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National Federation of StateHigh School Associations
2008-09 NFHS
Wrestling Rules Changes
Michigan Rule Interpretations Mark Uyl, MHSAA Assistant Director
[email protected]• Mark McClenathan, MHSAA Wrestling Rule
Interpreter
[email protected]• Phil Westheimer, MHSAA Wrestling Rule
Interpreter
NF Rule Resources- www.nfhs.org
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Remember In Michigan…. The competitor’s uniform must be school
issued. The uniform may only be personalized with
the wrestler’s given last name and weight class, only.
The uniform may not be personalized, adorned, or altered in any other way, shape or form.
Female Wrestlers For female wrestlers to be legal wearing a
traditional singlet, a tight fitting, short-sleeved undershirt of a single solid color (unadorned) OR a female style singlet (high cut) must be worn under that style singlet.
A sports bra only worn under the traditional singlet with no tight fitting undershirt as described above would not comply with the requirements of a legal uniform.
Offensive Starting Position SequenceRule 5-20-5 NOTE (NEW)
Offensive Starting Position SequenceRule 5-20-5 NOTE (NEW)
Offensive Starting Position SequenceRule 5-20-5 NOTE (NEW)
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National Federation of StateHigh School Associations
2008-09 Wrestling
Points of Emphasis
WRESTLER A1 MUST GO DIRECTLY TO THE MATAFTER REPORTING TO THE SCORER’S TABLE
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National Federation of StateHigh School Associations
2008-09 Wrestling
Rules Reminders
Rule 4-2-6
Rule 5-20-6
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MHSAA Updates and Reminders2008-09 Season
Weigh In Example #1 A meet is scheduled for Thursday but one school has
a snow day on Wednesday and cannot practice. If the competing schools are conducting a shoulder-to-shoulder weigh-in, then each team would get one additional pound for Thursday. If the competing schools are conducting a home weigh-in, then the schools must weigh-in either on Wednesday after 3 pm or on Thursday after 7 am. Each team would get the extra pound as the practice the day before the meet was cancelled due to inclement weather as long as proper prior notification took place.
Weigh In Example #2 A meet is scheduled for Thursday but a snow
day cancels the meet and it has been rescheduled for Friday. If the competing schools are conducting a shoulder-to-shoulder weigh-in, each team would get one additional pound for Friday. If the competing schools are conducting a home weigh-in, then the schools must weigh-in either on Thursday after 3 pm or on Friday after 7 am. Each team would get the extra pound as the meet was postponed due to inclement weather.
Weigh In Example #3 A bad snowstorm hits and a meet for Tuesday
has been pushed back to Wednesday, but schools do not reopen until Thursday (neither team practices on Tuesday or Wednesday). For Thursday’s meet, each school will get one pound for the inclement weather- if multiple days of bad weather cancel practices or meets, the maximum allowance under 4-5-5 is one pound, and one pound only.
Rule 4-4-3 Reminder Remember that the use of sweat boxes,
saunas, hot showers, whirlpools, rubber/vinyl/plastic-type suits or similar artificial heating devices are prohibited and shall disqualify an individual from competition or practice. The use of diuretics or other methods of quick weight reduction are also prohibited.
Coaches, officials and administrators must report and penalize these types of activities as they have no place in school-sponsored wrestling programs.
Tournament Groupings Please go the MHSAA website to review all
groupings and locations for the 2008-09 MHSAA Team and Individual wrestling tournaments.
Team Districts & Regional Draw Divisions 1 & 3 will compete on Wednesday,
February 18. Divisions 2 & 4 will compete on Thursday,
February 19.
Regional Pairings Lowest District vs. 2nd Highest District Highest District vs. 2nd Lowest District
Team Finals For the first time, the 2009 Team WR Finals
will be seeded. In each division, the top 4 teams will be
seeded by a seeding committee comprised of 12 individuals comprised of wrestling coaches and athletic directors (with wrestling backgrounds).
Once the top four seeds have been identified, the remaining four Team Finalists will be drawn into the bracket.
Team Quarterfinals & Semifinals (March 6-7)
Quarterfinals- Friday, March 6 QF 1- Seed #1 vs. Draw #4 QF 2- Seed #4 vs. Draw #1 QF 3- Seed #3 vs. Draw #2 QF 4- Seed #2 vs. Draw #3
Semifinals- Saturday, March 7• QF 1 vs. QF 2• QF 3 vs. QF 4
Seeding Criteria The committee will assess the credentials of
each team. In resolving issues, the following criteria will be used:
1) Head-to-head competition; if tied, the most recent winner prevails.
2) Record against common opponents.
3) A team with an exceptional record vs. acknowledged strong opposition.
4) Majority decision of the seeding committee.
Seeding Process For a Team Finalist to receive seeding
consideration, a school must submit the new TEAM SEASON SUMMARY form (MHSAA website) to the MHSAA by noon on Thursday, Feb. 26, the day following the Team Regional.
The seeding committee members will be sent all paperwork and information by Friday, February 27.
A conference call of the seeding committee will be held on Sunday, March 1 where the pairings will be set (4 seeded teams, 4 drawn teams).
Team Pairings Set The Team Finals pairings will be posted on
the MHSAA website by 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 1.
The Quarterfinal rounds of wrestling will take place on the following Friday, March 6, at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek.
Seeding Committee The MHSAA will seek assistance from the
MWA for members to serve on this committee. If a coach or AD is on the seeding committee, and their school advances to the Finals, then that person will be eliminated from the committee for that year.
The goal of this new approach is to increase interest and excitement as the Team tournament builds toward the Final round on Saturday, March 7.
Team Finals Schedule Friday, March 6- Quarterfinals
1:00 PM- Division 3
3:15 PM- Division 1
5:30 PM- Division 4
7:45 PM- Division 2• Saturday, March 7- Semifinals & Finals
9:30 AM- Divisions 1 & 3
11:45 AM- Divisions 2 & 4
Finals- 4:00 PM
Team Finals Hotel Information Divisions 1, 2 and 3 will be housed at the Mc
Camly Plaza Hotel. Division 4 will be housed at the Holiday Inn-
Battle Creek at the intersection of M66 and I-94.
All teams that qualify for the Team Finals must complete the Team Housing form on the MHSAA website to be assigned housing by the MHSAA.
MRSA Resources The MHSAA has posted a power point on
MRSA, along with information regarding mat cleaning products and techniques. It is on the Wrestling page of the MHSAA website.
The MHSAA has received inquiries on the Sterilaser, which was used on all mats at the Individual Finals last year at the Palace. Information on the Sterilaser is also available in this power point.
The MHSAA has other MRSA information and resources available- contact the office for more information.
Home Weigh-In The MHSAA Representative Council engaged
in a lengthy discussion at the May meeting on the advantages and disadvantages of the home weigh-in versus the onsite shoulder-to shoulder process during regular season competition.
The Council’s concerns will be taken to the Wrestling Committee in January where it will extensively review weigh-in policies and procedures for the regular season.
Please share any input with the MHSAA on this topic prior to January 1.
Coaches- NWCA The Weight Monitoring Program will be
administered once again by the NWCA website (www.nwcaonline.com). Login information will be sent to schools in mid-October, along with information regarding the annual nutritional exam.
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Midseason Meeting The annual midseason meeting for wrestling
officials will be held on Sunday, January 11 at 11:00 am (note the new starting time). This meeting will be held at the MHSAA office building.
Decision Making Process The MHSAA Wrestling Committee meets in
late January. Any proposals or discussion items must be
submitted to the MHSAA by December 15. Representative Council takes action upon all
committee recommendations at the May Council meeting.
Changes implemented for 2009-2010 season.
Out-Of-Season PrinciplesNo mandatory activitiesNo school transportationNo school uniforms-warmups
• Including reversible jerseys with school name/nickname and in school colors
No school general funds
Summer Competition Limits 15 days with students from their school
district Grades 7-12 if teams involve more than the following number of players:• Soccer & Lacrosse – 7
• Basketball, Ice Hockey, Volleyball – 3
Out-Of-Season During School YearThree-Player Rule
• From Monday of week of Aug. 15 to last day of school year for that school
• School coaches are prohibited from coaching at one time more than three students of grades 7-12 from their district
• Applies to all levels and both genders(i.e. Varsity boys coach limited to 3 players from sub-varsity girls team outside of girls season)
When – Pre-Season Down TimeFall Sports - Aug. 1 to first
practiceWinter - 14 days prior to first
practiceSpring - March 1 to first
practice
What – Pre-Season Down TimeNon Sport Specific
Conditioning OKThree-player rule skill work
OKNo open gyms, camps, clinics
What – Summer Dead Period
• Zero Player Rule - NO planned coach contact
• NO coach contact with students in sports grades 7-12 (anywhere)
• NO camps, clinics, sport activities at school facilities
When – Summer Dead Period7 days selected by each
schoolSame 7 days for all sportsDo you know when your
school’s 2009 Summer Dead Period is?
Sportsmanship – Official’s Feedback Officials will go online to provide
sportsmanship feedback on each school they work
Feedback is to be left only once – regardless of the number of games worked involving that school
Designed to be an internal tool for schools to identify positive and negative sportsmanship trends
Sportsmanship – Official’s FeedbackFeedback to be provided on:
• Student-Athletes
• Coaching Staff
• Home Game Management• Officials will select Greatly or Exceeded
Expectations, Met Expectations, Below or Well Below Expectations
• Spectator-specific issues• If YES, officials will be prompted to complete an
Officials Report Form
Sportsmanship – Official’s FeedbackSummaries will not be made
public by the MHSAAMHSAA will continue to send
letters praising schools with no negative Officials Reports and encouraging schools with more than three such reports
Sports Conflicts With Testing Dates• ACT – SAT – Michigan Merit
• Avoid conflicts with MHSAA tournaments – notify students athletes well in advance so they may schedule earlier
• Dates listed in May and Aug./Sept. Bulletin, MHSAA Handbook and on MHSAA.COM
Officials Online ExaminationsOptional 30-question
rules/mechanics examResults will be provided to
assignment committees