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WEIGH-INS
SATURDAY, 7/22:
Early Weigh-In (optional): 6pm to 7pm (Cost is $20 per wrestler)
Location: Hyatt House, Bloomfield/Shadyside, 5335 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
SUNDAY, 7/23
Regular Weigh-Ins: 7:00-9:00am
Location: Hyatt House Bloomfield/Shadyside, 5335 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
NO WEIGH-INS CONDUCTED AT THE ZOO
HOTEL
We have a block of 10 rooms held at the host hotel (where weigh-ins are being held), Hyatt House Bloomfield/Shadyside, until 6/30/23. Please use booking link below for group rate or call 1-866-974-9288 and ask for the group "BTC Wrestle in the Wild"
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Tournament will take place in the Garden Tent next to the Education Complex
PERIODS
For all divisions – 1:00 periods
All divisions will have modified overtime with 1 minute and 30 second rideout
AWARDS
Animal Themed Medals for top 3 Place Finishers
ADMISSION
Zoo Admission (must be purchased online in advance to receive the group discount)
*if you have a zoo membership you may use this for zoo admission at the ticket gate!!
Please note! The group discount is $17/person which is the zoo's lowest admission price. They operate on a sliding scale which can go as high as $30/person. BTC does not receive any portion of the zoo's admission.
Go to https://pghzoo.ticketapp.org/portal/product/11 and first select the amount and type of tickets needed, then select July 23, 2023 as the visit date. Once this is done, the next page will ask for the discount code which is "wrestle"
IMPORTANT ADMISSION INFORMATION!!
EVERYONE, INCLUDING WRESTLERS, MUST PURCHASE ADMISSION TO THE ZOO
Tournament admission is separate from the zoo admission and only needs to be purchased if you are attending the tournament inside the tent.
Zoo admission must be purchased online in advance to receive the discount. Tickets purchased at the gate will be full price.
If you have a zoo membership, you are able to use this for your zoo admission.
Tournament Admission (conducted at the Garden Tent and is in addition to zoo admission)
Adults - $10
Students 17 & under - $5
5 & under are Free
The zoo opens the gates at 9:30am and closes at 5:30pm. Come and enjoy a day at the zoo and even watch your own animals wrestle!
SESSION 1 – 10:30AM
5U NOVICE, 6U OPEN, 6U GIRLS, 10U OPEN, 10U GIRLS
SESSION 2 – 1:30PM
7U NOVICE, 9U NOVICE, 8U OPEN, 8U GIRLS, 12U OPEN, 12U GIRLS
DIVISIONS AND WEIGHT CLASSES
*Age as of 12/31/22*
NOVICE
5U (+1lb) – 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, HWT
7U (+1lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, HWT
9U (+1lb) – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, HWT
OPEN
6U (+1lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, HWT
8U (+1lb) – 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, HWT
10U (+1lb) – 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, HWT
12U (+1lb) – 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 135, HWT
GIRLS
6U (+1lb) – 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, HWT
8U (+1lb) – 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, HWT
10U (+1lb) – 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, HWT
12U (+1lb) – 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 135, HWT