Girls Rules

PJW  RULES – Girls

  1. The wrestler must reside in one of the following counties; Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon.
  2. For registration purposes, entrants must select the school district in which they reside.
  3. A wrestler may only submit 1 Entry.
  4. Age as of December 31st, 2025.
  5. PJW and PIAA rules apply to all applicants, coaches, and spectators.
  6. An 11 and 12-year-old on a Jr. High roster may choose only 1 PJW tournament series (Youth or Jr. High).
  7. All wrestlers must pass a skin check and weigh-in in a legal singlet without any weight allowance
  8. Girls MUST enter the Girls division
  9. No weight changes are permitted after 9:00 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
    • ALL weight changes must be submitted before close of registration and be emailed to info@pjwarea13.com
    • No phone, text or social media messages will be accepted
    • No weight changes will be accepted after the close of registration
  10. Wrestlers not making weight at weigh-in will forfeit their entry without refund.
  11. A birth certificate and proof of residency of the wrestler must be provided if challenged.
  12. An advancing wrestler must complete the advancement process prior to leaving the tournament.
  13. Advancing wrestlers will be required to pay a non-refundable $100.00 apparel fee prior to leaving the tournament.
  14. Bout Times:
    • Youth – All Championship bout times for 12U are 1:30 – 1:00 – 1:00. 8U and 10U are 1:00-1:00-1:00.
    • Overtime is 1-minute sudden death, then 30-second ride out if needed.
    • JH –  All Championship bout times are 1:30 – 1:30 – 1:30. 
    • Consolation rounds will be 1-1-1. PIAA Overtime rules will apply for JH
  15. Headgear is required.
  16. Seeding will be by records provided on entry form.
  17. Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement & Participant Code of Conduct form must be completed and brought along to weigh in.
  18. Failure to comply with any PJW or PIAA rule will result in disciplinary action and/or forfeiture of participation.
  19. Communicable Skin Disease Form