Name: 2026 Mike Watson Junior Invitational
Start: 2026-01-25T07:00:00-05:00
Location: Watkins Glen Central High School

Mike Watson Junior Wrestling Invitational
Hosted by: Glen Grapplers Youth Wrestling Club
DATE: Sunday, January 25, 2026
LOCATION: Watkins Glen High School – Field House ⋅ 301 12th Street Watkins Glen, NY
PARKING: in front of the field house as well as an additional lot behind the school (continue traveling east down 12th street, just pass the school)
***NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED, MUST PRE-REGISTER BY 2/26/2025***
REGISTRATION ENTRY FEE: Pre-pay Venmo @Glen-Grapplers ($30/wrestler)
Pay Cash/Check day of ($35/wrestler) - No refunds
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY AT: TBD
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 21, 2026; 11:59pm
CHECK-INS: 7:00AM – 8:00AM ⋅ Wrestling to begin at 9:00am
WEIGH-INS: Honor weigh-ins, random weight checks. Weights must be within 2 pounds if
challenged. Disqualification if not within 2lbs of stated weight
DIVISIONS: 6& Under 7 & 8 9 & 10 11 & 12 13 & 14
ELIGIBILITY: Age determined as of 1-25-2026 (must show proof if challenged, $20.00 fee to challenge, non-refundable if challenge is lost) Each weight class is made up of up to 4 to 6 wrestlers whose ACTUAL weights are closest to each other, considering years’ experience and
winning record. ACTUAL weight must be put on the registration form. Weight brackets will vary no more than 10 pounds or 10%, unless heavyweight class in each age group.
NOTE: Tournament director reserves the right to combine or eliminate weight classes.
DOUBLE BRACKETING: By registering for double brackets, you agree to 1) waive the waiting period between matches and 2) must pay a second registration fee.
RULES: Three one-minute periods. 4-6 Man Round Robin (whenever possible)
AWARDS: Individual awards for 1st through 3rd place *must wrestle to receive award
Team trophies for top three teams
ADMISSION: Adults and children: $5.00 ⋅ Wrestlers: Free
QUESTIONS: email [email protected]
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY: https://forms.gle/scLPWfsRYcnxuiiE9