Kansas Kids Wrestling
March 14-16
Topeka is hosting the Kansas State Wrestling Folkstyle Championships in 2025. We're honored to have the opportunity to host Kansas Kids Wrestling! Use this site to plan your wrestling trip to Topeka!
Kansas Kids Wrestling Schedule
Friday, March 13
5:00 p.m. Girls Weigh In Starts; Exhibition Hall
5:00 p.m. Girls BBQ Starts; Exhibition Hall
8:00 p.m. Girls Weigh In & Dinner Finish
Friday, March 14
6:00 a.m. Doors Open; Exhibition Hall
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Girls Weigh In Starts; Exhibition Hall
7:30 a.m. Girls Lineup for Parade of Athletes; Exhibition Hall
8:00 a.m. Girls Parade of Athletes; Landon Arena
9:00 a.m. Girls Wrestling Starts; 12 Mats-Landon Arena. 8 Mats-Exhibition Hall.
1:00 pm. Girls Preliminaries Finish; Exhibition Hall
1:30 p.m. Girls Lineup for Parade of Champions; Exhibition Hall
2:00 p.m. Girls Parade of Champions and Introductions (Approximate); Landon Arena
2:30 p.m. Girls Finals Start; Landon Arena
3:30 p.m. Girls Finals Finish; Landon Arena
5:00 p.m. Boys Weigh in Starts; Exhibition Hall
5:00 p.m. Boys BBQ Starts; Exhibition Hall
8:00 p.m. Boys Weigh In Finish
Saturday, March 15
6:00 a.m. Doors Open to the General Public; Exhibition Hall
6:00 a.m. Boys Weigh In Starts; Exhibition Hall
7:00 a.m. Boys Weigh In Finish; Exhibition Hall
7:30 a.m. Boys Lineup for Parade of Athletes; Exhibition Hall
8:00 a.m. Boys Parade of Athletes; Landon Arena
9:00 a.m. Boys Wrestling Starts; 12 Mats-Landon Arena. 8 Mats-Exhibition Hall.
6:00 p.m. Boys Preliminaries Finish - Thru Semifinals, Two Rounds out the Back.
Sunday, March 16
6:00 a.m. Doors Open to the Public
7:00 a.m. Matside Church Service (Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Landon Arena)
8:00 a.m. Boys Consolation Starts; 12 Mats-Landon Arena. 8 Mats-Exhibition Hall.
10:00 a.m. Boys Consolation Finish
10:30 a.m. Presentation of Special Awards; Landon Arena
10:30 a.m. Parade of Champions Lineup; Exhibition Hall
11:00 a.m. Boys Parade of Champions & Introductions (Approximate)
12:00 p.m. Boys Finals Start; Landon Arena
5th-6th Place Match (10 Mats)
1st-4th Place Matches (10 Mats)
True Second Matches (2 Mats)
12:00 p.m. Teardown Starts; Exhibition Hall
1:30 p.m. Boys Finals Finish (Approximate)
2:00 p.m. Teardown Starts; Landon Arena
Ticket Pricing
Tickets may be purchased from the Stormont Vail Events Center Ticket Office.
Seating is first come, first served, and saving seats is prohibited. You must retain your ticket stub to exit and re-enter the Stormont Vail Events Center. If you lose your ticket stub, you must purchase another ticket.
All seats are General Admission
Adults (13 and over) $12.00 per day
Children (12 & Under) $6.00 per day
Claim your tickets by clicking the link or scanning the QR code below!
https://www.stormontvaileventscenter.com/events/2025/kansas-kids-wrestling
Stormont Vail Event Center Policies
SMOKING POLICY: The Stormont Vail Events Center is SMOKE-FREE! During all events, designated smoking will be outside the south center glass doors. Event Center personnel will staff this area and they will provide individuals with a hand stamp. This hand stamp will allow admittance back into the facility.
COOLERS AND BAGS: The Stormont Vail Events Center will not allow ANY food, glass containers, or coolers to be brought into Landon Arena. They are under contract for all food, beverage, novelty, and concession services in Exhibition Hall and Landon Arena. If you bring a large bag, do not be alarmed when you are asked to open it. BAGS WILL BE CHECKED!
CLEAR BAG POLICY FOR SPECTATORS Clear bags no larger than 9" x 5" will be permitted into Stormont Vail Events Center. Diaper bags (one per family) and medical bags will be permitted. All bags are subject to search. For all permitted bags and all prohibited items, etc., click HERE https://www.stormontvaileventscenter.com/p/visitorinfo/reopening https://www.stormontvaileventscenter.com/p/visitorinfo *One (1) unopened sealed bottle of water or one (1) empty water bottle is permitted per person. (Exceptions based upon medical needs can be accommodated.)
DIABETIC WRESTLERS: If you have a wrestler that is diabetic, the Event Center will allow you to bring in some snacks. They will also have the necessary type of food to be available in the event of an emergency.
PASS GATE: The pass gate is located on the south end / lower level of Landon Arena (handicap entrance). It is SUGGESTED that anyone entering the facility FREE OF CHARGE, enter through the pass gate. The pass gate is for wrestlers who are participating in the tournament (arms must have the appropriate marking), coaches with 2024-25 coaches cards, officials, table workers, and press officials (MUST HAVE CREDENTIALS FOR EVENT).
CLUB BANNERS: Club banners may be placed around the arena; however, the Stormont Vail Events Center asks that they be hung with string or zip-ties only….NO TAPE IS ALLOWED.
VIDEO CAMERAS: Video cameras will be allowed on the upper level only. This means there will be NO VIDEO CAMERAS on the wrestling floor during the tournament. We ask that tripods not be used because of safety and fire codes within the Stormont Vail Event Center. Please try to be considerate of others watching the matches when filming. This is not the decision of the tournament directors but your executive council!
PRESS PASSES: Press passes will be provided by Tournament Staff personnel at the Pass Gate / Handicap Entrance to individuals who are employed by their local newspaper or other recognized media outlet to cover the 2024 State Tournament and will be admitted free to the tournament and allowed on the arena floor, provided they have their official press card from their local newspaper or other recognized media outlet. Letters requesting individuals to take pictures that do not have the appropriate credentials are not acceptable! Individuals with press passes will need to enter from the south-end (handicap entrance) / pass gate to gain admission. Only the “official event photographer” will be allowed down the center of the mats.
AWARDS / PHOTOS: Plaques will be presented as listed 16-man brackets place top 6 8-man brackets place top 4 Round robin brackets place top 3 The awards will be presented in Exhibition Hall and then podium shots will be taken in Exhibition Hall. USAWKS exclusive photographer will be taking an awards photo on podium immediately following the presentation of the awards. They will begin taking “awards” orders for photos on Friday. Parents will be able to gain entrance to Exhibition Hall through Exit 8 (near section 125) located at the north end / upper level of Landon Arena.
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
- All balls (including footballs of any size)
- Bags that are not clear (Clear bags must 9" x 5" or smaller in size.)
- Balloons
- Coolers or containers.(Exception: One sealed water bottle OR refillable bottle allowed.)
- Explosives/Fireworks
- Outside food and beverages
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Knives of any size, scissors, or other weapons/items deemed dangerous by the venue.
- Laser pointers
- Noisemakers/Airhorns
- Open-Carry or Concealed-Carry Firearms
-Pets (Exception: Service Animals assisting those with disabilities.)
-Professional Cameras (i.e. cameras with attachable lenses, cameras requiring flash setting.)
-Camera Bags
-Purses
-Selfie Sticks
* These times are approximate! They'll begin earlier if they are ahead of schedule.
