Fear not, because youll find everything you need to know about the basics of wrestling s rules, regulations and the wrestling scoring system right here. National federation of state high school associations. Should this infraction occur before wrestling has started or after the completion of wrestling, it would be a deduction of one teampoint from the offenders squad. He or she will indicate which wrestler has the position of advantage, and. We will achieve this goal through intense drilling of correct technique and focus on high percentage moves. The minnesota state high school league now offers the opportunity for member schools, participants, fans and media organizations to purchase photographs of state tournament events. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 201718 and 201819 seasons.
Inspiring individuals, encouraging excellence through education based athletics. The body organizes various national and international events, including camps for qualifying tournaments. The referees chief concern is the health and safety of the wrestlers. There can only be one manufacturers logotrademarkreference appearing on a traditional wrestling singlet. The wrestling area shall be marked on the mat by painted lines, 2 inches wide, which are inbounds. Contest rules refer to bylaw 402 except as modified by the league, the national federation of high school association rules for the current year shall be the official game rules for all interscholastic contests in which league members participate. Wrestler b grabs wrestler as ear guard to get out of the near fall.
During a match the referee starts and stops the match using a whistle. Thank you for participating in this annual interpretation meeting. Weight control program the weight control program will be as stated in rule 1, section 5 of the nfhs wrestling rule book. The nfhs has released the new set of rule changes for the upcoming wrestling season. Wrestling wrestling rules wrestlers freestyle wrestling. Nfhs wrestling rule book, rule 2, equipment nfhs wrestling rule book, rule 3, officials and their duties nfhs wrestling rule book, rule 4, wrestlers classification and weighin handout of quiz over rules 1 4 session 2. The principal advisory committee is in the middle of its second year as a committee and continues to explore ways to be a part of the leagues board decisionmaking processes. Warnings and penalties for stalling are cumulative throughout the match and are penalized independent of the progressive penalty chart. Minimum requirements for participation in leaguesponsored tournaments refer to bylaw 405.
The goal of our program is to produce athletes who are in superior condition and can outlast any opponent using proper technique. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades. The michigan high school athletic association, inc. His decisions, which are based upon the national federation high school wrestling rules book, are final. Modified what can be worn by wrestlers in the designated weighin area.
If the shoes have laces, the laces shall either be taped to the shoe or secured by a locking device on the wrestling shoe in an acceptable fashion. Mnusaw follows the folkstyle rules as described in the nfhs wrestling rules book with the following mnusa rule modifications. Wrestling policies weight management program the weight management program will be as stated in rule 1, section 5 of the nfhs wrestling rule book. This type of wrestling is often referred to as scholastic wrestling. Dress accordingly and be prepared to run outside everyday. Keep body wipes in your bag so that you can clean your body after practices and matches. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. However, it was included in the 201920 wresting power point and is discussed in its entirety in nfhs rule 8. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of emphasis. National federation of state high school associations wrestling. The wrestling advisory committee recommendation requesting a twoyear trial to reduce the number of weight classes to be wrestled for all regular season dual meets and dual tournaments was approved by the mshsl board of directors for implementation beginning with the 20182019 mshsl wrestling season. I strongly suggest that you dont use a knee pad, but if you do, you need to wash it daily. Becomeanofficial michigan wrestling officials association. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of.
Nfhs wrestling rule 314a states that before a dual meet begins, the referee. Starting with january 15th, a 2pound growth allowance shall be added to each weight class. If shoelaces become undone this impedes the flow of the match. With official approval, the undershirt must be a single, solid color, unadorned and with no more than one, visible manufacturers logo or trademark. During the second period, wrestler a has earned a threepoint near fall and is working for the fall.
The rules and policies manual is available on the league website. The nfhs wrestling rules committee meets annually in april to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. The referee notices the technical violation but does not stop the match. The wrestling area of the mat shall be a circular area with a minimum of 28 feet in diameter. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services brian smith wiaa assistant executive director. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Note rule references are associated with the new rules book. It is ok for a coach to bring an electronic rule book to the table. Rules and expectations basha high school wrestling. Referees make decisions based on the rules and guidelines found in the national federation high school wrestling rules book. Reading the rules book and knowing the rules will make the transition of calling points on the mat a little easier. The mat area includes the wrestling mat and a space of at least 10 feet surrounding the mat, where facilities permit, as well as the team benches and scorers table. Rule change nearfall rule 5112i when a defensive wrestler commits a technical violation, applies an illegal.
The league was a participant in the msba conference with an informational booth and hosting two information sessions. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee scales, etc. Rule change potentially dangerous rule 722g a potentially dangerous hold occurs when a wrestler, from a standing position, is placed in a body lock with one or both arms trapped and then is lifted and is unable to use his arms to break the fall. A wrestler is now inbounds if two supporting points of either wrestler are inside or on the boundary line. The referee may view video to help with making a rule interpretation. Official handbook minnesota state high school league. This rule book contains the rules of fila, which are approved by the usaw. Sometimes kneejerk reactions like the hair style rule changes, and sometimes super slow needed changes like girls vs boys wrestling. No additional manufacturers logo, trademark or promotional references are allowed on the uniform. Wash your wrestling shoes at least once a week, and spray the bottom of your shoes with a disinfectant daily. The deadline for completing the online rule clinic is november 9th.
Management program manual on the wrestling page of the mshsaa website for further details, rules and restrictions of weight control regulations. Baseball, softball and skiing are exceptions to this rule. Nf rule changes wvmat the west virginia wrestling page. The referee supervises weighins, he start and ends each period, awards points, issues warnings, and at the end of each match, he declares the winner. While the sport of wrestling is in great shape, we continue to work toward improving. Volleyball rules book 100 worst wrestling moments of 2015. Spring athletic season academic team champions announced. Surrounding and secured to the wrestling area of the mat shall be a safety mat area approximately 5 feet wide. All other types of leaving the wrestling area as a means of avoiding wrestling would fall under the rule of stalling. The wrestling season is often marred by bad weather. General information founding purposesmission statementbeliefs, representative assembly process, activity advisory committee process, calendar of events, board of directors, league staff, member schools. Swimming, cross country, tennis, skiing, gymnastics, wrestling, synchronize swimming, golf, and track and field. If wrestling is continuing during a match, then nearfall and falls should be awardedearned with no deference to the out of bounds line. The rules book and case book manual will be given to you as part of your registration.
The following rule was omitted from the 201920 wrestling rule book. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. The rules test is open book, and you will need to use your rule book in order to pass the test. If you do not receive the registration email by may 15 of each year, it is your responsibility to notify us. Clarified when a wrestler shall be awarded penalty points. The nfhs wrestling rule book is a ed publication of the nfhs and and cannot be posted on this page but. How pro wrestling lost 25% of its audience in 12 months 2015 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 2014 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 201617 nfhs volleyball case book and officials manual california rules of court state.
Nonschool training during the high school season for athletes who qualify as individual competitors to the state tournament. Use of any style that results in hair not touching the brow, ear, collar means no haircover. High school wrestling rules part 1 introduction to. Michigan will continue to use the traditional weight classes of 103, 112, 119, 125, 5, 140, 145, 152, 160. Rule changes for 20072008 season for the newly minted wrestling fan or participant, the rules and regulations can be downright confusing. Description 202014 and 20142015 ncaa wrestling rules 2 year publication the ncaa produces rules of play for wrestling. Language added to define an undershirt when worn under the sleeveless shirt. The most important part of being an official is knowledge of the rules.
Nfhs wrestling rules any official having questions about the interpretation of nfhs wrestling rules should contact the wrestling rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. However, if the offense takes place during the match, the violators opponent would receive a match point. The illustrations do not cover every situation, but they are common situations that referees should recognize. Basketball rules book created through a partnership with the international association of. This type of wrestling is often referred to as folkstyle wrestling. Reviewed in the united states on february 19, 2018. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Bill welker, wvssac wrestling rules interpreter rule 411a. In accordance with rule 15 of the national federation wrestling rules book, the mshsaa board of directors and wrestling advisory committee have established a. The use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products is strictly prohibited and is grounds for dismissal severe punishment.
The rules for freestyle and grecoroman wrestling, as is done in the olympics and internationally, are a little different. On the 1st offense the wrestler will receive a warning. To support the new rule change to indicate that headneckcervical column evaluation time has begun. Note, there is a variation of the rule in west virginia. Certified minimum weight using body fat composition is required. Clarified an additional potentially dangerous hold when an arm trap is applied. High school wrestling rules part 1 introduction to wrestling for beginners new to the sport. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. Minnesota state high school league official handbook i.
National sport committee goverance and administration a. These rules apply to the type of wrestling done in the united states in college, high school, junior high, middle school, and most youth wrestling. Wrestlers shall wear light heelless wrestling shoes, reaching above the ankles. Modern wrestling this rule book contains the usa wrestling rules pertaining to freestyle and grecoroman styles of wrestling, as dictated by the international governing body of wrestling, united world wrestling uww, and modified for agegroup competition within the united states. Kshsaa wrestling manual 5 kshsaa policies new cpraed training required for all head and assistant coaches in april 2019 the kshsaa board of directors adopted a rule requiring any head or assistant coachsponsor for any kshsaa sanctioned activity be certified or trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation cpr and automated external defibrillator. The mshsl is not responsible for late, lost or misdirected mail or email.
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