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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2026

The Ohio Athletic Committee (“OAC”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you use register.ohioathletics.com.

1. Information We Collect

When registering accounts or enrolling athletes in tournaments, we collect:

  • Account & Guardian Info: Parent/guardian name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Athlete Info: Athlete name, birthdate, grade, wrestling club/school affiliation, weight, and past tournament experience.
  • Payment Data: Credit/debit card information processed securely through encrypted third-party payment gateways. OAC does not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
  • Usage & Device Data: IP addresses, browser types, and cookie identifiers for site performance and user session maintenance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Process tournament registrations, bracket placements, and weigh-in verifications.
  • Communicate event updates, schedule changes, mat assignments, and results.
  • Maintain points leaderboards and historical tournament rankings.
  • Verify eligibility for state tournaments, district qualifiers, and division levels.
  • Send administrative notices, transaction receipts, and customer support responses.

3. Information Sharing & Public Rosters

  • Public Brackets & Results: Athlete names, team affiliations, weight divisions, and match outcomes are matters of public sports record and will be published on OAC tournament brackets, live scoring sites, and archival rankings.
  • Third-Party Vendors: We share data with secure service providers essential for platform operations (e.g., payment processors, hosting services, event scoring software). We do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical measures to safeguard your personal data. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.

5. Contact & Data Rights

To update your account details or inquire about stored personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: October 26, 2026

Welcome to the Ohio Athletic Committee (“OAC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) tournament registration portal located at register.ohioathletics.com (the “Site”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our Site, account registration, and participation in all OAC-sanctioned athletic events and tournaments.

By accessing our Site or registering a participant for any OAC event, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

1. Account Creation & Authority

  • Parental / Guardian Authorization: Participants under the age of 18 must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. By creating an account and registering an athlete, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and possess the legal authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of yourself and the registered participant.
  • Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration (including athlete age, grade level, weight, and tournament experience) and to update such information to keep it accurate.

2. Event Eligibility & Compliance

  • Division Criteria: Participants must meet the age, grade, weight class, and experience requirements (e.g., Novice vs. Point Series vs. Open) specified for each event.
  • Rule Compliance: All participants, coaches, and spectators must adhere to OAC event rules, official weigh-in protocols, and sportsmanship standards. OAC reserves the right to disqualify or remove any individual who violates these rules without a refund.

3. Intellectual Property & Media Release

  • All site branding, logos, graphics, event schedules, and tournament software are the property of OAC or its licensors.
  • Media & Event Photography: By registering for or attending an OAC tournament, you grant OAC permission to capture, reproduce, and publish photographs, video recordings, and live streams of participants for promotional, archival, and event coverage purposes.

4. Limitation of Liability & Assumption of Risk

  • Athletic events and combat sports (including wrestling) carry inherent risks of physical injury. By enrolling a participant, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation in OAC events.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, OAC, its directors, officers, employees, referees, event hosts, and volunteers shall not be liable for any personal injury, property loss, or indirect damages resulting from your use of the Site or participation in any OAC event.

5. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Enrollment Policies

1. Registration Deadlines & Capacities

  • Tournament registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Registration closes at the published deadline date/time or when the tournament capacity limit is reached, whichever occurs first. Late registrations or on-site registrations are not guaranteed and may incur additional late fees if permitted.

2. Experience & Division Verification

  • Novice vs. Point Series / Open: Novice divisions are strictly reserved for athletes meeting specific experience thresholds (e.g., less than 3 years of tournament experience). Misrepresenting an athlete's experience level or age/grade level may result in immediate disqualification without a refund.
  • Weigh-Ins & Weight Classes: Athletes must make their registered weight class during official weigh-ins according to OAC tournament rules. Failure to make weight may result in disqualification depending on event-specific guidelines.

3. Payment Terms

  • Full payment of entry fees is required at the time of online registration.
  • Unpaid registrations will not be processed, bracketed, or held.

Returns, Refunds, and Cancellation Policies

1. Registration Fee Refunds

  • Non-Refundable Policy: All tournament registration fees are non-refundable once submitted.
  • Registration Transfer Credit: If a participant cannot attend due to injury or medical reasons prior to the registration deadline, users can transfer entry prior to registration closing.

2. Event Cancellation or Postponement

  • Weather & Force Majeure: If a tournament is canceled or rescheduled due to severe weather, facility closures, or circumstances beyond OAC’s control:
    • OAC will attempt to reschedule the event. Registrations will automatically transfer to the rescheduled date.
    • If an event is canceled entirely without a rescheduled date, participants will receive an event credit or refund according to OAC board discretion.

3. Disqualification / Non-Appearance

  • No refunds or credits will be provided for athletes who miss weigh-ins, are disqualified for rule violations, fail to make weight, or choose not to participate on event day.

Contact Us

Get in Touch with Ohio Athletic Committee

Have questions regarding tournament registration, division rules, weigh-ins, or district/state qualifiers? We are here to assist coaches, parents, and athletes.

Contact Information

  • General Support & Registration Inquiries: [email protected]
  • Mailing Address: Ohio Athletic Committee, PO Box 1153, Sandusky, OH 44871