California USA Wrestling’s
State Championship
2009 Boys Frosh/Soph Folkstyle
Girls High School Folkstyle
Kids Folkstyle State
Grappling Northern Regional–Junior Fila
Men/Women & Open Men/Women Only
March 20, 21, 22, 2009
Selland Arena & Valdez Hall
700 M Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Video
streaming of Frosh-Soph Tournament
If you Pre-register
Cost is $26.00
Weigh-ins and Registration:
- Time:
- Friday, March 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Location:
- To Be Determined
If you DO NOT pre-register
Entry fee on site is $30.00
Weigh-ins and Registration:
- Time:
- Friday, March 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Location:
- Valdez Hall
- Event Director:
- CAUSAW 559-275-9478
- Rules:
- USA Wrestling rules governing age groups, weights, and match
times will be used along with the National Federation
Association scoring rules.
Weight Classes
- Boys Weight Classes:
- 103, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, HWT
- Girls Weight Classes:
- 95, 102 , 109, 116, 123, 130, 138, 146, 155, 165, 185, 185+ lbs
(25 lbs maximum difference)
- BANTAM Born 2001-2002
- 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 75+ (15 lbs. maximum difference)
- INTERMEDIATE Born 1999-2000
- 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 87, 95, 103, 112, 120,
120+ (20 lbs.max difference)
- NOVICE Born 1997-1998
- 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120, 130, 140,
140+ (25 lbs. maximum difference)
- SCHOOLBOY/SCHOOLGIRL Born 1995-1996
- 70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144,
152, 160, 175, 190, 210, 235
Folkstyle State-Match Times
Match Time Periods are as follows:
- Bantam, Midget, Novice
- 1-1½- 1½ Championship Round Only
- All Consolation Matches 1-1-1
- Schoolboy, Frosh/Soph/Girls
- 2-2-2 Championship Round Only
- All Consolation Matches 1-1½- 1½
All Medal matches same as championship rounds
Wrestling Times/Locations
- Frosh/Soph Schoolboys; Girls High School, Grappling
- Wrestling starts both days
at a location to be determined at 8:00 a.m.
- Bantams, Intermediate, Novice Wrestling
- Starts both days in Valdez Hall at 8:00 a.m.
Eligibility
- General Eligibility
- Must be a California resident
- Eligibility for Boys Frosh/Soph Folkstyle
-
Only open to Freshmen and Sophomores enrolled and attending
grades 9-10 High School only.
- Eligibility for Girls High School Folkstyle
- Open to all High School girls
enrolled and attending Grades 9-12 High School only.
- Eligibility for Kids Folkstyle
- Open to all Bantam, Intermediate, Novice, Schoolboy.
- Grappling
- Open to ALL Junior Fila Men/Women & Open Men/Women only.
GRAPPLERS ONLY: You do NOT have to be a California resident.
Proof of Age
- Boys Frosh/Soph, Girls Folkstyle
- School Doc, School ID only!!
- Kids
- Birth Certificate Only
Singlets
You will NOT need a red or blue singlet for this State Event.
Hotels
For the best rates, Book Online.
** When Booking a room, please ask for The California USA Wrestling Rate **
This will help keep Fresno
“the Home of California USA Wrestling.”

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State Event Information
Coaches: Must Have
- Coaches Band
- In order to coach in the corner at all State Championships, you will
need a Coaches Band and minimum of a Copper Certification.
The Band must be worn at all times when on the floor. Bands will not be sold!
- Bands may be picked up:
- Friday from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm and Saturday Morning 7:00 am-8:00 am
You must show three pieces of ID.
- Current USA coaches card.
- Copper or Bronze certification card minimum.
- A Picture ID
- Coaches Cards
- $47.00, can only be purchased online!
- Cost Breakdown for Coaches Cards
-
- Coaches Card: $30.00
- Coaches cost of a background check: $17.00 (this is
a recurring cost every other year).
- Bronze Clinic
- 6:00–9:00 p.m. Friday night at each State Tournament. Cost is
$60.00
Clubs: Must Know
- Club Championships
- Clubs that intend to compete for the Club Championships
must mail in their roster postmarked 7 days prior to the
specific State Championship. Send to:
California USA Wrestling
5325 W. Clinton
Fresno, CA 93722
“Must Have & Must Know” to Register for a State Event!
You may not enter the rgeistration area without these items:
Athletes: Must Have
- Entry Fee: $26.00 plus fees (online only); $30.00 on site
- Birth Certificate or proof of age or grade!
YOU CANNOT REGISTER WITHOUT IT!
- Current USA Card: If you do not have one, they will be available
at registration for $40.00. If you show up without your card,
you will need to purchase another one without reimbursement.
- Singlet: The contestants will be weighed with their singlet on
without shoes after having been examined by qualified Medical trainers
who are obliged to eliminate any wrestler who presents any danger of
contagious disease.No weight tolerance for the singlet. Athletes shall have
two attempts to make weight, the initial attempt when called to the scale
and an immediate challenge of another scale located in close proximity to
the initial weigh-in scale(s). Athletes may not leave the weigh-in area
or initiate any activity for means of weight reduction. A wrestler who fails
to make weight will be allowed to move up to the next weight class.
Athletes: Must Know
- Eligibility: All athletes who meet the age requirements
and who are a current members in good standing of
CA-USA Wrestling/USA Wrestling.
- Headgear: Kids & Cadets are required to wear headgear
at all State Events.
- Must be a California resident, unless otherwise stated!