PJW Area XII
Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
About Area XII
Leadership
Co Chairperson
Jeff Stauffer
Co Chairperson
Levi Spencer
Areas Served
Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
Youth Qualifier
2024 Area 12 Boys Youth Qualifier Registration
Junior High Qualifier
2024 Area 12 Junior High Boys Qualifier Registration
Girls Qualifier
2024 Area 12 Junior High Girls Qualifier Registration
2024 Area 12 Girls Youth Qualifier Registration
Weigh-Ins
Details are provided in the registration information.
Upcoming Events
Youth Qualifier:
JH Qualifier:
Facilities
Tunkhannock High School
135 Pennsylvania Ave, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Contact Information
Co Chairperson
Jeff Stauffer
570-690-6725
jbep10@epix.net
Co Chairperson
Levi Spencer
570-637-9044
levispencer3@gmail.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.