If you coach near the state line, or you scrimmage teams across it, you have probably noticed the weights do not match. The Emulator supports both, and it helps to understand the differences.
The Two Lineups Side by Side
| Slot | Pennsylvania (PIAA), 13 | New Jersey (NJSIAA), 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107 | 106 |
| 2 | 114 | 113 |
| 3 | 121 | 120 |
| 4 | 127 | 126 |
| 5 | 133 | 132 |
| 6 | 139 | 138 |
| 7 | 145 | 144 |
| 8 | 152 | 150 |
| 9 | 160 | 157 |
| 10 | 172 | 165 |
| 11 | 189 | 175 |
| 12 | 215 | 190 |
| 13 | 285 | 215 |
| 14 | 285 |
These are the weight classes loaded in the Emulator as of this writing. State associations review weight classes periodically, so confirm the current list with the PIAA or NJSIAA before your season. If yours differ, use the 15 to 20 slot options to enter custom weights.
What Is Different
Pennsylvania uses 13 weights
The PIAA lineup runs from 107 to 285 with thirteen classes. Compared with a fourteen weight lineup, the classes are a little more spread out, especially through the middle and upper weights, with jumps like 160 to 172 and 172 to 189.
New Jersey uses 14 weights
The NJSIAA lineup runs from 106 to 285 with fourteen classes. The steps are tighter through the middle of the lineup, which gives more wrestlers a natural home and creates more lineup options.
Why the Count Matters in a Dual
- Total points available. Thirteen bouts at up to 6 points each is 78 points. Fourteen bouts is 84.
- Depth matters more with 14. One more weight means one more kid to fill. A team that is thin can give up a forfeit it would not have in a 13 weight dual.
- The odd and even split. With 13 weights, one side sends first seven times and the other six times. With 14, it is seven and seven. See Understanding the Coin Toss and Match Order.
- Bumping is a bigger jump in PA. With wider gaps between some classes, moving a wrestler up can mean giving up more pounds.
Cross-State Duals and Scrimmages
When teams from different states meet, the host or the event usually sets which weights are used. Before the event, confirm the weights, then set the Emulator to match. If the event uses a set that is not built in, choose the custom option and type each weight into the card headers.
Switching in the Emulator
Use the Weight Classes dropdown above the matchup cards. Choose 13 for Pennsylvania or 14 for New Jersey. The starting weight list and the match order update automatically.