South Padre Slam 4

Thursday, July 22, 2027 South Padre, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

No-Gi Absolute Kids

Entry

$40

Prizes

Cash

Description

LA PLAYITA : SOUTH PADRE SLAM 4🔥

In Collaboration with SUWABES

📅 Dates: September 5th Saturday 📍 Location: Beachfront at the Holiday Inn, South Padre Island, TX

📋 Event Details

✅ Registration:

Opens: July 22nd, 2026
Closes: September 4th, 2026
ABSOLUTE BRACKET MALE (cash prize)
Entry Fee: $40 per wrestler(ALL SALES ARE FINAL NO REFUNDS)
VIRTUAL WEIGH IN OR WEIGH IN SATURDAY AT MAKANA FIGHT ACADEMY SATURDAY JUNE 27TH 4-9PM

✅ Divisions:

Men: 18+
Women: 18+
Boys: 7U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 17U
Girls: 7U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 17U
Weight classes listed in the registration portal.

✅ Liability: South Padre Slam and SUWABES are not liable for any bodily injuries sustained before, during, or after the tournament. By registering, you acknowledge this and agree to sign the required consent and release of liability forms.

🏆 Rules:

Match Length: 4 minutes total (2 x 2-minute rounds, 1-minute rest)
Scoring: Push Out: 1 point, Takedown: 2 points, Takedown (feet to back): 3 points
Push Out: 1 point
Takedown: 2 points
Feet-to-Back Takedown: 3 points
Victory: Highest score at time limit OR win by Technical Fall (8-point lead)
Tie-Breaker: If the match ends in a tie, the wrestler who scored the last point will be declared the winner. If that cannot decide it, the wrestler with the highest value scoring action (feet-to-back) will be declared the winner.
No Pins – All Neutral Wrestling
Referee will blow whistle after every scoring action
Stalling- Wrestler who doesn't engage will be called for stalling
1st warning=reminder, 2nd warning= 1 point, 3rd warning=2 points, 4th warning= DQ (disqualification)

Dress Code:

✅ Boys/Men:

Beach shorts (preferably no pockets)
No shirt
rash guards allowed
singlet

✅ Girls/Women:

Leggings, tights, or spanks
Sports bra or rash guard
singlet
❌ No bikini tops or bottoms allowed

🌴 Bring the Heat, Bring the Slam!

Hit the sand for an unforgettable weekend of wrestling, sunshine, and fun

📅 Mark your calendar. Register early. Sign your consent forms. Get ready to slam

Event Details

Registration

Registration opens July 22, 2026; closes September 4, 2026.

Weigh-In

Virtual weigh-in OR in-person weigh-in Saturday June 27, 4:00–9:00 PM at Makana Fight Academy.

Prize Details

Cash prize awarded for the male absolute bracket; amount not specified.

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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Closest hotels to the venue, sorted by distance.

Closest 0.1 mi from venue Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front ★ 4.0 100 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island Check availability

0.1 mi from venue My Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Rentals ★ 4.4 310A Padre Blvd, South Padre Island Check availability

0.1 mi from venue Margaritaville Beach Resort - South Padre Island ★ 4.0 310 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island Check availability

0.3 mi from venue Bridgepoint Condominiums ★ 4.7 334 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island Check availability

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Divisions

Men’s 18+$40
Women’s 18+$40
Boys 7u (7 and under)$40
Boys 10u (10 and under)$40
Boys 12u (12 and under)$40
Boys 14u (14 and under)$40
Boys 17u (17 and under)$40
Girl 7u (7 and under)$40
Girls 10u (10 and under)$40
Girls 12u (12 and under)$40
Girls 14u (14 and under)$40
Girls 17u (17 and under)$40

Organizer

South Padre Slam 4

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is South Padre Slam 4?

The event is listed for September 5th Saturday at the beachfront at the Holiday Inn, South Padre Island, TX.

When does registration open and close?

Registration opens July 22nd, 2026 and closes September 4th, 2026.

How much is registration, and are refunds available?

The entry fee is $40 per wrestler. All sales are final with no refunds.

What divisions are offered?

Divisions are Men 18+, Women 18+, Boys 7U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 17U, and Girls 7U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 17U. Weight classes are listed in the registration portal.

Is there an absolute bracket?

Yes. The description lists an ABSOLUTE BRACKET MALE with a cash prize.

What is the match format?

Matches are 4 minutes total, made up of two 2-minute rounds with a 1-minute rest. The winner is the highest score at the time limit or by technical fall with an 8-point lead.

How is scoring handled?

A push out is 1 point, a takedown is 2 points, and a feet-to-back takedown is 3 points. There are no pins, and all wrestling is neutral.

What happens if a match ends in a tie?

If a match ends in a tie, the wrestler who scored the last point is declared the winner. If that cannot decide it, the wrestler with the highest value scoring action, feet-to-back, is declared the winner.

What is the dress code?

Boys and men may wear beach shorts, no shirt, rash guards, or a singlet. Girls and women may wear leggings, tights, or spanks with a sports bra or rash guard, or a singlet; bikini tops or bottoms are not allowed.

Are consent or liability forms required?

By registering, participants acknowledge that South Padre Slam and SUWABES are not liable for bodily injuries sustained before, during, or after the tournament and agree to sign the required consent and release of liability forms.