The official manual for high school wrestling with information concerning wrestling regulations and management of matches and. This is the first video in the high school wrestling rule series. High school head coaches of a varsity sport must have a valid cpr certification cardio pulmonary resuscitation. For the purposes of the tssaa wrestling regulations, an invitational tournament only refers to an individual tournament or combination tournament as defined in the nfhs wrestling rules book. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Individual tournament or combination tournament as defined in the nfhs wrestling rules book.
Manage your mywiaa profile, complete online rules clinics and more. Some photosillustrations are from the u national federation of high school association nfhs u national collegiate athletic association ncaa u officiating wrestling methods course as part of the nfhs officials education program with the american sport. Despite wrestling s use of physical force, the sports rules and conventions keep it surprisingly safe and injuryfree. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented.
There are different mat requirements for high school, college and international wrestling. The allowance of back points and falls out of bounds met with disapproval due to. These rules apply to the type of wrestling done in the united states in college, high school, junior high, middle school, and most youth wrestling. The wrestling area shall be marked on the mat by painted lines, 2 inches wide, which are. Jan 05, 2020 this is the 26th video im doing in the series on high school wrestling rules. A pin, or fall, is a victory condition in various forms of wrestling that is met by holding an opponents shoulders or scapulae shoulder blades on the wrestling mat for a prescribed period of time. This is the 26th video im doing in the series on high school wrestling rules. 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. Wv mat high school academic allstate and honor roll updated high school scores updated middle school youth scores updated thursday, january 9, 2020 attention high school coaches.
The goal of our program is to produce athletes who are in superior condition and can outlast any opponent using proper technique. Two day invitational tournaments must be approved in writing by the executive director. This type of wrestling is often referred to as folkstyle wrestling. New jersey schools make history in first allgirls wrestling match. Apr 26, 2011 the change in weight classes resulted from a threetofour year process utilizing data from the national wrestling coaches association nwca optimal performance calculator, said dale pleimann, chair of the nfhs wrestling rules committee and former assistant executive director of the missouri state high school activities association. Andrew johnson returned to the wrestling mat on friday night without incident and with success. Kendrick johnsons schoolmates subpoenaed by feds in gymmat.
Sheri bazemore for the use of her photography equipment sources. Cpr certification is tracked by the school athletic director, similar to the rules meetingrisk management course requirement for assistant and sub varsity coaches. Rule 5252 requires the hands to touch the mat beyond. Additional time given to evaluate head, neck injuries in high schoo. This is a north carolina high school athletic association nchsaa varsity sport, and the commitment to. Twopiece uniform approved for high school wrestling intermat.
Check the coaches only area of the forum and votecomment on the first 201920 individual wt class rankings by 6pm tue jan 14. Nov 16, 2018 the dimensions of a wrestling mat will vary depending on the level of the wrestlers involved. But pro wrestling has changed greatly over the past. Each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The change in weight classes resulted from a threetofour year process utilizing data from the national wrestling coaches association nwca optimal performance calculator, said dale pleimann, chair of the nfhs wrestling rules committee and former assistant executive director of the missouri state high school activities association. These competition wrestling mats come in several sizes and are 158 thick. If a near fall lasts for 5 seconds, you get 3 points. Seven lakes wrestling is committed to developing young people of high character and outstanding moral fiber through the pursuit of excellence in the sport of wrestling who will then be able to find success in. Description our wrestling mats are the perfect mats for any competition or practice for both high school and college wrestling.
Mat requirements pertain to the minimum dimensions and. States in college, high school, junior high, middle school, and most youth wrestling. This article deals with the pin as it is defined in amateur wrestling. Each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding.
Authorityresponsibility of the off mat referee to call flagrantunsportsmanlike conduct. Additional time given to evaluate head, neck injuries in high school wrestling for immediate release contact. 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. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school. Johnson, the buena high school junior who was thrust into the national spotlight when his dreadlocks were cut before a dec. Rules and expectations basha high school wrestling team. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. This presentation is intended for officials, coaches and fans as a tool to better view the illustrations found in the rules book. They are constructed of quality, shock absorbing foam with a durable vinyl top and are made right here in the usa. Kshsaa wrestling manual 3 kansas state high school activities association 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. If a pin does not occur than the wrestler with the most points wins. Virginia female head wrestling coach breaking barriers for her team.
This video covers the mat area the dimensions and layout as defined in rule 2. This is a north carolina high school athletic association nchsaa varsity sport, and the. The mat doc is your online source for finding the latest. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services. More information on this cpr certification can be found here.
The rules for freestyle and grecoroman wrestling, as is done in the olympics and internationally, are a little different. For the most up to date version of the rule book, please visit. Wrestling 201920 wrestling manual kansas state high. Kendrick johnsons schoolmates subpoenaed in mat death.
Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades. Folkstyle wrestling rules explained by phil henning. In amateur wrestling, a pin ends the match regardless of when it occurs. The michigan high school athletic association, inc. A school must file a schedule online prior to the date of the first contest allowed by the sports calendar. By phil henning and the predicament wrestling score book. Unified bowling, girls wrestling and boys volleyball become. High school wrestling rules part 1 introduction to. Mat maids key to making a wrestling match run smoothly. Pool pairing maybe used in team dual competitions in all styles of wrestling. College and high school wrestling grew especially after the standardization of the national collegiate athletic association ncaa wrestling rules, which applied early on to both collegiate and scholastic wrestling with high school modifications. We will achieve this goal through intense drilling of correct technique and focus on high percentage moves. Twopiece uniform approved for high school wrestling.
Ohsaa winter tournaments move from postponed to cancelled winter tournaments of wrestling, basketball and ice hockey will not be completed. Nfhs wrestling rules book and case book and manual 201516. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. This video is a basic overview of some high school. Mat requirements pertain to the minimum dimensions and many schools will use larger mats than are required. Nfhs reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 12 million participants in high. Weight classes changed in high school wrestling the open mat. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be.
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. The mat doc is your online source for finding the latest and most uptodate information on sports related skin and health issues. Team duals may use brackets, pools or a combination of both. Going off the mat or forcing your opponent off the mat to avoid wrestling. Wrestling 201920 wrestling manual kansas state high school. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. In addition, there were 16,562 girls who participated in wrestling in 2,351 schools. Every fullsize ez flex wrestling mat is backed by our fiveyear limited warranty, the best warranty in the industry. The illustrations do not cover every situation, but they are. National federation of state high schools association p. The state of high school wrestling the nfhs wrestling rules committee is very concerned about the participation decline in high school wrestling.
National federation of high school association nfhs. Participation statistics publications record book sanctioning sports medicine. Ez flex wrestling mats are constructed using only high quality materials, like our 2. All recommendations were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. If a near fall lasts for two seconds, you get 2 points. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications. Wrestling north carolina high school athletic association. National boys wrestling national coach of the year 2. I am a level 3 khsaa kentucky high school athletic association wrestling referee. Ez flex wrestling mats are constructed using only highquality materials, like our 2.
Mnusaw follows the folkstyle rules as described in the nfhs wrestling rules book with the following mnusa rule modifications. The nfhs wrestling rules committee had a healthy discussion regarding toes, feet and heels as. National federation official high school wrestling rule books are published by. The wrestling mat shall be of uniform thickness not more than 4 inches thick nor less. The dimensions of a wrestling mat will vary depending on the level of the wrestlers involved. A copy has been sent to all registered officials and the. Wrestlers should only have a wrestling school issued. In addition, scoring a fall or nearfall is strengthened by the modifications to the definition and location of fall and nearfall in our rules book. For nearly as long as professional wrestling has been popular, there has been a way to simulate matches on a tabletop. High school wrestling rules illustrations call the rules book. 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 above link is to a slide show explaining new rules that apply to kids and high school competitions. A federal grand jury is investigating the death of kendrick johnson, 17yearold found dead in a rolledup wrestling mat in the gymnasium at lowndes high school in valdosta, ga. Rules of high school wrestling the objective of wrestling is to pin your opponent by forcing their shoulders, or shoulder blades to the mat. The wrestling area of the mat shall be a circular area with a minimum of 28 feet in diameter. A match in high school consists of three twominute periods. More colleges, universities, and junior colleges began offering dual meets and tournaments.
Eric russo green ankle band, wrestler, fauquier high school ms. Ohsaa wrestling ohio high school athletic association. Facebook home of s on the mat blog, devoted to coverage of high school wrestling in central jersey and across the state. Mar 14, 2014 a federal grand jury is investigating the death of kendrick johnson, 17yearold found dead in a rolledup wrestling mat in the gymnasium at lowndes high school in valdosta, ga. The importance of maintaining good hygiene team usa. Wiaa washington interscholastic activities association. The allowance of back points and falls out of bounds met with disapproval due to nearimpossible enforcement, poor wording. Wv mat high school academic allstate and honor roll updated high school scores updated middle schoolyouth scores updated thursday, january 9, 2020 attention high school coaches. Surrounding and secured to the wrestling area of the mat shall be a safety mat area approximately 5 feet wide.
High school wrestling rules part 26 the mat area youtube. Wrestlers hydration tip sheet information regarding forfeits and byes. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. Guidelines for scholastic award consideration along with past champions. Elliot hopkins complete list of rule changes indianapolis, in april 25, 2019 in an ongoing effort to minimize the risk of injury in high school wrestling, additional time will be given to evaluate head and neck injuries when an. I will study the rules, observe the work of other coaches, directors, adjudicators, judges, or offi cials and will, at. Order the current nfhs wrestling rules book on the osaa rules book order form or contact the osaa for more information. With hair rules clarified, buena wrestler andrew johnson. Missouri and several other state high school athletic associations have purchased the mat doc materials for their schools. If you get a skin breakout of any kind, then go to the doctor and get the dr. The rest of the high school wrestling rules series is much better quality.