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 the Casey’s Center in downtown Des Moines.
WRESTLING: 2025-26 SEASON
SCHEDULES & SCORES
RESOURCES
Upcoming IHSAA WRESTLING EVENTS
For school-specific events, please check your school or conference listings.
IHSAA WRESTLING News
State Wrestling Tournament Central
For all things postseason and tournament, refer to the IHSAA Wrestling Tournament Central.
WRESTLING RESOURCES
INFORMATION & GUIDANCE
- 2027 State Individual Tournament Schedule
- 2026 State Dual Tournament Schedule
- 2026 State Individual Tournament Schedule
- 2026 State Traditional Tournament Seeding Criteria
- NFHS 2025-26 Rule Changes
- NFHS 2025-26 Points of Emphasis
- 2025-26 Rules Meeting (Bound)
- 2025-26 Rules Meeting (View ONLY, NO Credit)
- 2025-26 Rules Meeting (PDF)
- District Wrestling Bracket sample
- District Wrestling and State Speech conflict – weigh in options
- Medical Release for Return to Athletics Form
- Legal and illegal headgear
- Scholastic/Folkstyle Wrestling Rules
TRACK WRESTLING FAQ
- TrackWrestling Season Team Video (Matt Shannon)
- Add Wrestlers to the Roster
- Import Roster from the Previous Season
- Pay for OPC Access for my School
- Add an Event to the Schedule
- Create a weigh-in form
- Enter weights and commit a weigh-in sheet
- Change a committed weight-in sheet
NFHS RULE ILLUSTRATIONS
- Near Fall Criteria A
- Near Fall Criteria B
- Near Fall inbounds
- Neutral inbounds
- Arm Bar
- Double Arm Bar
- Double Knee Kick Back
- Illegal Hammerlock
- Illegal or Potentially Dangerous (Kolat Assassin)
Communicable Skin Condition Safety
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
IHSAA DUAL TEAM RANKINGS
- December 23, 2025
- January 13, 2026
- January 27, 2026
HEAD NECK & CERVICAL (HNC)
COACH & AD MEMOS
- August 27, 2025
- September 18, 2025
- October 13, 2025
- November 4, 2025
- November 13, 2025
- November 21, 2025
- December 2, 2025
- 2026 State Wrestling Tickets Letter
- December 15, 2025
- December 23, 2025
- January 2, 2026
- January 13, 2026
- 2026 Iowa Bankers Scholarship
- January 27, 2026
- 2026 District Wrestling Memo
- End of Season Memo
- 2026 Spring Memo
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.
2025 STATE SNAPSHOTS
