A wrestling referee or official has full control of each match and his or her decisions are final. For additional information on uil rules, refer to the policy section or the manuals section of our web site. The deadlines for each mhsaa member high school athletic director to certify, while logged into, that all of its assistant and subvarsity coaches paid and volunteer have completed this requirement are below. Compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling shallsnaps. Indiana high school athletic association wrestling. Dec 02, 2018 this is the first video in the high school wrestling rule series. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. Some photosillustrations are from the national federation of high school association nfhs officiating wrestling methods course as part of the nfhs officials education program with the american sport. Nfhs wrestling rules book and case book and manual 201516. This video is a basic overview of some high school wrestling rules. 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. Wrestling rankings as of february 2, 2020 wrestling rankings as of january 26, 2020 wrestling rankings as of january 19, 2020 wrestling rankings as of january, 2020 wrestling rankings as of january 6, 2020 important information. The michigan high school athletic association, inc.
In 1958 aa and abc champions were named and finally three classes were arranged with aa, a and bc continuing to the present. National federation of high school association nfhs. Kerwin urhahn, mshsaa executive director mshsaa office contact information street address. The object of the sport of wrestling is to put your opponent on his back to pin your opponent. Aia sports at all levels are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. Despite wrestlings use of physical force, the sports rules and conventions keep it surprisingly safe and injuryfree. 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. Apr 30, 2020 the following article was put out by the national federations of high school associations in regards to rule changes for the 20202021 high school wrestling season. 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. The piaa handbook contains information regarding the piaa constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, sports medicine guidelines, and forms.
To qualify, registrants must be a high school student or older, have a thorough understanding of the sport you wish to officiate, and the ability to interpret and apply rules. Note rule references are associated with the new rules book. Official bylaws for wrestling minnesota state high. 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 contact with the mat for two seconds. The host school will provide the playing facility, ticket takers, security and balls at no charge. Wrestling is continuing, as allowed by current rule, and points for escapes, reversals, etc. This rule goes into effect for the 20192020 activities year 20192020 kshsaa handbook rule 1019. All other types of leaving the wrestling area as a means of avoiding wrestling would fall under the rule of. Wrestling association leaderships as accepted standards of officiating performance.
In a multiple school tournament being conducted in one day, there are. Ohsaa basketball and wrestling state tournament tickets go on sale friday. Referees make decisions based on the rules and guidelines found in the national federation high school wrestling rules book. The coachathlete contact rules in bylaw 208 apply to wrestling coaches no matter what style of wrestling they are coaching. No texting, playing games, etc during a dual match. Hit by pitch procedure revised in high school softball. There are currently no upcoming events in our database for this sport. Wrestling rankings as of february 2, 2020 wrestling rankings as of january 26, 2020 wrestling rankings as of january 19, 2020 wrestling rankings as of january, 2020. Eric russo green ankle band, wrestler, fauquier high school ms.
You may or may not have a match, but you need to be ready. Apr 29, 2020 hs wrestling rule changes in store due to more female participants by sports department apr 29, 2020 as the result of a concerted effort to accommodate the growing number of female wrestlers, the 202021 high school wrestling rules changes are headlined by significant adjustments to weighin protocol and appropriate hair length requirements. If wrestling is continuing during a match, then nearfall and falls should be awardedearned with no deference to the out of bounds line. Wrestling new york state public high school athletic. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official. It is most important that each uil member school stay current with all athletic rules and policies. Nfhs releases beyond the scoreboard, second video resource for adult fan behavior at events. The following article was put out by the national federations of high school associations in regards to rule changes for the 20202021 high school wrestling season. Sheri bazemore for the use of her photography equipment sources. High school wrestling rules illustrations call the rules book.
A copy has been sent to all registered officials and the principals and wrestling coaches of all kshsaa schools indicating wrestling. During an individual tournaments, you can text, but put your phone away while teammates are wrestling. Ohsaa wrestling ohio high school athletic association. Ohio high school athletic association 4080 roselea place, columbus oh 43214 fax. The referees chief concern is the health and safety of the wrestlers. It shall provide a means for state high school associations to cooperate in order to enhance and protect their interscholastic programs. All other types of leaving the wrestling area as a means of avoiding wrestling would fall under the rule of stalling. National federation of state high school associations wrestling. Stay involved with iowa high school athletics by registering as an official. Illegal equipment violations revised in high school soccer.
Wrestling manual foreword the purpose of the wrestling manual is to provide general information for the administration of the kshsaa wrestling program as well as the regional and state tournaments. Ciac creating girls wrestling invitational tournament. National federation of state high school associations. This is the first video in the high school wrestling rule series. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Handbook missouri state high school activities association. Bring your warmups, wrestling shoes, head gear, mouthpiece required if you have braces and singlet to every match. High school wrestling rules changes approved for 201415. A cdrom of the piaa handbook is available to order annually at the beginning of each school year. Kshsaa wrestling manual 3 kansas state high school activities association wrestling manual.
Hs wrestling rule changes in store due to more female participants by sports department apr 29, 2020 as the result of a concerted effort to accommodate the growing number of female wrestlers, the 202021 high school wrestling rules changes are headlined by significant adjustments to weighin protocol and appropriate hair length requirements. The blue book is a supplement to the nfhs rules book, case book and manual, and all other mhsaa approved printed materials and interpretations. All recommendations were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. The state of high school wrestling the nfhs wrestling rules committee is very concerned about the participation decline in high school wrestling. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling.
Published by the national federation of state high school. This page contains sport specific rule and season information for wrestling. Ohsaa board of directors approves new feeder school. The state tournaments were held at separate sites until 1988 when the all class wrestling tournament was initiated at metrapark. 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. Inkind medical providers for 2019 individual state wrestling. Despite wrestling s use of physical force, the sports rules and conventions keep it surprisingly safe and injuryfree. High school track and fieldcross country rules changes include assisting injured competitor. High school wrestling rules part 8 hair covershair length.
The online version of the piaa handbook may be more current than the. These are the same deadline applies for certifying that head coaches have met the cpr requirement. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 201718 and 201819 seasons. All volleyball head coaches are required to attend the mandatory rules interpretation meetings for volleyball in the fall. Referee alan maloney told high school wrestler andrew. The national federation of state high school associations dictates the rules for high school wrestling matches. Sixplayer football rule 3 length of time between periods revised.
Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services brian smith wiaa assistant executive director. The ihsa officials department oversees the licensing and testing of illinois high school officials. The mshsaa promotes the value of participation, sportsmanship, team play, and personal excellence to develop citizens who make positive contributions to their community and support the democratic principles of our state and nation. The official manual for high school wrestling with information concerning wrestling regulations and management of matches and. Resources handbook open dates publications rules forms links news events classifieds speakers bureau right to know. Ohsaa adds two paraswimming events to district tournaments. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. High school wrestling rules part 1 introduction to. Congratulations 2020 team dual wrestling state champions. The controversial biting incident which ended the division ii 182pound new york state high school wrestling final has caused quite a stir.
Indianapolis, in april 28, 2020 as the result of a concerted effort to accommodate the growing number of female wrestlers, the 202021 high. The purpose of the national federation of state high school associations is to coordinate the efforts of its member state associations toward the ultimate objectives of interscholastic activities. Wrestling north carolina high school athletic association. Official bylaws for wrestling minnesota state high school. State high school associations for the permission to use the.
Overview of wrestling rules the object of the sport of wrestling is to put your opponent on his back to pin your opponent. Republication of all or any portion of this rules book on the internet is expressly. Five matches is the maximum amount that a student may compete on any given day, exclusive of miaa sponsored tournaments see 84. Virginia female head wrestling coach breaking barriers for her team. This is the 8th video in the series explaining high school wrestling rules. Warnings and penalties for stalling are cumulative throughout the match and are penalized independent of the. Ihsaa indiana high school athletic associtation, inc. 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. State championship more championship info ghsa traditional wrestling state championships. 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.
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