Sydney Tri-State Cup

Date: Sunday 27th July 2025

Venue: Sydney Wrestling Academy 

Register here: Sydney Tri-State Cup Registration

Information

The Tri-State Cup is a women only freestyle wrestling tournament open to all experience levels in ACT, NSW and Victoria.

• For beginners, it’s a stepping-stone into the wider competition scene. It gives athletes the experience and confidence to have a go at the State Championships, Nationals, Super Series and other great events of that calibre.

• For experienced competitors, this comp is great to test out new things the athletes are working on and get matches in.

• The tournament is run in a round robin format. Every competitor is guaranteed three matches.

• It’s free to compete at the Tri-State Cup.

• Because of the way the divisions are determined, the Tri-State Cup age restriction is 14 years and up.

Its schedule is every three months with the states taking turns to host – that’s three competitions a year in April, July and October.

The fine print

Competitors MUST be a current member of either – NSW Wrestling, ACT Wrestling or Wrestling Victoria.

We encourage you to be registered in the state you live and train, but if price is an obstacle, competitors from out of state can join ACT Wrestling, the cheapest option. State memberships are valid for one year from the date of registration.

NSW prices

• Seniors: $100 / Schoolage:$70

ACT prices

• State Level Senior: $85 / State Level Schoolage: $45

Victoria prices

• National Level Senior 18 years and over: $170

Why do we need it?

• It bridges the confidence and experience gap between training and competition with an alternative pathway.

• It creates a space where women’s participation can grow: on the mats, in the governing bodies, in officiating roles and as fans and spectators of the sport.

• To maintain the momentum of all the great initiatives and programs already in play like NSW Wrestling’s 12 week Women’s Wrestling Program.

• It’s fun.

Age: 14 years and up

Weight divisions: Athletes are grouped with other competitors closest to their weight. Exhibition matches are also arranged on the day.

Match format: Round robin (guaranteed 3 matches)

Weigh ins: Weigh ins open 1 hr and 15 mins before the first match. Weigh ins close 60 mins before the first match. For example:

Weigh ins: Between 7:45 and 8:30am
Time: First match starts at 9:30am

Uniform:

Rule set: United World Wrestling’s women’s rule set.

We have a “rules chat” with all competitors before the matches start.

Coaches: If you have no corner on the day, we will assign someone to you for your matches.

Spectators: All welcome, unless stated otherwise.

Spectator fee: Free.