Note: Information provided below applies to the boys age groups and girls age groups.
The IKWF will utilize Trackwrestling for tournament administration.
There will be a clear bag policy in effect for this event.
Each guest will be allowed to carry in one (1) clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that does not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” or one (1), one-gallon clear plastic bag. In addition to a clear plastic bag each guest will be allowed to carry in one (1) small clutch that does not exceed 5” x 8”. Diaper bags (with a child age 3 and under) and bags carrying medically necessary items will be allowed after a visual inspection inside the bag is completed by security.
| Dates: | March 6, 7, and 8, 2025 |
| Tournament Location: | Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson Ave Peoria |
| State Tournament Timetable: | Click here under State Tournament Timetable. |
| Team Eligibility: | All teams must be chartered with the IKWF by the postmark deadline of February 1st of each season. A team's primary practice site must reside within the borders of the State of Illinois. |
| Wrestler Eligibility: | Bantam, Intermediate, Novice, and Senior Division wrestlers only as defined by the IKWF bylaws. In addition to the regional tournament and sectional tournament eligibility requirements, wrestlers must qualify for the state tournament by: Place in the top three (3) at their sectional tournament. Note: A wrestlers weight class is determined at the regional tournament. Wrestlers MAY NOT switch weight classes for the state tournament. |
| Coach Eligibility: | 1) All coaches must hold an active USAW Leader Membership card. 2) They must be NCEP copper, bronze, silver, or gold certified. 3) They must be a member of an active IKWF chartered club. 4) They must display the wrestling leader membership card at the state tournament as defined in the IKWF bylaws. Coaches must be listed on a club's active roster by February 1, 2025 to be eligible to coach in the IKWF State Series. |
| Entry Fee: | None. Note: Teams will be charged the following rates for scratches: $0, if the IKWF office is notified on Monday prior to the start of weigh-ins. $10, if the IKWF office is notified up to 48 hours prior to the start of weigh-ins. $20, if the IKWF office is notified between 24 to 48 hours prior to the start of weigh-ins. $30, if the IKWF office is NOT notified prior to the start of weigh-ins. |
| Team Scoring: | As defined by the National Federation of State High School wrestling team scoring rules. |
| Scoring Wrestlers: | Bantam, Intermediate, Novice, and Senior divisions - teams are limited to two (2) scoring wrestlers at each weight class. If more than two (2) wrestlers are entered at a given weight class, the scoring wrestlers must be declared by the conclusion of weigh-ins Friday morning. |
| Brackets: | Double elimination with full wrestle backs to 3rd Place. |
| Pairings: | Boys Senior and Novice: See page 38 of the bylaws. Boys Intermediate and Bantam: See page 39 of the bylaws. Girls Senior and Novice: See page 40 of the bylaws. Girls Bantam and Intermediate: See page 41 of the bylaws. Pairings are drawn at the Jon Davis Kids Open in January and placed in a sealed envelope. Pairings will be revealed and available on this website on Sunday March 2, 2025. |
| Individual Awards: | State champions receive a framed bracket board. Medals will be awarded to the top eight (8) place winners in the Bantam, Intermediate, Novice and Senior Divisions. Mark Bullington Award (Outstanding Girls Novice Division Wrestler) Marty Combes Award (Outstanding Boys Novice Division Wrestler) Kennedy Blades Award (Outstanding Girls Senior Division Wrestler) Ron Urwin Award (Outstanding Senior Division Wrestler) Jim Didi Coach of the Year Award |
| Team Awards: | Trophies will be awarded to the top five (5) teams in the Girls Bantam, Boys Bantam, Girls Intermediate, Boys Intermediate, Girls Novice, Boys Novice, Girls Senior, and Boys Senior divisions. |
| Weigh-in Location and Time: | All weigh-ins will be at the Peoria Civic Center. Note: Bantam and Intermediate wrestlers will weigh in once, either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning, while the Novice and Senior division wrestlers are required to weigh-in for both days of competition. For all age groups: For Friday's competition (Exhibition Halls A, B, & C) Thursday, March 6th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm or Friday, March 7th from 7 am to 7:30 am. For Novice and Senior age groups only: For Saturday's competition (Location to be announced) Friday, March 7th from approximately 7:00 pm to 15 minutes after the conclusion of the final bout of Session II. or Saturday, March 8th from 6:30 am to 7 am. Note: Wrestlers have two (2) consecutive attempts to make weight. |
| Weigh-in Procedures: | All wrestlers, including those in the 275 lbs. weight class are required to weigh-in wearing a competition singlet or a legal two-piece uniform. Each wrestler must make scratch weight for the 1st day of competition. Wrestlers are given a one-pound allowance for the 2nd day of competition. Wrestlers are given two (2) consecutive attempts to make weight. Upon entry to the weigh-in area, wrestlers may not attempt to lose weight and may not leave until their attempt(s) have been completed. |
| Weigh-in Notes: | Wrestler's receive two (2) consecutive attempts to weigh-in for each day of competition. For Friday's competition wrestlers may attempt to make weight either Thursday night or Friday morning. For Saturday's competition wrestlers may attempt to make weight either Friday night or Saturday morning. |
