USA Beach Wrestling Nationals to be held in Huntington Beach, Calif., August 16-17

For the first time ever, the USA Beach Nationals are heading to the West Coast! Join us for an unforgettable tournament featuring top competitors of all levels. An event for all ages, everyone can come enjoy the sand, sun, and fun of the USA Wrestling Beach National Championships in Huntington Beach, California.

The one-day tournament will take place on Saturday, August 17th, at Huntington Beach, located at 315 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.

The day will kick off with registration and weigh-ins for all divisions, including any age group competitors who did not weigh in on Friday, and all Senior, U17, and U20 participants. The welcome and introduction/opening ceremonies will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a mandatory rules clinic for all competitors at 10:45 a.m. The age-group competition will start at 11:00 a.m. and continue until its conclusion, while the U17, U20, and Senior division competition will commence at noon. The full schedule of this event is listed below, and can be found on the event page.

2024 USA Beach Nationals Divisions

The following age-group weight class Champions determines U.S. age-group World Teams at the World Championships. The top three finishers in each age/weight category qualify for World Team spots. Senior qualification is for upcoming Beach Wrestling World Series Events. Top three finishers in the U17 and U20 divisions will be eligible for the 2025 World Championship events.

U17 (Male): (Born 2007-2009) - 50 kg, 60 kg, 70 kg, 80+ kg

U17 (Female): (Born 2007-2009) - 40 kg, 50kg, 60 kg, 70+ kg 
 

U20 Freestyle (Male): Born 2004-2007 - 70 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg, 90+ kg

U20 Freestyle (Female): Born 2004-2007 - 50 kg, 60 kg, 70 kg, 70+ kg

Senior Men: (Born 2006 or Before) 70 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg, 90+ kg

Senior Women: (Born 2006 or Before) 50 kg, 60 kg, 70 kg, 70+ kg

2024 Beach World Team Selection Procedures

The two qualifying events for 2024 U.S. Beach World Series teams be the Carolina Beach Nationals in Carolina Beach, N.C., May 11, 2024, and the 2024 Beach Wrestling National Championships in Huntington Beach, Calif.

The format of the two qualifiers will be a double elimination bracket, with placement of the top four athletes. The championship finals in each weight class will be a best-of-three series.

Athletes who meet the following standards will sit out until the quarterfinals of the tournament in the bottom bracket:

1) Athletes who placed in the top three in the final rankings from the 2023 Beach World Series at the specific weight class

2) Athletes who won a medal (top three) at any 2023 Beach World Series event

3) Athletes who were 2023 Senior Pan American Beach Wrestling champions

There are up to three spots in each weight class for the USA team at each Beach World Series event.

For the full 2024 Beach Wrestling World Team procedures, click here.

Champions of the 2023 USMC Beach National Championships in Carolina Beach, N.C. on May 20, 2023, are listed below.

Saturday, August 17th

10:30 a.m. - Welcome and Introduction/Opening Ceremonies

10:45 a.m. - Rules Clinic (all competitors must report)

11:00 a.m. - USA Beach Nationals-Age Group Beach Wrestling Competition

Noon -  USA Beach Nationals U17, U20, and Senior Division Competition

2023 USMC Beach National Championships

At Carolina Beach, N.C., May 20, 2024

Senior Men's Finals results

70 kg: Jamel Johnson (Kobra Kai)

80 kg: Jamal Morris (Cardinal Gibbons)

90 kg: Tyson Beauperthuy (Colorado)

90+ kg: Kyle Ferriter (Colorado)

Senior Women’s results

50 kg: Jennesis Martinez (Colorado Mesa WC)

60 kg: Sofia Macaluso (New York)

70 kg: Anastasia Hardin (Kentucky)

70+ kg: Eliana Bommarito (Michigan Revolution WC)

8U Boys

44: Nolan Hawes (EP Rattlers)

53-55: Dominick Huitron (Backyard Bullies)

64-69: Dylan Conger (North Carolina)

74-80: Treson Denning (Iowa City)

10U Boys

57: Ryder Yezarski (North Carolina)

66-70: Tj Markijohn (North Carolina)

78-85: Timothy Little (Lumberton High School)

131: Johnnie Barber IV (YNTO)

12U Boys

77-81: Elias Taylor (Raleigh Area Wrestling)

81-88: Thomas Ross Davis (Maryland)

91-93: Becks Kelly (North Carolina)

133-157: JayceeMae Erwin (Western Carolina)

14U Boys

80-88: Marcus Rodriguez (North Carolina)

91-100: Reese Davis (Maryland)

101-102: Lucas Angell (Defiant Wrestling)

103-112: Jake Amiott (North Carolina)

115-120: Jaycob Perez (North Carolina)

121-132: Miller Menteer (Defiant Wrestling)

135-136: John Bane (North Carolina)

143-157: Easten Binckley (Defiant Wrestling)

180-187: Jamyis Davis (North Carolina)

16U Boys

98-106: Ayden Arrington (Laney)

108-118: Roy Nelson (North Carolina)

120-123: Griffin Crisher (Defiant Wrestling)

124-129: Rainer Schlosser (Forge Wrestling)

130-132: Lah Htoo (North Carolina)

131-137: Josiah Boyden (Backyard Bullies)

137-140: Samuel McQueen (Bettendorf Wrestling Club)

145-157: Christopher Aparicio (North Carolina)

154-159: Tanner Wagoner (North Carolina)

161-175: Jack Harty (North Carolina)

188-192: Harrison Compton (North Carolina)

Junior Boys

114-126: Antonio Martinez (New Mexico)

126-137: Jaylen Bethea (North Carolina)

138-143: Luke Connick (North Carolina)

141-144: Jackson Haga (Cary Devil Dogs Wrestling Club)

145-148: Fisher McPherson (North Carolina)

150-157: Tyler Tracy (Raleigh Area Wrestling Club)

156-159: Noah Thomas

161-165: Tristan Rodriguez (Lumberton)

167-172: Seth Davis (Capital City WC

174-179: Nazareth Bates (Backyard Bullies)

190-206: Pierce White (North Carolina)

198-206: Nathaniel Dahlstrom (North Carolina)

220-243: Christian Guevara (Lumberton)

U17 Men

60 kg: Layne Armstrong (North Carolina)

70 kg: Jacob Ed (North Carolina)

80 kg: Connor Reese (Baynard Trained WC)

U20 Men

70 kg: Jake Piccirilli (Georgia)

80 kg: Aidan Lenz (Lone Tree)

90 kg: Conrad Ben Bumgarner (Tennessee)

Over 90 kg: Christopher Dickey (North Carolina)

12U Girls

72-74: Leticia Huitron (Backyard Bullies WC)

16U Girls

98-110: June Treser-Pyles (MVKWA Patriot WC)

115-126: Anabel Rodriguez (North Carolina)

126-134: Kennedie Snow (Havelock WC)

135-148: Esperanza Huitron (Backyard Bullies)

Junior Girls

109-119: Halley Wheeler (Western Carolina WC)

125-130: Teresa Canady (Lumberton)

141-144: Becca Williams

147-152: Jessica Flowers (North Carolina)

216-253: Wyntergale Oxendine (Lumberton)

U17 Women

60 kg : Kennedie Snow (Havelock)

70 kg: Joslynn Cook (North Carolina)

U20 Women

50 kg: Halley Wheeler (Western Carolina WC)

70 kg: Samantha Hauff (Georgia)

Over 70 kg: Katelyn Lewis (Wisconsin)

Masters A

70: Jonathan Cress (North Carolina)

78: Bryan Caldwell (North Carolina)

130: Teague Little (Lumberton High School Wrestling)

Masters B

78: Othello Johnson (Braves Tough WC)

Masters B-E

100: Justin Hawes 2

130: Bryan Yonish (Big Cats Wrestling Club)

Masters E

100: Van Alston (North Carolina)

Masters F

80: Peter Wirs (Smithville Youth Wrestling)