Congratulations to the Bolingbrook Junior Raiders, your 2023 Dual Meet State Champions!
Final Results
1st – Bolingbrook Junior Raiders
2nd – Lincoln-Way WC
3rd – Demolition WC
4th – Tinley Park Bulldogs
5th – Vandalia Junior WC
6th – Southern Illinois Bulldogs
7th – Sycamore WC
8th – Edwardsville WC
Click this link for complete results: Trackwrestling – Final Results
The State Series is right around the corner. Only those wrestlers and coaches listed on the ACTIVE club roster here: IKWF Club Rosters, are eligible for the 2023 IKWF State Series or any IKWF sanctioned event listed here: IKWF Event Listing. If a wrestler or coach is listed on the pending roster, they ARE NOT eligible for the State Series or any IKWF event.
For those coaches and wrestlers currently on the pending roster and any new coaches or wrestlers, they have until February 4, 2023 to complete the information in bylaw 19.3 State Series eligibility requirements for wrestlers and wrestling leaders (coaches):
19.3.1: The requirements below must be completed by 21 days prior to the start of IKWF regional competition.
19.3.2 Wrestlers
19.3.2.1 Purchase a current year USAW Athlete Membership.
19.3.2.2 Age verified by the IKWF office.
19.3.2.3 Listed on an active IKWF club roster.
19.3.3 Wrestling Leaders (Coaches)
19.3.3.1 Complete Safe Sport Training from USA Wrestling’s provider.
19.3.3.2 Complete and receive an approved background screening from USA Wrestling’s provider.
19.3.3.3 Purchase a current membership year USAW Wrestling Leader Membership.
19.3.3.4 Complete National Coaches Education Program (NCEP) certification, any level.
19.3.3.5 Listed on an active IKWF club roster.
IKWF Regional and Sectional information can be found by clicking on the “State Series” link in the navigation bar.
Regional tournament locations and team assignments are handled by each of the 8 sectional directors and will be posted on the “Regional Assignments” page when the office receives it. Regional team assignments are not received by the IKWF office until after the State Series eligibility deadline.
State Tournament Information can also be found in the navigation bar.
It is recommended you check these pages frequently for any updates or changes.
The Jon Davis Kids Open is just around the corner! In the navigation bar, hover (or tap) on “Kids Open” for information and the preregistration link contained on the information page.
Preregistration deadline is 11:59 pm, Wednesday, January 11, 2023. If you miss the preregistration deadline, they can still register but it must be done at the Bank of Springfield Center on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 3 pm to 5 pm. No preregistration will be allowed or accepted at the satellite weigh-in sites.
Satellite Weigh-in Sites:
Central: State Farm Center, 6 pm to 7 pm, Greeters and signs will be posted for the weigh-in room. See U of I wrestle Purdue at 7 pm after you weigh-in.
Central Chicago: Oak Forest Community Center, 9 am to 10 am
North: Huntley Middle School, Dekalb, 10 am to 12 pm
North Chicago: Toss Em Up Wrestling Academy, Waukegan, Enter Door #402, 10 am to 11 am
South: Lansdowne Center, East St. Louis, 10 am to 12 pm
South Chicago: Franklin Loebe Center, Orland Park, 8:30 am to 10 am
West: nWo Wrestling Facility, Sheridan, 11 am to 12 pm
West Chicago: St. Charles East High School, Enter Door #39, 9 am to 10 am
Wrestlers must weigh-in wearing a competition singlet or legal two-piece uniform. No exceptions!
We’ve had numerous requests about the video played before the finals bouts.
We’d like to thank the 1,000’s of coaches, club leaders, and club volunteers for their time and effort to make the IKWF the best kids wrestling organization in the country. There is no doubt the IKWF would not be what it is without you. Thank you.
State Championship Summary
Congratulations to:
2020 Jim Didi Coach of the Year, Pat McNamara of Edwardsville WC
2022 Jim Didi Coach of the Year, James Brunner of the Stockton Renegades WC
Ron Urwin Award Winner, Rocco Cassioppi of Hononegah WC
Marty Combes Award Winner, Luke Boersma of the Tinley Park Bulldogs
Senior Team Champions, Harvey Twisters
Novice Team Champions, St. Charles WC
If you are looking to order State Championship apparel, click the link below:
IKWF State Championship and Illinois Girls Folkstyle State Championship apparel
Congratulations to Lincoln-Way WC. The 2022 IKWF Dual Team Champions!
Final Results:
1st – Lincoln-Way WC
2nd – Team 1006 Wrestling
3rd – Force Elite WC
4th – Vandalia Jr WC
5th – Edwardsville WC
6th – Storm Youth WC
7th – Tinley Park Bulldogs
8th – Team El1te Wrestling
Complete tournament results can be found on Trackwrestling: IKWF Dual Meet State Championships
Another successful tournament in the books! Thank you to the 100’s of volunteers who make this tournament a success each year. Click links below for results:
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the globe, the CDC, the IDPH, and local school districts have been faced with difficult decisions concerning our health and safety. The IKWF shares these concerns as we attempt to move the IKWF forward through this unprecedented time.
At this time, the board of directors wish to proceed with the 2021-22 season with as much normalcy as possible. Practices, events and dual meets will be allowed while still following any guidelines and recommendations instituted by federal, state, and/or local agencies.
Important Dates for the 2021-22 Season
Dec. 4, 2021 – Competition start date (first day clubs are allowed to sanction events)
Jan. 15 & 16, 2022 – Jon Davis Kids Open, BOS Center – Springfield
Jan. 30, 2022 – Dual Meet State Championships, Willowbrook High School – Villa Park
Feb. 26 or 27, 2022 – Regionals
Mar. 5, 2022 – Sectionals
March 10, 11, & 12, 2022 – State Championships, BMO Harris Bank Center – Rockford
Fees for the 2021-22 Season
* – $5 processing fee added when purchased at www.usawmembership.com
* Club Charter – $190
* Club Additional Insured – $50
* Event Sanction – $160
* Event Sanction Additional Insured – $50
* Athlete Membership – $50
Wrestling Leader Membership – $45.75
Official’s Recruitment
The IKWF is recruiting anyone 15 years old and up to officiate during the upcoming season. The IWCOA is providing rules interpretation and beginner clinics starting October 10th. Go to their website for more information and to sign up for clinics: https://iwcoa.net/officials/.
