Boys weight classes
| # | Class (lb) | With growth allowance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106 | None listed |
| 2 | 113 | None listed |
| 3 | 120 | None listed |
| 4 | 126 | None listed |
| 5 | 132 | None listed |
| 6 | 138 | None listed |
| 7 | 144 | None listed |
| 8 | 150 | None listed |
| 9 | 157 | None listed |
| 10 | 165 | None listed |
| 11 | 175 | None listed |
| 12 | 190 | None listed |
| 13 | 215 | None listed |
| 14 | 285 | None listed |
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
The AIA handbook does not list a growth allowance for this season.
Weight certification and hydration
- Hydration test limit: 1.025 specific gravity or lower
- Descent plan ends: not listed in the handbook
How weight classes work in Arizona wrestling
Arizona high school wrestlers compete under AIA rules for the 2026-27 season. Boys use 14 standard NFHS weight classes, from 106 through 285 pounds. Girls use a separate 12-class list, from 100 through 235 pounds.
The AIA publishes its boys’ and girls’ weight-class lists separately from its main wrestling policy. This matters when comparing an Arizona schedule with weight-class charts from other states.
The AIA Article 34 wrestling policies explain how Arizona handles weight certification and approved weight descent.
Choosing a class is not just about reaching its weigh-in limit. You also need to satisfy the weight-management rules attached to your original assessment.
Arizona growth allowance and weigh-in rules
The AIA policy does not identify a specific growth-allowance date or amount for the 2026-27 season.
It also does not state a consecutive-day weigh-in allowance or a required waiting period for a failed hydration retest.
Do not fill those gaps using a rule from another state. Arizona’s official event instructions and your coach are the right places to confirm how weigh-ins will be handled.
| Question | Arizona guidance |
|---|---|
| Growth allowance date | Not specified in the policy |
| Growth allowance amount | Not specified |
| Consecutive-day allowance | Not specified |
| Hydration retest waiting time | Not specified |
| Postseason certification | Certified at least one week before sectionals |
The postseason certification requirement is particularly useful when building your schedule. If your assessment is still unresolved close to sectionals, you could face an eligibility problem regardless of your actual scale weight.
Rule check: Ask your coach to confirm the event’s allowance and weigh-in procedures before making a target-weight plan.
Weight certification in Arizona
Arizona uses hydration screening and body-fat assessment as part of its weight-control program.
The hydration test passes at a urine specific gravity of 1.025 or lower. The AIA’s 2026-27 policy lists a minimum body-fat level of 7% for boys and 12% for girls.
That girls’ figure differs from the newer NFHS 19% minimum. For Arizona, follow the published AIA policy rather than automatically substituting the national change.
Permitted descent is limited to 1.5% of your alpha weight per week through the NWCA model.
Arizona also permits a second assessment through an appeal process. The available methods are Bod Pod or hydrostatic assessment, and the second assessment must take place within 14 days.
The AIA wrestling policy does not provide an explicit general assessment deadline or descent-plan ending date. It does require postseason competitors to be certified at least one week before sectionals.
Planning your season in Arizona
Work backward from your sectional competition rather than waiting until the postseason is close.
First, complete your hydration and body-fat assessment. Review the approved weekly descent schedule, then compare that schedule with the classes you are considering.
Use the weight certification calculator to estimate a minimum wrestling weight. The descent plan calculator can help you visualize a gradual move toward your target.
Pay attention to these Arizona-specific decisions:
- Use the AIA girls’ class list if you wrestle in the girls’ division.
- Check the AIA body-fat figures when estimating certification.
- Discuss an assessment appeal promptly if you believe the result is incorrect.
- Make sure certification is completed before the sectional cutoff.
- Confirm weigh-in allowances directly with your team.
Safety: A gradual approach should support practice, school, and recovery. Avoid treating the maximum allowed descent as a weight-loss goal you must reach.
Source
AIA Sport Policies and Procedures, Article 34 Wrestling 2026-2027 (+ AIA Boys/Girls Weight Classes PDFs files/17676, files/17360) (AIA (Arizona Interscholastic Association)). Last checked October 28, 2026.