THANKSGIVING THROWDOWN
Saturday, November 23rd
Every wrestler will be looking to getting out to compete with the season kicking off! Thanksgiving Throwdown is a great opportunity for quality mat time prior to the week of Thanksgiving and in one of the greatest wrestling areas in the country – Western PA!
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Last year this event had over 450 wrestlers! We are excited to now be hosting this tournament in a much larger venue! The AHN Montour Sports Complex is a massive facility which is the indoor practice facility for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds professional soccer team.
Address:
AHN Montour Sports Complex
2419 State Ave​
Coraopolis, PA 15108
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When:
Saturday November 23, 2024
Doors open at 7:00 am
Session 1 (9:00 am start) - Session 2 (2:00 pm start)
Registration:
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Cost is $40 online by Friday, 11/8, at 10:00 pm
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Cost is $45 online from Friday, 11/8 at 10:01 pm to Thursday, 11/21 at 10:00pm
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Double bracket available for $30 handled at the scales, not online in order to get the discount.
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Walk-in registration available on day of tournament at the scales for $60
Online registration closes at 10 PM on Thursday 11/21!!
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Age & Divisions:
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Age as of 12/31/24 at midnight
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Grade as of 2024-25 School Year
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Novice – Must be in 2nd year of wrestling or less to qualify. NO STATE MEDALISTS
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First Year Only – Must have less than one year of experience (no competition experience prior to 6/1/24)
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Open Age Divisions – 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U &15U
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Novice Divisions – 6U, 8U & 10U
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First Year Only – 5U, 7U & 9U
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Girls – 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U & 15U
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Weight Classes:
Open (+1 lb allowance)​
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6U - 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80 (Session 2)
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8U – 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 75, 85, 95, 110 (Session 1)
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10U – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 150 (Session 2)
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12U – 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 200 (Session 1)
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15U (+ 2 lbs allowance) – 77, 82, 87, 95, 102, 107, 112, 117, 124, 135, 147, 157, 167, 187, 212, 252 (Session 1)
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Novice (+1 lb allowance)
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6U – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80 (Session 2)
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8U – 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 75, 85, 95, 110 (Session 1)
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10U – 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 150 (Session 2)
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First Year (+1 lb allowance)
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5U – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 75 (Session 2)
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7U – 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 75, 85, 110 (Session 1)
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9U – 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 150 (Session 2)
Girls (+1 lb allowance)
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6U (+1lb) – 40, 47, 55, 65, 80 (Session 2)
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8U (+1lb) – 45, 52, 58, 65, 73, 82, 95, 110 (Session 1)
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10U (+1lb) – 50, 58, 65, 73, 80, 92, 105, 120, 140 (Session 2)
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12U (+1lb) – 55, 64, 73, 80, 92, 101, 112, 125, 160 (Session 1)
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15U (+2lbs) – 71, 77, 83, 89, 96, 103, 110, 117, 125, 135, 148, 165, 200 (Session 1)
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Weigh-ins:
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Early Weigh-ins (optional):
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Friday, November 22nd , 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm ($20 per wrestler)
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Regular Weigh-ins:
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For Session 1 – 7:00 am to 8:00 am
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For Session 2 – 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Match Length:
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ALL 5U, 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, – 1:00 periods
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12U & 15U – 1:15 periods
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15 point tech fall
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Awards:
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Thanksgiving Themed Medals for top 4 place winners
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Team Awards for Top 3 Teams
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Admission:
$10 for adult
$5 for students
5 & under free
*no seating provided - bag/camp chairs encouraged​
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Rules:
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Modified scholastic rules used for all divisions. Tournament will be double elimination or round robin.
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Tournament Director reserves the right to combine weight classes upon need.
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All officials’ decisions are final
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No video reviews
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Any disrespectful conduct towards wrestlers, adults, staff, or officials will not be tolerated and can result in removal from the tournament
Challenges:
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Anyone wishing to challenge the age or experience level of a wrestler must present physical proof prior to or during the tournament.
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Any wrestler found wrestling in a division that they are not eligible for, by age or experience level, will be removed from the tournament.
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Final decision is left to the discretion of the Tournament Director
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Any questions please email breakthechainswrestling@gmail.com