The uniform modification received favorable support on the nfhs wrestling questionnaire. National federation of high school association nfhs. A wavier to rule 415 to allow tape on the chin straps and straps on. Nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. 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. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. While these photos are not approved by the nfhs, they are identical with the current publications or are consistent with the current rules or case manual. This regulation allows a wrestler to wrestle a jv match, and then later during that same meet, compete in a. If the shoes have laces, the laces shall either be taped to the shoe or secured by a locking device on the wrestling shoe in an acceptable fashion. If laces are visible, they shall be secured in an acceptable fashion. No other model rules interpretations should be considered.
Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. The nfhs wrestling rules committee wants to remind all coaches, referees, meet administrators and wrestlers that this wrestling mat area rule needs to be followed during all competitions. Nevada interscholastic activities association 1188 victorian plaza circle sparks, nevada 89431 phone 775 4531012 fax 775 4531016. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of position at the start of the second 30second tiebreaker. The nfhs wrestling rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of interscholastic wrestling that need to be addressed and given special attention. A formfitted compression shirt which shall not cover or extend below the elbow and shall have a minimum 3inch tail. Niaa preseason coaches meetings schedule dates sites and times for 20192020 rules meeting packet. Nfhs wrestling rules previously allowed the scoring of escapes and reversals but not nearfall or falls, even though wrestling is continuing by our rules. The libero must clearly contrast with the rest of hisher teammates and conform to all other uniform rules.
Wrestler a reports to the scorers table and the referee no tices that the wrestlers shoelaces are not contained in lace guards nor are they taped. Nfhs, they are similar to those in the current publications or are consistent with the current rules or case manual. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Nfhs new wrestling rules presentation pdf of ppt presentation niaa wrestling postseason meet information. Nfhs rules allows official nfhs rule questions to be sent directly to your mobile device allowing you to challenge your rule knowledge and keep you aware of different situations for your chosen sports. Per nfhs rules, an ahcp is a physician or certified athletic trainer. Virginia female head wrestling coach breaking barriers for her team. While the nfhs wrestling rules book does not require the match to be stopped immediately, it is the prerogative of each nfhs mem 201617 nfhs wrestling rules interpretations publishers note. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations. Rules book, case bookofficials manual combined, scorebook.
The nfhs wrestling rules committee had a healthy discussion regarding toes, feet and heels as supporting points. In addition, a member state association ky experimented with a 2piece uniform this past 201617. The formfitted compression shirt shall be schoolissued. The mat area includes the wrestling mat and a space of at least 10 feet surrounding the mat, as. Rules book, case bookofficials manual combined, scorebook, powerpoint, rules changes poster. The following five wrestling points of emphasis were selected by the nfhs wrestling rules committee for the 201516 high school wrestling season. Page 26 of the 200910 nfhs wrestling rules reads the following. Wrestlers shall wear light heelless wrestling shoes, reaching above the ankles. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Comments on the 201718 rules changes clarified the criteria for an alternate uniform 411ac the alternate 2piece uniform has been added to increase participation for boys and girls. Contestants may wear lowcut socks during weighins that cannot be removed or added if the wrestler does not make weight. Interscholastic wrestling is challenged by a wide variety of gymnasiums and mat sizes. The nfhs wrestling rules committee wants to remind all coaches, referees, meet administrators and wrestlers that these four equipment rules need to be followed during all competitions.
Nfhs wrestling rules 2018 2019 pdf nfhs corporate partnership program. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. The formfitted compression shirt may be worn under a singlet or with compression short or shorts designed for wrestling. We are challenged by a wide variety of gymnasiums and mat sizes. Interscholastic wrestling is uniquely different than any other type of wrestling in the world. There was no action taken to add toes, feet or heels as usual supporting points down on the mat. Sportsmanshiptogether we make the right call zero tolerance. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. Inspiring individuals, encouraging excellence through education based athletics. Nfhs wrestling rules book and case book and manual 2012. All currently compliant libero uniforms will maintain compliance under new rule. Each of these wrestling points of emphasis need to be stressed to all coaches, referees, wrestlers, parents, school.
Bryan hurst, head coach, fauquier high school, warrenton, virginia 9th place 2007 virginia group aaa state championships t. The wrestling mat shall be of uniform thickness not more than 4 inches thick nor less than the. If wrestling is continuing during a match, then nearfall and falls should be awardedearned with no deference to. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of position at the start of the second 30second tiebreaker or the start of the ultimate tiebreaker.
For the sports that you subscribe to, it not only allows you access to the nfhs rules but you can also gain the valuable knowledge found. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might appear in the rules book for consecutive editions. Wrestling rules changes 201920 by nfhs on september 10, 2019 wrestling. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. This rule proposal reinforces the importance of how wrestlers should be required to be properly attired on the mat during competition, regardless of gender. In wrestling only, a wrestler may compete on two different teams on the same date in the same sport. In addition, there were 16,562 girls who participated in wrestling in 2,351 schools. Female contestants wearing a onepiece singlet shall also wear a formfitted compression suitable undergarment. Wrestling the nfhs wrestling rules committee is very concerned about the participation decline in high school wrestling.
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