Wrestlers will have the option of the new twopiece uniform or the traditional onepiece singlet. On the 1st offense the wrestler will receive a warning. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of. This rule change further clarifies which wrestler will advance into the consolation bracket when points have been scored in the match. 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. New language will state that no additional manufactureras logo, trademark or promotional references shall be allowed on the wrestling uniforms. In a related rule, rule 5152b, c was changed as follows. Wrestler a is wearing a suitable undergarment and a pair of shorts. Currently, there is no specific requirement for what a wrestler wears under shorts that are designed for wrestling and a compression short. Rule 731 states going out of the wrestling area or forcing an opponent out of the wrestling area by either wrestler at any time as a means of avoiding wrestling is a technical vio. If wrestling is continuing during a match, near falls and falls will be awardedearned regardless of the outofbounds line. Virginia female head wrestling coach breaking barriers for her team. Indianapolis, in may 2, 2017 an alternate twopiece uniform consisting of compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling and a formfitted compression shirt has been approved for the 201718 season in high school wrestling.
However, if the offense takes place during the match, the violators opponent would receive a match point. Volleyball rules book 100 worst wrestling moments of 2015. The illustrations do not cover every situation, but they are common situations that referees should recognize. National federation of state high school associations. Each state high school association adopting these nfhs wrestling rules is the sole and exclusive source of. The nfhs official wrestling scorebook is set up for high school wrestling and offers a ton of great features and lots of match and tournamnet pages. The nelsoncradle is a new illegal holdmaneuver that is a combination made up of a halfnelson on one side with a locked cradle from around the neck with the far. National federation of state high school associations wrestling.
Rules and regulations montana high school association. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. Wrestler b would be penalized one match point and will have 90 seconds of injury time to correct this violation. Wrestlers shall wear wrestling ear guards designed by the manufacturer for the sport of wrestling that are rigid and padded,which provide. Spring athletic season academic team champions announced. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at.
Modified the location of where a fall or near fall can be awarded. Nfhs live wrestling rules illustrations 202014 youtube. Note, there is a variation of the rule in west virginia. All other types of leaving the wrestling area as a means of avoiding wrestling would fall under the rule of stalling. The allowance of back points and falls out of bounds met with disapproval due to nearimpossible enforcement, poor wording. If wrestling is continuing during a match, near falls and falls will be awardedearned regardless of the out. From the neutral position, wrestler a captured one leg of wrestler b while at the edge of the mat. With official approval, the undershirt must be a single, solid color, unadorned and with no more than one, visible manufacturers logo or trademark. Out of bounds occurs when a supporting part of both wrestlers is on andorbeyond the boundary line. The allowance of back points and falls out of bounds met with disapproval due to. New wrestling uniform guidelines beginning with the 201617 season wrestlers may wear a traditional onepiece singlet as outlined in the nfhs wrestling rule book, or a twopiece outfit consisting of closefitting fight shorts and a shortsleeved compression top. 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. 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.
Language added to define an undershirt when worn under the sleeveless shirt. A wavier to rule 415 to allow tape on the chin straps and straps on. This presentation is intended for officials, coaches and fans as a tool to better view the illustrations found in the nfhs rules book. Promoting activities programs through showcase events. My phone is usually with me and i can refer back to it when on the go and question come to mind. Wrestling policies weight management program the weight management program will be as stated in rule 1, section 5 of the nfhs wrestling rule book. 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. While these photos are not approved by the nfhs, they are identical. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. The conclusion of wrestling occurs when the time expires at the end of the third period or a. Nf rule changes wvmat the west virginia wrestling page.
Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services brian smith wiaa assistant executive director. Curious what everyone thinks of the new rule change with the near fall and fall allowing to be scored out of bounds. Nearfall points or a fall shall be earned while the supporting points of either wrestler are inbounds. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Wrestler bs coach expresses that a technical violation should only be enforced if a wrestler is avoiding a scoring situation. Hopefully the color photos will highlight the situation as opposed to the common black and white photos. Points of emphasis at the end of select lessons you will need to successfully complete the quiz before you can continue to the next lesson.
Wrestler a doesnt make weight on the first attempt and steps off the scale to remove the shorts. Reviewed in the united states on february 19, 2018. Certified minimum weight using body fat composition is required. 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.
Wrestlers shall wear light heelless wrestling shoes, reaching above the ankles. Twopiece alternative uniform approved by the nfhs rules. Clarified that a suitable undergarment that provides maximum coverage shall be worn under a short designed for wrestling and under compression shorts. This will provide rule support for a casebook interpretation. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. Wrestler a reports to the scorers table and the referee no tices that the wrestlers shoelaces are not contained in lace guards nor are they taped.
Nfhs 1819 rule changes high school wrestling themat. 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. If wrestling is continuing during a match, then nearfall and falls should be awardedearned with no deference to the out of bounds line. Wrestling is continuing, as allowed by current rule, and points for escapes, reversals, etc. Warnings and penalties for stalling are cumulative throughout the match and are penalized independent of the progressive penalty chart. Upcoming board of directors informational meeting to be conducted via zoom. Page 26 of the 200910 nfhs wrestling rules reads the following. Warnings and penalties for stalling are cumulative throughout the match and are penalized independent of the. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations.
Nfhs wreslting rules book pdf 2012 nfhs wrestling rules changes. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of emphasis. Visit each team dressing room to at the start of the rule for clarification. 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. No, rule 5252 requires the hands to touch the mat beyond reaction time when the legs or torso are controlled. For comments on the 2012 rules changes, see page 57. Bill welker, wvssac wrestling rules interpreter rule 411a.