High School Nationals

Registration Opens: Monday, January 3, 2022

Registration Closes:  Friday, March 18, 2022 

Registration Fee: $65.00

Registration Link: Click Here

*Seeding credentials can be updated after registering. 

TBA 

Thursday March 24th
Weigh-ins for Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior divisions

Saturday March 26th
Weigh-ins for Girls and Middle School

Tickets will be available to purchase online before the event.

Full Coaches Pass Information and Details will be available as we near the event.

What is that the All-Event Pass?

The 2022 NHSCA All-Event Pass permits coaches to attend and be in the corner for the following events:

• 33rd Annual High School Nationals
• 23rd Annual National Duals
• 3rd Annual Fall National Duals

Coaches who are ONLY coaching in the Girls High School Division or Middle School Division DO NOT need to purchase the All-Event Pass. The Girls & Middle School coach’s pass can be purchased onsite on Saturday March 26th. This is only valid for the one day.

Visit the Virginia Beach Sports Center Site: Here

• Conduct within the facility should be in the spirit of good sportsmanship at all times.
• At no time shall spectators enter the field to speak with officials, coaches, or players. Any spectator that enters the field to confront an official or another player will be suspended from the facility.
• Inappropriate, and disrespectful language is not tolerated and will result in facility suspension.
• Should you find or lose any items please report the incident immediately to a Virginia Beach Sports Center employee. The Virginia Beach Sports Center owner(s) and staff do not assume responsibility for any items lost or stolen.
• No cleats permitted anywhere other than the track and designated bathrooms on the track side of the facility only.
• No food or drinks on the fields or volleyball courts. Outside food and drinks are not permitted in the Virginia Beach Sports Center use. Players and referees may bring 1 water bottle.
• No animals, with the exception of service animals, will be allowed in the facility.
• No form of tailgating is allowed in or around the Virginia Beach Sports Center.
  • Includes but is not limited to: tents, coolers, large umbrellas, tables, grills, and/or RVs.
• Facility staff reserves the right to check all bags entering the facility.
• No chewing tobacco or chewing gum permitted in the facility at any time.
• No sunflower seeds or similar type products are permitted in the facility.
• No glass containers on the field, volleyball courts, or in the player boxes.
• Video recording or photography from the player boxes is not allowed.
• Children must be supervised at all times.
• Balls shall not be kicked, thrown, or hit against the building walls (interior or exterior) unless on the playing field. Damage caused by these actions shall be the financial responsibility of the individual, or their parents or legal guardians.

Preferred parking (Sports Center Lots 1 & 2) can be accessed from 17th Street. Parking is free – Click Here To View The Parking Map

All wrestlers MUST weigh-in in singlets!

Senior Division: 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285

Junior Division:  106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285

Sophomore Division:  106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285

Freshman Division:  106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285

Girls HS: 103, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144, 160, 185, 230

TBA – Thursday, March 24th for Boys Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior divisions

Saturday, March 26th for Girls and Middle School

$20 — Online  – Add-On during your registration check out on Flosports.

$25 — Onsite — Cash only.

TBA – Thursday, March 24th for Boys Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior divisions

Saturday, March 26th for Girls and Middle School

There is no penalty or fee to change your weight. 

Pre–Event: If  you would like to update your weight class before March 18th, please email championshipevents@nhsca.com. After this date, changes will only be made at weigh-ins.

Onsite: All changes will occur  at the Head Table

If your wrestler has any skin issues, please print this form for your doctor. Form must be filled out by
doctor within 7 days of the start of competition at High School Nationals and brought to weigh-ins.

Please note: We still reserve the right to override form if our head trainer/doctor sees any “active” skin issues.

Boys and Girls High School Match Times:

• Championship Bracket: 2-2-2
• Consolation Bracket: 1-1:30-1:30

There will be full wrestle-backs for all consolation matches.
Please Note: All American rounds will revert to 2-2-2 

Middle School Match Times:

• Championship Bracket: 1:30-1:30-1:30
• Consolation Bracket: 1-1-1

There will be full wrestle-backs for all consolation matches.
Please Note: Future All American rounds will revert to 1:30-1:30-1:30

High School Nationals will follow the strictest interpretation of the NFHS rules with the following exceptions:

• Headgear is optional for high school 
• Uniform type is optional i.e. high school, club, generic singlet, two piece approved by Federation, etc.
• Shoe laces are secured if double knotted but at your own peril
• College out of bounds rules will be used for control and near-fall/falls
• We will allow hair length on the head to be longer than the NFHS grooming standards.

1. Go to the table and inform the mat official that you would like a video review of a call
2. The mat official will inform the POD Leader that you would like a video review and the coach will provide him the $50.00 cash fee for the review (if you are correct and the call is changed you will receive you money back if you lose the protest you forfeit the money)
3. A review team member will come to the mat and complete the video review and inform the table of his decision which is final

• Timing errors 
• Control / no control
• Points given
• Missed points or signals from the referee to the table

• Stalling
• Push outs, fleeing
• Any judgment call 

The top eight (8) place finishers in each weight-class will receive awards as well as official recognition as an All-American. Upon achieving All-American status, you will receive a certificate with your award.

Adam Frey Memorial Award

• Given to a wrestler who overcame adversity in their life. Adam Frey was a wrestler at Blair Academy and Cornell University. Adam was a 2005 Senior National Champion. He lost his life to a battle with cancer in December of 2009. He leaves a legacy in the Adam Frey Foundation, which is set up to give comfort to and provide enjoyment for those receiving treatment for cancer.

• This award began in 2012 after the loss of a true American Hero, Thomas Joseph Marquis, US Navy SEAL. Tom attended many NHSCA events and was always a star. His personality could light up a room. He was a great friend and ally.  Tom served our country for 25  years as a Navy SEAL on SEAL Team 5 based in Coronado, Ca. After retiring in 2006, he continued to work as a recruiter for the Navy SEALs. He was responsible for the development and oversight of the national recruitment system that increased the quality of the Navy SEAL candidates. This award is given to the Coach or Official that displays selflessness and acts as a mentor to their athletes. 

• Jeff Blatnick was three-time All-American at Springfield College and two-time Olympic Team member.  In 1980 he qualified for the olympics but was unable to compete when the United States boycotted the games. Prior to winning the Olympic Gold in 1984 in Los Angeles, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma that resulted in his spleen and appendix being removed.  In 1999, Jeff was inducted as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. This award is presented to a wrestler that displays outstanding sportsmanship. 

What airport is the closest to the event?

• The closest airport is Norfolk. It is approximate 18 miles from the venue.

• No! You can wear any singlet of your choosing. School singlets are fine provided your school does not have an issue. 
• Uniform type is optional i.e. high school, club, generic singlet, two piece approved by Federation, etc.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please email us at Championshipevents@nhsca.com.

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