High School Nationals

To Be Announced.

Why have limits per divsion? 

Due to overwhelming demand for High School Nationals limits have been implemented for the efficiency of the event, the experience of its attendees and the capacity at the venue. The Virginia Beach Sports Center is one of the largest multipurpose indoor sports venues on the East Coast.

How were the limits created?

Applying 36 years of registration history and a record attendance in 2024, the limits are reflective of the largest event to date.

*Your registration and seeding information can be updated until the seeding process begins at the end of March*

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 will weigh-in Thursday, March 27th.

Middle School will weigh-in on Saturday, March 29th.

Times To Be Announced.

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

Boys & Girls High School will weigh-in Thursday, March 27th.

Middle School will weigh-in on Saturday, March 29th.

Times To Be Announced.

Weight Changes: 

There is no penalty or fee to change your weight. 

Pre–Event: If  you would like to update your weight class by March 23rd, 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.

Seeding Updates:

A wrestler can update his or her seeding information and state place finishes by emailing Championshipevents@nhsca.com until seeding begins (once registration ends). 

What is that the All-Event Pass?

The 2025 NHSCA All-Event Pass permits coaches to attend and be in the corner for the following events:

• 36th Annual High School Nationals
• 26th Annual National Duals

More information coming.

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.

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

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY CREDENTIAL CRITERIA AND PROCESS

Subject to limitations of space, photography and videography credentials shall be considered as follows:

• A photographer or videographer from a media outlet that covers the sport of wrestling consistently on a national basis.
• A photographer or videographer from a media agency in the geographic area of Virginia Beach.
• Photos or videos must be for a recognized media company, not for personal use or re-sale.
• Credential requesters be at least 18 years of age.
• Credential requesters must provide proof of publication.

*NOTE: Videographers are not permitted to record or stream active wrestling or competition per the event agreement with FloWrestling.  

Process: All credential applications must be submitted by March 23, 2024. Credentials cannot be applied for onsite.

All applications will be carefully reviewed  and efforts will be made to honor all requests, but we reserve the right to change or deny any media requests. Misuse of credentials may result in revocation.

• If your credential is approved you will be notified via email.
  • Individuals will need to display a government issued ID at credential distribution when picking up approved credential.
  • Issued credentials are non-transferable and must always be worn in a visible manner.
  • Credentials will not be issued to spouses, guests, or children of media members.
• All credentialed photographers or videographers must stay off the mat space and shoot from the edges of the mat.
• NHSCA staff, NHSCA Photographers and NHSCA Videographers will be given priority preference of location throughout the event.

PRESS CREDENTIAL CRITERIA AND PROCESS

Subject to limitations of space, press credentials shall be considered as follows:

• A member of the press that covers the sport of wrestling consistently on a national basis.
• A member of the press from a media agency in the geographic area of Virginia Beach.
• Coverage must for be a recognized media company, not for personal use or re-sale.
• Credential requesters be at least 18 years of age.
• Credential requesters must provide proof of publication.

Process: All credential applications must be submitted by March 23, 2024. Credentials cannot be applied for onsite.

All applications will be carefully reviewed  and efforts will be made to honor all requests, but we reserve the right to change or deny any media requests. Misuse of credentials may result in revocation.

• If your credential is approved you will be notified via email.
  • Individuals will need to display a government issued ID at credential distribution when picking up approved credential.
  • Issued credentials are non-transferable and must always be worn in a visible manner.
  • Credentials will not be issued to spouses, guests, or children of media members.
• All press must stay off the mat space and shoot from the edges of the mat.
• NHSCA partners in media will be given priority preference of location throughout the event.

Apply for press credentials: Here

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.

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 additional questions, please email championshipevents@nhsca.com.