Viking Wars
May 3-4, 2025 ⋅ Kalamazoo, MI
General Info
Date: May 3-4, 2025
Venue: Wings Event Center
Address: 3600 Vanrick Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Format: Individuals, Duals
Competitions Offered: Wrestling
Multi Day Corner: $50
Single Day Corner: $30
Multi Day Adult: $40
Single Day Adult: $25
Student Multi Day: $30
Student Multi Day: $15
*Students are Defined as Ages 6-18*
*Children 5 and Under FREE*
FOLKSTYLE OPEN
Agon Belts for Champions
Agon Piece 1-4th
All-American Certificates for top 4
Freestyle/Greco
Agon Piece for top 4
All-American Certificates for top 4
DUALS
Team Banner and Plaque for Top 4
Agon Piece 1-4th
All-American Certificates for top 4
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IMPORTANT:
- Age is determined by the competitors age on 12/31/24
- One Weigh-In covers all competitors for the entire weekend in all divisions/participation at the lowest weight recorded.
- Competitors are not locked into a pre-determined or pre-qualified weight class. Competitors can move up or down at the scales for entry based on wrestlers actual weight at the scales.
- All States Welcome – No Memberships Required to Coach or Compete
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Local AttractionsCOMPETITION PRICES AND DISCOUNTS
Pricing:
- Folkstyle: $50.00
- Freestyle: $30.00
- Duals: $700
NOTE: To register, a Wrestling Team, a deposit of $200.00 is due at checkout and the remaining balance will be paid at the event when picking up Coaches & Team Table Worker Passes.
Divisions and Weights
Individual Open Divisions
| Age Group | Weight Class | Period Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6 and Under | 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 64, 72, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| 8 and Under | 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 72, 78, 82, 87, 92, 97, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| 10 and Under | 58,61,64,67,72,78,82,87,92,97,107,117,130, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| 12 and Under | 70,75,80,85,90,95,100,105,110,117,125,135,150,HWT | 90,90,90 |
| 15 and Under | 85,90,95,100,110,115,120,125,130,135,140,150,170,195,HWT | 90,90,90 |
| High School | 108, 117, 125, 130, 138, 145, 155, 167, 180,195, 220, HWT | 90,90,90 |
| Girls 8 and Under | 40, 43, 46, 52, 58, 65, 75, 85, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| Girls 10 and Under | 45, 50, 55, 60, 68, 76, 86, 96, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| Girls 12 and Under | 62, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, HWT | 90,90,90 |
| Girls 15 and Under | 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, HWT | 90,90,90 |
| Girls High School | 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, 200, HWT | 90,90,90 |
Dual Team Divisions
| Age Group | Weight Classes |
|---|---|
| 8 and Under | 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 72, 78, 82, 87, HWT |
| 10 and Under | 56, 61, 67, 72, 78, 84, 90, 97, 104,111,118, HWT |
| 12 and Under | 70,75,80,85,90,95,100,105,110,115,125,135,150,HWT |
| 15 and Under | 85, 90, 95,100, 105, 110, 115,125, 135,150,170,195, HWT |
| High School | 108, 117, 125, 130, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170,180,195, 220, HWT |
| Girls 15 and Under | 50,55,60,65,70,75,80,85,90,95,100,110,120,130,150, HWT (210 max weight) |
| Girls High School and Under | 75,85,92,100,110,118,128,138,148,175,200, HWT (235 max weight) |
Weigh-In
Friday Weigh-In Schedule
4:00-5:00PM
Fast Pass All Weekend Wrestlers Welcome $20 (Cash ONLY)
7:00-8:00PM
General Public Weigh-ins
Saturday Weigh-In Schedule
4:00-5:00PM
$20.00 Sunday Duals Wrestlers Fast-Pass Weigh-In (Cash ONLY)
6:00-7:00PM
General Weigh-In
WRESTLING SCHEDULE
Saturday Wrestling Schedule
9:00AM
- Folkstyle Individual
3:00PM
- Freestyle Individual
- Greco Individual
- 8 and Under Duals
- 12 and Under Duals
- Girls 15 and Under Duals
Sunday Wrestling Schedule
9:00AM
- 10 and Under Duals
- 15 and Under Duals
- HS Duals
- Girls High School and Under
Rules
Wrestling Rules
1. Age Based determined on age on December 31,2024
2. Headgear is optional, but encouraged.
3. College out of bounds protocol.
4. Wrestlers with braces must have full mouth guard
5. Strict skin checks will be enforced, and anyone with questionable skin conditions must have National Federation Form completed to compete.
6. Traditional Dual Team scoring and traditional NUWAY time periods.
7. Dual Team coaches are responsible for the conduct of participating wrestlers and or parents.
8. Anyone is subject to removal from event for bad conduct.
9. Each Dual Team is responsible for providing a table worker that will follow all of your matches.
10. Any wrestlers discovered ineligible will be removed immediately
11. No refunds will be given within 72 hours before event.
12. Random Age Audits – All Coaches or Parents must have a Proof of Wrestlers Age at any time if Drawn By Tourney Managers.
HOW TO ADD & MANAGE YOUR ROSTER
1. GATHER YOUR TEAM’S INFORMATION
You will need each player’s first and last name, unique jersey number, DOB, Grad Year, and parent/guardian email address.
Athlete email is not required for upload or submission but is a column must be in the template
2. FIND YOUR TEAM
Log into your PlayerFirst account to view and manage your TEAMS
3. ENTER YOUR ROSTER
Select the + icon to add your roster.
When adding a roster for the first time, you will be prompted to Agree to Terms of the tournament.
Select the method for entering your Roster- from Scratch or a previous roster
Click the Add to Roster button
Add Athlete Row to type in each player’s information, or Upload Roster to import a CSV file. CSV TEMPLATE LINK.
4. SAVE ROSTER
To Save your roster all required athlete and coach information must be complete.
For Coaches – a cell phone and email for each coach is required and one coach must be designated as the Head Coach
5. SEND WAIVERS
Select recipients to email parents asking them to complete a waiver.
6. MANGER YOUR ROSTER & WAIVER STATUS
You can manage waiver status, add players, and send reminders from your TEAM Page.
7. FINALIZE ROSTERS
Once you have added your coach(es), finalized your players, and all waivers are signed, Finalize your Roster.
Only waivered players listed on the final roster submission will be allowed to participate in the event.
