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 Duals!!
Location
AG Center at the Fairgrounds
270 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD 21541
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Doors open at 7am
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Sessions
Session 1 starts at 9am
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6U Open, 10U Open, HS Open
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All Novice Divisions (5U, 7U, 9U, 11U)
Session 2 starts at 2pm
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8U Open, 12U Open, 15U Open
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All Girls Divisions (6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U, HS)
Registration
EARLY BIRD - $35 if registered by Friday, 10/10, by 10:00pm
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$45 between Friday, 10/11 at 10:01pm and Friday, 10/24, at 10:00pm
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$30 for double bracket (handled on site at the scales)
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Walk-ins accepted at weigh-ins for $60 per wrestler
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DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH BY 10:00PM
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Age & Divisions
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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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Novice – 5U, 7U, & 9U - Must be in 2nd year of wrestling or less to qualify. NO STATE MEDALISTS (6 & Under and Girls State Medalists are permitted)
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Open Age Divisions – 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U, High School
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Girls – 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U, High School
Divisions & Weight Classes
NOVICE
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5U (+2lb) – 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 80 - Session 1
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7U (+2lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, 110 - Session 1
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9U (+2lb) – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 135 - Session 1
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11U (+2lb) – 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 135, 150 – Session 1
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OPEN
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6U (+2lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 85 – Session 1
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8U (+2lb) – 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 90, 110 – Session 2
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10U (+2lb) – 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 150 – Session 1
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12U (+2lb) – 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 2
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HIGH SCHOOL (+3lbs) – 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285 – Session 1​
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GIRLS
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6U (+2lb) – 40, 47, 55, 65, 73, 80 - Session 2
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8U (+2lb) – 45, 52, 58, 65, 73, 82, 95, 110 – Session 2
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10U (+2lb) – 50, 58, 65, 73, 80, 92, 105, 120, 140 – Session 2
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12U (+2lb) – 55, 64, 73, 80, 92, 101, 112, 125, 160 – Session 2
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15U (+2lbs) – 71, 77, 83, 89, 96, 103, 110, 117, 125, 135, 148, 165, 200 – Session 2
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HIGH SCHOOL (+3lbs) – 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130, 136, 142, 148, 155, 170, 190, 235 Session 2
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Periods
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5U, 6U, 7U, 8U & 10U – 1:00, 1:00, 1:00
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12U & 15U – 1:15, 1:15, 1:15
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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
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15 point tech fall
Weigh-Ins
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Early Weigh-ins (optional) - $20 per wrestler:
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Friday, 10/24: 6:00-7:30pm
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Regular Weigh-ins:
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Saturday, 10/25
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Session 1 - 7:00am-8:00am​
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Session 2 - 12:00pm-1:00pm
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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 DUALS
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
Top 4 Place Winners receive Awards
Top 3 Teams receive Team Awards
Rules
-Headgear optional though highly recommended
- 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
