Michigan will continue to use the traditional weight classes of 103, 112, 119, 125, 5, 140, 145, 152, 160. A oneminute, sudden death overtime period is wrestled if the score is tie at the end of regulation time the first person to score in overtime is automatically the winner. Ahsaa news 202021 high school wrestling rules changes. Nfhs releases beyond the scoreboard, second video resource for adult fan behavior at events. How to coach kids 12 and under this link is not valid for certification with usa wrestling but provides great info to new coaches. Rule 19 teamsindividuals unable to arrive at state championship events. National federation of state high school associations news release 202021 high school wrestling rules changes address weighin procedures, hairlength restrictions for immediate release.
In many cases, li ttle attention was paid to the eligibility rules of the high school. More communication opportunities for high school soccer coaches with players. High school track and fieldcross country rules changes include assisting injured competitor. Every wrestler should be showered, dressed, and out of the building within 30 minutes. Usa wrestling would like to invite volunteer, high school, collegiate. Rules and regulations montana high school association. West virginia secondary school activities commission. Ohsaa wrestling ohio high school athletic association. High school wrestling rules part 8 hair covershair length. Regulations for hair both the national collegiate athletic association, which governs college wrestling, and the nfhs wrestling rules committee, which regulates high school wrestling, have similar rules regarding appearance and hair. Rules and regulations for wrestling updated for the 20102011 season.
Included in these rules and regulations for the north carolina high school athletic association, inc. Rules and expectations basha high school wrestling. It doesnt have to be good, i just need a bit of proof you are real. Ohsaa board of directors approves new feeder school. Team status will be defined as having been on the currentimmediate preceding roster of a team. The iowa high school sports network ihssn purchased the exclusive broadcast, marketing and media rights rights in 2006 from the iowa high school athletic association ihsaa for state championship games. The referees chief concern is the health and safety of. High school wrestling rules changes approved for 201415.
The meetings listed below are updated instantly whenever the chapter secretary sets up or changes a meeting. This wrestling style is essentially collegiate wrestling with some slight modifications. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. Wiaa washington interscholastic activities association. Despite wrestling s use of physical force, the sports rules and conventions keep it surprisingly safe and injuryfree. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. Fear not, because youll find everything you need to know about the basics of wrestling s rules, regulations and the wrestling scoring system. A transfer student should always be checked very closely.
The goal of our program is to produce athletes who are in superior condition and can outlast any opponent using proper technique. The rules for freestyle and grecoroman wrestling, as is done in the olympics and internationally, are a little different. New weight management rules for high school wrestling now. The referee can penalize on the violation of the following rules. The mats shall be tested and conform accordingly to tensile. Understanding the rules and moves of wrestling can help you enjoy watching the sport, and help you make a decision about whether or not to participate or have your child participate. High school track and field rules changes focus on jewelry violations and pole vault requirements 070511. Wrestling new york state public high school athletic. Ohsaa school resources uniform regulations uniform. This type of wrestling is often referred to as folkstyle wrestling. Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins. This webinar will provide comprehensive coaching education for wrestling coaches committed to expanding their knowledge in the art and science of coaching wrestling.
Going off the mat or forcing your opponent off the mat to avoid wrestling. Remember, you can search pdf documents using your find function. This is the time at which you are to begin practice stretching, jogging, drills, ect. No children younger than 7th grade are permitted to cheer at a wrestling match. To further clarify the junior high school regulations intent it is recommended that 9th grade follow all references to the junior high in the regulations. Ohsaa adds two paraswimming events to district tournaments. The new york state public high school athletic association inc.
All volleyball head coaches are required to attend the. This revision in injury time in rule 824 is one of 17 rules changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs wrestling rules committee at its april 35 meeting in indianapolis. The intramural staff retains the right to disqualify a participant due to unsportsmanlike behavior, and that person is subject to the ejection policy as state in the intramural sports rules and regulations. A wrestling match is usually divided into three rounds. The referees chief concern is the health and safety of the wrestlers. The rules and regulations listed herein are the minimum state standards for eligibility to participate. 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. State high school associations for the permission to use the photographs to illustrate and better visually explain situations shown. Never submit a student on a certificate of eligibility without having all necessary paperwork. Standard specification for competition wrestling mats establishes the physical and performance requirements for qualifying construction designs of competition wrestling mats used in u. All cheer teams must be supervised by a school sponsoredappointed cheer coach at all state events. Wrestling tournament manager montana high school association. Must be a current or previous high school wrestler.
A wrestler is now inbounds if two supporting points of either wrestler are inside or on the boundary line. Cheer teams must refrain from beating the mat or floor while wrestling is in progress. The primary purpose of the meeting was to discuss problems which had resulted from high school contests which were organized by colleges and universities or by other clubs or promoters. High school wrestling rules changes approved for 201415 050614 high tech swimsuits banned in high school swimming 081109 hit by pitch procedure revised in high school softball 072312. This type of wrestling is often referred to as scholastic wrestling.
Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades. High school wrestling rules part 1 introduction to. Scholastic wrestling, sometimes known in the united states as folkstyle wrestling, is a style of amateur wrestling practiced at the high school and middle school levels in the united states. Likewise, wrestling hairstyles must comply with guidelines laid out by college or high school sport organizations. Officials uniform change highlightseffective 20192020 school year. This could be two supporting points of one wrestler or one supporting point of each wrestler. Speaking of the new rules, dave carlsrud, assistant executive secretary of the north dakota high school activities association and chairperson of the nfhs wrestling rules committee said they represent a monumental change in wrestling because wrestlers will maintain their strength and muscle mass and only burn fat. The state of high school wrestling the nfhs wrestling rules committee is very concerned about the participation decline in high school wrestling. Rules and regulations mhsa handbook forms post season archives tournament manager.
Wrestling rules changes 201920 by nfhs on september 10, 2019 wrestling. Leaving the mat during the match without the referees permission. A wrestling referee or official has full control of each match and his or her decisions are final. Earlier in october, the national federation of state high school associations set forth its wrestling rules interpretations and. Important dates clinics important links rules and regulations. These rights, afforded to the ihssn by the ihsaa, in all and any media forms, are the sole exclusive property of the iowa high school sports network. One of the major ways to score in wrestling is the takedown. To view bulletins please select a sport from the menu below.
Female contestants wearing a onepiece singlet shall wear a suitable undergarment that covers their breasts. Three weeks from monday, high school wrestling practice begins. Ohsaa basketball and wrestling state tournament tickets go on sale friday. 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. In addition, there were 16,562 girls who participated in wrestling in 2,351 schools. Njsiaa constitution, bylaws, rules and regulations njsiaa. This is the 8th video in the series explaining high school wrestling rules. High school wrestling rules changes approved for 201415 050614. Sep 10, 2019 4 clarified how wrestling shoelaces shall be secured in an acceptable fashion. It is practiced in 49 of the 50 states in the united states. Table of contents south carolina high school league.
National sport committee goverance and administration a. Illegal equipment violations revised in high school soccer. Different accomplishments in a wrestling match score numbers of points. Iowa high school sports network radio rules and regulations. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association 5516 vern holmes drive stevens point, wi 544828833. We will achieve this goal through intense drilling of correct technique and focus on high percentage moves. Referees make decisions based on the rules and guidelines found in the national federation high school wrestling rules book.
All contests under the jurisdiction of the riil shall be played according to the official national federation of state high school association wrestling rules, except for any special rulings adopted by the committee. High school softball rules change enforces stricter penalty for illegal bats 070511. Ncaa wrestling rules will be used unless otherwise noted in these rules. Hit by pitch procedure revised in high school softball. You can invoke that function in an open pdf document on most. New weight management rules for high school wrestling now in. Piaa 20202021 and 20212022 classification parameters. The njsiaa 20192020 handbook is now broken down in to the following sections. High school wrestling matches consist of three twominutes periods. I am a level 3 khsaa kentucky high school athletic association wrestling referee. According to the 201718 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, wrestling is the seventhmost popular sport for boys with 245,564 participants in 10,775 schools. This presentation is intended for officials, coaches and fans as a tool to better view the illustrations found in the rules book. For the newly minted wrestling fan or participant, the rules and regulations can be downright confusing.