If you’ve stumbled upon this article you may be a parent that’s new to wrestling. Below we’ve combined the list of common age divisions and weight classes to see where your child may be competing in.
6U (Known as PeeWee): Children that are 5-6 years old.
Weight Classes: 40, 45, 50, 55, 62, 75 PLUS
8U (Known as Bantam): Children that are 7-8 years old.
Weight Classes: 43 lbs, 45 lbs, 49 lbs, 53 lbs, 56 lbs, 62 lbs, 70 lbs, 85 lbs
10U (Known as Intermediate): Children that are 9-10 years old.
Weight Classes: 49 lbs, 53 lbs, 56 lbs, 59 lbs, 63 lbs, 67 lbs, 71 lbs, 77 lbs, 84 lbs, 93 lbs, 105 lbs, 120 lbs
12U (Known as Novice): Children 11-12 years old.
Weight Classes: 58 lbs, 63 lbs, 67 lbs, 70 lbs, 74 lbs, 78 lbs, 82 lbs, 86 lbs, 92 lbs, 98 lbs, 108 lbs, 117 lbs, 135 lbs, 160 lbs
14U (Known as SchoolBoy/Girl): Children that are 13-14 years old.
Weight Classes: 71 lbs, 77 lbs, 83 lbs, 87 lbs, 92 lbs, 97 lbs, 102 lbs, 106 lbs, 110 lbs, 114 lbs, 119 lbs, 125 lbs, 130 lbs, 136 lbs, 149 lbs, 165 lbs, 187 lbs, 250 lbs
16U (Known as Cadet): Children that are 15-16 years old.
Weight Classes: 88 lbs, 94 lbs, 100 lbs, 106 lbs, 113 lbs, 120 lbs, 126 lbs, 132 lbs, 138 lbs, 145 lbs, 152 lbs, 160 lbs, 170 lbs, 182 lbs, 195 lbs, 220 lbs, 285 lbs
High School Grades 9-12 (Known as Junior):
Weight Classes: 100 lbs, 106 lbs, 113 lbs, 120 lbs, 126 lbs, 132 lbs, 138 lbs, 145 lbs, 152 lbs, 160 lbs, 170 lbs, 182 lbs, 195 lbs, 220 lbs, 285 lbs
Over 18 Years Old (Known as Senior): Out of High School
Weight Classes: 126 / 145 / 170 / 195 220 / 285
35 Years Old & Older (Known as Masters):
Weight Classes: 126 / 145 / 170 / 195 220 / 285
** Key: HWT = Heavyweight
Weight classes can vary depending on the league your child has enrolled in.