Can the referee approve the sleeves for use in competition. Inspiring individuals, encouraging excellence through education based athletics. For the most up to date version of the rule book, please visit. Nfhs physician release form to compete in wrestling with skin lesions.
Officials will use tactics, commands, and strict application of the rules to see that the ideals of total universal wrestling are obeyed. The appointment procedures of these three officials are set in the regulations for the international refereeing. Bill welker, wvssac wrestling rules interpreter rule 411a. 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 three seconds. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling.
Fear not, because youll find everything you need to know about the basics of wrestling s rules, regulations and the wrestling scoring system. Section four wrestling officials association sfwoa. Rules in every wrestling promotion are similar to each other and are usually enforced by the promotion or owner of the promotion. If the wrestler enters the mat with a noncompliant appearance, officials will allow maximum. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. Freestyle, grecoroman, womens, and beach wrestling. It may shock you, but here are five things you didnt know about wrestling refs. Please note the various usaw modifications to the fila rules which were also adopted by the usaw board of directors. The most important thing to know about the rules of professional wrestling is that they can be changed, disregarded, made up on the spot or broken at any time. The nfhs wrestling rules committee has adopted the wiaa modification to injury timeouts regarding injuries to the head and neck involving cervical column, nervous system, andor concussion as an nfhs wrestling rule.
This rule book contains the rules of fila, which are approved by the usaw board of directors to be utilized at usaw sanctioned freestyle, grecoroman, womens, beach wrestling events, as well as usaw sanctioned grappling events. I strongly suggest that you dont use a knee pad, but if you do, you need to wash it daily. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. The purpose of this page is to provide officials, coaches and the athletes of usaw with. Referee alan maloney told high school wrestler andrew. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. The object of the sport of wrestling is to put your opponent on his back to pin your opponent.
Going off the mat or forcing your opponent off the mat to avoid wrestling fleeing the mat. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Sportsmanshiptogether we make the right call zero tolerance regarding profanityinappropriate language. Rule 664, 5 true false correct 2 the only way a wrestler can lose a match when ahead by 15 or more points is to commit an unsportsmanlike act. Compilation of the illegal holdsmoves from the national federation of high school wrestling rule book. The referee a wrestling referee or official has full control of each match and his or her decisions are final. No, rule 435 requires both arm and leg sleeves to contain padding.
Illegal holds there are several holds that the referee will penalize you for without warning. New down position starting procedure by bart thompson. Description 201718 and 201819 wrestling rules and interpretations 2 year publication the ncaa produces rules of play for wrestling. The goal is to improve rule applications and consistency through better mechanics and. No, rule 4 35 requires both arm and leg sleeves to contain padding. Frequently modified and always subject to further modification, the rules set forth herein must be known and accepted by all wrestlers, coaches, referees and. During a match the referee starts and stops the match using a whistle. There are other holds called potentially dangerous holds which the referee might make you let go of but will not penalize you for. Language added to define an undershirt when worn under the sleeveless shirt. Page 61 201617 nfhs wrestling rules who is suspected of having a communicable skin disease. May 10, 2017 the secrets behind a wwe referee and what the most important person in the ring really does during a match. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services nfhs rules book as ebooks ebooks features.
National collegiate championships by jess hokei editor, amateur wrestling news behind by 29 points at the completion of the semifinals and with only one finalist, oklahoma state fought back through consolations to win the. Wash your wrestling shoes at least once a week, and spray the bottom of your shoes with a disinfectant daily. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 201718 and 201819 seasons. If sufficient reason is determined by the referee, a tight fitting, short. Wrestling rules of the game the official site of the. Professional wrestling rulebook pro wrestling fandom. Nfhs wrestling exam part ii answers 1 all scoring errors can be corrected if they are detected within 48 hours. Fear not, because youll find everything you need to know about the basics of wrestling s rules, regulations and the wrestling scoring system right here. These rules are different from the other professional rulebook. The referee s chief concern is the health and safety of the wrestlers. Physical hair treatment items that are hard and or abrasive such as beads, bobby pins, barrettes, pins, hair clips. The referee will verbally tell the passive wrestler that heshe is being passive and that more scoring actions are required. Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins.
At the weighin, the referee must check that each competitor satisfies the requirements of this article. Rule changes for 20072008 season for the newly minted wrestling fan or participant, the rules and regulations can be downright confusing. A more standardized prematch procedure requiring referees to perform skin checks or verify that skin checks had been completed onsite by an appropriate healthcare professional was approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs wrestling rules committee at its april 810 meeting in indianapolis. The referee shall also establish eye contact with the scorers table. The referee should begin looking for a change of control as soon as either leg. Two referees who were not involved in the match told the courierpost that they believed that the wrestling rules had been. As long as the referee is looking the other way and it seems like he always is, anything goes. The wrestler must be warned at the weighin that, if his appearance is not correct, he will not be allowed to enter the competition.
The section four wrestling officials association are wrestling referees, operating throughout new yorks southern tier in broome county and surrounding areas. To view bulletins please select a sport from the menu below. Wrestling officials blue book michigan high school athletic. Usa boxing official rule book competition rules effective january 1, 2014 revised november 20. Note rule references are associated with the new rules book.
Keep body wipes in your bag so that you can clean your body after practices and matches. The secrets behind a wwe referee and what the most important. Referees make decisions based on the rules and guidelines found in the national federation high school wrestling rules book. The ohsaa officiating department has prepared the following presentation to assist officials with using arbitersports. For the newly minted wrestling fan or participant, the rules and regulations can be downright confusing. National federation of state high school associations, wrestling rules book. Wwfe referees wee willie webber judo jack terry harry smythe billy caputo gilberto roman john benello lou super dusty feldbaumer danny bartfield mike thanosoulos mario savoldi eddie gersh dick kroll dick woherle jack lotz gilberto roman terry yorkston john stanley fred atkins mike figaroa mike torres john riegler dave hebner danny davis joey morella earl. It is the responsibility of every new york state wrestling official to.
Mnusaw follows the folkstyle rules as described in the nfhs wrestling rules book with the following mnusa rule modifications. Once a wrestler has received the first warning, the next time heshe is called for passivity, they go on the shot clock meaning this does not start over in between rounds. The goal is to improve rule applications and consistency through better mechanics and procedures across the state. Sportsmanshiptogether we make the right call zero tolerance.
The more the sport of wrestling adapts to current trends, the more it will continue. With official approval, the undershirt must be a single, solid color, unadorned and with no more than one, visible manufacturers logo or trademark. It is the responsibility of the contestant, parents, coach and referee to identify a possible communicable skin disease and then have an appropriate healthcare professional evaluate the condition if possible. A quick reference guide to wrestling rules, regulations and information about referees, officials and the. Referee s uniform shortsleeved knit shirt, with alternating black and white 1 inch stripes. If a referee is not present at weighin, the hair cover must be checked by the meet referee upon arrival at the site. No key word searches its just the rule book uploaded into a pdf format that you have to scroll through page by page to look at. Link to grecofreestyle rule book with video challenge procedures. Ncaa publications 201718 and 201819 wrestling rules and. Rules are used to keep wrestlers from breaking the rules or from the wrestlers injuring themselves or their opponents. This should occur approximately 30 to 45 seconds into a scoreless period. The referee no longer may be behind the contestants when starting the. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing this booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules.
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