next gen
RAF 10
June 13, 2026
St. Louis, MO
THE CHAMPIONSHIP JOURNEY
RAF 10
COMPETE AT RAF
Wrestlers compete Sunday at every RAF stop, following Saturday’s main event.
CLIMB THE RANKINGS
Every match counts. Results feed into national rankings across each division.
EARN YOUR SHOT
Top performers rise to the top and earn selection for the main RAF Next Gen event.
STEP ON THE STAGE
Top athletes compete on RAF’s main stage — under the lights, with championships on the line.
- Registrations are non-refundable
- Wrestlers may enter multiple divisions
- Age as of day of the open
- Duals weigh-in will be used for the open
- Girls Open 6U,8U,10U,12U,14U, 18U divisions are Freestyle
- Awards for top 4 place finishers
- Double elimination through 4th place
- This will be a Rapid Fire style tournament. No minimum breaks between matches. The open will conclude within 3 hours.
- Headgear is required
- Divisions / weight classes may be combined if necessary
- Boys / Girls 8U-14U: 2 lb
- Boys / Girls 18U: 3 lbs
- Available on USA Bracketing after weigh-ins
- Report to the head table with any bracket issues
- No changes can be made after brackets are final
- Wrestling begins at the conclusion of the duals between 2:00-3:00
YOU ARE NEXT
RAF Next Gen is a national youth tournament platform built to identify, develop and elevate the next generation of wrestlers.
Athletes compete at events tied to RAF weekends, build their standing over time and earn the chance to compete at a marquee Next Gen championship event.
Top-ranked athletes qualify for a championship event contested on RAF’s main stage.
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