PJW Area VII
Serving Allegheny, Butler, and Westmoreland counties.
About Area VII
Leadership
Bill Loeffler
Area Chairperson
Vince Fera
Alternate
Areas Served
Serving Allegheny, Butler, and Westmoreland counties.
Contact Information
Chairperson Bill Loeffler
412-977-0131
williamloefflersr@gmail.com
Alternate Vince Fera
412-559-6015
vincentjfera@msn.com
Additional Resources
Upcoming Events
Youth Qualifier: March 9, 2025, Plum Senior High School.
JH Qualifier: February 23, 2025, Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School.
Qualifier Information
Youth Championships
All information is on the PAJW Area 7 website at https://pjwarea7.org/
Junior High Qualifier
All information is on the PAJW Area 7 website at https://pjwarea7.org/
Girls Qualifier
All information is on the PAJW Area 7 website at https://pjwarea7.org/
Facilities
JH Qualifier: Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School 4720 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Youth Qualifier: Plum Senior High School 900 Elicker Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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.