Rules

Age Groups

8u, 10u, 12u, u17, u20, Seniors, 40+

Weight Classes: 

Most age groups with be block bracketing. U17, U20, and Senior level competitors will have set weight classes.

Bout duration: 

1 3-minute period for all age categories. The match will start standing and return standing after each score or interruption. 

Bout scoring: 

First to 3 points win.   

1 point is awarded for:  

• the wrestler who manages to bring any of his opponent’s body part to the ground, except the hands.  

• the wrestler who manages to bring any of his opponent’s body part out of the competition area.  

• the wrestler whose opponent has received a caution for illegal action.  

Note: the attacker (and only the attacker) can put one knee to the ground when executing an action if it results in a score for the attacker.

REFERENCE UWW Beach Rules  Section 13

3 points are awarded to:  

• the wrestler who manages to expose his opponent’s back to the ground during a takedown or a throw. 

If there is a tie at the end of the match, the following criteria will be used to declare the winner:  

• Last point scored  

• Weight of the athletes*  

*Their weights (at the official weigh-in) will be checked and the lighter competitor will be declared as the winner.  

Competition uniform & appearance: 

Men’s divisions may wear any shorts without pockets(that will stay up). If the shorts have an external draw string it will need to be taped. 

Women’s divisions may wear a 1 or 2 piece bathing suit. Any shorts without pockets(that will stay up). Compression tops are allowed for ALL female competitors.   

Awards: 

Awards will be given to 1st-3rd . Medals for all divisions(only senior level entrants will be eligible for cash prize). 

Awards to the top three (3) place winners in each bracket. Open divisions brackets with 2-7 participants 1st $100 MINIMUM. 2nd & 3rd receive certificates. 

There will be an Absolute division for no additional cost. Winner receives $100.

No awards will be given out prior to the awards ceremony.

Other Info: 

Spectators are welcome. $5 gate for all non-participants older than 10 years of age. 

Re-admittance is allowed. 

Please, no shoes in the sand. Bring flip flops and prepare to kick them off once you enter the sand.

6 pack with have a staff member there selling refreshments, beer, and seltzer. We INSIST that all competitors that are old enough to consume alcohol, refrain from doing so until they are through competing for the day. 

This is a private event. The organizers reserve the right to remove any patron or competitor that refuses to follow any instructions or directives given by referees, organizers, and/or other event staff.