Qualification Events and Procedures for all Age Groups

Senior Age Group - (Born 1988 or before - 1989-1991 w/ medical certificate)

• Weight Classes (kg/ lbs): 48 /105.75, 51 /112.25, 55 /121.25, 59 /130, 63 /138.75, 67 /147.5, 72 /158.75
• Match Length: 3 two minute periods with 30 second rest between periods
• Sr National Team Member
• Qualification:
• Top Three athletes from the Olympic Weight Classes (Olympic Team Trial - June 13-15, 2008 )
• Top Two athletes from the Non-Olympic Weight Classes (World Team Trial September 19-20, 2008 )
• Requirements: Must attend all National Team and World Team Camps
• Privileges:
• USA Wrestling will pay for one overseas winter tour - (If you are Prepared and have been at National Team Camps) - USAW reserves the right to make this decision
• USA Wrestling will pay for the athlete to travel to and from the USOTC
• US Olympic Team
• Qualification
• Champion from the Olympic Team Trials - June 13-15, 2008
• Requirements:
• Must attend all Olympic Team Camps
• Must follow the training plan set forth by The National Staff and the Olympic Team Coaches
• Must attend all Camps, Competitions, and Meetings with a great attitude
• Must have weight in-line to the weight class represented at the Olympic Games (Coaching Staff's Discretion)
• World Championship Team
• Qualification:
• Champion from the Sr World Team Trials - September 19-20, 2008
• Requirements:
• Must attend all World Team Camps and Prep-Competitions set-up From the World Team Trial to the World Championships
• Must follow the training plan set forth by The National Staff and the World Team Coaches
• Must attend all Camps, Competitions, and Meetings with a great attitude
• Must have weight in-line to the weight class represented at the World Championships (Coaching Staff's Discretion)
• Pan-American Championships
• Qualification:
• # 2 National Team Athlete from 2007 National Team, with the exception on 51kg and 55kg we will take the #1 ranked athlete - This is an Olympic Qualifying event
• Requirements:
• Must follow the training plan set forth by The National Coach
• Must attend all Camps, Competitions, and Meetings with a great attitude
• Must have weight in-line to the weight class represented at the Pan-Am Games (Coaching Staff's Discretion)

• World Team Trials ( September 19-20, 2008 )
• Qualification:
• Open to all athletes in the Senior Level
• Privileges:
• Top 10 athletes (Olympic Weight Classes) and the Top 7 athletes (Non-Olympic Weights) gain Funded Access to Train at the OTC - Ability to train at the USOTC for the next calendar year
• Invited to attend all Olympic Development Camps for the next calendar year
• USA Sr Nationals
• Qualification:
• Must be born 1988 or before - 1989-1991 w/ medical certificate to compete at this event
• Privileges
• Top seven athletes from this event qualify for the Olympic Team Trials ( June 13-15, 2008 )

University Age Group - (Born 1984 -1990 & athlete must have graduated from High School)

• Weight Classes (kg/ lbs): 48 /105.75, 51 /112.25, 55 /121.25, 59 /130, 63 /138.75, 67 /147.5, 72 /158.75, 77/ 169.75* (* is not a FILA Weight Class)
• Match Length: 3 two minute periods with 30 second rest between periods

• University National Team
• Same as Sr National Team
• University World Championships
• Thessalonika , Greece - July 1-6, 2008
• University Nationals - Akron , Ohio - April 11-13, 2008
• Qualification:
• Open to all with the age and educational requirements above
• Privileges
• Top 6 athletes (Olympic Weight Classes) and the top 4 athletes (Non-Olympic Weight Classes) gain Funded Access to Train at the OTC - Ability to train at the USOTC for the next calendar year
• Invited to attend all Olympic Development Camps for the next calendar year

FILA Jr Age Group - (Born 1988-1990 - 1991 w/ medical certificate)

• Weight Classes (kg/ lbs): 40-44 /88-97, 48 /105.75, 51 /112.25, 55 /121.25, 59 /130, 63 /138.75, 67 /147.5, 72 /158.75, 79.5 /175.25* (* is not a FILA Weight Class)
• Match Length: 3 two minute periods with 30 second rest between periods

• FILA Jr National Team
• Qualifications
• Top 3 Athletes at each weight class from the FILA Jr World Team Trial
• Requirements
• Attend all Camps, Competitions and Meetings with a great attitude
• Privileges
• Ability to train at the USOTC
• Invited to attend all Olympic Development Camps for the next calendar year
• FILA Jr World Championships
• Qualification:
• Champion from the FILA Jr World Team Trial (Body Bar Nationals - May 16-18, 2008 )
• Requirements:
• Must follow the training plan set forth by The National Development Coach and The FILA Jr World Team Staff Coach
• Must attend all Camps, Competitions, and Meetings with a great attitude
• Must have weight in-line to the weight class represented at the FILA Jr World Championships (Coaching Staff's Discretion)
• Privileges
• USA Wrestling will pay for the athlete to travel to and from the USOTC in preparation for the World Championship
• Invited to all Olympic Development Camps for the next calendar year
• FILA Jr Pan-Am Championships
• Qualification:
• 2 nd Place Finisher from the FILA Jr World Team Trials (Body Bar Nationals - May 16-18, 2008 )
• Requirements:
• This is a Self-Funded Event! (The event was not in our budget - we will work to include it in the future)
• Must attend all Camps, Competitions and Meetings leading up to the event with great attitude
• Must follow the training plan set forth by The FILA Jr Pan-Am Team Coach
• Must have weight in-line to the weight class represented at the FILA Jr Pan-Am Championships (Coaching Staff's Discretion)
• Privileges
• Invited to all Olympic Development Camps for the next calendar year
• Gaining Valuable International Experience needed for future success
• FILA Jr World Team Trial - Body Bar Nationals
• Qualification:
• Born 1988-1990 - 1991 w/ medical certificate
• Privileges
• Top 4 athletes gain Funded Access to Train at the OTC - Ability to train at the USOTC for the next calendar year
• Invited to attend all Olympic Development Camps for the next calendar year

Junior Age Group - (Born 9-1-1988 & after, plus enrolled in grades 9-12)

• Weight Classes (lbs): 95, 102, 109, 116, 124, 132, 139, 146, 153, 165, 190, 220
• Match Length: 3 two minute periods with 30 second rest between periods

• Junior National Team
• Non-Existent
• Junior World Championship
• Non-Existent for this age group
• Junior National Championships ( July 21, 2008 )
• Qualification:
• Athletes must Qualify through their individual States
• Requirements:
• Must follow guidelines set forth by individual states
• Privileges
• Top 4 athletes at each weight class gain Funded Access at the OTC - Ability to train at the USOTC for the next calendar year
• Invited to attend all Olympic Development Camps for the next calendar year

FILA Cadet Age Group - (Born 1991-1992 - 1993 w/ medical certificate)

• Weight Classes (kg/ lbs ): 36-38/ 79.25-83.75 , 40/ 88 , 43/ 94.75 , 46/ 101.25 , 49/ 108 , 52/ 114.5 , 56/ 123.5 , 60/ 132.25 , 65/ 143.25 , 70/ 154.25 , 78/ 172* , 84/ 185 *, 100/ 220.5 * (* is not a FILA Weight Class)
• Match Length: 3 two minute periods with 30 second rest between periods

• FILA Cadet National Team
• Qualifications:
• Top 3 Athletes from the FILA Cadet National Championships
• Requirements
• Attend all Camps, Competitions and Meetings with a great attitude
• Privileges
• Ability to train at the USOTC
• Invited to attend all Olympic Development Camps for the next calendar year
• FILA Cadet World Championships
• Non-Existent - we are pushing FILA on adding it again for the future
• FILA Cadet Tour
• 2008 FILA Cadet tour: Cadet Pan-Am - July 11-12, 2008
• Qualification
• Champion from FILA Cadet Nationals will get $500.00 towards this trip (it should cover it all)
• Requirements
• Must attend all Camps and Competitions leading up to the event
• Must follow the training plan set forth by The FILA Cadet Tour Coaches
• Must attend all Camps, Meetings and Events with a great attitude
• Must have weight in-line to the weight class represented at the Pre-Jr Canada Cup (Coaching Staff's Discretion)
• FILA Cadet Nationals (Body Bar - May 16-18, 2008 )
• Qualifications
• Born 1991-1992 - 1993 w/ medical certificate
• Privileges
• Top 4 athletes gain Funded Access to Train at the OTC - Ability to train at the USOTC for the next calendar year
• Invited to attend all Olympic Development Camps for the next calendar year

FILA School Girl Age Group - (Born 1994-1995)

• Weight Classes (lbs): 66, 70, 74, 81, 88, 97, 105, 114, 125, 136, 136+ (30 lbs max difference)
• Match Length: 3 two minute periods with 30 second rest between periods
• USA Age Group Nationals - Body Bar Nationals - May 16-18, 2008 (Grades 3-8, 2008)

School Girl Age Group - (Born 1994-1995)

• Weight Classes (lbs): 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 145, 165, 185, 205, 225, 250
• Match Length: 3 two minute periods with 30 second rest between periods
• USA Age Group Nationals - Body Bar Nationals - May 16-18, 2008 (Grades 3-8)

Novice Age Group - (Born 1996-1997)

• Weight Classes (lbs): 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120, 130, 140, 140+ (25 lbs max difference)
• Match Length: 3 two minute periods with 30 second rest between periods
• USA Age Group Nationals - Body Bar Nationals - May 16-18, 2008 (Grades 3-8)

Midget Age Group - (Born 1998-1999)

• Weight Classes (lbs): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 87, 95, 103, 112, 120, 120+ (20 lbs max difference)
• Match Length: 3 two minute periods with 30 second rest between periods
• USA Age Group Nationals - Body Bar Nationals - May 16-18, 2008 (Grades 3-8, 2008)

Bantam Age Group - (Born 2000-2001)

• Weight Divisions (lbs): 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 75+ (15 lbs max difference)
• Match Length: 3 two minute periods with 30 second rest between periods
• USA Age Group Nationals - Body Bar Nationals - May 16-18, 2008 (Grades 3-8, 2008)