Q i know there is a 12 pound weight loss limit per day in order to go. Wrestling ranks seventh in popularity among boys at the high school level with 244,804 participants, according to the 201617 nfhs athletics participation survey. Stream high school sports live and on demand on any device with the nfhs network. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price.
Check out rule 6, section 6, articles 1 thru 5 on pages 32 and 33 of the nfhs wrestling rules book 2015 2016. Page 27 of the 200910 nfhs wrestling rules reads the following. If, however, the firstround losers enter the wrestleback, there is a possibility that some wrestlers would be involved in six matches. Nfhs wrestling rules previously allowed the scoring of escapes and reversals but not nearfall or falls, even though wrestling is continuing by our rules. Seeding and drawing procedures must be in accordance with rule 10 in the nfhs wrestling rule book. Conducted by the game day administrator or designee. This would not be allowed and would be in violation of rule 143 which states that no wrestler shall represent the school in more than five matches in any one day. The nfhs wrestling rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of interscholastic wrestling that need to be addressed and given special attention. Making the call wvmat the west virginia wrestling page.
A series of matches, one in each of the nfhs weight classes, con stitutes a dual meet. California provides 14 weight classes per nfhs rules and the two 2pound growth allowance to each weight class on january 1. A series of matches in each of the nfhs weight classes in which individuals initially move from round to round as a team pools or advance based on team results culminating in the wrestlers placement on an individual bracket with advancement from that point based on individual results would be. If a wrestler chooses to weighin with the artificial limb, the wrestler shall. A wrestler who defaults for a medical reason or due to an injury must have a physicians approval to resume participation in interscholastic activities form signed by a physician before the wrestler may return to competition. A wrestler is now inbounds if two supporting points of either wrestler are inside or on the boundary line.
While the sport of wrestling is in great shape, we continue to work toward improving the sport by recruiting and retaining more young people. Nfhs wrestling rule 315a states that before an individual, combination or. Last day for all weight certifications 2 weeks prior to district certification. No contestant shall wrestle in two consecutive matches with less than a 45minute rest between them. Team scoring system a wrestling team scores points via the results of individual wrestlers matches.
No additional manufacturers logo, trademark or promotional references are allowed on the uniform. Wrestling the nfhs wrestling rules committee is very concerned about the participation decline in high school wrestling. Any wrestler who fails to make weight each day of a tournament is ineligible for further competition and cannot place in the tournament except as provided in article 4 of this section. Modified what can be worn by wrestlers in the designated weighin area. National federation of state high school associations wrestling.
When a defensive wrestler refuses to aggressively attempt escapes or reversals, it is stalling. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Promoting activities programs through showcase events. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The numbers below refer to rule, section and article, respectively. In a multiple school tournament being conducted in one day, there are. When all wrestlers for a weight class have had an opportunity to weighin and the next class is called, that weight class is closed. A more standardized prematch procedure requiring referees to perform skin checks or verify that skin checks had been completed onsite by an appropriate healthcare professional was approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs wrestling rules committee at its april 810 meeting in indianapolis.
Nfhs rules state wrestlers must weighin each day of the tournament and at the same weight class. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of. Birth certificate must be available on the first day of wrestling for all wrestlers in case of a protest. It is too complex for me to explain in a few words. The weight control program will be as stated in rule 1, section 5 of the nfhs wrestling rule book. Note rule references are associated with the new rules book. Yes, rule 4 requires laces to be secured in an acceptable fashion. Flagrant misconduct will be strictly enforced as per nfhs rules 743, 755. The numbers noted are exclusive of vpa state tournament and new england tournament. While the sport of wrestling is in great shape, we continue to work toward improving. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. Team advancement tournaments are a series of matches in each of the nfhs. The earguards are designed for wrestling and are rigid and padded.
These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might appear in the rules book for consecutive editions. Nfhs wrestling rule 314a states that before a dual meet begins, the referee shall perform skin checks or verify that skin checks have been performed by a designated, onsite meet, appropriate healthcare professional. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of emphasis. If wrestling is continuing during a match, then falls and nearfalls should be. The nfhs rule concerning maximum matches per day for a competitor is not in effect. New language states that repeatedly dropping to one knee, as well as one hand, to break locked hands is considered unsportsmanlike conduct. Please read the nfhs wrestling rule book to see rule changes for 20192020. Wrestlers are allowed a minimum of 20 minutes rest between matches unless waived by region director or head referee. Please read the nfhs wrestling rule book to see rule changes for 20182019.
Penalties and injuries rule book, rule 9, scoring rule book, rule 10, conduct of. Retesting must wait a minimum of 24 hours before retesting 22. In addition, a member state association ky experimented with a 2piece uniform this past 201617 wrestling season and received favorable results and. Coaches misconduct is called when a conference is requested with the referee at the scorers table regarding a misapplication of the rule, and the referee determines that a. If wrestling is continuing during a match, then nearfall and falls should be. Michigan will continue to use the traditional weight classes of 103, 112, 119, 125, 5, 140, 145, 152, 160. Wrestlers are ineligible to participate in any matches until. 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. All contestants shall weighin wearing a suitable undergarment per nfhs rule 45. Skin checks and weighins in multipleday competitions 3. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. The coach from team b asks the referee to inspect the new earguards that were donated by the local sporting goods store. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 201718 and 201819 seasons. Rule 664, 5 true false correct 2 the only way a wrestler can lose a match when ahead by 15 or more points is to commit an unsportsmanlike act.
Thank you for participating in this annual interpretation meeting. Coaches misconduct will be strictly enforced as per nfhs rule 55 unsportsmanlike conduct will be strictly enforced as per nfhs rules 742, 753, 814 flagrant misconduct will be strictly enforced as per nfhs rules 743, 755, 8, 816 21. Some associations do not require officials to conduct weightins. Nfhs wrestling exam part ii answers 1 all scoring errors can be corrected if they are detected within 48 hours. Wrestling policies weight management program the weight management program will be as stated in rule 1, section 5 of the nfhs wrestling rule book. Certified minimum weight using body fat composition is required. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. Conducting inspections will vary per statelocal associations.
Rule change rule 5152b, c near fall, fall rationale. All uniforms shall conform to nfhs rule 42 page 15, rule book. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. These rules are to be used at all dual and multiple school regular season events. The regional director determines who can host a season tournament. Each changed or emphasized segment is identified in the rules by a shaded background. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. No wrestler shall represent the school in more than one weight class in any meet or wrestle in more than five matches championship or. More information as to procedures for body fat composition testing is available on the uhsaa website. A wrestler may participate in up to 4 fulllength bouts per day in dual. Nf rule changes wvmat the west virginia wrestling page. Nfhs wrestling rule 315a states that before an individual, combination or team advancement tournament begins each day, the referee shall perform skin checks or verify that skin checks have been performed by a designated, onsite meet, appropriate healthcare professional. For scoring purposes, refer to nfhs wrestling case book 1.
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