How to Make a National Team

Team Selection Criteria
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Senior National Team

Teams in each discipline are determined by placings at the World Team Trials (also known as Final X) in non-Olymic years. In Olympic years, the team is determined by placings at the Olympic Team Trials. The top 3 ranked athletes at each weight and each style receives a monthly financial stipend from USA Wrestling based on rank.


Age Group National Teams

Boys: 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U
Teams are announced based on a Top 3 placement at the following events:

  • Folkstyle Nationals (8U -Junior)
  • Kids Freestyle & Greco-Roman Nationals (8U-14U)

Mens: 16U and USA Junior
Teams are announced based on a Top 3 placement at the following events:

  • Folkstyle Nationals (8U -Junior)
  • 16U & Junior Nationals


Girls: 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U
Teams are announced based on a Top 3 placement at the following events:

  • Girls Folkstyle Nationals (8U -Junior)
  • Women's Freestyle Nationals (8U-14U)

Women: 16U and USA Junior
Teams are announced based on a Top 3 placement at the following events:

  • Girls Folkstyle Nationals (8U -Junior)
  • 16U & Junior Nationals