2026–27 TBTWC Tournament Schedule
Schedule subject to change. We will post new information, registration reminders, and any changes in our club updates / Discord as tournament dates approach.
★ TEAM-SPONSORED means we WILL HAVE SOME OR ALL AVAILABLE MAIN COACHES THERE. Not every main coach will attend every sponsored event, especially when competitions overlap. Parents are responsible for registering their wrestlers and paying tournament entry fees themselves. The exception is our home tournament, Top Town Throwdown, which is free for TBTWC members.
For current Kansas tournament flyers, division rules and registration links, start with the USA Wrestling Kansas Tournament Directory. For events outside Kansas or separate tournament sites, use the specific link below when provided. Some 2026–27 registrations and flyers are not yet available.
Before choosing tournaments: Read Coach Hogan’s “Wrestling Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint” letter about competition readiness, long-term development, and why team-sponsored coaching matters.
IMPORTANT: Tournament Divisions and Eligibility
Our club’s Little Hammers / Novice / Open / Elite practice groups do not necessarily match tournament registration divisions. Check each tournament’s official flyer before entering.
Novice: First or second season of wrestling only, where the event offers a Novice division. Open: Generally third season and above, or the event’s designated open competition. Rookie / first-year-only: First season as a carded wrestler only; a first-year-only tournament is more restrictive than a regular Novice tournament.
Girls: If a tournament is chartered as one event with a girls division, girls MUST compete in the girls division. If the girls portion is chartered as a separate tournament from the open/boys event, girls may enter either event or both, provided eligibility and scheduling allow. Always check the official tournament flyer and ask a coach if you are unsure.
★ TEAM-SPONSORED TOURNAMENTS
These are our planned club coaching-coverage events. Specific coaching assignments are still being coordinated. January 10 (Seaman / Frontier Feud) and other overlapping weekends may require splitting coaches.
★ Dec 6, 2026 — Trailblazer Open / Novice / Girls
Gardner Edgerton High School — Gardner, KS
Divisions: Open / Novice / Girls
★ Dec 19–20, 2026 — Warrior Clash
Heartland Credit Union Arena — Park City, KS
Divisions: Open / Novice / Girls Event information
★ Jan 2, 2027 — Battle for the Bolt
Santa Fe Trail High School — Carbondale, KS
Divisions: Open / Novice / Girls
★ Jan 9–10, 2027 — SCHEELS KC Frontier Feud
AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk — Overland Park, KS
Divisions: Open / Novice / Girls Event information
★ Jan 10, 2027 — Seaman Capital City Challenge
Seaman High School — Topeka, KS
Divisions: Open / Novice / Girls
★ Jan 14–17, 2027 — 72nd Annual Tulsa Nationals
Expo Square Pavilion — Tulsa, OK
Divisions: Open / Girls Event information
★ Jan 30, 2027 — Tournament of Champions
Tony’s Pizza Event Center — Salina, KS
Divisions: Open / Girls
★ Jan 31, 2027 — Top Town Throwdown — OUR HOME TOURNAMENT
Washburn Rural High School — Topeka, KS
Divisions: Divisions / sessions to be announced
FREE ENTRY FOR TBTWC MEMBERS. Registration details will be shared closer to the tournament. Event information
★ Feb 7, 2027 — Super Sunday Silver Lake Invitational
Silver Lake High School — Silver Lake, KS
Divisions: See flyer when available
★ Feb 13, 2027 — Battle of the Belt — Open & Girls Individuals
Kansas Star Casino — Mulvane, KS
Divisions: Open / Girls Event information
★ Feb 14, 2027 — Battle of the Belt — 6U & Novice Individuals
Kansas Star Casino — Mulvane, KS
Divisions: 6U / Novice Event information
★ Mar 6, 2027 — USAW Kansas District 3 Championships
Tony’s Pizza Event Center — Salina, KS
Divisions: 8U–HS Boys/Girls; 6U may enter 8U to try qualifying
★ Mar 13–14, 2027 — USAW Kansas State Championships
Stormont Vail Event Center — Topeka, KS
Divisions: Qualifiers; club handles registration/fees
NON-TEAM-SPONSORED TOURNAMENTS
These are additional options for families. A main TBTWC coach is not guaranteed to be present. Please make your own registration and supervision arrangements, and ask a coach if you have questions.
Dec 13, 2026 — Ladycat Kids’ Classic
Basehor-Linwood High School — Basehor, KS
Divisions: Girls
Dec 13, 2026 — Gene White Memorial Tournament
Emporia High School — Emporia, KS
Divisions: Open / Novice / Girls
Dec 20, 2026 — District Showdown Duals — District 3 Girls (Representative Teams)
Heartland Credit Union Arena (Hartman Arena) — Park City, KS
Eligibility: District 3 girls, kindergarten–8th grade ONLY. This is a select District 3 representative-team event, not an open-entry TBTWC tournament. Interested wrestlers are nominated by name and weight; the district director will narrow candidates to the top three at each weight, followed by a vote and/or possible wrestle-off to select the top two for two planned District 3 teams. Selection is competitive, not guaranteed. Coaches and parents can submit a wrestler for consideration. Middle school wrestlers may need advance approval from their school coach and could need to delay their school season start. Contact: Damien Stephens — stephenschiropractic29ic@hotmail.com · 785-443-0157. Note: Same date and venue as the Warrior Clash weekend; coordinate schedules.
Jan 16, 2027 — 56th Annual Little Apple Classic
Manhattan High School — Manhattan, KS
Divisions: See flyer
Jan 17, 2027 — 13th Junction City Bramlage Brawl
Junction City High School — Junction City, KS
Divisions: See flyer
Jan 23, 2027 — Greg Grater Classic
Clay Center Community High School — Clay Center, KS
Divisions: See flyer Event information
Jan 31, 2027 — 6U State & Rookie State (first-year only)
Tony’s Pizza Event Center — Salina, KS
Divisions: 6U / Rookie (first-year only)
Feb 21, 2027 — Novice Championships
Derby High School — Derby, KS
Divisions: First-year wrestlers ONLY
Feb 21, 2027 — Stefanie Turner Memorial Wamego Girls Tournament
Wamego Middle School — Wamego, KS
Divisions: Girls Event information
Kansas Postseason and Other Important Dates
January 31 — 6U State & Rookie State (Salina)
This takes place on the same day as our home tournament. Parents of eligible wrestlers should coordinate with TBTWC coaches regarding participation and travel.
March 6 — District 3 Championships (Salina)
The supplied postseason information lists boys’ and girls’ divisions from 8U through high school. Wrestlers in 6U may enter 8U to attempt to qualify. Top four in each bracket qualify for Kids State, per the working district information; check the final sanctioned flyer. Registration is not open yet. ALL TBTWC COACHES WILL ATTEND DISTRICTS. This is confirmed coaching coverage.
March 13–14 — Kansas USA Wrestling State Championships (Topeka)
TBTWC will coordinate registration and cover entry fees for qualifying club wrestlers. Details for qualifiers will follow.
WRHS Wrestling Postseason — Come Support Our High School Wrestlers!
Saturday, February 20, 2027 — KSHSAA Boys 6A Regional (site and start time TBD).
Friday–Saturday, February 26–27, 2027 — KSHSAA Boys State Championships, AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk, Overland Park (site details subject to official confirmation).
We invite all TBTWC wrestlers and families to come cheer on the Washburn Rural boys and girls at State! Seeing high school wrestlers compete at the highest level is a great experience for our younger athletes. Watch for spectator and ticket information closer to the event.
These WRHS postseason events are listed for parent awareness; they are not TBTWC youth tournaments. The dates shown above are for the boys’ postseason. Girls’ State dates and details will be shared separately when verified. No other WRHS competition schedule is included here.
Questions / Updates
Check the TBTWC Calendar, club updates, and USAW Kansas tournament directory. For questions about division eligibility, registration, or whether coaches are attending, ask before signing up.