Worked alot of tournaments last year that did not follow the rules put forth on https://www.usawks.com/Kids/KidsModif.pdf. Please ,make sure your mats allow the proper amount of space for the age group and in particular RULE 2 which reads:

Rule 2 Every wrestling area, no matter what size, must have a minimum three (3) foot safety mat area next to any floor surface and five (5) foot from any wall or post. Two (2) coaches’ boxes will be marked in appropriate locations within the safety area. The coaches’ boxes are to be no more than five (f5) foot in width.

The wrestling area of the mat shall be based on the age group competing, as follows:

Under 11 must have a minimum wrestling area of 15'x15'
11 to 14 must have a minimum wrestling area of 20'x20'
High School must have a minimum wrestling area of 24’x24’
or a circular area of 28 feet in diameter

We know you want to get the kids in and out and have as many mat surfaces as you can jam in a gym to do that, but please please please for the safety of the kids, follow the rules.

These rules are mandatory for all sanctioned tournaments. Go to www.usawks.com/ByLaws.pdf for a complete list of rules.