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Heartland Duals 2026

Heartland Duals - April 2nd-4th, 2026

Utah as a state will be sending an Elementary to the Heartland National Duals in Council Bluffs, Iowa. 

Questions can be directed to Rob Tate via email at Rob.UtahWrestling@gmail.com 

Location: Mid American Center, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Elementary Team:

There is a team there is a $65 fee. This fee helps cover a portion of the team fee and for a Coach to attend. All other costs are on the wrestler. Parents/wrestlers will need to book their own flights.  

Weight classes

Elementary Team - 6th Grade and Down:

50,55,60,65,70,75,80,85,90,95,100,105,112,120,130,140,160

Team Selection Details

This year's team will be chosen based on results throughout the Fall/Winter Season, with head-to-head matches strongly emphasized along with other tournament placings. Some of the big tournaments that will be considered when choosing the team are the Salt Lake Slam, Beehive Brawl, 1A-4A JH State, Northern State as well as National/Regional placements, previous Dual Teams and other local events. If you would like to be considered for a spot on the team, please fill out the interest form below no later than January 10th, 2026. By filling out the form, it does not guarantee a spot on the team but does guarantee that your wrestler will be considered for a spot.

Where multiple kids are very close, we can/will hold wrestle offs for those weights as needed. 

Heartland Duals Interest Form

If you are interested and want to be considered for the Heartland Duals Team, please fill out the form.

Hotel Information

Boys Hotel Information

Where: Country Inns & Suites

Address: 17 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501

Phone Number: 712-318-5706

Rate: $139 (Double Queen, King Suites, King Rooms)

Team Code: Team Utah

MUST BOOK BY MARCH 10th

Link to book online: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/OW66X5

National Team Gear

Here is the link to order National Team Gear. The gear is not mandatory but highly recommended to at least get the team singlet.

Event Dates and Times

Thursday, April 2nd: Weigh-ins from 4:00pm to 8:30 pm at main arena.  More info will be sent to team leaders prior to the event.
Teams do not have to weigh in together.

Friday, April 3rd:- Doors open at 6:30am and wrestling begins at 8:00am - 5:30pm approximate.
(We will wrestle in pools to determine the bracketing for Sunday)

Saturday, April 4th: Doors open at 6:30am and wrestling begins at 8:00am - 2:30pm approximate.
(Championship brackets will be wrestled to completion) We are usually done with awards and all brackets by 3:00pm.  The airport is 15 mins from venue.  Plan accordingly.

2026 Boys Elementary Team

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2024 Heartland Duals Elementary & Middle School Teams