The Inaugural Championship

Forged in the North

Saturday, December 5, 2026 • Northwest Montana Fairgrounds • Kalispell, Montana
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The Series

Something is being forged.

A nine-part story running until December 5. Start at the beginning.

Episode One

The Blight Moves

Episode Two

The Summons

Episode Three

The Warden

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The Event

Champions aren't placed. They're crowned.

Forged in the North is a first-year championship built to become a Northwest Montana tradition — boys and girls youth wrestlers, forged on the mats over one unforgettable December day. Division winners take the crown. The best of the day are handed a sword.

A Spectacle

An epic, lit podium and a sword ceremony built for the moment. This is the day families drive home talking about.

Every Wrestler

Boys and girls divisions across all our youth age groups. Bring the whole team.

Run Right

Experienced officials, full event insurance, and on-site medical staff.

Big Stage

Twelve mats running waved sessions, so families can plan their day.

The Spoils

Hardware worth fighting for

We didn't design participation trophies. We designed a reason to leave everything on the mat.

King of the North crown — dark steel with copper mountain peaks
King of the North
Mountain peaks, cut in steel and lit in copper
Queen of the North crown — dark steel with copper flames
Queen of the North
Forge flames, rising in copper off blackened steel

Every division champion is crowned. Not handed a medal — crowned.

Design renderings shown. Final crowns are in production and may vary.

Crowns

Hand-finished steel, copper on the peaks. King and Queen of the North, one for every division champion.

Winter's Edge

The Outstanding Wrestlers each take home Winter's Edge — not just a sword, but a hand-forged blade earned by the best on the mat.

Medals

Placewinners through sixth take home custom medals in every division.

Team Trophies

Top clubs earn team hardware — bring your squad and battle for the banner.

The Details

What we know so far

Registration is open. Entries are $45 through the pre-registration deadline, $65 at the door. Weight classes post as brackets fill — register your wrestler here.

Date
Saturday
December 5, 2026
Location
Northwest Montana Fairgrounds
Kalispell, Montana
Who
Youth
Boys & girls divisions
Style
Folkstyle
Open tournament
Registration
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Entry Fee
$45
$65 at the door
Divisions
6U to 14U
Boys & girls brackets
Weigh-ins
Friday, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Early weigh-ins available · $20
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Claim your wrestler's spot.

Saturday, December 5 at the Northwest Montana Fairgrounds. Entries are $45 through the pre-registration deadline, $65 at the door. Division champions are crowned King & Queen of the North, and the Outstanding Wrestlers take home Winter's Edge.

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Good to know

When does registration open?
It's open now. Entries are $45 through the pre-registration deadline and $65 at the door, and an athlete counts as registered once payment goes through. Register your wrestler here.
Who can compete?
Youth wrestlers, boys and girls, in 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U divisions. Weight classes are set once brackets fill.
When are weigh-ins?
All weigh-ins are Friday, December 4, starting at 5:00 PM — there are no Saturday weigh-ins. Need to weigh in sooner? Early weigh-ins run from 1:00 PM for $20.
Where is it?
The Northwest Montana Fairgrounds in Kalispell, Montana — with room for 12 mats, spectators, and vendors.
What does it cost?
Entry is $45 through the pre-registration deadline and $65 at the door. All weigh-ins: Friday, December 4, starting at 5:00 PM. Early weigh-ins from 1:00 PM for $20. Download the tournament flyer (PDF). Admission: $15 adults · $5 kids · 4 and under free · $25 all-access mat pass for coaches. Buy tickets → Register here.
What makes it different?
Division champions are crowned, the best wrestlers of the day are awarded swords, and the whole thing plays out on a staged, lit podium built for the photo. It's a championship with a sense of occasion.
How is the event run?
Forged in the North is an independent open tournament, run with experienced officials and on-site medical staff. Every participant signs a waiver at registration.