Weigh in times:
For Club tournaments: 6 to 10 year olds (7:30 - 8:30 am) 11-18 year olds (10:30 - 11:30 am)
For RI State tournament: TBA

Weigh-in Procedure - For Club Tournaments: Madison weights (weight groups determined by registration weight) apply. For the State Tournament: Bantam will use madison weights. Intermediate, Novice and Middle School must make weight for the weight class you pre-registered for, you will not be allowed to bump up more than one weight class, or down any weight class if you don't make the weight class you pre-registered for.

RI Kid's State Championship eligibility rule: Wrestlers must live in RI. Wrestlers must have competed in at least 50% of the RIWA tournaments to be eligible for the RI Kid's State Championship. Exceptions to Middle School, High School and Independent Wrestlers who wrestle for their schools; they must attend at least two tournaments..

Split Tournament Times:
6-7-8 year olds and 9-10 year olds will wrestle from 9:00 - 12:00 noon.
11-12 year olds, middle school and high school wrestlers will wrestle from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

Pre-Registration and entry fee:
You must pre-register for all RIWA tournaments by going http://www.TrackWrestling.com.
You can not register at the door on Sundays. Entry fee must be paid on-line during the registration process. Bring the pre-registration receipt for proof.

Age Groups:
(6-7-8) (9-10) (11-12) (13-14, 15 with proof currently in 8th grade) (15-16) (17-18). Your age group is determined by the age you will be on your birthday in 2012.

Headgear Rule:
All wrestlers at any USA Wrestling event must wear headgear.

OUT OF STATE TEAMS AND WRESTLERS ARE WELCOME AT ANY RIWA TOURNAMENT EXCEPT FOR OUR STATE TOURNAMENT
USA Wrestling cards are required for all participants at all RIWA Tournaments. Cards expire each year on August 31st. Membership Cards can only be purchased online at http://www.TheMat.com . Coaches must have a valid 2012 USAWrestling Coaches Card to be on any mat.

RIWA Multi Wrestler Family Discount: RIWA has instituted a Multi Wrestler Family discount. 1. All wrestlers must be related and living in the same household. 2. A printed copy of the registration receipt along with valid USA Wrestling Cards must be presented to the designated official during the tournament between the hours of 11am and 1pm. Inquire at the door for further instructions. 3. Upon verification the designated RIWA representative will reimburse the family in accordance with the following fee schedule:
Cost per wrestler for a multi wrestling family:

$15 registration fee tournament	$20 registration fee tournament
1st wrestler $15	1st wrestler$20
2nd wrestler $11	2nd wrestler$15
3 or more $8 per additional wrestler	3 or more $8 per additional wrestler
A family of 3 would cost $34	A Family of 3 would cost $43
A Family of 4 would cost $42	A Family of 4 would cost $51

RIWA has standardized spectator entry fees to RIWA tournaments.
$3 for 18 and older, Under 18 is free.

For additional information contact any one of the Club Directors or RIWA State Officers. Their name and phone numbers along with directions to each tournament can be found on our web site at: http://RIwrestling.com.

NOTE: Any HS wrestler is eligible to compete in any RIWA Tournament during your HS wrestling season to include the Freshman, JV, State Championship or New England Championship, provided he/she has a USAWrestling card. This is a new ruling approved by the RIIL.

Address any questions to: ViceChairman@RIwrestling.com

Date: As of 17 January 2012

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