2024 Arnold Classic Mas-Wrestling Championship

Columbus, Ohio, USA March 1 -2, 2024

All US athletes must be members of MAS Wrestling USA:  MEN’s weight categories are-70kg(154lb) -80kg(176lb); -95kg (-209lb);-120kg (-265lb), Absolute/Open +120kg (+265lb)

and WOMEN’s weight categories are -72.5kg (-160lb), and +72.5kg(+160lb). Weight categories with 2 or less athletes merged with next higher weight category, weight categories with all  conducted in Round Robin format; and weight categories with 6 or more athletes will be divided into two groups and winners of each will fight for Championship belt and medals!

AWARDS: 1st – 3rd in each weight category plus sponsor gifts

You must follow and complete all 4 steps below!

ENTRY FEES: $100.00 per athlete (MUST REGISTER ONLINE)

1. ENTRY FORM: ENTRY FORM
2. ALL ATHLETES MUST ALSO REGISTER WITH ARNOLDS SPORTS FESTIVAL TO GET CREDENTIALS TO ENTER SPORTS EXPO:  Arnold Sports Festival RegistrationArnold Sports Festival Registration
3. USA athletes must be current members of MAS Wrestling USA http://maswrestlingusa.com/membership-form

Expo ticket fee is WAIVED for registered athletes )(3. above): All coaches and official must register and pay $20 for credentials to enter Expo!   ENTRY FORM: ENTRY FORM

4. All athletes must be a current member of the AAU. AAU membership card $24 adult $14 youth AAU CARDS; international athletes pay $45

• AAU CARDS    AVAILABLE ONLINE AT   WWW.AAUSPORTS.ORG `ALL CARD MUST BE BOUGHT ONLINE PRIOR TO THE MEET AND PRESENTED AT WEIGH-INS/CHECK-INS! AS PART OF THE CARD PROCESS, ALL LIFTER AGE 20+ WILL HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK PERFORMED. PROCESS CAN ADD A WEEK TO CARD APPROVAL

(Sept. thru Aug.). AAU cards are available at  Join-AAU Please specify Strength Sport as the sport.  All cards must be purchased on-line prior to the competition, and presented at the weigh-in.  As part of the CARD process, all athletes age 20+ will have background check    All athletes must be a current member of the AAU. AAU membership card $24 adult $14 youth AAU CARDS; international athletes pay $45

PLEASE NOTE OUR COMPETITION VENUE WILL BE IN THE CONVENTION CENTER BUT NOT INSIDE THE EXPO.  WE HAVE OUR OWN DEDICATED ROOM AND STAGE FOR  THE TWO DAYS OF COMPETITION WE’LL HAVE CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS AND MASTER CLASSES IN MAS WRESTLING.

SCHEDULE:

Thursday February 29:  Arrival of athletes and officials (all day)

20:00 to 21:00:  Credentialing and Weigh-in of athletes

PLEASE NOTE:

(Convention Center 1st floor Room A119)

Friday March 1:

0800 MAS WRESTLING USA Cerification Workshop (Pre-registration REQUIRED.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

First day of Competition

10:00 to 14:00:  Preliminary Rounds

Saturday March 2

10:00 to 14:00: Final Rounds

14:30 MASTER CLASS (OPEN TO ALL COMPETITORS AND OFFICIALS)

Sunday March 3:  Departure

General Information: 

• Athlete or his/her National Governing Federation will arrange travel and pay cost thereof including hotel accommodations;
• If VISA invitation is required, please notify dd@MASwrestlingUSA.com">odd@MASwrestlingUSA.com and we’ll provide invitation to present to US Embassy/Consulate.
• Book hotel:  https://www.arnoldsports.com/hotels/  

The Regulations subject to refinement and change.