Boys weight classes
| # | Class (lb) | With growth allowance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103 | 105 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 2 | 112 | 114 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 3 | 119 | 121 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 4 | 125 | 127 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 5 | 130 | 132 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 6 | 135 | 137 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 7 | 140 | 142 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 8 | 145 | 147 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 9 | 152 | 154 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 10 | 160 | 162 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 11 | 171 | 173 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 12 | 189 | 191 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 13 | 215 | 217 lb after November 30, 2026 |
| 14 | 285 | 287 lb after November 30, 2026 |
Girls weight classes
| # | Class (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 107 |
| 3 | 114 |
| 4 | 120 |
| 5 | 126 |
| 6 | 132 |
| 7 | 138 |
| 8 | 145 |
| 9 | 152 |
| 10 | 165 |
| 11 | 185 |
| 12 | 235 |
Growth allowance
- +1 lb starting October 26, 2026
- +1 lb starting November 30, 2026
Weight certification and hydration
- Hydration test limit: not listed in the handbook
- Descent plan ends: not listed in the handbook
How weight classes work in Alaska wrestling
Alaska high school wrestling uses its own weight classes for the 2026-27 season. The ASAA sets the rules for school wrestling across the state. Unlike states that use the standard NFHS weight classes, Alaska has custom divisions for boys and girls.
Boys compete in 14 weight classes, from 103 to 285 pounds. Girls compete in 12 classes, from 100 to 235 pounds. The boys’ classes apply to both Division I and Division II.
A few Alaska classes may look different if you have wrestled in another state. For example, boys have 119, 125, 130, and 135-pound classes. Check the class tables above before deciding where you want to compete.
The 2026-27 ASAA Wrestling Handbook sets out Alaska’s classifications, certification process, and seasonal allowances.
Alaska growth allowance and weigh-in rules
Alaska adds weight allowances during its fall wrestling season. These allowances are cumulative, meaning the second increase is added to the first.
| Effective date | Added allowance | Total allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Before October 26, 2026 | None | 0 lb |
| October 26, 2026 | +1 lb | 1 lb |
| November 30, 2026 | +1 lb | 2 lb |
For example, a boys’ 152-pound class has a 153-pound limit after the first allowance and a 154-pound limit after the second. This changes the permitted weigh-in limit, not your certified minimum weight.
Alaska’s handbook does not explicitly state a consecutive-day allowance or a special allowance for multiple weigh-ins. Ask your coach how the applicable weigh-in rules work for tournaments with matches on successive days.
Rule check: Do not assume an allowance listed for another state applies in Alaska. Confirm the effective date before weighing in.
Weight certification in Alaska
Alaska handles certification differently from states that use the NFHS Weight Control Program. ASAA has not adopted that program.
Instead, your weight certification must be completed by an approved medical professional. Eligible professionals include a physician, physician assistant, advanced nurse practitioner, or chiropractor.
Certification must take place within 60 days before your team’s first competition. The result is entered into USA Bracketing. Alaska does not allow you to recertify at a lower weight during the season.
The handbook does not specify a urine specific gravity limit, hydration retest waiting period, or weekly descent-plan model. Do not assume those requirements apply just because they appear on another state’s certification page.
This makes the initial certification especially important. If you certify at a weight that does not match your goals, you cannot simply complete another lower certification later.
Planning your season in Alaska
Alaska’s wrestling season starts September 30, with the state tournament in December 2026. That gives you a fall season to plan around rather than the longer winter schedule used in some states.
Start by talking with your coach about your likely weight class before certification. Choose a class you can maintain while eating enough to train and recover.
Your priorities should be:
- Confirm which boys’ or girls’ division applies to you.
- Schedule certification within the required window.
- Check your certified weight before choosing a lower class.
- Account for the October and November growth allowances.
- Prepare for the December state tournament without relying on last-minute weight changes.
The weight certification calculator can help you explore estimated minimum weights, but Alaska’s medical certification process takes priority over a generic body-fat calculation.
You can also use the descent plan calculator to explore a gradual weight trend. Its standard descent model is not an ASAA certification requirement.
Safety: Avoid rapid dehydration or extreme weight cutting. A sensible class lets you wrestle with energy rather than spending competition week trying to force the scale down.
Source
2026-27 ASAA Handbook - Wrestling (All Classifications) (ASAA (Alaska School Activities Association)). Last checked October 28, 2026.