wrestlingparents,

You are correct that the Kids rules do not allow you to wrestle outside of your age group. If you look at the rules , you will see that there is not a "10 & Under" class. The age group that is commonly referred to as 10 & Under is actually the "9 & 10" age group under the rules. However, there is an "8 & Under" division, which allows six-year-olds (and younger) to compete in this age group.

The wording used to describe the age groups was done by the state body specifically to allow any wrestlers younger than nine on August 31 to compete in the 8 & Under division. The titles for the other age groups were intended to facilitate the rule that prohibits wrestlers from competing outside of their age division for the state qualifying tournaments.

Hope this helps.