I believe that each wrestler gets an "8 pound" weight allowance for the Metro Classic (e.g. you may weigh-in at 160 to wrestle the 152 lb division). There is no rule tieing your participation to any "certification".

With the Metro Classic moved back a week much of the outcome will come down to conditioning. It will be two weeks after the KS State and 3 weeks after MO State tournament.

(Note: Please correct me if any of this is incorrect.)