WEEKLY UPDATES

March 30 - April 5, 2026

Monday, March 30: Practices at 5:45 (MCC), 6:00 (MSU) and 6:45 (MSU).  Amy will be at MSU with raffle tickets!

Tuesday, March 31: Practices at 5:45 (MCC), 6:00 (MSU) and 6:45 (MSU).

Thursday, April 2: Practices at 5:45 (MCC), 6:00 (MSU) and 6:45 (MSU).  Remote weigh-ins for Black Hills Nationals at Matpac in Bismarck 5:00 - 7:00pm for 14U and older.  Must be preregistered and provide registration invoice and AAU membership ID number.  Onsite weigh-ins for Black Hills Nationals in Rapid City 5:00 - 7:00pm for 14U and older.

Friday, April 3: Remote weigh-ins for Black Hills Nationals at Matpac in Bismarck 6:00 - 7:00am for 12U and younger.  Must be preregistered and provide registration invoice and AAU membership ID number.  Onsite weigh-ins for Black Hills Nationals in Rapid City 5:00 - 7:00pm for 12U and younger.  Black Hills Nationals - wrestling for 14U and older begins at 10:00am.  We will have one coach at this tournament.  Registration is on your own, see flier for more details.

Saturday, April 4: Black Hills Nationals - wrestling for 12U and younger begins at 8:00am.  We will have one coach at this tournament.  Registration is on your own, see flier for more details.

Several of our wrestlers head to Iowa to wrestle duals with Team ND, good luck to all!

March 23 - March 29, 2026

Monday, March 23: Practices at 5:45 (MCC), 6:00 (MSU) and 6:45 (MSU).   Wrestle offs for State dual teams - possible match ups will be posted later today!  PLEASE return dual bags from Sidney if you have not already.  Amy will be at MSU with raffle tickets.

Tuesday, March 24: Practices at 5:45 (MCC), 6:00 (MSU) and 6:45 (MSU).   Deadline to register for State Folkstyle individual tournaments is at 8:00pm!  You must register on your own (official weigh ins are in Bismarck on Friday, March 27 - see flier for more details).

Thursday, March 26: Practices at 5:45 (MCC), 6:00 (MSU) and 6:45 (MSU).  Amy will be at MSU with raffle tickets.

Friday, March 27: State Folkstyle Duals and State Folkstyle Individuals for 6U boys, 6U Juniors and all Girls!  We will have coaches at these tournaments - see flier for more details!

Saturday, March 28: State Folkstyle Individuals for all other boys.  We will have coaches at these tournaments - see flier for more details!

March 16 - March 22, 2026

Monday, March 16: Practices at 5:45 (MCC), 6:00 (MSU) and 6:45 (MSU).  

Tuesday, March 17: **Practice time change**  Due to coaches' other obligations, we will have one practice Tuesday night at 6:00pm at MSU - those who have been practicing at MCC are welcome, but not required.  Deadline to sign up for State dual teams is 10:00pm.  Dual bags from Sidney are due back, washed please!!

Thursday, March 19: Practices at 5:45 (MCC), 6:00 (MSU) and 6:45 (MSU).  Shannon will be at practice at MSU with raffle tickets.

Friday, March 20: Tournament in Rugby.  We will have coaches at this tournament, however you must register your wrestler online yourself, see flier attached for details!

Saturday, March 21: Tournaments in Stanley and Mandan.  We will have coaches in Stanley, we will NOT have coaches in Mandan.  You must register your wrestler online yourself for both tournaments, see fliers attached for details!

Remember to check out the ND Kids Wrestling Facebook page to see all tournament fliers for the week!  There are several more going on this weekend not mentioned above!

March 9 - March 15, 2026

Monday, March 9: Practices at 5:45 (MCC), 6:00 (MSU) and 6:45 (MSU).  Note the time change for the MCC practices (5:45 - 7pm).

Tuesday, March 10: Practices at 5:45 (MCC), 6:00 (MSU) and 6:45 (MSU).  Weigh and pay for Pursuit tournament at MSU only ($15 cash or check).

Thursday, March 12: Practices at 5:45 (MCC), 6:00 (MSU) and 6:45 (MSU).  Weigh ins for Sidney duals after practices.

Friday, March 13: DLB tournament at BERTHOLD HIGH SCHOOL.  We are working on getting at least one coach at this tournament.  You must register your wrestlers online yourself at trackwrestling.com.

Saturday, March 14: Bismarck Pursuit tournament at St Mary's High School.  We WILL have coaches at this tournament.  Weigh and pays Tuesday night at MSU.

Saturday, March 14: Kenmare Mighty Grapplers tournament.  We will NOT have coaches at this tournament.  You must register your wrestlers online yourself at trackwrestling.com.

Saturday, March 14: Sidney duals!

Sunday, March 15: Sidney individual tournament (Brodie Gorder).  We WILL have coaches at this tournament, however you must register your wrestlers online yourself at trackwrestling.com.  Deadline to register for the individual tournament is Tuesday, March 10!

There are several more tournaments around the state this weekend, check out the North Dakota Kids Wrestling page to find more!

March 2 - March 8, 2026

Monday, Mar 2: Practices at Minot High at 5:30 and at MSU at 6:00 and 6:45pm.

Tuesday, Mar 3: Practices at Minot High at 5:30 and at MSU at 6:00 and 6:45pm.  Weigh and pays for Friday's Velva tournament (bring $20 cash or check) and Saturday's Rattler tournament (bring $25 cash or check).  Weigh and pays at MSU only.  Dual team bag handouts at MSU for Friday's Rattler dual tournament.  Amy will be at MSU's practices with raffle tickets.

Thursday, Mar 5: Practices at MSU at 6:00 and 6:45pm.  No practices at Minot High - please go to the Auditorium and help with tournament set up if you can!

Friday, Mar 6: Rattler dual tournament!  Dual team wrestlers should be at Minot's Auditorium by 1:00pm.  Parents, we need your help to run this tournament!  Click this link to sign up for a shift to work: https://tinyurl.com/4sx372a5

Friday, Mar 6: Velva tournament, see flyer attached for details.  If your wrestler is not wrestling with the Rattler dual team, this is a great alternative close to home!  We will have at least one coach at this tournament.

Saturday, Mar 7: Rattler individual tournament!  Parents, we need your help to run this tournament!  Click this link to sign up for a shift to work: https://tinyurl.com/hhxfb5zy

Saturday, Mar 7: Rattler pool party at Comfort Inn Suites in Minot starting at 7:00pm - all Rattler wrestlers and families are invited, we will have pizza!

February 23 - March 1, 2026

Here's what's happening this week!

Monday, Feb 23: Practices at MSU at 6:00 and 6:45pm.  Session 3 practices start tonight!  Grades 7 - 12 at Minot High, 5:30 - 6:45pm.  Session 3 wrestlers MUST REGISTER and pay a fee - registration link is pinned to the top of the Facebook page.

Tuesday, Feb 24: Practices at MSU at 6:00 and 6:45pm.  Practice at Minot High at 5:30. RAFFLE TICKETS: Amy will be at MSU with raffle tickets.

Tuesday, Feb 24: PICTURE NIGHT: Gemar Photography will be set up outside the MSU wrestling room 5:30 - 7:15pm.  Please take a photo even if not ordering so that your wrestler is included in the team photo!  Preorder here or Jason will also have QR codes to scan on Tuesday night: https://form.jotform.com/223325435878059 Please bring your black singlet to wear in the photo - we will have singlets there to borrow for the photo, however we do not have all sizes available. 

Tuesday, Feb 24: WEIGH AND PAYS: Please bring $20 cash or check for Team ND Qualifer, $30 cash or check for Bismarck Gorillas.  We will also conduct weigh and pays for Bishop Ryan Little Lions, however no money is needed Tuesday night (they will collect your $20 cash or check at the door when you check in on Saturday morning).

Thursday, Feb 26: Practices at MSU at 6:00 and 6:45pm.  Session 3 wrestlers may practice at MSU with Session 2 wrestlers.

Thursday, Feb 26: Wrestle offs for Rattler dual tournament.

Friday, Feb 27: Team ND Qualifier - see flyer for details.  We will have coaches at this tournament.

Saturday, Feb 28: Bismarck Gorillas and Bishop Ryan Little Lions - see flyers for details.  We will have coaches at both tournaments.

Sunday, Mar 1: McLean County - see flyer for details.  We will have one coach at this tournament - you must register your wrestler on your own.

Monday, Mar 2: Additional wrestle offs for Rattler dual tournament if needed.

February 16 - February 22, 2026

Here's what's happening this week!

Monday, Feb 16: Practices at MSU at 6:00 and 6:45pm.  Amy will be at practice with raffle tickets.

Tuesday, Feb 17: Practices at MSU at 6:00 and 6:45pm.

Thursday, Feb 19: NO PRACTICES.

February 9 - February 15, 2026

Here's what's happening this week!

Monday, Feb 9: Session 1 practices (grades K - 3) at MSU 6:00 - 6:45pm; Session 2 practices (grades 4 - 12 who are not currently practicing with a sanctioned high school team) at MSU 6:45 - 8:00pm.

Tuesday, Feb 10: REGISTRATION NIGHT.  We will be set up and ready to accept payments by 5:45 in the area right outside of the wrestling room.  Pay your registration fees with cash, check or Venmo @DakotaRattlers.  Fill out USA raffle tickets (2 for each registered wrestler).  Purchase singlets ($50).  Help out the Rattlers by selling some raffle tickets for the cash drawing - must prepay for these tickets, or take a picture of the ticket, sell, collect money and redeem for the ticket on every Tuesday during the season.  Give and receive from the donation bin.

Tuesday, Feb 10: Session 1 practices (grades K - 3) at MSU 6:00 - 6:45pm; Session 2 practices (grades 4 - 12 who are not currently practicing with a sanctioned high school team) at MSU 6:45 - 8:00pm. 

Tuesday, Feb 10: Deadline to order apparel through 3xGear! https://dakotarattlers2526.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Thursday, Feb 12: Session 1 practices (grades K - 3) at MSU 6:00 - 6:45pm; Session 2 practices (grades 4 - 12 who are not currently practicing with a sanctioned high school team) at MSU 6:45 - 8:00pm.

No tournaments this weekend with coaches attending, most coaches will be at WDA in Turtle Mountain.  Cheer on the high school kids by watching live here: https://tinyurl.com/et8uawus

January 26 - February 8, 2026

First and foremost, be sure to get registered for the upcoming regular season BEFORE FEBRUARY 2!  Use this link:

https://forms.gle/7bXPgLb43vgy1AwJ7

**Remember to renew or purchase your USA cards - tournaments the first week of wrestling require USA cards**

Here's what else is happening:

Monday, Jan 26: Advanced preseason practice at Minot High 6:00 - 7:30pm.

Tuesday, Jan 27: Advanced preseason practice at Minot High 6:00 - 7:30pm.

Monday, Feb 2: Session 1 practices (grades K - 3) at MSU 6:00 - 6:45pm; Session 2 practices (grades 4 - 12 who are not currently practicing with a sanctioned high school team) at MSU 6:45 - 8:00pm.

Tuesday, Feb 3: Session 1 practices (grades K - 3) at MSU 6:00 - 6:45pm; Session 2 practices (grades 4 - 12 who are not currently practicing with a sanctioned high school team) at MSU 6:45 - 8:00pm.

Thursday, Feb 5: Session 1 practices (grades K - 3) at MSU 6:00 - 6:45pm; Session 2 practices (grades 4 - 12 who are not currently practicing with a sanctioned high school team) at MSU 6:45 - 8:00pm; NEW PARENT MEETING 6:05, somewhere near the wrestling room; weigh and pays after practices for Mondak Open (bring $25 cash or check) and Big Cat (bring $18 cash or check).

Saturday, Feb 7: Mondak Open in Williston at The Well (see flyer for more details), check ins are at 9:00am and 12:00pm.  We WILL have coaches at this tournament - weigh and pays are Thursday after practices (bring $25 cash or check).

Sunday, Feb 8: Big Cat in Bismarck at Legacy High School (see flyer for more details), check ins begin at 8:30am.  It it not determined yet if we will have coaches at this tournament - weigh and pays are Thursday after practices (bring $18 cash or check).