Fargo, or the USMC Junior and 16U Nationals, has grown to be the largest event worldwide. Teams from across the U.S. compete for individual and team titles in men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman. Last year Wisconsin had 37 All-Americans at Fargo, including eight champions and six runners-up, placing top-five in each of the men’s divisions. Select here to register. 

Team Wisconsin WFS, MFS and GR now have the same qualifying criteria. In men’s freestyle and Greco the WWF can bring 60 Juniors and 68 16U wrestlers, in addition to any auto-qualifiers. In women’s freestyle, the WWF can bring 56 wrestlers per age group in addition to any auto-qualifiers. There will be a minimum of 1 spot open for wrestle-offs at camp. Auto-qualifier opportunities:

• Current year 1st-6th Place at USA Wrestling Regionals (placement must be in the same age and style)
• Current year 1st-8th Place at U15 Nationals (placement must be in the same style)
• Current year 1st-8th Place at U17 Nationals (placement must be in the same style)
• Current year 1st-8th Place at U20 Nationals (placement must be in the same style)
• Previous year 1st-8th Place at Junior Nationals (placement must be in the same style)
• Previous year 1st-8th Place at 16U Nationals (placement must be in the same style)
• Previous year age-level World Team member (must be in the same style)
• Current year 1st-3rd Place at WWF State Freestyle and Greco Tournament (placement must be in the same style and weight class). This is an auto-qualifier, but it does count against our total number.

Our WWF mission is to provide quality opportunities for its members to achieve their full human and athletic potential, and strive to be USA Wrestling’s best state organization.

Among those leaders are mat officials (referees). We are always in need of additional officials. Maybe you're a young man or woman who wrestled in High school and you're now in college. Maybe your wrestler has moved on to their next phase of life and you still need your wrestling "fix". Or you're a coach stepping down.

Have you ever considered taking a role as an official?  

The WWF provides mentorship to help you achieve an WWF Officials role. We're always in need of new officials at all skill levels! Regardless of your knowledge and experience. 

If you are interested in Officiating or at least give it a try; Contact Thomas Platner: (P) 920-980-8135 / (E): tplatner126@hotmail.com.

Benefits of joining our association:
o    Give back to the sport that gave you so much - Wrestling prepared me for life ... including self-confidence, discipline, mental toughness and personal responsibility. If you've been involved in wrestling as a participant, spectator, or the parent of a wrestler, officiating provides an opportunity to give back to the sport that has given you so much.

o    Learn from the best wrestling officials in Wisconsin- Our association is the most experienced 

o    Make a real difference in a young person’s life - Officiating provides a unique opportunity to influence the lives of hundreds of young people over the course of a season. You'll be in a perfect position to become a teacher, role model and mentor.

o    Enjoy the camaraderie of other wrestling obsessed folks - We officiate for many good and noble reasons ... but the camaraderie we share during the
various events is unforgettable. Simply put, we like to have fun!

o    An opportunity to flex your mental and physical capabilities - Yes, officiating is demanding ... mentally and physically ... but, at the same time, extremely satisfying!

Let's talk about your interest in Officiating!

Contact: Thomas Platner, Phone: 920-980-8135 / Email: tplatner126@hotmail.com.

Click on the links below to read about why wrestlers should wrestle Freestyle and Greco during the offseason.

Attack Style Wrestling: Why Wrestle Freestyle & Greco Roman

USA Wrestling: Benefits of the Olympic Styles of Wrestling 

USA Wrestling: Why Wrestle Freestyle 

Matt Lindland: Why Greco-Roman and why you should care