PJW  AREA 8 RULES – Youth Boys

  • Wrestlers must be part of an Area 8 team or club and reside in one of the following counties; Crawford, Erie, Forrest, or Warren Counties
  • A wrestler may only submit 1 Entry.
    • Coaches may request a spreadsheet to submit an entire team. Please contact us for details
  • An 11 and 12-year-old on a Jr. High roster may choose only 1 PJW tournament series (Youth or Jr. High).
  • Age Division & Weight Class:
    • 8 and Under: 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 75, 90, 110
    • 9 & 10 YR OLD: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 150
    • 11 & 12 YR OLD: 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 200
  • If a Wrestlers does not make weight at weigh-in, He or she may change weight class with approval of Parent/Guardian/Coach and Area Chairman approval is required. 
  • Birth Certificate and proof of residency of both wrestlers must be provided if challenged.
  • Advancing wrestlers must complete the advancement process prior to leaving the tournament.
  • Advancing wrestlers will be required to pay a non-refundable $100.00 apparel fee prior to leaving the tournament.
  • Bout times for 8U & 10U are 1-1-1 and 12U are 1:30-1-1. Overtime is 1 minute sudden death, then 30 second ride out if needed.
  • Headgear is required, shoelaces must be secured, PIAA hair rule applies, and a mouth guard is required to cover braces.
  • Full double-elimination format with wrestle back to third place
  • The application must be completed in its entirety.
  • Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement & Participant Code of Conduct form must be acknowledged as part of the registration.
  • Failure to comply with any PJW or PIAA rule will result in disciplinary action and/or forfeiture of participation.
  • Weight classes with 5 or fewer participants will utilize a round-robin format. Round Robin Rules and Criteria
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