


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 hotel for our BREAK AT THE LAKE tournament but you can also look to rent one of the many homes around the lake or on the mountain! This year we have moved the tournament to the fairgrounds to accommodate this growing event!
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
AG Center at the Fairgrounds
270 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD 21541
Doors open at 7am
Now all ONE session!! Wrestling starts at 9:30am
Registration
EARLY BIRD - $40 if registered by Friday, 10/11, by 10:00pm
$50 between Saturday, 10/11, and Friday, 10/25, at 11:00am
$30 for double bracket (handled on site at the scales)
Walk-ins accepted at weigh-ins for $60 per wrestler
DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH BY 11:00AM
Sessions
ALL DIVISIONS IN ONE SESSION - WRESTLING STARTS AT 9:30 AM
Age & Divisions
-
Age as of 12/31/24 at midnight
-
Grade as of 2024-25 School Year
-
Novice – 5U, 7U, & 9U - Must be in 2nd year of wrestling or less to qualify. NO STATE MEDALISTS
-
Open Age Divisions – 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U, High School (8th graders permitted, Grades 8 – 12)
-
Girls – 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U, High School (8th graders permitted, Grades 8 – 12)
Divisions & Weight Classes
OPEN
-
6U (+1lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, UNL
-
8U (+1lb) – 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 90, 110
-
10U (+1lb) – 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 150
-
12U (+1lb) – 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 200
-
15U (+2lbs) – 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 122, 130, 138, 145, 155, 165, 185, 210, 250
-
HIGH SCHOOL (+3lbs) – 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285
GIRLS
-
6U (+1lb) – 40, 47, 55, 65, 80
-
8U (+1lb) – 45, 52, 58, 65, 73, 82, 95, 110
-
10U (+1lb) – 50, 58, 65, 73, 80, 92, 105, 120, 140
-
12U (+1lb) – 55, 64, 73, 80, 92, 101, 112, 125, 160
-
15U (+2lbs) – 71, 77, 83, 89, 96, 103, 110, 117, 125, 135, 148, 165, 200
-
High School (+3lbs) – 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130, 136, 142, 148, 155, 170, HWT
NOVICE
-
5U (+1lb) – 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, HWT
-
7U (+1lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, HWT
-
9U (+1lb) – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, HWT
Periods
-
5U, 6U, 7U, 8U & 10U – 1:00, 1:00, 1:00
-
12U & 15U – 1:15, 1:15, 1:15
-
High School – 1:30, 1:30, 1:30
-
All divisions will have modified overtime with 1 minute and 30 second ride-out
-
15 point tech fall
Weigh-Ins
-
Early Weigh-ins (optional) - $20 per wrestler:
-
Friday, 10/25: 6:00-8:00pm
-
-
Regular Weigh-ins:
-
Saturday, 10/26 7:00-8:00am
-
-
Singlets optional for weigh-ins
-
All weigh-ins in the AG Center at the fairgrounds
Hotel
Stay at the Wisp Resort! 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. Deadline to book this discounted group rate is October 11th.
https://booking.roomvy.com/events/62c1d410-d39b-42fd-b5d5-83dbd593617d
Admission
Adults - $15 each
Students 17 years old & below - $5 each
5 & Under FREE
*Absolutely no coolers permitted*
*Bring bag chairs for seating - no chairs provided*
Awards
Top 4 Place Winners receive awards
Top 3 Teams receive Team Awards
Rules
-New High School rules will be in effect for all divisions (3 point takedowns, back points, etc)
-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
