Ohio Novice State Tournament

07/04/2025

We are excited to announce the 2026 Ohio Novice State will be held on Saturday February 7 at the Glass City Center. More info can be found at www.NoviceState.com

09/02/2025

Thanks so much for all the support and for making the 2025 Ohio Novice State the best one yet! Over 1,075 registered wrestlers this year and we are looking forward to next year already. Good luck to all our wrestlers for the rest of the season!

08/02/2025

Brackets for the 2025 Ohio Novice State are posted at

07/02/2025

Sessions are posted at www.NoviceState.com Be sure to verify your divisions start times. Our divisions are NOT the same as OAC. We don't want anyone missing a match.

07/02/2025

Final weigh in Friday from 4:00p-6:00p at the Glass City Center. Admission and Coaches Bands can be purchased during this time as well, cash only. They are also available starting at 7:30am on Saturday.
**No weights from this week will be shared with OAC, everyone wrestling on Sunday must weigh in on Saturday from 6:00p-7:00p at the Glass City Center.**

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06/02/2025

Thursday 2/6 Weigh In Updates - I will post updates here if locations are cancelled or rescheduled.
- Southeast Weigh In Cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

- Strongsville Weigh In Cancelled and will not be rescheduled

- Highland Youth Wrestling Thursday Weigh In:
RESCHEDULED AND MOVED:
Elevate Wrestling Academy
5155 Buehlers Dr
Medina, OH 44256
12:00P - 1:30 weigh

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06/02/2025

Highland Youth Wrestling Thursday Weigh In:
RESCHEDULED AND MOVED:
Elevate Wrestling Academy
5155 Buehlers Dr
Medina, OH 44256
12:00P - 1:30 pm

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04/02/2025

There have been 2 updates to the weigh in list. GlenOaks address has changed and Clay High School has moved to Thursday. Please check www.NoviceState.com for a complete list of weigh in locations.

02/02/2025

2025 ONS Participants: Please be sure to check your email as some important information regarding weigh ins and the tournament was sent out at 10am today. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. Check www.NoviceState.com for everything ONS related.

30/01/2025

The following weight classes have less than 8 wrestlers, so if you know of anyone that is still interested in wrestling on 2/8 that fits within one of the following weight classes and meets the requirements please email [email protected] to fill out the waitlist form.

Please know there is no weight allowance for the tournaments. More tournament information at www.NoviceState.com.

Division 1 - 6U (as of 1/1/2025)
75lbs

Division 2 - 7U (as of 1/1/2025)
NONE NEEDED

Division 3 - 8U (as of 1/1/2025)
45lbs, 80lbs, 120lbs

Division 4 - 9U (as of 1/1/2025)
130lbs, 160lbs

Division 5 - 10U (as of 1/1/2025)
55lbs, 130lbs, 160lbs

Division 6 - 11 & 12 (as of 1/1/2025)
100lbs, 105lbs, 160lbs, 180lbs

Girls Division 1 - 8U (as of 1/1/2025)
43lbs, 75lbs, 90lbs

Girls Division 2 - 10U (as of 1/1/2025)
55lbs, 71lbs, 92lbs, 110lbs, 130lbs

Girls Division 3 - 12U (as of 1/1/2025)
85lbs, 93lbs, 110lbs, 126lbs

Division 7 (Middle School Boys & Girls)
95lbs, 250lbs

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29/01/2025

The list of registered wrestlers can be found at www.trackwrestling.com by looking up 2025 Ohio Novice State. More tournament information can be found at www.novicestate.com.

23/01/2025

Saturday 2/8 Session Times:
Session 1: 9:00a-12:30p Doors open at 7:30am
Boys Divisions 1, 3, 5 and Girls Divisions 1, 3​

Session 2: Approximately 12:30p
We will have mats open by 11:45a for warm up
Boys Divisions 2, 4, 6 and Girls Division 2, and Division 7

**Remember our divisions are NOT the same as other tournaments**

Please check www.NoviceState.com for more information regarding admission, weigh ins, and more.