


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!
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!
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This year we have both an Open Tournament on Saturday 10/25 and Duals on Sunday 10/26. Click HERE for information on the Open!!

Location
AG Center at the Fairgrounds
270 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD 21541
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Doors open at 7am
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Schedule
WRESTLING STARTS AT 8:00 AM FOR 12U & 15U
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WRESTLING STARTS AT 1:00 PM FOR HIGH SCHOOL & GIRLS K-12 (once mats are available)
Registration
Cost is:
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$600 per Team
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$100 deposit to hold spot
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WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING THE FIRST 6 TEAMS, WITH DEPOSITS PAID, PER DIVISION
*AS OF 9/29/25
12U - FULL
15U - FULL
HS - FULL
GIRLS - 1 SPOT LEFT
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- Full payment due prior to Friday, 10/17
- Rosters must be submitted by Friday, 10/17
- Team contact will be sent a link to submit rosters with accomplishments for seeding purpose
- Each team will be provided with 2 coaches passes and 1 table worker pass
- Each team must provide their own table worker. BTC will provide a brief training
- Changes can be made to rosters up until the start of wrestling on Sunday, 10/26
- Wrestlers can compete on, at most, two different teams in different divisions
Or email us at breakthechainswrestling@gmail.com to receive alternative ways to pay $100 deposit or full payment
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Free Agent List
Anyone interested in being put on the free agent list please fill out the form below with all of the required information. Link will be shared with all coaches. IF YOU ARE PICKED UP BY A TEAM OR NO LONGER INTERESTED IN BEING ON THE LIST, PLEASE BE SURE TO REMOVE YOUR NAME:
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Divisions & Weight Classes
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Age as of 10/25/25
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Grade as of 2025-26 School Year
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All divisions are Folkstyle
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12 & Under (+2 lbs)
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50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 110 120 UNL
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15 & Under (+2 lbs)
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50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 112 120 128 140 UNL​
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HIGH SCHOOL (+3 lbs)
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98 106 113 120 126 132 138 145 152 160 170 182 195 220 285
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GIRLS K-12 (+2 lbs)
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​​50 56 62 68 75 83 90 96 102 110 117 122 127 132 138 144 158 170 190 235​
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Match Length
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12 & Under: 1:00 periods
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15 & Under: 1:15 periods
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High School: 1:30 periods
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Girls K – 12th Grade: 1:15 periods
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All divisions will have a 1 minute overtime with a 30 second Ride Out
Weigh-Ins
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Early Weigh-ins (optional) - $20 per wrestler:
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Friday, 10/24
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6:00 - 7:30pm - DUALS AND OPEN
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Regular Weigh-ins:
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Saturday, 10/25
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm​​
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Sunday, 10/26
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7:00 am - 7:30 am (12U and 15U)​
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm (High School and Girls K-12)
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Singlets optional for weigh-ins
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All weigh-ins in the AG Center at the fairgrounds
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​ONLY ONE WEIGH-IN FOR THE WEEKEND IF ALSO WRESTLING IN THE OPEN
Accommodations
Stay at the Wisp Resort! Large indoor pool and spacious rooms. Many activities and adventures available – mountain coaster, zip lining, gem mining and more. Discounted room blocks available only until Oct 11th!! One night deposit required at reservation. Use the reservation link below!
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Or rent one of the many beautiful lake or mountain homes. (BTC has no affiliation with these rental companies - just offering a rental option):
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Admission
Adults
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1 Day - $15
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2 Day - $25
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Students HS & below
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1 Day - $5
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2 Day - $10
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5 & Under FREE
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*Absolutely NO coolers or outside food permitted* - Concession available all day
*Bring bag chairs for seating - no chairs provided*
Awards
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Top 4 Placing Teams in each division receive Team awards
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Individual Awards for:
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Team Champions
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2nd Place Team
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3rd Place Team
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Every team receives an Outstanding Wrestler Award
Rules
-Headgear optional though highly recommended
- College Out of Bounds
- Singlet not required at weigh-ins
- Modified scholastic rules used for all divisions
- 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





