PJW Area VI
Serving Butler, Crawford, Lawrence, Mercer, and Venango counties.
About Area VI
Leadership
Andy Payne
Chairperson
Stacy Payne
Alternate
Jim Cessna
Alternate
Areas Served
Serving Butler, Crawford, Lawrence, Mercer, and Venango counties.
Contact Information
Chairperson Andy Payne
724-355-7912
payne6x@yahoo.com
Alternate Stacy Payne
724-355-7913
stacy_payne@sharonsd.org
Alternate Jim Cessna
814-573-1490
1313jtcess@gmail.com
Additional Resources
Upcoming Events
Futures: February 1, 2026 (Register)
Youth: February 15, 2026
Junior High: February 22, 2026
Qualifier Information
Futures Qualifier
Junior High Qualifier
Girls Qualifier
February 15, 2026 – Youth
February 22, 2026 – Junior High
Facilities
Futures Tournament: Mercer High School 545 W Butler St, Mercer, PA 16137
Youth Qualifier: Sharon High School 1129 E State St Sharon, PA 16146
JH Qualifier: Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 161483
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.