2025 TOURNAMENT CHANGES
Kids Groups (8U, 10U and 12U) will use Madison system weights for all PAUSAW Tournaments. This will ensure more matches and better weight-age matchups.
**14U will continue using standard USAW weight classes.**
In 2025, the Kids State Tournament will be held separately from the Fargo age groups (16U and Junior)
Statewide opportunities:
Our schedule encompasses tournaments in the following regions:
Lehigh Valley: 3 tournaments (Easton, Emmaus and Northampton)
Coal Region: 3 tournaments (Blue Mountain, Pottsville, Warrior Run)
Southeast: 2 tournaments (Downingtown and Newtown)
Pittsburgh/SW: 3 tournaments (Bethel Park, North Allegheny and Connellsville)
Northwest: 2 tournaments (Clarion and Edinboro)
Southcentral: 2 tournaments (Northern York and Messiah)
Johnstown-Altoona: 2 tournaments (Bishop McCort and Altoona)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Greco (All Ages)
Weigh-in: 7:00am - 7:45 am
Wrestling Begins: 8:30 am
Freestyle (All Ages)
Weigh-in: 11:00am - 11:45am
Wrestling Begins: 12:30 pm If wrestling both styles, only one weigh-in is required. |
$25.00 per style (Greco-Roman OR Freestyle)$40.00 for both styles Note: If you plan on wrestling in both Greco-Roman and Freestyle, you must register for both tournaments. Top 4 advance to states and receive medals |
8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U(men/women)
(2) two-minute periods Junior and Open
(men/women)
(2) three-minute periods Note: Periods may be adjusted, as required. PAUSAW reserves the right to combine weight classes to ensure each wrestler has matches. |
Wrestlers may double-bracket in two weight classes within their division. Wrestlers may enter one age division up, with exceptions.
14U and below may NOT wrestle in 16U or Junior divisions. |
Double-bracketed athletes waive mandatory rest time between matches. |
| This tournament serves as a qualifier for the PAUSAW State Championships. Athlete must place 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th at one of the listed qualifiers to be eligible to compete in the State Championships. If you qualify in Greco, you automatically qualify in Freestyle (and vice versa). You may go up or down in weight at the State Championships, but you must qualify in your age division. |
| Dates/Weights are effective from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 |
Men's Age Divisions/Weight Classes
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| 10U | Born 2015-2016 | Madison Weight Classes (see note below) |
| 12U | Born 2013-2014 | Madison Weight Classes (see note below) |
| 14U | Born 2011-2012 | 75, 80, 84, 89, 92, 96, 100, 105, 110, 120, 126, 132, 140, 155, 175, 225
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| 16U | Born 2009-2010 | 88, 94, 100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285
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| Junior | Born 9/1/2005 & after and currently in grades 9-12 | 100, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285
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| Open | Born 2005 and earlier | Madison Weight Classes |
Women's Age Divisions/Weight Classes
| 8U | Born 2017-2018 | Madison Weight Classes (see note below) |
| 10U | Born 2015-2016 | Madison Weight Classes (see note below) |
| 12U | Born 2013-2014 | Madison Weight Classes (see note below) |
| 14U | Born 2011-2012 | 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 150, 165, 180
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| 16U | Born 2009-2010 | 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 207, 235 |
| Junior | Born 9/1/2005 & after and currently in grades 9-12 | 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 207, 235 |
| Open | Born 2005 and earlier | Madison Weight Classes |
NOTE!!! - MADISON WEIGHT CLASSES FOR 8U – 10U and 12U ONLY!!!!
We will be using a Madison system for these age groups so that the wrestlers will get matches when traveling to a qualifier.
Our first priority would to be is to group the same age group to get them matches but PA/USA Wrestling will use its good judgement to move a wrestler up a weight class to get them matches.
Each wrestler will have the right to refuse the merger and movement but will not wrestle in the event and forfeit their entry fee.
We plan to merge weight classes based on a 10% weight differential.
In the event there are not enough competitors to make a 5 person bracket within a division, mergers with other age or experience levels may be required in order to guarantee matches.
Tournament organizers will make merger decisions based on age, experience, and weight to ensure a competitive, fun, and safe environment.
Competitors will be notified if they are moved into a different bracket and have the right to refuse to compete if so, resulting in a refund.
USA Wrestling Membership
2024-2025 USA Wrestling Cards are MANDATORY at every tournament and must be purchased online prior to registering for the tournament. Athlete Membership can be purchased, at a cost of $50.00 ($65 for open), through USA Wrestling at https://www.usawmembership.com/index.jsp.
COACHES: A Wrestling Leader Membership card is required to coach at all PAUSAW events. Please be sure to have a copy of them on hand.
ALL TOURNAMENT-RELATED QUESTIONS CAN BE EMAILED TO: [email protected]
TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS, CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AT 7:00 PM THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT OR IF WE MEET CAPACITY. ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. NO EXCEPTIONS.