Ok, just a couple of changes. I would say it is more like 5-2. Illinois does not allow High School wrestlers. But their age divisions are basically school divisions. 8U can not wrestle in the State Tournament either. It is 3rd, 4th, 5th graders, with 2nd graders that are 8 having the option to wrestle up. 6th, 7th, 8th, with 10 years old 5th graders having the option to wrestle up. Not the same set up we have at all.
Here is the direct answer from Illinois. I have the others if you want to see them.
"Our State Tournament is for 4th through 8th grade. We also have an intermediate state championships but it’s not part of our state series. Our state series includes regionals, sectionals, and the state tournament. High school wrestlers are not allowed to compete in IKWF Folkstyle events."
