KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The 2025 AAU All-American Spring Youth Nationals returns to the Tribe Athletic Complex this Saturday, March 22. This marks the 16th year the tournament has taken place in Kingsport.
Wrestlers, their families and coaches travel from 14 states to compete in the Spring Youth Nationals. States represented are: Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Florida, Maryland, Iowa, Ohio, Nebraska, Alabama, Texas, Pennsylvania and Missouri.
There are five age divisions (Tot, Bantam, Midget, Junior and Middle School) as well as Girls Individual Open Division. The top three in each weight class qualify as AAU All-American.
“Visit Kingsport is excited to welcome the AAU All-American Spring Youth Nationals back to Kingsport once again,” said Bradley Hoover, Director of Sports at Visit Kingsport. “The lightning-fast takedowns make this event an exciting one to watch.”
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. The tournament takes place on Saturday, March 22 at the Tribe Athletic Complex (2533 N John B Dennis Highway, Kingsport). Tots, Junior and Girls Divisions will begin at 8:00 a.m., Bantam and Midget begin at 12:00 p.m. and the Middle School Division closes out the competition at 4:00 p.m.
Select food trucks will be set up throughout the day including: 2 to Taco, Hungry Hillbilly, Early Bird’s Coffee Co. and Kettlelicious Kettle Corn.
