2026 Matsu Showdown (Circuit Tournament 4 of 4)
Palmer, AK, United States
Description
The last circuit tournament The Matsu Showdown, will be located in Matsu at Pioneer Grappling Academy. The final piece of the medal will be up for grabs; will you complete this year's circuit medal or will a new challenger stop your goal from happening. Join us December 6th at Pioneer Grappling Academy for the final hurdle of the circuit. We hope to see you all here, thank you all for the support thus far!
***See rules below***
Location: Pioneer Grappling Academy
When: December 6th, 2026
***See rules below***
Weigh-Ins at 9:00am for late registration
Satellite weigh-ins due 11/16/2026 by 9pm
Weight Classes: All current middle school weights - Maddison bracketing for coed K-5th
Wrestling will begin shortly after all weigh-ins are completed for late registrations
1:30 Periods (no set wait times)
**If you double bracketed there will be no burying of matches unless you are actively wrestling in a match. Please consider this when you double bracket as times of matches vary and your wrestler may be put in a situation in which they must wrestle back-to-back due to the nature of double bracketing**
Awards for top 3 placers
Trophy for Grand Champion.
**Rules and stipulations**
You must have wrestled at all 4 tournaments and placed 1st in all tournaments.
Please reach out to vince.pga@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding the tournament.
Divisions
- Coed kids$35
- Boys Middle School Division 12-14u$35
- Girl Middle School Division 12-14u$35
Organizer
Pioneer Grappling Academy
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 Matsu Showdown?
The tournament is on December 6th, 2026 at Pioneer Grappling Academy in Matsu.
What time are weigh-ins?
Weigh-ins are at 9:00am for late registration.
When are satellite weigh-ins due?
Satellite weigh-ins are due 11/16/2026 by 9pm.
When does wrestling begin?
Wrestling will begin shortly after all weigh-ins are completed for late registrations.
What weight classes will be used?
The event uses all current middle school weights and Maddison bracketing for coed K-5th.
How long are the periods?
Periods are 1:30, with no set wait times stated.
What should double-bracketed wrestlers know?
If you double bracket, there will be no burying of matches unless you are actively wrestling in a match. Match times vary, and wrestlers may have to wrestle back-to-back.
What awards are available?
Awards are given to the top 3 placers. A trophy is available for Grand Champion.
What are the Grand Champion trophy requirements?
You must have wrestled at all 4 tournaments and placed 1st in all tournaments.
Who can I contact with tournament questions?
Questions can be sent to vince.pga@gmail.com.
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