KEYSTONE STATE FAQ'S | Keystone State Champ

Can a high school wrestler with Varsity experience compete in Keystone State Championships? Yes, Athletes can have high school Varsity experience and wrestle.
Will the Qualifiers be seeded? Yes, we will hold zoom seeding meetings for each qualifier. The Keystone State Chmpionshops will also have a zoom seeding meeting and be seeded.
What prize do State Qualifiers win? Each qualifier will win a new singlet that is theirs to keep. They are required to wear this regional singlet at the State Tournament. They will also receive a shirt representing their region as well as other items. Each region will receive the same advancement packet to ensure uniformity and fairness.

Will the kids have to wrestle for " true second" place? No, we do not believe in this philosophy. These athletes will likely never experience this situation during their wrestling career. Our regionals qualify multiple wrestlers, so it would not be necessary.
Is Keystones Sanctioned or Recognized by the PIAA? No youth/Jr High state tournament is associated with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association

Can my athlete change weight class? Yes, the wrestler is able to change weight class at their designated Regional Tournament with no fee. Of course, that must then be their weight class for the State Tournament. Girls deadline to change weight class, by email, is noon, Friday March 7. No weight changes will be accepted after that date. Girls, please double check your registration to make sure your division & weight are accurate. Changes cannot be made at Weigh Ins under any circumstance.

States is being held during the NCAA's. Some years this may occur. Luckily, this is not an issue for 2025

Will there be a Parade of Champions? Yes, yes, yes! We will, again, celebrate our athletes in style.

Will there be a coach's pass or multi-day pass? Yes, We will have these passes available to accommodate parents, families, and coaches