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Break the Chains would like you to join us for the ideal family getaway this Fall.  Wisp Resort at Deep Creek Lake, McHenry, MD will be the host hotel for our BREAK AT THE LAKE tournament but you can also look to rent one of the many homes around the lake or on the mountain!  This year we have moved the tournament to the fairgrounds to accommodate this growing event! 

 

Enjoy the beautiful Autumn experience with all of the local scenery as well as the huge indoor pool and activities at the resort.  Combining a wrestling tournament with great competition and the relaxing atmosphere of Deep Creek Lake in the Fall creates an opportunity you won't want to miss!

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Location

AG Center at the Fairgrounds

270 Mosser Road

McHenry, MD 21541

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Doors open at 7am

Session 1 starts 9am

Session 2 starts 2pm

 

Registration

EARLY BIRD - $40 if registered by Friday, 10/11, by 10:00pm

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$50 between Saturday, 10/11, and Friday, 10/25, at 11:00am

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$30 for double bracket (handled on site at the scales)

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Walk-ins accepted at weigh-ins for $60 per wrestler

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DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH BY 11:00AM

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Sessions

Session 1 starts at 9am

  • 6U Open, 10U Open, 15U Open, HS Open, Girls 12U, Girls 15U, Girls HS, 5U Novice

 

Session 2 starts at 2pm

  • 8U Open, 12U Open, Girls 6U, Girls 8U, Girls 10U, 7U Novice, 9U Novice

 

Age & Divisions

  • Age as of 12/31/24 at midnight

  • Grade as of 2024-25 School Year

  • Novice – 5U, 7U, & 9U - Must be in 2nd year of wrestling or less to qualify.  NO STATE MEDALISTS

  • Open Age Divisions – 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U, High School (8th graders permitted, Grades 8 – 12)

  • Girls – 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U, High School (8th graders permitted, Grades 8 – 12)

 

 

Divisions & Weight Classes

OPEN

  • 6U (+1lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, UNL – Session 1

  • 8U (+1lb) – 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 90, 110 – Session 2

  • 10U (+1lb) – 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 150 – Session 1

  • 12U (+1lb) – 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 200​ – Session 2

  • 15U (+2lbs) – 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 122, 130, 138, 145, 155, 165, 185, 210, 250 – Session 1

  • HIGH SCHOOL (+3lbs) – 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285 – Session 1

GIRLS

  • 6U (+1lb) – 40, 47, 55, 65, 80 – Session 2

  • 8U (+1lb) – 45, 52, 58, 65, 73, 82, 95, 110 – Session 2

  • 10U (+1lb) – 50, 58, 65, 73, 80, 92, 105, 120, 140 - Session 2

  • 12U (+1lb) – 55, 64, 73, 80, 92, 101, 112, 125, 160 - Session 1

  • 15U (+2lbs) – 71, 77, 83, 89, 96, 103, 110, 117, 125, 135, 148, 165, 200 – Session 1

  • High School (+3lbs) – 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130, 136, 142, 148, 155, 170, HWT – Session 1

NOVICE

  • 5U (+1lb) – 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, HWT – Session 1

  • 7U (+1lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, HWT – Session 2

  • 9U (+1lb) – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, HWT – Session 2

 

Periods

  • 5U, 6U, 7U, 8U & 10U – 1:00, 1:00, 1:00

  • 12U & 15U – 1:15, 1:15, 1:15

  • High School – 1:30, 1:30, 1:30

  • All divisions will have modified overtime with 1 minute and 30 second ride-out

  • 15 point tech fall

 

Weigh-Ins

  • Early Weigh-ins (optional) - $20 per wrestler:

    • Friday, 10/25: 6-8pm

  • Regular Weigh-ins:

    • Saturday, 10/26

      • For Session 1: 7-8am

      • For Session 2: 12-1pm

  • Singlets optional for weigh-ins

  • All weigh-ins in the AG Center at the fairgrounds

 

Hotel

Stay at the Wisp Resort!  Large indoor pool and spacious rooms. Many activities and adventures available – mountain coaster, zip lining, gem mining and more! Visit www.wispresort.com for more information. Deadline to book this discounted group rate is October 11th.

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https://booking.roomvy.com/events/62c1d410-d39b-42fd-b5d5-83dbd593617d

 

Admission

Adults - $15 each

Students 17 years old & below - $5 each

5 & Under FREE

*Absolutely no coolers permitted*

*Bring bag chairs for seating - no chairs provided*

 

Awards

Top 4 Place Winners receive awards

Top 3 Teams receive Team Awards

 

Rules

-New High School rules will be in effect for all divisions (3 point takedowns, back points, etc)

 

-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 contact breakthechainswrestling@gmail.com with any questions

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