State qualifying rules

See the qualifying totals for each weight class.

Automatic qualifying total (AQT)

Any athlete who posts the AQT in an approved MNHSWO season meet qualifies to compete in the posted class at the state meet. They may choose to lift in a higher class provided they have the AQT for that class. They may not move down a class unless they have competed and qualified in that class.

Provisional qualifying total (PQT)

Provided there are not 3 athletes with an AQT in a class, a PQT will qualify an athlete to fill out that class to 3 (up to 3 PQT athletes may qualify). After the Last Chance meet is contested, athletes with a PQT will be ranked in highest to lowest order, with the earliest meet date listed higher. If 2 or more athletes post an identical PQT in separate meets on the same date, all will qualify.

Qualified by rule

An athlete qualified in more than one class must choose one class at state registration. If that leaves a class with fewer than 3 athletes, another PQT athlete is added "by rule."

Qualified but not competing

The athlete and coach must notify the State Meet Director and MNHSWO before registration ends. A qualified athlete may not "give" their spot to another athlete.

Rankings

Any posted total in an approved MNHSWO season meet is listed on the rankings.