The first every Beach wrestling event in the Bluegrass State was a smash hit with participants from seven states! The field included numerous Kentucky state and regional champions, multiple jiujitsu black belts , and several seasoned collegiate athletes . All total, approximately sixty five participants came out to experience the first of its kind event in Kentucky. Organizers brought great music, and beautiful weather , as well as prize money for the senior winners, a first for the Tour of America this season. Two Time state champion Devon Herron of North Hardin High School scored an impressive win in the finals of the senior middleweight division in one of the many exciting matches that took place throughout the day. Winners were crowned in 11U, 18U, Seniors, and Masters divisions. Next up on the 2022 Tour of America is the Midwest

Beach wrestling came to Rathbun Lake in Iowa this weekend. Could it soon join the Olympics? MYSTIC, Ia. courtesy of the Des Moines Register— DeMichael Franklin, a former Iowa State wrestler, used a two-on-one to score a takedown on Saturday, like he’s done so many times before — except this time, he stood up and wiped sand off his shorts. That was different. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING…..

The United States is looking to field its largest team ever for a Beach Wrestling World Championships,a and there are still a couple of days to register for the remaining unclaimed slots for the event. The event is a self-funded trip and requires a passport to travel to Romania. The deadline to register through USA Wrestling is July 26. The slots that are currently open (as of 7/26) are: U17 Men:  50kg: 2 spots, 60kg: 2 spots, 70kg: 3 spots, 80kg: 2 spots U17 Women: 40kg: 3 spots, 50kg: 3 spots, 60kg: 2 spots, 70kg: 3 spots U20 Men: 70kg: 2 spots, 80kg: spots, 90kg: 3 spots, Over 90kg: 3 spots U20 Women: 50kg: 3 spots, 60kg: FILLED 70kg: 2 spots, Over 70kg: 1 spot Senior Women: 50kg: 3 spots , 60kg: FILLED, 70kg: 2 spots, Over 70kg: FILLED Senior Men: 70kg:

Fargo Summer Showcase Takes Tour of America To the Epicenter of Summer Wrestling The Beach Wrestling Tour of America is making a stop at the Epicenter of Summer Wrestling-Fargo, North Dakota. Long known as the home for 16U/Junior Nationals, this year will mark the first time Beach Wrestling has made an appearance alongside arguably the largest and best known tournament in the world. The Summer Showcase event will take place on Friday, July 15th, and is open to wrestlers of ALL ages. UPDATE: Weigh-ins for Friday will be held 6pm-6:45pm at the Gastropub Volleyball Complex located at 3234 43rd St S Fargo, ND 58104. 6:30-7:30pm will be “open sand” for wrestlers to practice, play around, experiment, warm up, etc. At 7:30 we will have a short rules/demonstration for everyone, and we will get started with competition around 7:45-8pm. Then beginning