2026 Northwest WI Middle School Conference Wrestling Tournament

Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
Location: Eau Claire North High School
Address: 1801 Piedmont Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Start Time: 4:30 PM

Participating Schools

Abbotsford/Colby • Chippewa Falls • Delong MS (EC) • Northstar MS (EC) • South MS (EC) • Flambeau • Hudson • McDonnell (CF) • Menomonie • Mondovi/Eleva‑Strum • New Richmond • Prescott • Rice Lake • Unity

Admission & Concessions

• Spectator Cost: $5

• Concessions: Available all tournament long — proceeds support local wrestlers!

Tournament Structure

Divisions

• Main Tournament: 1 scoring wrestler per weight class (Grades 6–8)

• Mini Tournament: All non‑scoring wrestlers (sorted by weight, ability, age)

Weight Classes

Boys

80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 126, 133, 140, 150, 160, 175, 195, 285

Girls

75, 85, 95, 107, 114, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 165, 185, 235

Note:

• No weight allowance for the main tournament.

• Mini tournament wrestlers will be grouped by weight/ability/age.

Weigh‑Ins

Time: 3:15–4:00 PM (by team; coaches may arrive anytime in that window)

• Only main tournament wrestlers weigh in.

• Mini tournament weights must be entered on USAbracketing — no physical weigh‑in.

Bracketing & Seeding

Main Tournament

• 16‑man brackets

• Top 5 earn podium medals

• Match lengths:

  • Championship side: 2-1-1

  • Consolation side: 1-1-1

Mini Tournament

• Four‑person round‑robin pools

• All matches 1-1-1

Seeding Criteria

1. Wrestler ability level (Excellent, Good, Average, Beginner)

2. WWF State placement last year

3. WWF State qualifier last season

4. NW WI MS Conference placement last year

5. Has wrestled 10 matches this season

6. Winning percentage

7. Total wins

8. Has wrestled at least 1 match this season

Awards

Individual Awards

• Main Tournament: Medals for 1st–5th

• Mini Tournament: Medal for 1st

Team Awards

• Trophies for top 3 teams

Officials

All officials are WIAA certified.

Mat Layout

• Main Tournament: 6 mats in the Doghouse Gym

• Mini Tournament: 4 mats in the East Gym

Rosters & Entry Rules

• One scoring wrestler per weight class in the main tournament.

• Coaches should fill main‑tournament spots before assigning wrestlers to the mini tournament.

• Wrestlers who miss weight may move up one weight class or enter the mini tournament.

• Rosters for both main and mini tournaments must be entered by:
  Thursday, March 12 at 8:00 PM

• Coaches must enter all wrestlers on USAbracketing.