Iowa High School Wrestling
Iowa: Wrestling’s Home and Heartbeat
At the center of our state’s vibrant history, culture, and passion for sports, Iowa reigns as one of the nation’s leaders in high school wrestling. Decades of championships and community support back the tradition of producing national and Olympic champions. The high school season of folkstyle wrestling culminates with the consistently sold-out state championships at Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines.
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Wrestling: 2025 District Assignments
Following approval on Friday morning by the IHSAA’s Board of Control, district tournament...
Board Briefs: Oct. 17, 2024
BOONE, Iowa – The Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Board of Control met for its regular...
Wrestling: 2024 Award Honorees
The IHSAA is proud to announce the 2024 honorees for induction into the IHSAA Wrestling Hall of...
STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT CENTRAL
For all things postseason and tournament, refer to the IHSAA Wrestling Tournament Central.
Wrestling Administrator, Fan & Athlete Materials
Weight Classes
106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285
- 2024 Record Book
- 2023-24 Classifications
- 2024-25 Manuals
- IHSAA Dual Team Rankings
- 2024-25 Coach & AD Memos
- 2025 State Dual Tournament Schedule
- 2025 State Individual Tournament Schedule
- 2024 State Traditional Tournament Seeding Criteria
- District Wrestling Bracket sample
- NFHS Rule Changes for 2024-25 Season
- NFHS Press Release (Rule Changes for 2024-25)
- NFHS Power Point (Rule Change indicators for Rule Book)
- Red underlined = new wording
- Red crossed out = eliminated wording
- Medical Release for Return to Athletics Form
- NFHS Rule Illustrations:
- Arm Bar situations A
- Arm Bar situations B
- HNC Timeout flow chart
- HNC Timeout with AHCP
- HNC Timeout without AHCP
- Tech. Viol. locked hands (A)
- Tech. Viol. locked hands (B)
- Tech. Viol. locked hands (C)
- Potentially Dangerous situations
- Near Fall Criteria A
- Near Fall Criteria B
- Near Fall inbounds
- Neutral inbounds
- Stalemate
- Cut Back – legal
- Cut Back – illegal
- Arm Bar
- Double Arm Bar
- Double Knee Kick Back
- Illegal Hammerlock
- Illegal or Potentially Dangerous (Kolat Assassin)
- Legal and illegal headgear
- Scholastic/Folkstyle Wrestling Rules
- TrackWrestling Information
- Iowa Bankers Association – Scholarship Application
Important Upcoming Events
For school-specific events, please contact your school’s athletic director or reference your conference website.
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2025 DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS
Districts: Saturday, Feb. 15
Click on the school host location to follow the tournament on TrackWrestling.
Class 3A Districts
- Bettendorf
- Carlisle
- Cedar Rapids, Jefferson
- Fort Dodge
- Johnston
- Marshalltown
- Waukee Northwest
- Waverly-Shell Rock
Class 2A Districts
- Ballard, Huxley
- Benton Community
- Bishop Heelan
- Centerville
- Clear Lake
- Glenwood
- Humboldt
- Independence
- New Hampton (NHTV)
- Sioux Center
- Webster City
- Williamsburg
Class 1A Districts
- Colfax-Mingo
- Denver
- Emmetsburg
- Interstate 35, Truro
- MFL MarMac
- Osage
- Pleasantville
- Riverside, Oakland
- South Hamilton
- Underwood
- Westwood, Sloan
- Wilton
WRESTLING Media Gallery
BODY COMPOSITION ASSESSMENTS
- Body Composition Assessor Application Form
- Emergency Weigh-In Form
- Approved Body Composition Assessment Personnel
- Body Composition Assessment Packet for Assessors
- Body Composition Assessment Packet for Schools
- Body Composition Data Collection Form
- Body Composition Appeal Request Form
- Release Form for Wrestlers Below 7% Body Fat
- Wrestling Scale Certification Agencies
- Hydration Assessment Instructions
- Tips for Hydration Assessment
Learn About NFHS Wrestling Information
The IHSAA is a founding member of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
For information on national sport rules, updates, and resources, visit NFHS supported sites.
