The Bear
December 1-3, 2023 ⋅ Gatlinburg, TN
General Info
Date: December 1-3, 2023
Venue: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Address:234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN
Competitions Offered: Wrestling, BJJ
Format: Individuals, Duals
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Divisions & Weights
FEES:
- Folkstyle: $50.00 + processing fees
- Freestyle: $50.00 + processing fees
IMPORTANT:
- Age is determined by wrestler age on 12/31/22
- (1) One Weigh-In covers wrestlers for the entire weekend in all divisions/participation at the lowest weight recorded.
- Wrestlers are not locked into a pre-determined or pre-qualified weight class. Wrestlers can move up or down at the scales for entry based on wrestlers actual weight at the scales.
- All States Welcome – No Memberships Required to Coach or Compete
Individual Open Divisions
| Individual Divisions & Weight Classes | *Youth Divisions Wrestlers Age On 12/31/22 determines eligibility. |
|---|---|
| 6 & Under | 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 60, 64, 70, HWT |
| 8 & Under | 40,43,46,49,52,55,58,61,64,67,72,82,92,HWT |
| 10 & Under | 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 56, 60, 65, 70, 75, 82, 92, 101, 112. HWT |
| 12 & Under | 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 91, 96, 101, 107. 112,117, 125, 140, HWT |
| 13 & Under | 70, 76, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 107, 115, 125, 135, 150, HWT |
| 15 & Under | 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, 200, HWT |
| Girls 8 & Under | 40,43,46,52,58,65,75,85,HWT |
| Girls 10 & Under | 45,50,55,60,68,76,86,96,HWT |
| Girls 12 & Under | 62,70,80,90,100,110,120,130,140,150,170,200,HWT |
| Girls 15 & Under | 70,80,90,100,110,120,130,140,150,170,200,HWT |
Dual Team Divisions
| Age Group | *Youth Divisions Wrestlers Age On 12/31/22 determines eligibility. |
|---|---|
| 8 and Under | 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 60, 64, 70, HWT |
| 10 and Under | 47, 50, 53, 56, 60, 65, 70, 75, 82, 92, 101, 112, HWT |
| 12 and Under | 67,72,78,85,91,96,101,107,112,117,125,140,HWT |
| 15 and Under | 80,90,100,105,110,120,130,140,150,170,200,HWT |
| Girls K-12 | 50,57,64,70,78,84,92,100,110,118,128,138,148,175,HWT |
Weigh-In Details
IMPORTANT WEIGH-IN DETAILS:
- Wrestlers must wear singlet or athletic shorts to weigh-in.
- (1) One weigh-in is acceptable for all divisions and tournament participation. The lowest weight made is the accepted weight.
Weigh-In Schedules
Friday Weigh-In Schedule
3:00-4:00PM
Fast Pass All Weekend Wrestlers Welcome $20
7:00-8:00PM
General Public Weigh-ins
Saturday Weigh-In Schedule
3:00-4:00PM
$20.00 Sunday Duals Wrestlers Fast-Pass Weigh-In (Bring cash to scales)
6:00-7:00PM
General Weigh-In
Wrestling Schedule
Saturday Schedule
9:00AM
- Folkstyle Individual
3:00PM
- Freestyle Individual
- 8 and Under Duals
- 12 and Under Duals
Sunday Schedule
9:00AM
- 10 and Under Duals
- 15 and Under Duals
- Girls K-12 Duals
Team Duals Fees & Discounts
Fees:
TEAM ENTRY FEE: $650.00 (+PROCESSING FEES)
NOTE: To register, a Team Deposit of $200.00 is due at checkout and the remaining balance will be paid at the event when picking up Coaches & Team Table Worker Passes.
Discount Opportunities:
Coaches/organizers entering 3 or more teams submitted by the same coach under same club / travel team name earn an additional $100 discount on team entry fees.