Description
NSW Cup 2024
Get ready for our second official state copetition of 2025 as the NSW Cup competition comes to Blacktown Leisure Center once more.
Where/When ?
The tournament will take place on Sunday 24th of August at Blacktown Leisure Center. Please register early to avoid paying the late registration fee and to help us plan the event better.
Rules
- Youth (all age groups below 18) competition start time: 8:15AM (estimated )
- All other +18 divisions estimated competition start time: 1:00PM
- Weigh-in times for Youth (U18 and below) groups: 7:30-8:00
- Weigh-in times for non-Youth (18+) groups: 11:30AM-12:00PM. +18s may weigh-in earlier and at the Youth weigh-in times if they wish to.
- All participants must be members of NSW Wrestling. You will not be able to compete without a valid membership due to legal/insurance regulations. There is no exceptions to this rule.
- +2kg allowance in +18 divisions ONLY. No extra weight allowance in U18 age groups and youth. We regret to inform you that we cannot accommodate last-minute weight changes after the draw is completed. You will not be able to compete if you miss weight.
- For all age groups, we will adhere to the official UWW Ruleset.
- Singlets All wrestlers are required to participate in an approved wrestling singlet. The use of shorts, t-shirts, rash guards, and BJJ uniforms is strictly prohibited. Wrestling singlets only. When checking your match on smoothcomp match-ups, the wrestler on top will be Red and the wrestler on bottom will be Blue. You need two colors !
- Girls are allowed to wear long rash guards underneath their wrestling singlet for religious reasons.
- Wrestling shoes are mandatory and highly recommend for safety purposes. Please seriously consider your decision if you are competing without shoes. We prefer not to see broken feet and toes.
- A standard routine skin check may be carried out during the weigh-ins for safety purposes.
- The results will be utilized as a component of the selection criteria for other NSW events in 2025 and 2026, such as training camps, sponsorships etc.
- Australian citizenship is NOT required. This competition is open to all members of NSW Wrestling.
Additional Notes
Free Siblings Entry
We are glad to announce sibling members get to compete for free at this competition. More info here !
Wrestle Roos !
When entering your child in the event please follow the 2 step process to ensure the correct age/ weight division has been allocated.
Step 1 - The Age your child turns this calendar year is the age bracket they are in .
Step 2 - Weigh your child, if they are on the boarder of a weight division and you feel there is a possibility they will come in over weight put them in the next weight bracket up. We are unable to accomedate last minute changes.
The Drawing System for all divisions
True Round Robin: For brackets with 2-5 participants
Double Elimination: For brackets with 6 or more participants
Red/Blue Singlets
When checking your match on smoothcomp match-ups, the wrestler on top will be Red and the wrestler on bottom will be Blue. Please follow this simple rule to avoid delays and confusion on the competition day.
Please keep an eye on this event as we may change the details in the following days
Prizes
Sponsors Prize Pool:
We have established a prize pool that donors or individuals are welcome to contribute to. All contributions to this prize pool will be added to the prizes listed above. If you wish to contribute to this prize pool or if you wish to become a sponsor, please contact us at nsw@wrestling.com.au.
How are the Best Senior and Youth teams selected?
The Best Senior and Youth teams are manually calculated by us at the end of the day, based on the medals count. The point system is as follows:
- Gold = 5 points
- Silver = 3 points
- Bronze = 1 point
Please note that divisions with 2 or fewer participants are not considered in this calculation. Points will only be awarded in divisions with 3 or more participants. No placement or medals will be awarded in divisions with only one participant and you will be refunded for the entry fee is there is no one in your division.
