Houston Nationals 2023

Club War Duals

January 14-15th

Texas USA Wrestling is excited to announce the 2022 Houston Nationals & Club War Duals are returning to Bryan-College Station, TX on January 14-15th.

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ALL SESSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL PARTICIPATION NUMBERS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Skin Check & Early Weigh-ins - $20 |  All Divisions - Novice, Girls, Open, HS, & Duals

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH

7:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Skin Check & Weigh-ins | All Novice, All Girls Divisions, & Duals ONLY (NO WRESTLERS THAT ARE ONLY COMPETING IN OPEN)  

10:00 AM to Completion - Session 1: All Novice & All Girls Divisions

11:00 AM to Completion - Session 2: Elite War Duals (K-8) & Club War Duals (K-8)

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Skin Check & Weigh-ins Early Weigh-ins - $20 | All Open, All High School, & Girls Duals wrestlers that do NOT already have a weigh-in

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Skin Check & Weigh-ins | All Open, All High School, & Girls Duals wrestlers that do NOT already have a weigh-in        

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH

7:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Skin Check & Weigh-ins | All Open, All High School, & Girls Duals wrestlers that do NOT already have a weigh-in        

10:00 AM to Completion - Session 3: Open Divisions: Tot, D2, & D4

11:00 AM to Completion - Session 4: Girls Duals (K-8)

12 PM to 12:30 PM - Skin Check & Weigh-ins | All Open wrestlers that do NOT already have a weigh-in      

2:00 PM to Completion - Session 5: Open Divisions: D1, D3, & D5

GRADES/WEIGHTS/RULES

Club War Duals (K-8)

Weights* (18 ea): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 160+

*+2lb Allowance

Rules

• A wrestler may only be on one (1) team roster per each dual tournament. 

• Wrestlers can only wrestle a match at the roster spot their actual weight places them and the one spot higher. No wrestler may wrestle up more than one weight above their roster spot.

• If a wrestler does bust weight for their registered spot, then they will automatically be bumped up.

• A wrestler may NOT wrestle another wrestler more than three (3) grade levels higher.

• For example: A 3rd grader can wrestle a 6th grader, but not a 7th grader.

• All rosters must be updated with current grade levels for the wrestlers.  Failure to input a grade level will deem the wrestler ineligible to wrestle.

• These matchups where the two wrestlers are more than three (3) grades apart will result in a Double Forfeit and will not be a scoring bout for either team.

• If you have two wrestlers on your roster at the same weight, then you must wrestle the wrestler that will be within the grade level range for that dual match.

• The coaches for both teams will be responsible for verifying the grade level for both wrestlers before their dual with each other starts. Once a match has started, this will no longer be a double forfeit and team score will be scored accordingly.

• In the case of a double forfeit for the reason of the age gap rule, the match may still be wrestled as an exhibition at the end of the dual match 

• Team Scoring:

  • 6 Points - Pin, DQ, FF

  • 5 Points - Tech

  • 4 Points - Major

  • 3 Points - Decision

• A roster can not contain wrestlers from more than 2 teams. 

• A roster can not contain wrestlers from more than 2 teams.  Any wrestlers from additional teams will NOT be allowed to help your team’s score. Those matchups will be counted as a forfeit and will score as such. These wrestlers may ONLY wrestle matches as exhibitions. Any free agents placed on your team by the tournament director WILL count towards your team’s score.

• Match Times

  • ALL matches will be three (3) Periods @ 1.5 min (90 seconds) period lengths

• At the end of a dual match between two teams, those teams may wrestle exhibition matches for those extra team members that did NOT get a match during that dual match when time allows.

• Coaches misconduct - 1 team point

Houston Nationals Elite War Duals (K-8)

Weights* (18 ea): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 160+

*+2lb Allowance

Rules

• A wrestler may only be on one (1) team roster per dual tournament

• Wrestlers can only wrestle a match at the roster spot their actual weight places them and the one spot higher. No wrestler may wrestle up more than one weight above their roster spot.

• If a wrestler does bust weight for their registered spot, then they will automatically be bumped up.

• Team Scoring:

  • 6 Points - Pin, DQ, FF

  • 5 Points - Tech

  • 4 Points - Major

  • 3 Points - Decision

• Free agent wrestlers may be placed on your team roster by the tournament director to fill a vacant spot.  These free agent wrestlers WILL be able to add team points to your team’s score.

• Match Times

  • ALL matches will be three (3) Periods @ 1.5 min (90 seconds) period lengths

• At the end of a dual match between two teams, those teams may wrestle exhibition matches for those extra team members that did NOT get a match during that dual match when time allows.

• Coaches misconduct - 1 team point

Houston Nationals Girls Duals (K-8)

Weights* (18 ea): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 160+

*+2lb Allowance

Rules

• A wrestler may only be on one (1) team roster per dual tournament

• Wrestlers can only wrestle a match at the roster spot their actual weight places them and the one spot higher. No wrestler may wrestle up more than one weight above their roster spot.

• If a wrestler does bust weight for their registered spot, then they will automatically be bumped up.

• A wrestler may NOT wrestle another wrestler more than three (3) grade levels higher.

• For example: A 3rd grader can wrestle a 6th grader, but not a 7th grader.

• All rosters must be updated with current grade levels for the wrestlers.  Failure to input a grade level will deem the wrestler ineligible to wrestle.

• These matchups where the two wrestlers are more than three (3) grades apart will result in a Double Forfeit and will not be a scoring bout for either team.

• If you have two wrestlers on your roster at the same weight, then you must wrestle the wrestler that will be within the grade level range for that dual match.

• The coaches for both teams will be responsible for verifying the grade level for both wrestlers before their dual with each other starts. Once a match has started, this will no longer be a double forfeit and team score will be scored accordingly.

• In the case of a double forfeit for the reason of the age gap rule, the match may still be wrestled as an exhibition at the end of the dual match 

• Team Scoring:

  • 6 Points - Pin, DQ, FF

  • 5 Points - Tech

  • 4 Points - Major

  • 3 Points - Decision

• Free agent wrestlers may be placed on your team roster by the tournament director to fill a vacant spot.  These free agent wrestlers WILL be able to add team points to your team’s score.

• Match Times

  • ALL matches will be three (3) Periods @ 1.5 min (90 seconds) period lengths

• At the end of a dual match between two teams, those teams may wrestle exhibition matches for those extra team members that did NOT get a match during that dual match when time allows.

• Coaches misconduct - 1 team point

General Tournament/Uniform Rules

• National Federation of State High School Association scoring rules with USA Wrestling modifications will govern the competition. These USA Wrestling modifications include the following:

• Headgear is NOT MANDATORY & is OPTIONAL for all competitors (All Youth & All High School)

• Mouthguards are NOT required for wrestlers (even wrestlers with braces)

• Rest time in between matches is a minimum of 15 minutes

• A match can NOT be started when a wrestler does not have a coach

• The three-quarter nelson with leg hook is LEGAL in USAW Folkstyle Events

• The double armbar is LEGAL. However, once the wrestler sist-out with it it becomes ILLEGAL

• Novice Division is 1st-year wrestler or 2nd-year wrestler with no wrestling match any style, anywhere, prior to March 15th, 2021, or 3rd-year wrestler that has never placed top 6 in Open state and/or has never placed 1st or 2nd in Novice State.

• Singlets with under briefs or a two-piece uniform are required. Guidelines for the two-piece uniforms are as follows: wrestlers can wear compression or board shorts and a tight-fitting shirt. The shorts shall not be excessively baggy or have pockets, buttons, or snaps.

• NO Singlets that are the property of a High School may be worn for competition.

• Shoelaces must be taped!

WEIGH-IN PROCEDURES

• Only one weigh-in is needed for all registered tournaments. 

  • EX:  Open weigh-in counts toward Duals

• Wrestlers are the only individuals allowed to enter the weigh-in area.

• Wrestlers must have a competition singlet on when entering the weigh-in area.

• They must submit to a skin disease screening prior to weigh-in. 

• The medical staff and tournament directors have full authority without appeal in determining the eligibility of an athlete to compete. Parents/coaches cannot accompany the wrestlers. They will not be allowed to carry additional clothing or anything else with them during weigh-ins.

• No weight reduction practices will be allowed on site. 

GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES

• Adults: All Event Pass (2 days) - $25

• Adults: Saturday Only (1 day) - $15

• Adults: Sunday Only (1 day) - $15

• Students/Children 5 and up:All Event Pass (2 days) - $15

• Students/Children 5 and up: Saturday Only (1 day) - $10

• Students/Children 5 and up: Sunday Only (1 day) - $10

• Students/Children under the age of 4 - FREE

Admissions tickets may be prepurchased through Legends Event Center Ticket Sales Office or onsite. Please click the following link for LEC Ticket Sales

COACH ADMISSIONS

Coaches Passes are distributed per TX USAW rules. 

Additional Coaches Passes may be purchased for $30 onsite.  These additional coaches’ bands will NOT admit you into the hospitality room.

Please note that Coach's Passes include admission to the event. You do not need both a coach’s pass and an admission ticket, simply one or the other. In order to obtain your coach’s pass, you must present your current USAW Leader card with minimum Cooper Level Coach Certification. No Exceptions!

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