Happy New Year! There’s something special about turning the calendar while we’re right in the heart of the WIAA wrestling season—and with the youth season rolling full steam through events across the state.

In this month’s update, you’ll find a lineup of youth events, registration details for Kids Folkstyle Nationals, and the details for Team USA’s 2026 Team Selection process.

Register for a Youth Wrestling Event Near You!
These events are all sanctioned through USA Wrestling. Check out the schedule here for a complete list of events throughout the season.

• Jan 3 - Oregon Youth Wrestling Tournament, Oregon WI
• Jan 3 - Royall Youth Wrestling Tournament, Elroy WI
• Jan 4 - Wisconsin RTC Battle for the Badger, Waunakee WI
• Jan 4 - West Bend Wildcat Tournament, West Bend WI
• Jan 4 - Lancaster K-8th Wrestling Tournament, Lancaster WI
• Jan 4 - Elkhorn Wrestling Club Youth Tournament, Elkhorn WI
• Jan 6 - Victory Middle School Girls Tournament Series #4, River Falls WI
• Jan 10 - North Crawford - Seneca Youth Wrestling Tournament, Soldiers Grove WI
• Jan 11 - Belmont Platteville Youth Wrestling Tournament, Belmont WI
• Jan 11 - Mauston Wrestling "Launch on the Lemonweir", Mauston WI
• Jan 11 - Hartford Youth Wrestling Tournament, Hartford WI
• Jan 11 - Panther Invite, Wilmot WI
• Jan 16 - Riverdale Youth Wrestling Classic, Muscoda WI
• Jan 16 - Badger Beginner, Lake Geneva WI
• Jan 17 - Bird Azarian Memorial Tournament, Waterford WI
• Jan 17 - Viroqua Youth Tournament, Viroqua WI
• Jan 18 - Waupun Youth Wrestling Tournament, Waupun WI
• Jan 18 - Gold Medal Wrestling Tournament, Deforest WI
• Jan 18 - River Valley Youth Classic, Spring Green WI
• Jan 18 - Janesville Youth Wrestling Individual Tournament, Janesville WI
• Jan 18 - Slinger Red Rhino Beginners Tournament, Slinger WI
• Jan 18 - Westby Youth Wrestling Tournament, Westby WI
• Jan 18 - Random Lake Youth Tournament, Random Lake WI
• Jan 18 - Wolverine Brawl, Waukesha WI
• Jan 23 - Pec Argyle Youth Tournament, Blanchardville WI
• Jan 24 - Burlington Beginner, Burlington WI
• Jan 24 - Laconia Youth Wrestling Club Tournament, Rosendale WI
• Jan 24 - Sussex "Finn Katona Tear It Up" Tournament, Sussex WI
• Jan 25 - Brawl in the Falls, Menomonee Falls WI
• Jan 25 - Iowa-Grant/Highland Youth Wrestling Tournament, Highland WI
• Jan 25 - Germantown Hornets Youth Wrestling Tournament, Germantown WI
• Jan 25 - Cambridge Youth Classic, Cambridge WI
• Jan 31 - "Fear the Bird" Wrestling Tournament, Marshall WI

National Events
The Kids Folkstyle National Championship for all 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U wrestlers will be in Fort Wayne, Indiana on January 24–25! This event serves as the first stage of USA Wrestling’s prestigious Triple Crown Award. Online registration closes January 9, with a late registration deadline of January 23.

Women’s Camp for all 14U, 16U and Juniors
The WWF women’s camp series continues January 25 at Shiocton High School! Designed with the WIAA season in mind, camp will be lower in intensity while athletes focus on skills that carry over between folkstyle and freestyle. Whether you’re returning or attending for the first time, this is a great chance to connect with Wisconsin’s National Team coaches and athletes from around the state while continuing to grow on the mat. This month’s discussion topic will be nutrition and weight management.

• Click here to register today!

Team USA Selection Process
USA Wrestling’s qualifying procedures for the men’s and women’s Pan American and World Teams have been updated for 2026. Links to detailed criteria for each age group and division are available here, and USA Wrestling’s Paths to the Podium page is a helpful resource to keep bookmarked throughout the season.

Looking Ahead
Get an early look at details for the spring season! Tournament pages for the WWF State Series have been updated with event flyers and general information. Explore the WWF tournament pages: Kids Team State | Kids Folkstyle State Qualifiers | Kids Folkstyle State | Beginner's FS & GR State | FS & GR State

Thank you for making 2025 great! As we step into 2026, we look forward to continuing to serve our wrestling community, providing quality opportunities, and competing at the highest level with Team Wisconsin.

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The Wisconsin Wrestling Federation, guided by USA Wrestling, provides quality opportunities for its members to achieve their full human and athletic potential. The Wisconsin Wrestling Federation will strive to be USA Wrestling’s best state organization