New Mexico Junior Wrestling
NMJW was formed in 1998 to support the junior wrestling community of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The founders saw a need for a coordinated and collaborative effort to assist the the growing community of young athletes. In an effort to promote character, health, and sportsmanship within the community, NMJW was started. NMJW now supports the community by being the single point of contact for the many junior level tournaments and junior teams in the Greater Albuquerque Area.
NMJW Vision + Mission
What We Say and What We Do
To give all participants an enjoyable, wholesome, rewarding introduction and education to wrestling. To give all participants an opportunity to develop their physical skills through the medium of wrestling. To give all participants an opportunity to meet, know and appreciate other boys and girls from diverse physical, ethnic, economic, social and cultural backgrounds. And, to give all participant an activity that will develop their character physical well being and an appreciation for sportsmanship under the guidance of direct adult leadership.
- Foster Sportsmanship
- Build Tomorrow’s Leaders
- Invest in the Community
- Partner w/ National Entities
- Educate and Upskill Coahes
- Consistent, Quality Service
NMJW 2022-23 TOURNAMENT DATES & LOCATIONS
Which area is my club in? Please click the links to open the PDFs of each area.
2022
November 13 - Lockjaw - South | La Cueva - North [ Times & Classes Info - PDF] [Event Flyer - PDF]
November 20th - Stars and Stripes- Qualifier (Gallup) [Event Flyer - PDF]
November 27th - St. Jude - Full Non Qualifier [Event Flyer - PDF]
December 4th - Espanola - North [Event Flyer - PDF] | Los Lunas - South [Event Flyer - PDF]
December 11th - LC Gladiators - South (Las Cruces) [Event Flyer - PDF] | Cornerstone - North (Farmington) [Event Flyer - PDF]
December 18th - Roswell - Qualifer [Event Flyer - PDF]
December 25th - Christmas
2023
January 1st - New Year
January 8th - Stout - Qualifier (Farmington) [Event Flyer - PDF]
January 15th - Socorro - Full Non Qualifier [Event Flyer - PDF]
January 22nd - SVWC - South (ABQ) [Event Flyer - PDF] | Aftermath - North (ABQ) [Event Flyer - PDF]
January 29th - SWAT - North (Las Vegas) | Belen - South [Event Flyer - PDF]
February 5th - Lincoln County Young Guns - Qualifier (Ruidoso)
February 12th - 505WC - Northern District Champs | Valencia - Southern District Champs
February 19th - Wolfpack - Full Non Qualifier [Event Flyer - PDF]
February 25th - NMJW State Championships - Tingley [Event Flyer - PDF]
March 4th - GSWN (Duals) - Tingley [Event Flyer - PDF]
March 5th - GSWN (Individual) - Tingley [Event Flyer - PDF]
NMJW 2024-25 TOURNAMENT DATES & LOCATIONS
Which area is my club in? Please click the links to open the PDFs of each area.
2024
November 17 - Stars & Stripes ** Open (Miyamura High School) [PDF Flyer]
November 23 - Novice at South Valley WC ** Open (Atrisco High School) [PDF Flyer]
November 24 - South Valley WC ** Open (Atrisco High School) [PDF Flyer]
December 1 - St. Jude - ** Open (Volcano Vista High School) [PDF Flyer]
December 8 - North: Badcat Wrestling Club (Capital High School) [PDF Flyer]
December 8 - South: Takedown Elite (El Paso County Coliseum) [PDF Flyer]
December 15 - South: Grant County Elite (Silver High School) [PDF Flyer]
December 21 - Roswell Invasion Novice (Roswell High School) [PDF Flyer]
December 22 - Roswell Invasion - Qualifier (Roswell High School) [PDF Flyer]
December 29 - War Dog - ** Open (Volcano Vista High School) [PDF Flyer]
2025
January 5 - Thunder RTC - Qualifier (Rio Rancho Events Center) [PDF Flyer]
January 12 - Socorro Junior Wrestling - ** Open (Socorro High School) [PDF Flyer]
January 19 - Stout Wrestling Academy - Qualifier (McGee Park) [PDF Flyer]
January 26 - Lockjaw - Qualifier (Bernalillo High School)
February 2 - South: Belen Jr. Wrestling ** Open (Belen High School) [PDF Flyer]
February 9 - Wardogs - ** Open (Volcano Vista) [PDF Flyer]
February 16 - NMJW District Championships - North: Valley Vikings (Valley High School) [PDF Flyer]
February 16 - NMJW District Championships - South: Lincoln County Young Guns (Ruidoso High School) [PDF Flyer]
March 1 - NMJW State Championships (Tingley Coliseum) [PDF Flyer]
March 7 - GSWN Duals (Tingley Coliseum) [PDF Flyer]
March 8 - GSWN Individuals (Tingley Coliseum) [PDF Flyer]
July 18 - Under the Lights duals - Socorro NM
July 19 - Under the Light individuals - Socorro, NM [Registration]
** Open tournaments includes both districts
Qualification requirements for NMJW State Championship: All wrestlers must have wrestled in 2 out of metro designated State Qualifying Tournaments, and attend the designated District Championship.
NMJW 2025-26 TOURNAMENT DATES & LOCATIONS
Which area is my club in? Please click the links to open the PDFs of each area.
2025
November 16th
North: Stars & Stripes - Miyamura High School, Gallup, NM
South: WH-6 - La Cueva High School, Albuquerque, NM
November 23rd
Open: Chaos at the Cave - Carlsbad High School, Carlsbad, NM
November 30th
Open: Lockjaw Wrestling Club - Bernalillo High School, Bernalillo, NM
December 7th
South: Open: Takedown Elite, El Paso, TX
North: Open - Bad Cats Wrestling, Capital High School, Santa Fe
December 14th
Qualifier: LC Gladiators - Las Cruces High School, Las Cruces, NM
December 21st
Qualifier: Grant County Elite - Silver High School, Silver City, NM
December 28th
Novice Championships: South Valley WC - Expo Manuel Lujan Complex, Albuquerque
2026
January 4th
Qualifier: Thunder RTC - Rio Rancho Event Center, Rio Rancho, NM
January 11th
North: St. Michael's High School, Santa Fe, NM
South: Socorro Jr. Wrestling, Socorro High School, Socorro, NM
January 18th
Qualifier: Stout Wrestling Club - McGee Park, Farmington, NM
January 25th
Qualifier: Wolfpack Wrestling Academy - Rio Rancho Event Center, Rio Rancho, NM
February 1st
North: Top Rank WC - Volcano Vista High School, Albuquerque, NM
South: Deming Jr. Wrestling, Deming High School Deming, NM
February 8th
Open: Lockjaw Wrestling Club - Bernalillo High School, Bernalillo, NM
February 15th
North: Top Rank WC - Volcano Vista High School, Albuquerque, NM
South: Viking Jr. Wrestling, Valley High School Albuquerque, NM
February 21st
No Tournament - NMAA High School State Tournament
February 28th
NMJW State Championships, Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque
March 6th
Greater Southwest Nationals Duals, Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque
March 7th
Greater Southwest Nationals Individuals, Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque
