2014-15 NFHS Wrestling Rules · PDF file · 2015-11-03 . Interscholastic...

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National Federation of State High School Associations

2014-15

Wrestling Rules Changes

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.

Legal Hair Cover

Rules 4-2-1, 4-3-1a

Effective in 2014-15, a legal hair cover

shall be attached to the ear guards.

Bad Time

Rules 5-1-1, 6-6-2

The bottom wrestler with the red leg band was supposed

to start the second 30-second tiebreaker in the top

position, but the opponent was given the top position

instead. The result is bad time.

Bad Time

Rules 5-1-1, 6-6-2

The bottom wrestler with the red leg band was supposed

to have the choice to start the ultimate tiebreaker, but the

opponent was given the choice instead and chose the top

position. The result is bad time.

Tournament Advancement

Rule 10-2-9

If two wrestlers in the championship bracket simultaneously cannot continue

the match due to both being disqualified for stalling or having their injury or

blood time elapse, the wrestler who is leading on points at the time the match

is terminated will continue in the consolation bracket. If the match is tied at

the time of termination, the wrestler who scored the first point(s) in the match

(first three periods, or first or second 30-second tiebreaker) will continue in

the consolation bracket. If no points were scored, neither wrestler will

continue.

2014-15

Wrestling

Editorial Changes

Unnecessary Roughness (NEW)

Signal Chart - #26

A new signal has been created for Unnecessary Roughness.

The fist is extended straight out with elbow not bent and the

hand in a fist. Which arm is used depends on which wrestler is

being penalized.

Default/Technical Fall/Disqualification (NEW)

Signal Chart - #27

A new signal has been created for a Default, Technical Fall

or Disqualification. The arms are crossed in front of the

chest.

Entries

Rule 11-1-4 NOTE

EDITORIAL CHANGE FOR 2014-15 for Team

Advancement Tournaments:

NOTE: All wrestlers must weigh-in each day of

the multiple-day event and they must weigh-in at

the same weight class each day of the event. A

wrestler is only eligible for two weight classes

during a multiple-day, team-advancement

tournament, and those two weight classes are

determined at the first day weigh-in and cannot

change during the remainder of the event.

2014-15 NFHS Wrestling Editorial Changes

Mat Area

Diagrams

Further clarified the markings on the mat

adjusted some of the dimensions in the

diagrams.

4-2-1 Removed the Note and added to the rule that

the legal hair cover shall be attached to the ear

guards. Also added “legal” before “hair cover.”

4-3-1a Added to special equipment rule that legal hair

coverings must be attached to the ear guards.

5-1-2 Clarified when bad time occurs with regard to

5-18 Added the reference to Photo 11 to assist with

illustrating out of bounds situations.

6-6-2 Reorganized the rule dealing with correction of

errors in positioning wrestlers and expanded

the Note.

2014-15 NFHS Wrestling Editorial Changes

8-1-1 Clarified in the rule that any contestant

reporting to the scorer’s table not properly

equipped or not ready to wrestle is a technical

violation,

9-2-2b Added “opposing” before “head coach.” This

was omitted from the 2013-14 Rules Book.

2014-15

Wrestling

Points of Emphasis

2014-15 NFHS

Wrestling Points of Emphasis

1. Avoiding Wrestling and Encouraging

Wrestling in Center of Mat

2. Preventing False Starts from Creating

Injuries – Preventive Officiating

3. Legal Hair Coverings

4. Cleaning Wrestling Mats and Wrestling

Equipment

5. Authority/Responsibility of the Off-Mat

Referee to call Flagrant/Unsportsmanlike

Conduct

Avoiding Wrestling and Encouraging

Wrestling in Center of Mat

Good wrestling action requires both wrestlers to make an

honest attempt to stay within the wrestling area.

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Preventing False Starts from Creating

Injuries – Preventive Officiating

Legal Hair Coverings

All wrestlers weighing in must meet the grooming standard,

which requires the hair to meet certain length and abrasive

standards. All competitors must meet this standard or wear

an appropriate cover. This legal hair cover must be worn to

the weigh-in for the referee’s approval and then removed

prior to stepping on the scale.

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Cleaning Wrestling Mats and

Wrestling Equipment

Cleaning wrestling mats with an effective disinfectant helps

prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases.

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Authority/Responsibility of the Off-Mat

Referee to Call Flagrant/Unsportsmanlike

Conduct

2014-15

Wrestling

Rules Reminders

Equipment

Rules 1-1-3, 4-3-1, 4-3-6, 10-1-2

Electronic devices may be used by coaches in the coaching

Dual Meet: Legal

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Tournament: Legal

Equipment

Rules 1-1-3, 4-3-1, 4-3-6, 10-1-2

Coaches may share information on electronic devices with

wrestlers during injury time-outs.

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Equipment

Rules 1-1-3, 4-3-1, 4-3-6, 10-1-2

Coaches may not use electronic devices to discuss a call.

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Illegal

Equipment

Rules 1-1-3, 4-3-1, 4-3-6, 10-1-2

It is illegal to use a bullhorn or other devices to communicate

with a wrestler during a match.

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Illegal

Match Limits

Rules 1-4-3, 5-13, 5-17-2

Forfeits are no longer considered as matches wrestled when

considering the five matches in one day limit for competition.

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Artificial Limbs

Rule 4-5-9

If a wrestler chooses to weigh-in with an artificial limb

(A), the wrestler shall wear the artificial limb during

competition at all times (B).

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Representation

Rule 1-4

Rule 1-4-3:

No wrestler shall represent the school in more than one

weight class in any meet or wrestle in more than five

matches (championship or consolation), excluding forfeits

in any one day of competition.

Rule 1-4-4:

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 1-4-5:

A contestant shall not accept a forfeit in one weight class

and compete in another class.

Wrestling Mat

Rule 2-1

Wrestling Mat Area

Rule 2-1-5

Team Benches

Rule 2-2

*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.

*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.

2014-15

Wrestling

Information

March 1, 2015

Must be submitted to your

state association office for

approval.

2015 NFHS Wrestling Rule

Change Proposal Form

2014-15 NFHS Wrestling Rules

and Case Book as E-Books

Electronic Versions of the NFHS Wrestling

Rules and Case Book are now available for

purchase as e-books.

Apple users can visit iTunes for available

books.

Apple, Android and Kindle users can buy e-

books from Amazon.com and view them

through the Kindle app.

Price: $5.99 each

Visit www.nfhs.org/ebooks

for more information.

NFHS Suggested Guidelines for

Management of Concussion

In the Appendix

in all of the

2014-15 NFHS

Rules Book

Fundamentals of Coaching Wrestling

Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know

www.nfhslearn.com

Interscholastic Officiating

www.nfhsofficials.com

Additional NFHS Information

NFHS Wrestling Rule Change Proposal Form Due • March 1, 2015

2015 NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee Meeting • April 8-10, 2015

• Indianapolis, IN

2015 NFHS Wrestling Rules Online State

Interpreters Meeting • September 23, 2015 – 2:00 pm. (Eastern Standard Time)

E-mail addresses: • Bob Colgate - bcolgate@nfhs.org

• Kim Adams - kadams@nfhs.org

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To order copies please contact: Lisa Tarbutton at the NFHS

Phone: 317.822.5731 or Fax your Request to 317.822.5700

Thank You!

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