The 2022-23 wrestling season start with the first practice on October 31st with the initial meets beginning on November 14. There is one class for the 2022-23 season with over 100 schools hosting a wrestling program.
The 2023 Girls State Wrestling Tournament takes place Feb. 2-3, 2023 at Xtream Arena in Coralville.
Super regional competitions takes place on January 27, 2023. There will be four regional sites located across the state.
Season Timeline:
- Date of first practice: Monday, Oct. 31st 2022 (Week 18)
- Date of first competition: Monday, Nov. 14th 2022 (Week 20)
- Postseason Regional Qualifier: Friday, January 27th
- State Tournament: Thurs. & Fri. February 2nd & 3rd
Regular Season Details:
- 1 Classification
- NFHS 14 Weight Classes to be used for the 2022-2023 season
- Weight Classes: 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 235
- Co-operative Sharing encouraged and available to schools until after 1st week of practice
- Unlimited scrimmages in season for girls’ programs allowed per local school district discretion
- Girls still have the ability to practice with boys, per local school district discretion
- Combined JH/HS practice is permissible per local school district discretion
Competition Guidance:
- 15 Varsity individual competition dates allowed
- May be in the form of scrambles, duals, or tournaments
- Only female vs. female only competition allowed in grades 7-12 under the IGHSAU umbrella
- Must follow certified weight descent guidelines and practices through Trackwrestling/OPC
Post Season Details:
- Regional State Qualifier framework to be determined and communicated in May
- Individual State Championship Tournament will be at the Xtream Arena in Coralville
- No Dual Team State Tournament for the 2022-2023 season
*For links to girls’ wrestling events for the 2022-2023 season, please see the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association website: iowawrestlingcoa.com
*Additional updates on girls’ wrestling will be available by May 1, 2022 at Wrestling Central on the IGHSAU website
Contact Erin Kirtley, IGHSAU Associate Director and Wrestling Sport Administrator: [email protected]
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