NFHS Wrestling Rules Each state high school association adopting these NFHS wrestling rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS wrestling rules should contact the wrestling rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of NFHS wrestling rules. State rules interpreters may contact the NFHS for model wrestling rules interpretations. No other model wrestling rules interpretations should be considered.

See Appendix B on page 80 of the NFHS Wrestling Rules Book

 1-3-1, 2 Changed the words “physician” and medical professional” to “appropriate health-care professional.”  1-3-2;  Changed ‘physician’s release” to “medical release.”  ;  3-2-2a;  4-3-1;  i;  5-21;  ;  7-1-5g, u, v;  7-1-6;  7-2-1, 2, 4; Added the word “maneuvers” to “potentially dangerous holds” and “illegal holds” and “holds” for clarification and consistency.

 8-1-3;  8-2-2;  Penalty Chart – Note 1;  Scoring Symbols (P) Added the word “maneuvers” to “potentially dangerous holds” and “illegal holds” and “holds” for clarification and consistency.  4-2-3, 4, 5 Changed the word “physician” to “appropriate health- care professional.”  5-1-3;  , 4;  Changed the word “bleeding” to “blood” time.  Added language to better clarify the offensive starting position.

 Added “..prior to the conclusion of wrestling” for clarification of a default.  6-6-5b1 Deleted the words “the conclusion of the tournament or.”  6-7-1c6 Added the words “(first three periods of the match)” to clarify what a regulation match is with regard to overtime.  Added the word “athletic” before trainer for consistency.  Changed the words “physician/medical staff” to “a designated, on-site, appropriate health-care professional.”  Changed the words “physician/medical staff” to “appropriate health-care professionals.”

 9-2-2a Added the word “personnel” for clarification.  9-2-2m. n, o Added the words “shall be declared the winner” for consistency.  Scoring Symbols Changed the language from “Scoring Abbreviations” to “Scoring Symbols” for consistency.  Photo 6 Added the word “scapulae” to the text.  Photo 26 Extended the lines on the pictures for better illustration.  Photos 29, 30 The text description of the photos was re- written for clarification.  Photo 35 Changed the word “official” to “referee” in the text.

 Photo 86 (New) Added a new photo of the illegal rear-standing, double-knee kickback.  Photos Changed the word “official” to “referee” in the text.  Photo 105 (New) Added a new photo of a technical violation of interlocking of hands by the offensive wrestler.  Photos 19, , 44, 54, 57, , 66, 70, Added the word “maneuvers” to “potentially dangerous holds” and “illegal holds” and “holds” in the text for clarification and consistency.

1. Concussion Recognition and Management 2. Communicable Diseases 3. Fleeing the Mat

 A concussion is a brain injury that results in a temporary disruption of normal brain function-  A concussion occurs when the brain is violently rocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull as a result of a blow to the head or body-  Neither referees, nor coaches, are expected to “diagnose” a concussion, as that is the job of an appropriate health-care professional-  Referees, coaches and administrators are being asked to make all efforts to ensure that concussed athletes do not continue to participate-

 The referee is not responsible for the evaluation or management of the athlete after he or she is removed from competition-  If an appropriate health-care professional on the mat determines that the athlete HAS NOT suffered a concussion, the athlete may return to competition-  If there is no appropriate health-care professional available to evaluate the athlete, the athlete SHOULD NOT be allowed by the coach to return to competition-  Athletes with continued concussion symptoms are at significant risk for recurrent, cumulative and even catastrophic consequences of a second concussive injury-

 Rule 1-2-2: No wrestler shall represent the school in more than one weight class in any meet or compete in more than five matches (championship or consolation), including forfeits in any one day.  Rule 1-2-3: No contestant shall wrestle in two consecutive matches with less than a 45-minute rest between them. The conclusion time of each match shall be recorded.  Rule 1-2-4: A contestant shall not accept a forfeit in one weight class and compete in another class.

Team Benches Rule 2 *NFHS Rule 2-2-1: 10 feet *NFHS Rule 2-2-1: For dual meets, all team personnel, including coaches, other than actual participating contestants shall be restricted to an area which is at least 10 feet from the edge of the mat and the scorer’s table, where facilities permit. *NFHS Rule 2-2-2: two 10 feet *NFHS Rule 2-2-2: During tournament competition, a maximum of two team personnel (coaches and/or non- participating contestants) will be permitted on chairs at the edge of the mat. It is permissible to allow coaches on the corner of the mat in a restricted zone. In tournaments where coaches are permitted on the corner of the mat, the restricted zone shall be defined by either a contrasting line marked on the mat with paint or tape or a contrasting colored surface under the chairs. The restricted zone shall be no closer than 5 feet to the edge of the circle. Coaches shall be seated at least 10 feet from the scorer’s table, where facilities permit.

Conduct of Coaches, Team Personnel and Others *NFHS Rule 7-5-2: *NFHS Rule 7-5-2: Coaches and other team personnel are restricted to the bench/chairs while the clock is running and during normal out of bounds and resumption of wrestling. The coach may move towards the mat only during a charged time-out or at the end of the match. (See Rule 2- 2) *NFHS Rule 7-5-3: *NFHS Rule 7-5-3: Unsportsmanlike conduct – is called on coaches or other team personnel who violate the bench decorum rule (7-5-2).

Due: March 1, 2011 Must be submitted to your state association office for approval. ►

IHSAA Weight Management Program Considerations

 Weigh-In Regulations can be found at  All wrestlers must have a minimum of six (6) “qualifying” weigh-ins prior to Monday, January 24, 2011 which is the Monday prior to the sectional and the day of the seeding meetings. The six (6) qualifying weigh-ins must occur between November 15, 2010 and January 24, Additionally, one of the six (6) qualifying weigh-ins must occur in the month of January 2011 and at least one (1) of the qualifying weigh-ins must be at scratch weight for the weight class the wrestler is entered into the IHSAA tournament series. A weigh-in at scratch weight is defined as a wrestler weighing in at or below the actual poundage of the weight class (i.e. – a wrestler weighs in at achieves a scratch weigh in for the 112 pound weight class)

This document must be presented at the sectional seeding meeting and completed in every detail.

The National Wrestling Coaches Association Website Each wrestler must be tested and this document shall be retained by the coach.

This document lists all wrestlers on the team that have been tested and entered. Coaches shall maintain this record in their files.

Example of Individual Wrestler Weigh-In Sheet Date 12/112/412/1112/181/81/13 Name of Event CHS Dual Meet BHS Super Six C’Town Invit. County Meet North Invit. SSHS Double Dual Weight (Circle the weigh-in at scratch weight) Coach’s Initials BC Qualifying Weigh-in (√) √√√√√ 12/1 - Achieves 1 st Qualifying Weigh-In – Wrestles /4 - Does NOT achieve a qualifying weigh-in – Wrestles /11 – Achieves 2 nd Qualifying Weigh-in – Wrestles /18 – Achieves 3 rd Qualifying Weigh-In – Wrestles 160 1/8 – Achieves 4 th Qualifying Weigh-in – Wrestles 152 AND makes scratch weight in 152 1/13 – Achieves 5 th Qualifying Weigh-in – Wrestles 160 This wrestler now needs one more qualifying weigh-in to be eligible for the IHSAA tournament series.

This document shows the 1 ½ % weekly weight loss for the wrestler. Coaches shall maintain a copy of this document for each wrestler.

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