Wrestling

The 2026 - 27 wrestling season starts with the first practice on November 2, 2026 with the initial meets beginning on November 16, 2026.

Weight Classes: 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 235

The 2027 State Dual Team Tournament takes place on January 22, 2027 at Xtream Arena in Coralville.

The 2027 Girls State Wrestling Tournament takes place February 4-5, 2027 at Xtream Arena in Coralville.

Season Information

Dates & Guidelines

The following dates and guidelines are approved for the 2026 - 27 school year. 

  • First Body Composition Assessment: October 12, 2026

  • Last Body Composition Assessment: January 28, 2027

  • IWCOA Convention: October 3, 2026

  • First Practice: November 2, 2026

  • First Competition: November 16, 2026

  • Two Pound Growth Allowance: December 14, 2026

  • Regional Dual Team Qualifying Meet: January 18, 2027

  • State Dual Team Tournament: January 22, 2027; Xtream Arena, Coralville

  • State Qualifying Individual Meet: January 29, 2027

  • State Individual Tournament: February 4-5, 2027;  Xtream Arena, Coralville

Competition dates: 17 regular season competition dates with no more than being 15 varsity competitions (9 for junior high)

Scrimmages: Unlimited

Individual Limitations

Wrestlers are limited to six matches per day.

Academic Eligibility

Eligibility resumes at 12:01am on December 6, 2026.

News

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Partner Organizations

The IGHSAU thanks its official partners for their continued support of the Iowa Girl. Their investments allow the IGHSAU to provide the very best championship experiencer for student-athletes across the state while continuing the vision and mission established by longtime Executive Director E. Wayne Cooley.