Forged in the North — Youth & High School Wrestling Championship

The Event

Champions aren't placed. They're crowned.

Forged in the North is a first-year championship built to become a Northwest Montana tradition — youth and high school, boys and girls, forged on the mats over one unforgettable December day. Division winners take the crown. The best of the day are handed a sword.

A Spectacle

An epic, lit podium and a sword ceremony built for the moment. This is the day families drive home talking about.

Every Wrestler

Boys and girls divisions across youth and high school age groups. Bring the whole team.

Run Right

USA Wrestling sanctioned, with certified officials, insurance, and on-site medical staff.

Big Stage

Up to 16–20 mats of action with waved sessions, so families can plan their day.

The Spoils

Hardware worth fighting for

We didn't design participation trophies. We designed a reason to leave everything on the mat.

Crowns

Every division champion is crowned — a real, on-brand moment on the podium.

Swords

The King & Queen of the North and the Outstanding Wrestlers take home a blade.

Medals

Placewinners through sixth take home custom medals in every division.

Team Trophies

Top clubs earn team hardware — bring your squad and battle for the banner.

The Details

What we know so far

Divisions, weight classes, and pricing are being finalized now and will post here the moment they're set. Join the list and we'll send them straight to you.

Date

Saturday
December 5, 2026

Location

Flathead County Fairgrounds

Kalispell, Montana

Who

Youth & High School

Boys & girls divisions

Style

Folkstyle

USA Wrestling sanctioned

Registration

Opening Soon

Join the list to be first

Weigh-ins

To Be Announced

Satellite & day-of options

Partners

Put your brand on the throne.

Year One is the ground floor. Founding sponsors get premier billing on the podium backdrop, the mats, our marketing, and the sword ceremony itself — in front of a full day of families. Title, mat, division, and banner packages available.

Become a sponsor

Registration opens soon

Be first through the gate.

Drop your email and we'll tell you the moment registration opens — plus early-bird deadlines, the schedule, and division details. No spam, just the essentials.

Parent / Athlete Coach Club Director

Hosted by Kalispell Wrestling Club · your email stays with us.

You're on the list.

We'll be in touch the moment registration opens. See you December 5th.

Questions

Good to know

When does registration open?

Soon. Weight classes, divisions, and entry fees are being finalized now. Join the email list above and you'll be the first to know the day it goes live.

Who can compete?

Youth through high school, in both boys and girls divisions. High school athletes are responsible for confirming their own eligibility with their school and state association before entering.

Where is it?

The Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell, Montana — with plenty of room for up to 16–20 mats, spectators, and vendors.

What does it cost?

Entry fees and spectator admission will be posted when registration opens. Early-bird pricing will be available for those who sign up early.

What makes it different?

Division champions are crowned, the best wrestlers of the day are awarded swords, and the whole thing plays out on a staged, lit podium built for the photo. It's a championship with a sense of occasion.

Is it sanctioned?

Yes — Forged in the North is USA Wrestling sanctioned, run with certified officials, insurance, and on-site medical staff.