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2024 Girls State

2024 Georgia Girls State

WHEN: March 2-3, 2024

Elementary K-2 and 3-5 will compete on Saturday, March 2, 2024

Middle School 6-8 will compete on Sunday, March 3, 2024

High School 9-12 will compete on Sunday, March 3, 2024

WHERE: Reaves Arena - Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricultural Center 4001 Golden Isles Pkwy, Perry, Georgia 

DIRECTIONS

Reaves Arena is conveniently located just off I75 in Perry, Georgia 

From the North  - - 

Take I-85 South to 285, Exit 95A towards Augusta/Macon.  Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 52 for I-675 S toward Macon.  Merge onto I-75S.  Keep right at the fork to continue on 1-475S, follow signs for bypass to 1-75 South Valdosta.  Keep left to continue toward 1-75S.  Take exit 135 for GA-127/GA-224/US-41 Larry Walker Pkwy toward Perry.  Turn left on to GA-127E/Ga-224E/US-41 N Marshallville Road (pass Circle K on your left). Continue straight onto Golden Isles Pkwy. 

From the South:

I-75 North to exit 134 South Perry Pkwy. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Go Fish Education Center.  Merge onto Perry Pkwy. Follow signs for Georgia National Fairgrounds. 

REGISTRATION:   $40 Per Wrestlers No Double Brackets

Registration closes February 28, 2024 at 9:00am.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.usawmembership.com/usaw_events/2400180802?section=registration

400 Wrestlers max. No walk-up registrations will be allowed.

FORMAT:  Weight Classes offered:

Youth Girls State - No allowance - Must make scratch weight

Elementary School (K-2): 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 80, 90

Elementary School (3-5): 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 102, 110, 118, 130

Middle School (6-8): 65, 70, 75, 81, 89, 97, 105, 113, 120, 128, 137 145, 155, 175. 195

High School Girls (9th-12th):

100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 235. (+5lbs Allowance)(i.e., 106=111)

PERIODS: All periods will be ES (1-1-1), MS (1:30,1:30,1:30) and HS (2-2-2) Championship and (1-2-2) Consolation.

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all current Female Georgia Residents (K-12).  You must have a current and valid USA Wrestling Athlete card to participate.

Purchase your card at:  USAW Membership Purchase

WEIGH INS:  7:00 AM THE MORNING OF COMPETITION.  If wrestling on Sunday, you can't weigh in on Saturday.  

Elementary K-2 and 3-5 Weigh Ins - Saturday, March 2, 2024 7:00AM

Middle School 6-8 Weigh Ins - Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:00AM

High School 9-12 Weigh Ins - Sunday, March 3, 2024  7:00 AM

WRESTLING:  Wrestling starts at 9:00AM

Spectators -- TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON GOFAN ONLY

2024 Admission Prices

Spectators and all USA Coaches (not Bronze):

Adult (12 and over): One Day = $15 or Two Day = $25

Seniors (65+) One Day =$14 or Two Day = $24

Child (3 to 11): One Day = $7 or Two Day = $10

Child under 3:  FREE

Please read all notes:

  • Ticket holders will have in/out privileges with their wristbands- MUST BE WEARING WRISTBAND AT ALL TIMES.

  • Main Entrance will have signs for Wrestlers, Spectators, Coaches to follow for entrance into Reaves Arena.

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

Link: https://gofan.co/event/1413642?schoolId=GA88909

TICKETS WILL BE ON GOFAN ONLY