The final event of USA Wrestling's very successful Ultimate Challenge Series will be held in the famous Norfolk Scope Arena in the heart of historic downtown Norfolk, Virginia.  The 3rd Annual Virginia Challenge Middle School National Open Wrestling Championships will see participants in two divisions, 5-6th Grade & 7-8th Grade. America's best youth wrestlers will battle for mat supremacy.      This final leg of the Series will have USA Wrestling crowning six exceptional individuals  who earned the title of Dominator Award Winners.  These six individuals will  be awarded specially made belts that will recognize them as the best folkstyle wrestlers in the United States.    The Middle School Nationals will be held April 11-13th, with weigh-ins being conducted April 11th and competition April 12-13.  Awards will also be given for Outstanding Wrestler, Fastest Pin, Most Falls, and National Team Awards.    Participants from over 20 states have already registered and the number of competitors grows daily as individuals from around the country want to take part in this prestigious event.     USA Wrestling Director of State Services, Mark Scott, stated, "USA Wrestling is proud to be associated with the Virginia Challenge and The Middle School National Open.  This Championship culminates an outstanding series of events within the Ultimate Challenge Series, and USAW is excited to be crowning six outstanding athletes as Dominator Award winners.  The Middle School Open brings prestige and fanfare to what has been a terrific season of folkstyle wrestling."      Scott continued by saying, "The individuals of the Virginia Challenge have gone out of their way to make this event outstanding for the athletes that will be participating.  We sincerely appreciate the dedication and hard work the Virginia Challenge as contributed to this event."    For more information on the 3rd Annual Middle School National Open Wrestling Championships please click below  www.virginiachallenge.org