4th ANNUAL
PA NOVICE STATE TOURNAMENT
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
C3 SPORTS & EVENTS CENTER
THE PA NOVICE STATE TOURNAMENT IS DESIGNED TO GIVE YOUNG WRESTLERS A CHANCE TO GAIN EXPERIENCE BY TESTING THEIR SKILLS IN BIGGER, MORE COMPETITIVE BRACKETS, AGAINST OTHER WRESTLERS OF THE SAME EXPERIENCE LEVEL FROM AROUND THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. THIS IS NOT A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! WRESTLERS SHOULD USE THIS OPPORTUNITY AS A BUILDING BLOCK TOWARDS COMPETING IN FUTURE STATE TOURNAMENTS BY SETTING AND WORKING TOWARDS THEIR GOALS.
WHERE:
C3 Sports Center
200 Ellis Place, State College, PA 16801
WHEN:
Saturday, February 10, 2024
SESSIONS:
Session 1 – 9am start – All Boys and Girls Novice Divisions
Session 2 – 2pm start – All First Year Divisions
Registration:
Online Registration - $45 by Friday, February, 9th at 11:00 am OR when we have 500 wrestlers registered.
Walk-ins accepted - $60 (if 500 wrestler limit not met)
ANY CHANGES TO WRESTLER'S NAME, WEIGHT CLASS, DIVISION, ETC. CAN BE HANDLED AT THE SCALES ON THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT
MATCHES:
Modified PIAA rules:
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Three - 1 minute periods
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Double Elimination OR Round Robin
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10pt. technical fall
QUALIFICATIONS:
To be qualified, a wrestler MUST meet ALL requirements:
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Must be a Pennsylvania Resident
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Wrestler must have two (2) years or less experience competing. This can be their second year of competing. Years as a practice-room wrestler with no competitions do not count.
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Wrestlers must be in their 1st year of wrestling to compete in 1st year division
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No Keystone or PJW Boys Division State Medalists
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Keystone's Future Stars place winners (6U division) are eligible as long as they meet the other qualifications listed here.
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All wrestlers MUST have a COPY of their Birth Certificate on-site in the event of an age challenge.
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Age as of 12/31/2023
Weigh-ins:
Early Weigh-Ins (optional)
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Friday 2/9: 6:00-8:00 pm – Cost: $20 per wrestler
Regular Weigh-Ins
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Saturday, 2/10
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Session 1 - 7:00-8:00 am
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Session 2 - 12:00-1:00 pm
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Boys Weight Classes & Divisions: (Age as of 12/31/23)
NO WEIGHT ALLOWANCE!
6U - 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80
8U - 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 75, 90, 105, 120
10U - 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 150
12U - 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 115, 140, 160
Girls Weight Classes & Divisions: (Age as of 12/31/23)
NO WEIGHT ALLOWANCE!
6U - 35, 43, 52, 58, HWT
8U - 43, 52, 58, 63, HWT
10U - 55, 63, 71, 82, 92, HWT
12U - 75, 85, 98, 115, HWT
First Year Weight Classes & Divisions: (Age as of 12/31/23)
NO WEIGHT ALLOWANCE!
5U - 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80
7U - 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85, 100
9U - 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 110, 130
11U - 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 110, 130, 150
HOTELS:
This is a STAY-TO-SAVE TOURNAMENT - All non-commuting participants in the tournament are encouraged to book their hotel accommodations through this site. We appreciate your support as these partnered hotels assist in sponsoring our event.
Break The Chains Wrestling is proud to partner with HBC Event Services, a housing agency with a nationwide reputation for excellence in managing travel for sports events. HBC Event Services provides an easy way for you to book your hotel rooms with our partnered hotels at the best rates. These rates are lower than their best available rate and usually include breakfast for your team.
Click HERE to make your hotel reservation
AWARDS:
Boys: 1st – 4th medals
Girls: 1st – 4th medals
ADMISSION:
$15 per person
$5 for students
5 & Under are Free - DOORS OPEN AT 7AM
No chairs provided. Limited bleachers available. Bag chairs encouraged.
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 email any questions to panovicestates@gmail.com