RAF NEXT GEN

Introducing RAF NEXT GEN - an international youth wrestling tournament series built for the next wave of athletes rising through the sport. Wrestlers compete at events tied directly to RAF weekends, build rankings over time and earn the opportunity to qualify for marquee championship events contested on the RAF main stage.

RAF NEXT GEN Abu Dhabi will be sanctioned by UAEWF under the UWW rules.

PRELIMS: NYU AD Performance Gym
FINALS: Etihad Arena

Schedule

• Friday: Weigh-in - all ages and weigh classes, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (NYU AD Performance Gym)
• Saturday: Competition, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (NYU AD Performance Gym)
• Sunday: Finals, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ETIHAD ARENA)

Weigh-ins

Location: NYU Arena

Medical Information

Athletes must be present in a COMPETITION UNIFORM and must submit to a skin disease screening prior to weigh-ins. The chief medical officer has full authority without appeal in determining the eligibility of an athlete to compete. In the event of injury, no contestant will be permitted to continue the competition without approval of the Chief Medical Officer, whose decision is final and not subject to appeal.

Additional Information

1. Registration fee for participants: AED 150 per athlete
2. Registrations are non-refundable
3. Wrestlers can enter only one division
4. Age divisions will remain the same throughout the first series (July-December)
5. Awards for top 3 place finishers
6. Mouth guards are required for athletes with braces

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RAF NEXT GEN