High School Nationals

Please note: This schedule is subject to change during the planning process for the event. 

Thursday March 23rd – Weigh-ins For All High School Divisions

2:00pm – Early weigh-ins begin for pre-purchased (during registration) ONLY

2:30pm –  Onsite early weigh-ins begin sales

4:00pm – Early weigh-ins end and building is closed

6:00pm- Regular weigh-ins begin

7:30pm- Regular weigh-ins end

Friday March 24th

7:00am- Doors open at the Virginia Beach Sports Center

8:00am-  Wrestling begins for Boys High School Freshman, Boys Sophomore, and High School Girls Divisions 

• Wrestle up to the Quarter-Finals in the championship bracket
•  All consultation bracket competition will begin Saturday March 25th

10:00am- Trent Hidlay Autographs and Meet & Greet at the ATAC Booth

12:00pm- Joey McKenna Autographs and Meet & Greet the ASICS Brand Experience on the Second Level of the venue 

1:00pm- Wrestling begins for Boys High School Junior and Senior Divisions 

• Wrestle up to the Quarter-Finals in the championship bracket
•  All consultation bracket competition will begin Saturday March 25th

Saturday March 25th

7:00am- Doors open at the Virginia Beach Sports Center

8:00am- Wrestling begins for the consolation bracket for Boys High School Freshman, Boys Sophomore, and High School Girls Divisions 

• Wrestle up to the placement matches (3rd, 5th, 7th)

10:00-11:00am- Middle School Division early weigh-ins at the Virginia Beach Convention Center

• 10:30am –  Onsite early weigh-ins begin sales

11:00am- Wrestling begins for the consolation bracket for Boys High School Juniors and  Senior Divisions 

• Wrestle up to the placement matches (3rd, 5th, 7th)

11:30am- Seth Gross Autographs and Meet & Greet the ASICS Brand Experience on the Second Level of the venue 

12:00pm- Quarter finals for all High School Divisions begin

1:00pm- Free Clinic brought to you by ASICS featuring Gross and McKenna on Mats 24-27

1:00-2:00pm- Middle School Division Regular weigh-ins at the Virginia Beach Convention Center

2:00pm- Semi Finals for all High School Divisions

2:00pm- Kyle Snyder Meet & Greet

5:00-7:00pm – College Fair for all attendees

Sunday March 26th

7:00am- Doors open at the Virginia Beach Sports Center

8:00am – Wrestling begins for all High School Divisions placement matches and Middle School Division

10:00am – All High School Finals Begin 

Please note: This schedule is subject to change during the planning process for the event. 

What is that the All-Event Pass?

The 2023 NHSCA All-Event Pass permits coaches to attend and be in the corner for the following events:

• 34th Annual High School Nationals
• 24th Annual National Duals

Step 1) Be a current member of the NHSCA. Membership is $40. — Click Here!

Step 2) Read the event code of conduct: Here

Step 3) Purchase the 2023 All-Event Pass $70: – Click Here

Middle School Coaches:

If you are ONLY coaching the Middle School division that competes on Sunday ,March 26th you DO NOT need to purchase an All-Event Pass:

Step 1) Be a current member of the NHSCA. Membership is $40. — Click Here!

Step 2) Read the event code of conduct: Here

Step 3) You can purchase you Middle School Coaches Pass onsite starting during the Middle School Weigh-Ins

*If you are Middle School ONLY coaches and are intending to coach at the National Duals May 27-29, 2023, you can purchase an All-Event Pass and have coaches privileges at both events.   

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 High School: 100, 107, 114, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 165, 185, 235 

Boys & Girls High School Divisions –  Thursday March 23rd 

2:00pm – Early weigh-ins begin for pre-purchased (during registration) ONLY

2:30pm –  Onsite early weigh-ins begin sales

4:00pm – Early weigh-ins end and venue is closed

Important Weigh-In Information

• All wrestlers must weigh-in wearing a singlet
• Check scales are not available prior; athletes may use several scales onsite during weigh-ins

10:00-11:00am- Middle School Division early weigh-ins at the Virginia Beach Convention Center

10:30am –  Onsite early weigh-ins begin sales

11:00am – Early weigh-ins end and venue is closed

Cost

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

$25 — Onsite — Cash only.

 Please Note: Early weigh-in purchases are only valid for the 2023 NHSCA High School Nationals

Boys & Girls High School Divisions –  Thursday, March 23rd

6:00pm- Regular weigh-ins begin

7:30pm- Regular weigh-ins end

Important Weigh-In Information

• All wrestlers must weigh-in wearing a singlet
• Check scales are not available prior; athletes may use several scales onsite during weigh-ins

1:00-2:00pm- Middle School Division weigh-ins at the Virginia Beach Convention Center

Please Note: There is no on-site event registration.

There is no penalty or fee to change your weight. 

Pre–Event: If  you would like to update your weight class by March 19th, please email championshipevents@nhsca.com. After this date, all changes will occur at weigh-ins.

Onsite: All changes will occur  at the assigned weight-change location/scales.

On Sale Starting March 1st

Purchase Your Tickets: HERE

Friday & Saturday- $40.00 (plus venue fees) All High School wrestlers will compete Friday and Saturday. 

Children 5 and under are free. 

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

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

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 

• Falls

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.

If you are a member of the press and would like to apply for a press pass to cover High School Nationals please email championshipevents@nhsca.com with the Subject Line: Press Pass Request- “Your Name”.  An NHSCA staff member will reach out to you directly with press registration information. 

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.

Click Here to see results on Arena.

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Registration Link:

Registration Closes:  Saturday March 18th at midnight

Registration Fee: $65.00

*Seeding credentials and weights can be updated after registering – please email Championshipevents@nhsca.com.