THIS EVENT SOLD OUT 5 years running

2026 USA WRESTLING WINTER CLASSIC
6u-8u-10u = Sunday November 22, 2026 - 8:00 am Central Time START TIME (Will finish in one day)
12u-14u = Sunday November 22, 2026 will start @ 12:30 pm Central Time START TIME (Will finish in one day)
NO HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLERS ALLOWED
SEPARATE GIRLS DIVISIONS AT ALL AGES GROUPS THIS YEAR

WRESTLING LOCATION SITE
Harold Richards High School Door #S 12 (Southeast side of the bldg.)
10601 South Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

REGISTRATION CUT-OFF/LIMITS
Deadline to register is Wednesday November 18, 2026 @ 11:59 pm Central Standard Time
After the above deadline then there will be late registration at the late fee-NO REFUNDS
Limited to first 600 wrestlers--When we hit 600 it CLOSES even if its BEFORE the deadline
ALL UNPAID AND INCOMPLETE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DELETED FROM THE TOURNAMENT (AT ANY TIME)
WE ARE ACCEPTING WALK-UPS REGISTRATION if 600 is not reached in pre-registration---$80 LATE FEE
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AWARDS
We will be awarding custom medal to the Top 6 in each bracket in each division
Along with a custom bracket board and a USA Champions T-Shirt to ALL bracket champions
ILLINOIS WRESTLERS CHAMPIONS in 6u-8u-10u will be separated (when possible based on weight disparity)
in the 2027 Future Finalist tournament in February 2027 at 6u--8u ELITE--10u ELITE.
Also this event (Winter Classic) has the 2nd most points that you can earn for the 2026-27 Future Finalist Series
20 points for 1st place
16 points for 2nd place
8 points for 3rd place
6 points for 4th place

2 Guillotines given away this year for each session
(Morning & Afternoon) for MOST FALLS in the SHORTEST TOTAL TIME

WEIGH-INS
All wrestlers must weigh-in wearing a competition singlet/doublet
All wrestlers must pass hair, fingernail, skin conditions when requested
All questionable skin conditions must be reported on the IHSA Skin Condition Form

MAIN WEIGH-IN SITE
Franklin Loebe Recreation Center ROOM 101--14650 S. Ravinia Drive--Orland Park, Il. 60462
SATURDAY November 21, 2026 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am---ALL DIVISIONS & WALK UPS
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6u-8u-10u and 10u Boys & Girls Divisions weigh-ins and walk-up registrations (if open) from 6:30-7:00 am on Sunday Nov 22, 2026 at Richards H.S.
12u & 14u Boys & Girls Divisions weigh-ins and walk-up registrations (if open) from 10:30-11:30 on Sunday Nov 22, 2026 at Richards H.S.
***Also 12u & 14u (pre-registered wrestlers ONLY) can weigh in at the 6:30-7:00 am session with the 6u-8u-10u
YOU MUST MAKE SCRATCH WEIGHT---NO ALLOWANCES ARE GIVEN
Wrestlers will be bracketed according to their ACTUAL WEIGHT @ the scales--we will automatically bump them up or down--NO CHARGE
Also once you weigh-in @ a Satellite location you are in the tournament
THERE IS NO CHECK IN on Sunday
Be ready to wrestle at your time slot!!
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SATELLITE WEIGH-INS
Satellite weigh-ins are ONLY for pre-registered wrestlers. ALL DIVISIONS
There are NO WALK-UP registrations at satellite weigh-in locations (unless prior approval by the tournament director)
This page will be updated with Approved Satellite Locations and Times
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APPROVED SATELLITE LOCATIONS
ALL SATELLITE WEIGH-INS ARE ON SATURDAY Nov 21, 2026 and are Central Standard Time unless noted
***Crystal Lake Wizards Facility---975 Nimco Lane--UNIT L--Crystal Lake, IL---
***St. Viator HS/Arlington Cardinals----1213 East Oakton Street---Arlington Heights, IL---
***Alber Athletics---2066 N Henderson Rd---Freeport, IL 61032---
***Toss Em' Up---406 S. Lewis Ave---Waukegan, IL 60085---
***Demolition WC---110 Industrial Drive-Unit B----Minooka, IL 60447---
***Lincoln Way WC @ The Colosseum ---14553 Edison Drive St--New Lenox, IL 62450---

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COACHES PASS
You MUST have a 2026-2027 USA Wrestling Coaches Card to have access the floor/competition area.

SPECTATOR TICKETS
Daily Admission (SUNDAY) is $5 for ALL AGES and COACHES
CASH ONLY PLEASE
FREE for Kids under 5

Bleacher seating & Personal seating is allowed and encouraged in specific areas-Small Gym and Hallways
Extra bleacher seating will be made available on the 2nd floor of the Main Gym
NO PERSONAL SEATING ON MAIN GYM FLOOR OR STAGE WHAT SO EVER
Concessions available ALL DAY and 100% support Richards H.S. Wrestling program
Still have a question or concern please e-mail us at bigbashwrestling@yahoo.com
By entering this event you agree that you have read the event flyer and agree that all decisions by the tournament director are FINAL