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1st Year Wrestlers and Beginner's Bash

1ST YEAR WRESTLERS (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS NOVICE)

Who is considered a 1st Year Wrestler?

Youth wrestlers who are in their first year competing are considered 1st Year Wrestlers. 

Sometimes, a wrestler may purchase a USA card to practice only, but not compete.  That year is not considered 1st year if they do not compete.  Wrestlers are considered 1st year during the first year of competition.

DOUBLE BRACKETING IS NOT ALLOWED IN 1ST YEAR EVENTS

1st Year Tournaments

First Year Tournaments - 

Schedule Information can be found here: Schedule of Tournaments (teamgawrestling.org)

Look for 1st Year listed under "TYPE" on the schedule.

DOUBLE BRACKETING IS NOT ALLOWED IN 1ST YEAR EVENTS

Beginner's Bash - - March 1-2, 2025

Reaves Arena in Perry, Georgia.

You do not have to qualify for the Beginner's Bash 

Beginner's Bash is for 1st year wrestlers only.

Registration Closes Tuesday, February 25th 9am  https://www.usawmembership.com/usaw_events/2500215902?section=registration

Beginner's Bash Weigh Ins:

Saturday, March 1st, 2025 - Little Kids - 6/8/10U - Must be in line 7AM Wrestling will begin at 9:00AM

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 - 12/14U - Must be in line 7AM, Wrestling will begin at  9:00AM

**Coaches will purchase their floor passes ($25) via GoFan. 

Link: Kids State/Girls State/Beginner's Bash - Wrestling - Mar 1, 2025 - Mar 2, 2025

Only the following combinations of identification will be accepted:

Option 1

  1. Current USAW Coaches Card with Bronze or higher printed on the card, and
  2. A driver’s license or other government issued photo ID

Option 2

  1. Current USAW Coaches Card (non-Bronze), and
  2. Current GHSA Coach's Card, and
  3. A driver’s license or other government issued photo ID

 

Important Note: A coach with a bronze card will not be given a wristband if the USA coaches card does not have Bronze, Silver or Gold stated on the USA coaches card presented. It is the coach’s responsibility to reprint a current coaches card that clearly states bronze level on the USA card. The Bronze credit card is not accepted. Please reprint your USA Coaches card.  If your certification is not showing you will need to contact USA Wrestling and have them research.