PJW Area I
Serving Fayette, Greene and Somerset Counties
About Area I
Leadership
Chairman
Tom Palko
Alternate Chairperson
David Tims
Areas Served
Serving Fayette, Greene, and Somerset Counties.
Contact Information
Chairperson Tom Palko
724-554-7759
teepee213@yahoo.com
Alternate David Tims
814-442-0538
tims1426@comcast.net
Additional Resources
None
Upcoming Events
2025 All Divisions Qualifier:
Qualifier Information
Youth Championships
Youth Boys Registration
Junior High Qualifier
JH Boys Registration Information
JH Girls Registration Information
Girls Qualifier
Youth Girls Qualifier Information
Facilities
Connellsville High School
201 Falcon Dr, Connellsville, PA 15425
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can compete?
Any Pennsylvania youth wrestler may enter an Area qualifier. Wrestlers must reside in their Area to compete in that Area’s qualifier. You do not have to be part of a school or club team to enter.
- How old does my child have to be to compete?
The Youth division ranges in age from 8 to 12 years old for both boys and girls divisions. The Junior High division is for those athletes who fall under PIAA Junior High Eligibility Rules.
- Who advances to the state championships?
For the Youth Boys division, the top three advance to the state championships while the youth girls advance two. In the Junior High division, the top four place winners advance for boys while the girls advance the top two.
- How can I register my child?
The link to our qualifier is listed above.
- Does my wrestler need to wear a headgear to compete?
Yes. Headgear is mandatory.
- How much are the registration fees?
The cost to enter the qualifier is $35. If your wrestler(s) advances to the state championships, some areas charge a gear fee while others may require a deposit. Please contact your Area Chairman for details.
Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling
Providing youth, an opportunity to participate in the sport of wrestling. It is not only the goal of PJW to develop wrestlers but also to contribute to the development of the moral, physical, mental, and emotional attitudes of young people as they develop toward adulthood.