CENTRAL PENN OPEN &
K-8 DUALS
Saturday April 12, 2025
LOCATION:
Nittany Valley Sports Centre
177 Champion Drive
State College, PA 16803
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Doors open at 7:00 am
Bag/camp chairs recommended - limited bleacher seating
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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 10, 7U Novice, 9U Novice
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OPEN REGISTRATION
EARLY BIRD - $35 if registered by Friday, 3/28, by 10:00pm
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$45 between Saturday, 3/28, 10:01pm, and Friday, 4/11, at 11:00am
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Double bracket for $30 will be 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, APRIL 11TH BY 11:00AM
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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 – 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U, High School (Grades 8 – 12)
- Girls – 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U, High School (Grades 8 – 12)
DIVISIONS & WEIGHT CLASSES
OPEN
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6U (+1lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, HWT – Session 1
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8U (+1lb) – 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 90, 110 – Session 2
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10U (+1lb) – 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 150 – Session 1
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12U (+1lb) – 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 200 – Session 2​
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15U (+2lbs) – 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 122, 130, 138, 145, 155, 165, 185, 210, 250 – Session 1
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HIGH SCHOOL (+3lbs) – 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285 – Session 1
GIRLS
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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 2
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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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HIGH SCHOOL (+3lbs) – 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130, 136, 142, 148, 155, 170, 190, 235 - Session 1
NOVICE
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5U (+1lb) – 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, HWT – Session 1
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7U (+1lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, HWT – Session 2
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9U (+1lb) – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, HWT - Session 2
PERIODS
- 5U, 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 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
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K-8 DUALS REGISTRATION
WEIGHT CLASSES (+2lbs allowance) (grade as of 2024-25 school year):
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50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 112 120 128 136 UNL​
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1:15 periods
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Folkstyle
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1 minute overtime with a :30 ride out
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15 point tech fall
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FEE:
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$550 per team
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2 coaches and 1 table worker entry included with fee
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Each team MUST provide an adult table worker
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BTC will hold a brief training for table workers on 4/12
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REGISTRATION:
Deposit of $100 to hold spot
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Deposit, or Full Payment, can be submitted using the link below:
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CLICK HERE FOR K-8 DUALS REGISRATION​
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**Balance must be paid by Friday, April 4th
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ROSTERS:
Rosters with accomplishments should be submitted by Friday, April 3rd at midnight.
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Links to submit rosters will be given to team contact.
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Teams without accomplishments listed will not get seeded.
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Changes can be made to rosters on the day of the tournament up the start of wrestling.
FREE AGENTS:
Anyone interested in being put on the free agent list please fill out the form below with all of the required information:
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R3a2x6LjK4ZhLWke4ECnYpCMAUFm7AYMRbLaxoriL84/edit?usp=sharing
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WEIGH-INS (Open & Duals)
Early Weigh-ins (optional) - Cost is $20 per wrestler:
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Friday, 4/11: 6:00 pm -7:30 pm
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Regular Weigh-ins:
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Saturday, 4/12
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Session 1 & Duals: 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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Session 2: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Singlets optional for weigh-ins
All weigh-ins at the Nittany Valley Sports Centre
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HOTELS
We are pleased to offer a new and easier way to make your hotel reservation for BTC events!​ We do the work to contract lowest prices for rooms. You can still use your reward points and can even hold your own blocks for your team! Rest assured this is through BTC (not an outside housing company) and we are using Event Pipe for our booking site.
Please note that the room blocks and ability to make team blocks expired March 28th!! However the booking site is still active!
We are not a stay to play program, however booking your reservations through our site helps us maintain relationships with hotels to offer low rates for our events! If you have any questions regarding hotel stays please email BTChotelreservations@gmail.com
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AWARDS
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OPEN:
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Top 4 Place winners receive awards
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DUALS:
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Top 4 Teams receive Team Awards​
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Top 3 teams receive Individual Awards
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Each team receives an Outstanding Wrestling Award
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ADMISSIONS
Adults - $15 each
Students - $5 each
5 & Under FREE
DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC AT 7AM
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*LIMITED BLEACHER SEATING - PLEASE BRING BAG/CAMP CHAIRS*
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RULES
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3 point takedowns are in effect along with all of the new 2, 3 and 4 back point rules
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15 point tech fall
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Modified scholastic rules used for all divisions.
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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
NO REFUNDS WITHIN 48 HOURS OF 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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Please contact breakthechainswrestling@gmail.com with any questions
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