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.

Documents and Forms

Memos

2026 - 2027 Season Updates (4/9/26)

Classifications

Rules and Regulations

2026-27 NFHS Rule Changes

2025 Regular Season Manual

2025-26 Rules Meeting

NFHS Wrestling Landing Page

Wrestling Uniform Rules

Scale Allowance for Weather Reasons

Resources and Forms

Weight Management, Growth Allowance, Weigh-In Reports

Body Composition Assessment Data Collection Form

Body Composition Assessment Appeal Form

Low Body Fat Release Form

Skin Infection Form

Ejection Report Form

Emergency Weight Exchange Form

Wrestling Event Formats

TrackWrestling Team Administrator Help Links

Postseason Information

2027 Dual Team Tournament Schedule

News

Coralville's Xtream Arena To Host IGHSAU State Dual Meet Wrestling Tournament in 2027

February 9th, 2026 in Wrestling

Xtream Arena in Coralville to Host IGHSAU State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament Beginning in 2027

Day 2 - Class 1A Semifinals Recap

February 6th, 2026 in Wrestling

Class 1A Day 2 Semifinals Recap

Day 2 - Class 2A Afternoon Session Recap

February 6th, 2026 in Wrestling

Day 2 recap for Class 2A

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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.