2026 Beach Wrestling National Championships
Event information
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Registrations
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Beach Wrestling Rules
3 POINTS TO WIN!
Designed for MMA, BJJ, judo and wrestling to compete in an even rule set.
Beach Wrestling eliminates ground wrestling and allows upper and lower body holds.
Objective: Athletes compete in a round robin format. The first person to 3 points wins the match. Whoever wins the most matches will be the overall winner of the weight division.
The event will run under UWW International Wrestling Rules.
Points
- 1 point - Push out of the circle
- 1 point - Bring any part of your opponent's body to the sand (except hands/feet)
- 2 points - Any take down/throw that results from feet to back
First athlete to 3 points wins! #3min3points
State Memberships
All competitors must be a current member of their respective state association.
Competition Format
- Wrestlers will have a minimum of 2 matches per division
- No matter if you win or lose you will continue to the next match
- If there are only 2 athletes in a division they will compete best of 3 matches
Note: If an athlete has no opponents in their division they will be moved up to the next weight or age division.
Schedule
- 8:00am Weigh-Ins Open and Medical checks commence
- 8.30am Athletes Rules Meeting & Technical Meeting
- 9.00am Competition commences