Carolina Beach To Host 2023 Nationals- World Team Spots Up For Grabs Sand Sun and FUN return to the Carolina Coast in May!! The U.S. Marine Corps Beach Wrestling National Championships return to Carolina Beach, N.C., on May 19-20. This will be the ninth time that Carolina Beach has hosted the U.S. Beach Nationals, the most of any city. Early registration for the event is open through May 12th. Visit the event page to register today! This is the annual national championships for Beach Wrestling, which is an associated style within USA Wrestling and United World Wrestling. The tournament will be once again be held on the popular public beach in Carolina Beach, right next to the boardwalk. CLICK HERE to read the full release from USA Wrestling including qualifying information for U17, U20 and Senior Level Athletes.

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