PJW RULES – YOUTH
- Wrestlers must reside in one of the following counties; Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, Perry, York.
- For registration purposes, entrants must select the school district in which they reside.
- Wrestlers may only submit 1 Entry.
- Coaches may request a spreadsheet to submit an entire team. Please contact us for details
- Age as of December 31, 2023.
- PJW and PIAA rules apply to all applicants, coaches and spectators.
- 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
- No weight changes are permitted after 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
- ALL weight changes must be submitted in writing to info@pjwareaix.com
- No phone or text weight changes will be accepted.
- Coaches may request a spreadsheet to submit an entire team. Please contact us for details.
- Wrestlers not making weight at weigh-in will forfeit their entry without refund.
- 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 deposit prior to leaving the tournament.
- Advancing wrestlers MUST provide a copy of Birth Certificate 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.
- Head gear is required, shoe laces must be secured, PIAA hair rule applies, and mouth guard is required to cover braces.
- Seeding will be by records provided on entry form.
- Full double-elimination format with wrestle back for true second.
- Weight classes with 6 or fewer participants will utilize round-robin format. Round Robin Rules and Criteria
- The application must be completed in its entirety.
- Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement & Participant Code of Conduct form must be completed and brought along to weigh in.
- Failure to comply with any PJW or PIAA rule will result in disciplinary action and/or forfeiture of participation.
- All wrestlers must pass skin check and weigh-in in legal singlet without any weight allowance
- Girls must compete in the “Girls Division” only
- Communicable Skin Disease Form