2027 Ohio Novice State
Where: Glass City Center ------ 401 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43604
Click HERE to see the list of allowed items by the Glass City Center.
*No chairs or outside coolers allowed.
Awards: 1st - 6th medals and custom award for finalist. Top 5 team awards given out.
Registration - CLICK HERE
NO REFUNDS.
Matches: Modified OHSAA rules, three 1 minute periods, Double Elimination, 12pt. technical, Certified Officials
Admission: $15 per person (6 and under free).
Coaching Bands: $35 - Any one going into the mat area (coach or parent) must have a band on.
2027 Rule Updates
Head gear is required.
Qualifications: To be qualified a wrestler MUST meet ALL requirements:
1. Must be an Ohio resident
2. 3 years or less experience - this can be their 3rd year of wrestling
3. No OAC state qualification. Does NOT include the current season.
***For D1 Only - Can be a returning OAC D1 qualifier, but not a placer***
4. No returning Ohio Novice State Finalists (1st or 2nd Place - unless only 3 in a bracket)
5. No top 4 placement in any national tournament with more than 4 in a bracket.
6. All wrestlers MUST have a COPY of their Birth Certificate onsite in the event of an age challenge. *Digital is ok*
**Girls Requirements - Girls can only wrestle in ONE division
No top 4 placement if more than 4 wrestlers in ANY state or national tournament**
Does NOT include the current season.
All other qualifications also apply to girl wrestlers.
$50 Age/Weight/Novice Standing Challenge Fee: Click HERE for more information.
**Please note our divisions are not the same as other tournaments**
Boys Weight Classes & Divisions: ZERO weight allowance.
Divisions based on wrestlers age of January 1, 2026
Boys 6U - Birth Year: 2020 and later
37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 57, 62, 75
Boys 7U - Birth Year: 2019
45, 50, 55, 58, 61, 65, 70, 85, 120
Boys 8U - Birth Year: 2018
45, 50, 55, 58, 61, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, 120
Boys 9U - Birth Year - 2017
55, 60, 65, 68, 71, 75, 80, 85, 95, 110, 130, 150
Boys 10U - Birth Year: 2016
55, 60, 65, 68, 71, 75, 80, 85, 95, 110, 130, 160
Boys 12U - Birth Years: 2014-2015
68, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 120, 140, 160
Girls Weight Classes & Divisions: ZERO weight allowance.
Girls 6U - Birth Year: 2020 and later
37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 57, 62, 75
Girls 8U - Birth Years: 2018-2019
43, 49, 54 ,61, 68, 75, 85, 100, 115
Girls 10U - Birth Years: 2016-2017
50, 55, 60, 70, 75, 82, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130
Girls 12U - Birth Years: 2014-2015
72, 80, 86, 92, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 155, 170, 190, 235
Due to the date change we will not be having a Junior High Division for the 2027 Ohio Novice State. No 7th or 8th Graders are allowed to participate.
Weigh Ins: NO weigh ins day of the tournament and there is ZERO weight allowance.
Weigh in locations posted at www.NoviceState.com.
Check our FAQ for more weigh in questions and answers.
Contact: Websites: www.NoviceState.com Follow Us on Facebook and Twitter: Ohio Novice State
Please email questions to OhioNoviceState@gmail.com
For all other questions call Amy Mattin-Fleming
Tournament Director: Michael Mattin
**Please note our divisions are not the same as other tournaments**