Formal Classroom training for new officials at the Wittenberg qualifier 4/4/2026. 

Anyone interested in learning to officiate the Olympic styles of wrestling should attend.  Classroom training will be followed with on the mat experience with an experienced mentor during the freestyle portion of the qualifier.  in order to work on the mat, officials over the age of 18 must have completed the registration process for USA leader membership at USA Wrestling Membership 

Adult officials without a completed leader membership can still attend and work the table as a judge during the freestyle portion.  The position of judge is an important role in Olympic Style wrestling and provides the opportunity to apply, practice and learn proper scoring even when not on the mat with a whistle.