Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of emphasis 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. Usa wrestling utah tournament participant guidelines. A disqualification is a situation in which a competitor is banned from further competition. Rules interpretations can be found in part iii at the back of this book on the. A change to rule 222 clarifies the boundary for the restricted zone for coaches.
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. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The object of the sport of wrestling is to put your opponent on his back to pin your opponent. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. Virginia female head wrestling coach breaking barriers for her team. Agegroup wrestlers to use new fila rules this year.
The winner of the wrestleback semifinals receives three points. Womens wrestling follows the rules of freestyle wrestling, forbidding however the double nelsons. Sportsmanshiptogether we make the right call zero tolerance regarding profanityinappropriate language. The association maintains the official rule books and governs the officiating. This is a north carolina high school athletic association nchsaa varsity sport, and the commitment to. North carolina high school athletic association wikipedia. The committee also approved the following rules changes. The purpose is to help educate high school wrestling referees, wrestlers and coaches on safe. National federation official high school wrestling rule books are published. Collegedivision 1 15pound wrestling titlist from northeast missouri state college. Note rule references are associated with the new rules book. Description 201718 and 201819 wrestling rules and interpretations 2 year publication the ncaa produces rules of play for wrestling.
Wrestlers shall wear wrestling ear guards designed by the manufacturer. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. You may or may not have a match, but you need to be ready. My phone is usually with me and i can refer back to it when on the go and question come to mind. Changes for 2015 16 changes for 2015 changes for 201516 item. Official rule book competition rules effective january 1, 2014.
National federation of state high schools association p. Wrestlers hydration tip sheet information regarding forfeits and byes. Sep 10, 2019 4 clarified how wrestling shoelaces shall be secured in an acceptable fashion. This rule book contains the rules of fila, which are approved by the usaw. The nfhs is committed to using this site to deliver the most current online resources available to assist you in your season and your career. Welcome to the nfhs central hub dedicated entirely to members of the nfhs officials association. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Wilmington, nc 05222020 05242020 rules for all divisions, the current rules of uww, with usa wrestling modifications where applicable, will govern the event and the competition.
The rules of wrestling explained for beginners and. During a match the referee starts and stops the match using a whistle. A board to advertise your upcoming tournaments and camps. Below are resources including information about any rule or regulations changes for the current year not included in the print version of the rulebook, significant changes included in the current years rulebook, and information about how to purchase the most uptodate versions of the little league rulebooks in both print and for mobile.
By phil henning and the predicament wrestling score book. I thought this was a rule from a couple of seasons ago but cannot find any documentation on it. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas. Match and meet scoring and timing should be kept in plain view of spectators, contestants. Wrestling north carolina high school athletic association. Board to help you with your scheduling or open dates. High school wrestling rules illustrations call the rules book. Official rule book competition rules effective january 1, 2014 revised november 20. National sport committee goverance and administration a. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the colorado usa wrestling privacy policy. National federation official high school wrestling rule books are published by. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of emphasis. Ncaa publications 201718 and 201819 wrestling rules.
While the dietary needs of each athlete depend on a variety of factors, including age and gender, a good rule of thumb is to try to eat a diet consisting of 50 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein, and 20 percent fats. Never submit a student on a certificate of eligibility without having all necessary paperwork. We recommend you put a link to it on your electronic device for quick updated info. The north carolina high school athletic association nchsaa is the governing organization of high school athletics in north carolina, united states. Link to grecofreestyle rule book with video challenge procedures. Inspiring individuals, encouraging excellence through education based athletics. The committee also made several editorial changes to the wrestling rule book and worked on a reorganization of the book. This is the most uptodate rules document on the planet. Fyi, if you choose to download this book to print link at the bottom of cover page it takes a minute, be patient, more updates will be written into this book as rule adjustments are made. He or she will indicate which wrestler has the position of advantage, and. For all divisions, the current rules of uww, with usa wrestling modifications where applicable, will govern the event and the competition. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Referees make decisions based on the rules and guidelines found in the national federation high school wrestling rules book. Whether you are trying to become the next national champion, earn a spot on the varsity team, or simply win your first match, the dynamic wrestling curriculum will help.
Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. Note, there is a variation of the rule in west virginia. Whether youre an experienced wrestler looking for a resource for secrets about the finer aspects of technique or youre a beginning wrestler searching for a onestop source that gives you everything you need to understand the sport, youve come to the right place. The rules for freestyle and grecoroman wrestling, as is done in the olympics and internationally, are a little different. Folkstyle wrestling rules explained by phil henning. Each year, little league provides its constituent leagues with current little league rules, regulations, and policies that outline and define the operation of the program. 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. His decisions, which are based upon the national federation high school wrestling rules book, are final. When the defensive wrestler is on hisher back while the supporting points of either wrestler are inbounds, wrestling shall continue, as long as, there is a possibility of the offensive wrestler bringing the opponent back into the inbounds area. A pin or fall is when you put your opponent on hisher back with any part of both shoulders or both shoulder blades of your opponent in. Soccer 1927, wrestling 1938, golf 1938, swimming 1950, cross country. National federation of state high school associations. This type of wrestling is often referred to as folkstyle wrestling. During an individual tournaments, you can text, but put your phone away while teammates are wrestling.
This presentation is intended for officials, coaches and fans as a tool to better view the illustrations found in the nfhs rules book. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. This rule proposal reinforces the importance of how wrestlers should. Bring your warmups, wrestling shoes, head gear, mouthpiece required if you have braces and singlet to every match. A new rule 425 allows a physicians release form for a noncommunicable skin condition, such as a birthmark or eczema, to be valid for the duration of the season, with some stipulations. How would you explain folkstyle wrestling rules to potential fans, parents, beginning wrestlers, or. A wavier to rule 415 to allow tape on the chin straps and straps on. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 201718 and 201819 seasons. Sumo, taekwondo, wrestling, wushu and such other sports as may b e deemed by aiba to be an individual physical contact sport. 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. Are you allowed to have 6 matches if one of your matches is a forfeit. In freestyle wrestling and in womens wrestling, however, it is permissible to grasp the legs of the opponent, to trip himher and to use the legs actively to perform any action. Nov 09, 2015 compilation of the illegal holdsmoves from the national federation of high school wrestling rule book.
Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. No texting, playing games, etc during a dual match. Abridged version north carolina high school athletic. Inkind medical providers for 2019 individual state wrestling.
National federation of state high school associations wrestling. In scholastic wrestling, points are awarded mostly on the basis of control. The referees chief concern is the health and safety of the wrestlers. Usa wrestlingutah tournament participant guidelines. I strongly suggest that you dont use a knee pad, but if you do, you need to wash it daily. 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. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase.
However, if the offense takes place during the match, the violators opponent would receive a match point. 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. The rules of wrestling explained for beginners and parents. Aia sports at all levels are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. A transfer student should always be checked very closely. Wash your wrestling shoes at least once a week, and spray the bottom of your shoes with a disinfectant daily.
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