SPIRE Academy is thrilled to once again be hosting the USA Wrestling U23 Nationals and U20 World Team Trials this year, from May 30–June 1. Wrestlers from across the country will descend in Harpersfield Township, OH to compete, with U20 wrestlers vying for the opportunity to represent the United States at the upcoming World Championships.

The event will feature competition for U20 age athletes (born 2005–2008) and U23 age athletes (born 2002-2007) in Men’s Freestyle and Greco-Roman. The top eight winners in the U20 division who are eligible will qualify for the Junior and 16U National Championships.

Notably, SPIRE Academy wrestlers Ryan Kennedy and Brogan Fielding will be competing at the event.

From the rest of the wresting world, here are the names of the top wrestlers who will be competing and the ones to watch:

U20 Greco-Roman champions

• 55 kg—Caleb Noble
• 60 kg—Manuel Saldate
• 63 kg—Landon Drury
• 67 kg—Pierson Manville
• 72 kg—Wyatt Medlin
• 77 kg—Leister Bowling
• 82 kg—Gavin Ricketts
• 87 kg—Nick Nosler
• 97 kg—Quinlan Morgan
• 130 kg—Shilo Jones

U20 Men’s Freestyle champions

• 57 kg—Anthony Knox
• 61 kg—Kyler Larkin
• 65 kg—Luke Stanich
• 70 kg—PJ Duke
• 74 kg—Ladarion Lockett
• 79 kg—William Henckel
• 86 kg—Max McEnelly
• 92 kg—Connor Mirasola
• 97 kg—Justin Rademacher
• 125 kg—Cole Mirasola

Finally, SPIRE Academy Wrestling Director Mike Kulczycki, will be offering a skill-development clinic where wrestlers can hone their performance under the tutelage of some of the best coaching talent in the sport. The clinic will focus on key aspects of wrestling, including takedowns, escapes, reversals and pinning combinations. Wrestlers will engage in high-intensity drills and live wrestling sessions, all tailored to improve technique, strength and mat awareness. Get full details on this amazing opportunity here. 

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Sessions & Schedules 

• All times listed are Eastern Time.
• Competition Venue: SPIRE Academy, 5201 SPIRE Circle, Geneva, OH
• Save on entry fee by booking hotel prior to registration.  
• U20 Athletes must be pre-qualified. Click here for qualifications.
• Weigh-Ins/Medical—Weights DO NOT CARRY OVER. Athletes must weigh-in for each registered division at scratch weight.
• Please pick up credentials during credentialing times to avoid jam prior to weigh-ins.
• Please note that all sessions and schedules are subject to change.

Sunday, May 25th

Online registration closes at 10:00 PM ET for all divisions.

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Thursday, May 29th

Practice Times and Credentialing @ SPIRE Academy
U23 and U20 Greco-Roman—all weights
4:00PM – 7:00PM

6:00 PM Late Registration Deadline U23 and U20 Greco-Roman

MUST BE PROCESSED ONLINE!

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Friday, May 30th

Doors open for warm-up at 6:30AM

U23 GR & U20 GR
Medical Check/Weigh-ins (Scratch Weight)
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
(See Weigh-In Procedures—Athletes competing in both styles must weigh in for each style. No weight allowance will be given.)

Mat Officials Clinic
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Pairing Officials Clinic
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Session 1: Greco-Roman

U20 GR World Team Trials 

Challenge Tournament: Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Challenge Finals & Consolations
10:00 AM – 2:15 PM

U23 GR 

Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, & Consolations
10:00 AM – 2:15 PM

Session 2: Greco-Roman

U20 GR World Team Trials

All Medal Matches and FINAL WTT
Best 2 out of 3 finals
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

U23 GR 

All Medal Matches
Best 2 out of 3 Finals
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Practice Times and Credentialing @ SPIRE Academy
U23 and U20 Freestyle—All Weights
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

6:00 PM: Late Registration Deadline U23 and U20 Freestyle

MUST BE PROCESSED ONLINE!

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Saturday, May 31st

Doors open for warm-up at 6:00 AM

U23 FS & U20 FS
Medical Check/Weigh-ins (Scratch Weight)
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
(See Weigh-in Procedures–Athletes competing in both styles must weigh in for both styles, no weight allowance will be given.)

Mat Officials Clinic
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Session 1: Freestyle 

U20 FS World Team Trials 

Challenge Tournament: Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Challenge Finals & Consolations
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

U23 (Men) FS Preliminaries and Consolations
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Session 2: Freestyle

U20 FS World Team Trials 

All Medal Matches, and Best 2 out of 3 Finals
4:00PM – 7:00 PM

U23 (Men) FS 

Preliminaries and Consolations
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Sunday, June 1st

Doors open for warm-up at 6:30 AM

U23 (Men) FS (Scratch Weight)
Medical Check/Weigh-ins
7:30 AM – 7:45 AM
(See Weigh-in Procedures—Athletes competing in both styles must weigh in for both styles, no weight allowance will be given.)

College Coaches Meeting
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Session 3: Freestyle: U23 (Men) FS   

Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Consolations, All Medal Matches, and Best 2 out of 3 Finals
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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Important Reminders

Weigh Ins/Medical – Weights DO NOT CARRY OVER – Athletes must weigh-in for each registered division at Scratch weight.

WEIGH-IN PROCEDURES: ATHLETES MUST BRING A PHYSICAL COPY OF THEIR USA WRESTLING MEMBERSHIP CARD IN ORDER TO RECORD THE WEIGHT AT THE SCALE.

• Wrestlers must have a current USA Wrestling card to scan at the scale in order for officials to input the correct weight.
• Wrestlers must have a competition singlet on when entering the weigh-in area.
• They must submit to a skin disease screening prior to weigh-in. The chief medical officer has full authority without appeal in determining the eligibility of an athlete to compete. 
• Parents/coaches cannot accompany the wrestlers. They will not be allowed to carry additional clothing with them during weigh-ins. 

MEDICAL CHECK
Athletes must be present in a COMPETITION SINGLET and must submit to a skin disease screening prior to weigh-in. The chief medical officer has full authority without appeal in determining the eligibility of an athlete to compete.

For specific event procedures or scheduling, contact USA Wrestling National Events at (719) 598-8181.