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
Growth allowance
The IHSAA handbook does not list a growth allowance for this season.
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 Indiana wrestling
Indiana boys wrestle in the standard NFHS set of 14 high school weight classes, from 106 through 285 pounds. IHSAA uses National Federation wrestling rules unless its committee makes a change. The IHSAA by-laws do not print a separate girls weight class list. If you wrestle in the girls division, ask your coach which weights your event will use rather than relying on the boys chart. IHSAA handbook
Start by finding your current class in the table above, then talk with your coach about whether that class makes sense for the whole season.
Indiana growth allowance and weigh-in rules
The IHSAA by-laws do not give a state growth allowance date or amount. They also do not state a consecutive-day allowance. That means you should not assume that a holiday, a second meet, or a tournament automatically changes your allowed weigh-in weight. Get the meet instructions from your coach before making a plan.
| Question to ask | What the IHSAA by-laws show |
|---|---|
| Growth allowance date | Not listed |
| Growth allowance amount | Not listed |
| Back-to-back competition allowance | Not listed |
| Meet weigh-in details | Confirm with your coach |
Rule check: Ask which rules apply to your specific competition and whether any allowance has been announced. A number you heard from a teammate is not a safe basis for choosing a class.
Weight certification in Indiana
IHSAA requires wrestlers to take part in its weight control program, including a skin-fold or body composition assessment before competition season begins on Saturday of Week 20. Its published minimum body fat levels are 7% for boys and 12% for girls, subject to a successful physician and parent appeal, and its average weight-loss limit is 1.5% per week. IHSAA handbook
There is an important girls rules question this season. The IHSAA by-laws still print the older 12% figure, but the NFHS minimum for girls was changed to 19% for 2026-27. Check with your coach about which standard IHSAA is applying before making a weight decision. NFHS rules update
The by-laws do not specify a hydration test value, a waiting period after a failed test, or a descent plan end date. Ask the person handling your assessment how those details will work at your school.
Planning your season in Indiana
Begin with the assessment, not with a class you want to reach. Use the weight certification calculator to explore how a certified minimum might affect your options. Then open the descent plan calculator to think through a gradual approach with your coach.
Keep a regular meal routine, drink water normally, and watch how you feel during practice. If training feels harder while your weight drops, raise that concern early. The best class is one where you can wrestle well, recover, and stay within the rules.
Indiana also limits the season’s contest schedule, so your plan has to work beyond a single weigh-in. CutCoach can build a day-by-day plan for calories, water, meals, and refueling after the scale using your weight, class, and weigh-in date. Treat that as planning help, not a replacement for your coach’s certification instructions.
Source
IHSAA 2026-27 By-Laws, Rule 65 Wrestling (IHSAA (Indiana High School Athletic Association)). Last checked October 28, 2026.