NCWAY - North Carolina Wrestling Association for Youth

03/25/2026

The NCWAY K12 Women's National Team is looking for 92,124,152,165,180, and 240 (no allowance) for The Ohio Tournament of Champions Duals on Sunday, 26 April. Optional individual event Saturday, 25 April. 24 K12 Teams are registered, and you should get 7 matches. DM for questions or use the following link if interested:

Ohio ToC K12 Girls Registration:

The NCWAY National Team is committed to providing opportunities for North Carolina's best youth wrestlers to compete against the best youth wrestlers from other states in grade-based and age-based national youth wrestling duals throughout the country. Acceptance onto this team is a privilege and is....

03/01/2026

What a weekend at the 2026 North Carolina Youth State Wrestling Championships at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville!

From start to finish, these kids laid it all out on the mat. We saw hard work, heart, and some tough wrestling all day long. North Carolina youth wrestling is in good hands.

🏆 Regular Season Champions
Elementary & Middle School – HCSO PAL Rangers Wrestling Club

🏆 Tournament Team Champions
Small Club Division – Darkhorse
Runner-Up – C2X

Large Club Division – Capital City Wrestling Club
Runner-Up – The Pinning Pythons

🌟 Special Awards
Female Wrestlers of the Year – Mariana Ortiz & Mariah Ortiz - ECW
Male Wrestler of the Year – Treyson Denny - Underground Wrestling Academy
Coach of the Year – Zane Campbell from the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office PAL Rangers

We also want to say thank you to our officials. They put in long hours, made tough calls, and helped keep things running the right way. We appreciate what you do.

Big thanks to all the coaches, parents, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this event happen. It takes everybody working together.

Proud of every single wrestler who stepped on that mat this weekend. Now we get ready to do it all again next season. 💪🤼

02/27/2026

📣 NCWAY State Championship Update

Please read carefully 👇

🔹 Clear Bag Policy will be enforced.
Wrestlers are exempt from the clear bag policy.

🔹 Wrestlers May Bring:
• One bottle of water or one refillable thermos (water only)
• Healthy snacks
🚫 No fast food allowed inside the venue.

🔹 Friday Weigh-Ins (ONLY time for early credentials & tickets)
🕓 Friday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Crown Coliseum

During weigh-ins 4-7pm at the Colosseum, you may:
• Pick up coaches floor passes
• Purchase spectator admission tickets
(Highly recommended to avoid long Saturday lines.)
• Spectator tickets and coaches floor passes will not be available at any after hours weigh in.

🔹 At Weigh-In Check-In:
Please have your NCWAY membership card ready to show
OR
Be prepared to pay the $5 non-NCWAY fee.

We look forward to a great weekend of wrestling. Travel safe and we’ll see you in Fayetteville! 💪🤼

02/26/2026

🚨Don't miss an opportunity to save some money - $45 early registration ENDS TONIGHT (Thursday 26 February) at 10:00PM!!

⏰ $75 late registration ends tomorrow at 1:00PM.

🚫 You will not be able to register after late registration closes. There is no walk-up registration.

https://www.trackwrestling.com/registration/TW_Register.jsp?tournamentGroupId=269601132

02/25/2026

🤼‍♂️ THE WAIT IS OVER: 2026 NC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🤼‍♂️
The blood, sweat, and tears have led to this. Glory and legacy await those ready to lace up their shoes and do battle at the historic Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville.

Do you have what it takes to be called STATE CHAMPION? 🏆

📍 Where: Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville, NC
📅 When: This Saturday!
🔗 Register Here: https://www.trackwrestling.com/registration/TW_Register.jsp?tournamentGroupId=269601132
📋 ESSENTIAL INTEL
Eligibility: NC Residents only.

One Shot: Can only compete in one age/weight class.

The Prize: All Champions earn a custom singlet! 🥇

Rookies: Welcome and encouraged!

Bag Policy: Venue strictly enforces a clear bag policy.

⏰ DEADLINES:

Early Bird ($45): Ends Thursday, Feb 26.

Final Cutoff: Friday, Feb 27 @ 1:00 PM (No walk-ups!)

⚖️ WEIGH-IN OPTIONS
Option 1: Friday (4-7 PM) @ Crown Coliseum (Best bet to grab tickets early!)

Option 2: Friday (7-11 PM) @ Embassy Suites

Option 3: Saturday (5:30-6:30 AM) @ Embassy Suites

Option 4: (HS & Open Only) Saturday (11:30 AM-12:30 PM) @ Crown Coliseum

🎟️ TICKETS & COACHING
General Admission:

Adults: $20 | Students: $10

Coaches Floor Pass (Admission Included):

NCWAY Coaches: $30

Non-NCWAY (Must show 2025-26 NCHSAA/USA/AAU Card): $50

Note: Only coaches are permitted on the main floor. If you need a coach, visit the head table and we will pair you with one!

Bring a copy of your wrestler's birth certificate for age verification.

See you on the mats! 🤼‍♂️💪

02/24/2026

🚨 COACHES – PLEASE READ 🚨
North Carolina Youth Wrestling State Championship – Presented by NCWAY

Only credentialed coaches will be allowed on the competition floor.

• Parents may NOT purchase floor passes.
• Coaches must show:
✔️ Valid coaching credential (physical card or digital on phone)
✔️ Photo ID
• No credential + ID = No floor access.

We will honor valid coaching credentials from other recognized wrestling organizations (AAU/USA/NCHSAA) if you do not have an NCWAY card.

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Need an NCWAY Coaches Membership?

Visit ncway.com, and select memberships, select your club, and purchase the correct membership.
If your club is not listed, it has not registered for the 25–26 season.
Unaffiliated coaches may select the “Unaffiliated Membership” option.

NCWAY coaches must complete:
• Background Screening
• APS Training
• Concussion Training

⏳ Background checks take at least 48 hours. If you wait until the event weekend, you will be denied floor access.

Please take care of this now to avoid issues at check-in. We look forward to a great weekend of wrestling at the CROWN 👑 💪🤼

02/24/2026

🏆 NCWAY Final Belt Series Standings Posted 🏆

The official NCWAY Final Belt Series standings are now live.

All Belt Winners and Top 5 finishers must report to the awards station no later than 8:00 AM on Saturday morning for the presentation.

Please arrive on time and be ready to be recognized for your hard work this season.

Congratulations to all of our athletes! 💪

02/16/2026

🚨 THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: SUNDAY, FEB 22nd 🚨

NCWAY family, we’ve reached the final week of the regular season! This is where the work meets the reward. We have two massive events happening simultaneously across the state:

🏆 THE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE BELT
The road ends in Hickory! Heath’s Carolina Grinder has been rescheduled for February 22nd and is officially your LAST CHANCE to earn points for the Belt Series. Who is going to step up and claim their spot on the podium? 🥇

📍 Location: Hickory, NC
Registration Link: https://www.trackwrestling.com/registration/TW_Register.jsp?tournamentGroupId=268873132&TIM=1770304900260&twSessionId=oofdblisdo

🛡️ THE ANNUAL ROOKIE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
We are hosting the annual Rookie State Championships at the Crown Expo! This is the stage for our rising stars to show what they’ve learned this season. 💎

📍 Location: Crown Expo Center, Fayetteville, NC
Registration Link: https://www.trackwrestling.com/registration/TW_Register.jsp?tournamentGroupId=269116132

Two events. One epic Sunday. Which podium will you be standing on?

02/11/2026

Headline: THE BATTLE FOR THE BELT IS HEATING UP! 👑

Body: We are officially in the home stretch, NCWAY! With the season winding down, every match matters more than ever.

Don't miss out on your SECOND TO LAST chance to stack up points for the Belt Series this weekend in Lumberton!

🗓️ SATURDAY, FEB 14: King of the Mat (Belt Series Event)
📍 Lumberton High School
🏆 Champion Singlets are on the line!
Registration - https://www.trackwrestling.com/registration/TW_Register.jsp?tournamentGroupId=272250132

🗓️ SUNDAY, FEB 15: King of the Mat Rookie
📍 Lumberton High School
🛡️ The ultimate tune-up for the Rookie State Championships!
Registration - https://www.trackwrestling.com/registration/TW_Register.jsp?tournamentGroupId=272251132

⚠️ UPDATE: Missed the Grinder? Heath’s Carolina Grinder has been rescheduled for NEXT weekend (Feb 22nd) in Hickory. That will be your final stand for points—but the work starts NOW in Lumberton.

Let’s see who’s hungry. See you on the mats! 🤼‍♂️💪