Forfeits are counted toward the won-loss record, while byes are not. Only the 16 wrestlers with the best won-loss percentages will gain entry to each regional. Once the tournament is seeded, no changes will be made. All bouts prior to filling the 16-line bracket shall be considered preliminary competition and will not receive advancement points. The top four wrestlers in each weight class will qualify from each regional to the state.
Participants are to be admitted by coaches' identification.
Participants will be admitted by coaches' identification. Wrestling nonqualifiers may be admitted for two dollars each and must enter with a coach. State brackets are filled by predetermined pairings, and full consolations will be held in the state tournament. Travel will be paid at the rate of three cents per mile for each qualifier, including coach, up to a maximum of 20 cents. There will be a parking fee for spectators at the Arena.