


Break the Chains would like you to join us for the ideal family getaway this Fall. Wisp Resort at Deep Creek Lake, McHenry, MD will be the host for our
BREAK AT THE LAKE tournament! Enjoy the beautiful Autumn experience with all of the local scenery as well as the huge indoor pool and activities at the resort. Combining a wrestling tournament with great competition and the relaxing atmosphere of Deep Creek Lake in the Fall creates an opportunity you won't want to miss!
Location
WISP RESORT
McHenry Lodge
296 Marsh Hill Road
McHenry, MD 21541
Registration
EARLY BIRD - $40 if registered by Friday, 10/6, by 11:59pm
$45 between Saturday, 10/7, and Friday, 10/20, at 11:00am
$30 for double bracket (handled on site at the scales)
Walk-ins accepted at weigh-ins for $60 per wrestler if maximum of 500 wrestlers is not reached.
DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH BY 11:00AM
LIMITED TO THE FIRST 500 REGISTERED WRESTLERS!
Sessions
Session 1 starts at 9am
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6U Open, 10U Open, 15U Open, HS Open, Girls 15U, Girls HS, 5U Novice
Session 2 starts at 2pm
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8U Open, 12U Open, Girls K-3rd Grade, Girls 4-6th Grade, 7U Novice, 9U Novice
Age & Divisions
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Age as of 12/31/23 at midnight
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Grade as of 2023-24 School Year
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Novice – 5U, 7U, & 9U - Must be in 2nd year of wrestling or less to qualify. NO STATE MEDALISTS
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Open Age Divisions – 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U, High School (8th graders allowed, Grades 9 – 12)
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Girls – Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Junior High (Grades 7, 8, 9 – no varsity experience), High School (Grades 9 – 12)
Divisions & Weight Classes
OPEN
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6U (+1lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, HWT – Session 1
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8U (+1lb) – 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 90, 110 – Session 2
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10U (+1lb) – 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 150 – Session 1
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12U (+1lb) – 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 200 – Session 2
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15U (+2lbs) – 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 122, 130, 138, 145, 155, 165, 185, 210, 250 – Session 1
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HIGH SCHOOL (+3lbs) – 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285 – Session 1
GIRLS
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Grades K-3 (+1lb) – 40, 45, 52, 60, HWT – Session 2
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Grades 4-6 (+1lb) – 52, 58, 64, 72, 80, 92, 101, 112, 125, HWT – Session 2
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15U (+2lbs) – 75, 83, 92, 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130, 136, 142, 148, 155, HWT – Session 1
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High School (+3lbs) – 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130, 136, 142, 148, 155, 170, HWT – Session 1
NOVICE
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5U (+1lb) – 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, HWT – Session 1
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7U (+1lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, HWT – Session 2
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9U (+1lb) – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, HWT – Session 2
Periods
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For 6U, 8U, 10U, & Girls Grades K-3 – 1:00, 1:00, 1:00
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For 12U, 15U & Girls Grades 4-6 – 1:15, 1:15, 1:15
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For Girls Junior High, Girls High School & Open High School – 1:30, 1:30, 1:30
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All divisions will have modified overtime with 1 minute and 30 second ride-out
Weigh-Ins
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Early Weigh-ins (Cost is $20):
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Friday, 10/20: 6-8pm
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Regular Weigh-ins:
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Saturday, 10/21
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For Session 1: 7-8am
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For Session 2: 12-1pm
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Singlets optional for weigh-ins
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All weigh-ins in the McHenry Lodge at the Wisp Resort
Hotel
Stay and play at the Wisp Resort! Resort is attached to the venue. Walk from your room to the tournament. Large indoor pool and spacious rooms. Many activities and adventures available – mountain coaster, zip lining, gem mining and more! Visit www.wispresort.com for more information.
Discounted group rates held until October 6th.
Queen Deluxe $159.00
Queen Suite $179.00
Double Suite $199.00
To make your reservation, call 855-656-4632 and ask for the Group Booking ID 7000
Admission
Adults - $15 each
Students 17 years old & below - $5 each
5 & Under FREE
*Absolutely no coolers permitted*
Awards
Top 4 Place Winners receive awards
Rules
-Headgear optional
- College Out of Bounds
- Singlet not required at weigh-ins
- Modified scholastic rules used for all divisions. Tournament will be double elimination or round robin.
- Tournament Director reserves the right to combine weight classes upon need.
- All officials’ decisions are final
- No video reviews
- Any disrespectful conduct towards wrestlers, adults, staff, or officials will not be tolerated and can result in removal from the tournament
NO REFUNDS WITHIN 48 HOURS OF TOURNAMENT
Challenges:
- Anyone wishing to challenge the age or experience level of a wrestler must present physical proof prior to or during the tournament.
- Any wrestler found wrestling in a division that they are not eligible for, by age or experience level, will be removed from the tournament.
- Final decision is left to the discretion of the Tournament Director.
Please contact breakthechainswrestling@gmail.com with any questions

