2026 River Bank Rumble (Circuit Tournament 3 of 4)

Saturday, November 7, 2026 Kenai, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Kids

Entry

$35

Description

Your next stop in the Folk-style circuit, is the Kenai Peninsula, where you will once again test yourself to earn the second piece of the circuits medal. Do you have what it takes to grind through the competition and earn the piece of the medal? Enter to become one step closer to the 4 piece medal that will forge the multi piece medal!

***See Rules Below***

Location: SOHI

When: November 7th 2026

Weigh-Ins at 9:00am for late registration

Satellite weigh-ins are due on 11/05/2026 (Thursday) at 9pm

Weight Classes: All current middle school boys and girls - maddison bracketing for coed K-5th

Wrestling will start shortly after weigh-ins for late registrations are completed

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

Please reach out to vince.pga@gmail.com with any questions.

Event Details

Format

Other

Registration

Satellite weigh-ins due 11/05/2026 at 9:00pm; late-registration weigh-ins at 9:00am on event day.

Schedule

Date: November 7, 2026. Wrestling will start shortly after late-registration weigh-ins are completed (weigh-ins at 9:00am). Matches use 1:30 periods; no set wait times.

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins at 9:00am for late registration on event day; satellite weigh-ins due 11/05/2026 (Thursday) at 9:00pm.

Where to Stay Near the Venue

Affiliate

Closest hotels to the venue, sorted by distance.

Closest 0.9 mi from venue Kenai Riverfront Resort ★ 4.2 36193 Douglas Rd, Soldotna Check availability

1.0 mi from venue Best Western King Salmon Inn ★ 4.0 35546A Kenai Spur Hwy, Soldotna Check availability

1.2 mi from venue Soldotna Inn ★ 3.8 35041 Kenai Spur Hwy, Soldotna Check availability

1.2 mi from venue Aspen Hotel Soldotna ★ 4.3 326 Binkley Cir, Soldotna Check availability

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Divisions

Coed kids$35
6 years - 12 years boys and girls
Boys Middle School Division 12-14u$35
Girl Middle School Division 12-14u$35

Organizer

Pioneer Grappling Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 River Bank Rumble?

The tournament is on November 7th 2026.

Where is the tournament located?

The location is SOHI.

When are weigh-ins?

Weigh-ins are at 9:00am for late registration. Satellite weigh-ins are due on 11/05/2026 (Thursday) at 9pm.

When does wrestling start?

Wrestling will start shortly after weigh-ins for late registrations are completed.

What weight classes or brackets are available?

The description states: all current middle school boys and girls, and maddison bracketing for coed K-5th.

How long are the periods?

Periods are 1:30.

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 a wrestler may have to wrestle back-to-back.

Are awards given?

Awards are given for the top 3 placers.

Who can I contact with questions?

Email vince.pga@gmail.com with any questions.