Registration

Welcome to the Shovel Town Throw Down

Registration Opens 11/17/2025

NOVICE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON


Hosted at Oliver Ames High School (North Easton, MA), the Shovel Town Throw Down brings together wrestlers of all levels for a day of competition, community and cause. The nickname “Shovel Town” honours the town’s industrial heritage — in 1803 the Ames Shovel and Tool Company was founded here, and the company’s shovels helped shape the nation’s infrastructure.

Our Mission
This tournament is more than just mats and medals. Hosted by Oliver Ames Wrestling and supporting Beat The Streets New England (BTSNE), the event:

  • Features a dedicated Novice Division through the Massachusetts Wrestling Association (MWA)

  • Showcases officials trained in the BTSNE Officials Training Program — providing increased fairness, development and opportunity

  • Raises funds to help launch and expand a state-run all-girls wrestling tournament, furthering diversity and opportunity in the sport

Competition Format

  • Six full mats in use all day

  • For U6, U8 and U10: wrestling on 12 wrestling surfaces; periods are 1:00 / 1:00 / 1:00

  • For U12: two half-mats each on four half-mats; for U15: four full mats; both divisions wrestle 1:30 / 1:30 / 1:30

  • Competitive matches for everyone, no matter level or ambition

What you’ll receive

  • Certified officials, KAP Wrestling Tournament Ops, and sanctioning by USA Wrestling — guaranteeing an organized, professional experience

  • Top-3 finishers in each division will be awarded a custom Shovel Town Tournament Medal

  • Registration is open now — USA Wrestling Card numbers required. If you don’t have one yet, contact your head coach or email brett@btsne.org for assistance

  • Please note: Registration closes Friday, January 16th at midnight. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Admission & Cost

  • Athlete registration: $30 (NO WALK INS)

  • Spectator admission: $10

  • No girls’ division at this event — we encourage all female wrestlers to participate in the USAW-MA Girls Tournament (link coming soon)

  • First-year wrestlers should register in the Novice Tournament (link coming soon)

When & Where

  • Date: Sunday, January 18th, 2026

  • Location: Oliver Ames High School, North Easton, MA

  • Schedule:
      Morning Session (U6–U10) — Weigh-ins/registration 8:00 AM–9:00 AM, wrestling starts ~9:30 AM
      Afternoon Session (U12–U15) — Weigh-ins/registration 12:00 PM–12:30 PM, wrestling starts ~1:00 PM

Questions?
Email: brett@btsne.org — we’ll get you the help you need to get registered and ready to compete.