WrestleReg.com

2016 AREA XII JR. HIGH CHAMPIONSHIPS
TUNKHANNOCK AREA HIGH SCHOOL
135 Tiger Drive
Tunkhannock , PA 18657

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2016
Weigh-Ins: Saturday, February 20, 2016, 8:00 AM to 9 AM at the Tunkhannock High School Gym
Wrestling Start Time: 10:30 AM

Tournament Director & Area XII Chairman: Tom Traver ~ 570-239-4934 e-mail: tatraver3@gmail.com

Registration: Online ONLY at http://wrestlereg.com ~ Deadline for online entry is Tuesday, February 16, 2016.
Entry Fee is $27.00 per wrestler.

Weight Classes: Weight Classes: 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 124, 132,140, 147, 157, 167, 187, 212, HWT (252 Max)

Additional information: www.pywrestling.com    and    www.pajw.org

Admission: Adults - $5.00 and Students - $3.00. Hot food and drinks available all day.

Awards: PJW Area XII Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each weight class. In addition, the top 3 wrestlers in each weight class will advance to the PJW Junior High State Championships at the Cambria   County War Memorial in Johnstown, PA on 5th and 6th , 2016.

PJW RULES
1) Wrestler must reside in AREA XII comprised of Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming Counties.
2) Wrestler may only submit one entry and may only wrestle one weight class and division.
3) Wrestler must be in grade 7, 8, or 9 with PIAA defined Jr. High eligibility.
4) No wrestler with PIAA defined Varsity or Jr. Varsity experience will be permitted.
5) An 11 or 12 year old on a Jr. High roster may choose only 1 PJW tournament series (Youth or Jr. High).
6) Refer to http://www.piaa.org/schools/eligibility/default.aspx for PIAA defined eligibility..
7) No weight changes will be permitted after entry form has been submitted online.
8) Wrestlers not making weight at weigh-ins will forfeit their entry without refund.
9) Proof of residency and age of wrestlers must be provided.
10) All entrants must be willing to represent Area XII at the PJW Jr. High State Tournament in Johnstown.
11) Advancing wrestlers must complete the advancement process prior to leaving the tournament.
12) Advancing wrestlers will be required to pay a refundable $50.00 deposit for singlet use and provide a copy of their birth certificate prior to leaving the AREA XII tournament.
14) Championship bout times are 1:30 - 1:30 - 1:30. Consolation bouts are 1 - 1:30 - 1:30. PIAA Overtime rules.
15) A suitable undergarment must be worn for weigh-ins.
16) Head gear is required, shoe laces must be secured, PIAA hair rule applies, and mouth guard is required to cover braces. Mouth guard must be presented at weigh-ins. Singlet is required.
17) Seeding will be determined by tournament committee. All decisions are final.
18) Full double elimination format will be used. True second bouts will be wrestled when necessary.
21) The attached Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement & Participant Code of Conduct form must be completed and brought along to weigh-ins.
22) Failure to comply with any PJW or PIAA rule will result in disciplinary action and/or forfeiture of participation.