PJW Area VIII
Serving Crawford , Erie , Forest, and Warren counties.
About Area VIII
Leadership
Chairman: Justin Motter
Alternate: Frank Artise
Areas Served
Serving Crawford , Erie , Forest, and Warren counties.
Youth Championships
Details can be found on the PJW Area 8 website
Junior High Qualifier
Details can be found on the PJW Area 8 website
Girls Qualifier
Details can be found on the PJW Area 8 website
How & When to Register
Details can be found on the PJW Area 8 website
Regular Registration
All Area VIII registrations will be online.
The cost of online registration is $37.
If you are 12 years old and in Junior High, you can only register for one tournament Youth or Junior High.
All wrestlers must show their birth certificate and have a PJW disclaimer form signed by the parent or guardian at weigh-ins. Disclaimer form is attached below.
Weigh-Ins
Details can be found on the PJW Area 8 website
Additional Resources
Upcoming Events
Details can be found on the PJW Area 8 website
Facilities
Maplewood High School
30383 Guys Mills Road
Guys Mills, Pa 16327
Contact Information
Chairperson Justin Motter
814-758-7621
motterj@hotmail.com
Alternate Frank Artise
814-490-9099
frankartise@yahoo.com
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.