Welcome to a one-of-a-kind opportunity to wrestle inside of an actual penitentiary!  Moundsville Penitentiary, in Moundsville WV, was built in 1866 and decommissioned in 1995.  This former state penitentiary now offers day tours, paranormal investigations, escape rooms, and a haunted house in October!

 

Escape The Pen Open division Champions will receive a custom pair of handcuffs! Custom handcuff medals for top 4 place winners! Custom medals only for top 4 place winners in the Novice division

All attendees are eligible for discounted penitentiary tour.  See below for details to plan your stay accordingly

 

DATE & LOCATION

Wrestling will be held in the event center which is located in the courtyard inside the walls of the penitentiary on Saturday May 14, 2022.  Enter through the North Gate off of 8th St.
Moundsville Penitentiary
818 Jefferson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

Holiday Inn
225 Teletech Drive
Moundsville, WV 26041
1-304-845-8455
Room block held until 4/29 - discounted room rate $129. Call and mention "Escape the Pen Wrestling Tournament" for discount.

Sleep Inn
8 Walmart Drive
Moundsville, WV 26041
1-304-810-4000
Room block held until 4/14 - discounted room rate $100.  Call and mention "BTC Escape the Pen Wrestling Tournament" for discount

REGISTRATION FEES AND DEADLINES

LAST DAY FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS THURSDAY, MAY 12 AT 9:00 PM

• EARLY BIRD - $35 if registered by Thursday 4/21 at 9:00 pm
• $45 if registered between Thursday 4/21 at 9:01 pm - Thursday 5/12 at 9:00 pm
• WALK-INS - accepted at weigh-ins for $50
• Double Bracket for $30 online or at weigh-ins

DIVISIONS, WEIGHT CLASSES & PERIOD LENGTHS

-Age as of 12/31/2021

-Grade as of 2021-22 School Year

-Open to Male and Female Wrestlers from Any Location

• NOVICE 8U - SESSION 2

45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 75, 90, 110 (+1 lb)

• NOVICE 10U - SESSION 1

55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110, 125, 155 (+1 lb)

• OPEN 6U  - SESSION 2

      40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80 (+1 lb)

• OPEN 8U  - SESSION 1

45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 75, 90, 110 (+1 lb)

• OPEN 10U  - SESSION 2

55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 150 (+1 lb)

• OPEN 12U - SESSION 1

65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160 (+1 lb)

• OPEN 15U (NO VARSITY EXP)  - SESSION 2

75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 122, 130, 138, 145, 155, 165, 185, 210, 250 (+2 lbs)

• High School (Grades 8-12 in 2021-22 School Year) - SESSION 1

106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285 (+3 lbs)
 

• Girls (6th grade and under in 2021-22 School Year) - SESSION 2

 50, 58, 65, 73, 80, 87, 95, 105, 120 (+1 lb)
PERIODS

• 6U, Novice 8U & 10U- 1:00, 1:00, 1:00
• 8U, 10U & Girls - 1:15, 1:15, 1:15
• 12U & 15U - 1:30, 1:30, 1:30
• High School - 2:00, 1:30, 1:30
• All divisions will have modified overtime with a 1 minute and 30 second rideout

 

 

SESSION TIMES & WEIGH-INS

If wrestling in multiple sessions, you only need to weigh-in for your first session.

Early Weigh-ins:

Friday, May 13, 6-7:30PM ($20/wrestler)
*Early Weigh-ins held at the Holiday Inn Express, 225 Teletech Dr, Moundsville, WV, 26041

SESSION I: SATURDAY, MAY 14, WRESTLING STARTS AT 9 AM

WEIGH-INS & WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS FROM 7-8AM

NOVICE 10U
OPEN 8U
OPEN 12U
HIGHSCHOOL

SESSION II: SATURDAY, MAY 14, WRESTLING STARTS AT 2 PM

WEIGH-INS & WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS FROM 12-1 PM

NOVICE 8U
GIRLS
OPEN 6U
OPEN 10U
OPEN 15U

RULES

• Open to male and female wrestlers. 
• Double-elimination (no true second) or round-robin depending on number of entries.
• Headgear is optional; however highly recommended. 
• Birth certificates must be available if requested via age challenge. 
• College out-of-bounds.  
• 10 point tech fall for all divisions
• Modified Overtime
• Modified scholastic rules used for all divisions.  Referee decisions final. Absolutely no arguing with referees or abuse of referees will be tolerated. 

 

AWARDS

• CUSTOM HANDCUFFS FOR OPEN CHAMPIONS!
• Custom handcuff medals for Top 4 Open Place Winners
• Custom medals for Top 4 Novice Place Winners
• There will be a podium presentation for the top 4 place winners

ADMISSION AND PARKING

Bag chairs recommended.  Only street parking is available - please plan accordingly.  Tournament is held at the event center behind the penitentiary within the yard walls.  Enter through the North Gate off of 8th Street.
ADULTS - $10
STUDENTS - $5
Ages 5 & Under - Free
PENITENTIARY TOUR DISCOUNT
Everyone who attends the tournament is eligible for a discount for the Penitentiary Tour! The tour runs on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm.  You will need a discount coupon that will be distributed at the tournament.  The coupons will also be distributed at the early weigh-ins on Friday night.  You must present the coupon from the tournament in order to receive the tour discount.  
Discounted tour rates:
Adults - $9
Seniors - $8
Kids - $8
Kids 5 & under are free
Be sure to check out the website of the historic Moundsville Penitentiary at www.wvpentours.com
REFUND POLICY
All refunds will be considered on a case by case basis and be handled directly through PYwrestling.