches Bands
30+ 6 Coaches Bands


AWARDS

Championship Belt: 1st Place
Custom Medals: 2nd - 8th
All-American Certificates: 1st - 8th
Team Trophies: 6,8,10,12, Div. Combined 1st - 3rd
Most Falls Awarded: Each Division - Based on the champion with the most falls (including technical falls) in the least amount of time.

ADMISSION

2-Day Adult - $20
2-Day Kid (5-17 years old) - $15
1 Day Adult - $13
1 Day Kid (5-17 years old) - $9
* 4 years and under is free
Pre-Purchase Online Here

VENUE DETAILS

The Buffalo County Fairgrounds has a Clear Bag Policy implemented for all events. Wrestlers will be allowed to bring in their wrestling bags. Complete details can be found

Buffalo County Fairgrounds
3807 Avenue N
Kearney, NE 68847 

CONTACT INFORMATION

For More Information: Contact

Dalton Jensen: jensendj@unk.edu
Andrew Sorenson: sorensonar@unk.edu

 

24th Annual
1000+
Wrestlers
14 Mats
Kearney, NE
Expo Center
March 29-30
2024
23nd Annual
March 3
2024