USA Wrestling’s Executive Committee has approved the 2024 Beach Wrestling Team Procedures, which spells out how athletes can qualify to compete for Team USA at the international level.

According to the procedures, the Carolina Beach Wrestling Nationals, set for Carolina Beach, N.C. on May 11 will serve as the qualifying event for the U.S. teams that will compete at the U17 and U20 Beach World Championships, which will be held in September 19-20 in Katerini Pierria, Greece.

There are three spots on the U.S. team in each of the four weight classes for both men and women. The teams will be selected according to these approved procedures.

Top four placement at the specific weight class at the 2024 Carolina Beach Nationals, based upon finish.
Past U17 or U20 World medalists and past U17 or U20 Pan American medalists
Participation at the 2024 Carolina Beach Nationals
Open to the general public to athletes that meet age-group and eligibility requirements on a first-come, first served basis

There will be specific divisions at the Carolina Beach Nationals for these UWW age groups. The official weight classes and eligibility for the U17 and U20 Beach World Championships are below.

U17 (16-17 years old**)

Boys: 50, 60, 70, 80kg

Girls: 40, 50, 60, 70kg

** U17 (from 15 with medical and parental certificate)

U20 (18-20 years old***)

Men: 70, 80, 90, +90kg

Women: 50, 60, 70, +70 kg

*** U20 (from 17 with medical and parental certificate)

In addition, the Carolina Beach Nationals, as well as the 2024 Beach Wrestling National Championships in Huntington Beach, Calif., August 16-17, are part of the qualifying process for the U.S. teams that compete in the Senior Beach World Series events in 2024. There will be Senior competition for both men and women at both the Carolina Beach Nationals and the 2024 Beach Wrestling National Championships.

2024 Beach Wrestling Teams Procedures

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While these qualifying events are an important part of the Carolina Beach Nationals, this is a multi-age competition which offers national competition from youth through Masters wrestlers.

The specific age divisions for the Carolina Beach Nationals are: 10U, 12U, 14U, 8U, High School: 9th-12th grade, Masters A, Masters B, Masters C, Masters D, Masters E, Masters F, Senior Men Beach, Senior Women Beach, U17 Men’s Beach, U17 Women’s Beach, U20 Men’s Beach, U20 Women’s Beach.

Register for Carolina Beach Nationals

https://usawrestlingevents.com/event/2400034902/registration

Beach wrestling is a competitive and fun way for wrestlers to improve and challenge themselves. Beach wrestling is growing across the nation.

Carolina Beach Nationals website

https://usawrestlingevents.com/event/2400034902

CAROLINA BEACH NATIONALS

At Carolina Beach, N.C., May 10-11

Friday, May 10th

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

OPTIONAL Carolina Beach Wrestling Nationals Registration and Weigh-in ALL DIVISIONS (except Senior, U17 & U20)

Weigh in location: Lazy Pirate

8:00 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Coach and Competitor's Social at Lazy Pirate Sports Bar (www.driftersreef.com)

Saturday, May 11th

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

U17, U20 & Senior Men's and Women's Beach Wrestling National Championships Weigh-in (Carolina Beach Boardwalk Stage)

Carolina Beach Nationals Registration and Weigh-in ALL OTHER DIVISIONS WHO DID NOT WEIGH IN ON FRIDAY!

10:45 a.m.

Rules Clinic (ALL competitors must report)

11:00 a.m. to conclusion

Carolina Beach Nationals- Beach Wrestling Competition

6:00 p.m.

Post Tournament Social, 811 Harper Ave., Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Carolina Beach Nationals on May 11 is qualifier for U17 & U20 Beach World Teams, plus Senior Beach World Series

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