Kimball area’s 45th Annual Youth Wrestling Tourney pinned for Jan. 20-21

The Kimball Wrestling Booster Club, partnered with Kimball Area Community Education, is set to host its 45th Annual Youth Wrestling Open Tournament on Jan. 20-21, at the Kimball Area High School.

The 10-team tournament is scheduled for Jan. 20, while the individual competitions (ages Preschool-6th grade) will take place on Jan. 21. The Cubs are anticipating 200 youth wrestlers for the team tournament, and 350 youth wrestlers for the individual tournament.

Weigh-ins and skin checks will begin at 8:30 a.m. on both days, with wrestling competition starting at 10 a.m. on both days.

Parking is located on both the north side (enter door #2) and south side (enter door #10) of the facility at 100 Highway 55 W. in, -Kimball. 

Admission will be at both doors (#2 and #10). Adults are $5 each and students are free (18 years of age and younger). Concessions will be available in the Cafetorium (cash or check only for admission and concessions).

Registrations will be taken the day of the event. Contact erin.donnay@gmail.com with questions.

Age groups: Preschool through 6th-grade.

Format: Folk style, four wrestler brackets (when possible), round robin, three 1-minute periods with overtime if needed, and MSHSL rules apply. Wrestlers will be paired by grade, age, weight, and ability when possible.