The referee will verbally tell the passive wrestler that heshe is being passive and that more scoring actions are required. It is the responsibility of every new york state wrestling official to. 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. May 10, 2017 the secrets behind a wwe referee and what the most important person in the ring really does during a match. Professional wrestling rulebook pro wrestling fandom. 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. Rule changes for 20072008 season for the newly minted wrestling fan or participant, the rules and regulations can be downright confusing. The referee shall also establish eye contact with the scorers table. With official approval, the undershirt must be a single, solid color, unadorned and with no more than one, visible manufacturers logo or trademark. The referee no longer may be behind the contestants when starting the. For the most up to date version of the rule book, please visit. 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.
Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. No, rule 4 35 requires both arm and leg sleeves to contain padding. There are other holds called potentially dangerous holds which the referee might make you let go of but will not penalize you for. Referee alan maloney told high school wrestler andrew. Usa boxing official rule book competition rules effective january 1, 2014 revised november 20. 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. 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. Language added to define an undershirt when worn under the sleeveless shirt. Ncaa publications 201718 and 201819 wrestling rules and.
I strongly suggest that you dont use a knee pad, but if you do, you need to wash it daily. 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 secrets behind a wwe referee and what the most important. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. The ohsaa officiating department has prepared the following presentation to assist officials with using arbitersports. The goal is to improve rule applications and consistency through better mechanics and.
Inspiring individuals, encouraging excellence through education based athletics. Compilation of the illegal holdsmoves from the national federation of high school wrestling rule book. Please note the various usaw modifications to the fila rules which were also adopted by the usaw board of directors. 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. 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. Illegal holds there are several holds that the referee will penalize you for without warning. For the newly minted wrestling fan or participant, the rules and regulations can be downright confusing. Rule change nearfall rule 5112i when a defensive wrestler commits a technical violation, applies an illegal holdmaneuver, commits unnecessary roughness or unsportsmanlike act during an imminent or near fall situation playpic a, the offensive wrestler shall be awarded a penalty points playpic b in addition to the near fall. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services nfhs rules book as ebooks ebooks features. Rules in every wrestling promotion are similar to each other and are usually enforced by the promotion or owner of the promotion. At the weighin, the referee must check that each competitor satisfies the requirements of this article.
The more the sport of wrestling adapts to current trends, the more it will continue. Two referees who were not involved in the match told the courierpost that they believed that the wrestling rules had been. Wash your wrestling shoes at least once a week, and spray the bottom of your shoes with a disinfectant daily. Sportsmanshiptogether we make the right call zero tolerance regarding profanityinappropriate language.
The appointment procedures of these three officials are set in the regulations for the international refereeing. National federation of state high school associations, wrestling rules book. To view bulletins please select a sport from the menu below. Frequently modified and always subject to further modification, the rules set forth herein must be known and accepted by all wrestlers, coaches, referees and. Sportsmanshiptogether we make the right call zero tolerance. The purpose of this page is to provide officials, coaches and the athletes of usaw with. Going off the mat or forcing your opponent off the mat to avoid wrestling fleeing the mat. The referee should begin looking for a change of control as soon as either leg. Mnusaw follows the folkstyle rules as described in the nfhs wrestling rules book with the following mnusa rule modifications. These rules are different from the other professional rulebook.
Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. New down position starting procedure by bart thompson. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. If sufficient reason is determined by the referee, a tight fitting, short. If the wrestler enters the mat with a noncompliant appearance, officials will allow maximum. 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. Fear not, because youll find everything you need to know about the basics of wrestling s rules, regulations and the wrestling scoring system. Page 61 201617 nfhs wrestling rules who is suspected of having a communicable skin disease. Note rule references are associated with the new rules book. As long as the referee is looking the other way and it seems like he always is, anything goes. The goal is to improve rule applications and consistency through better mechanics and procedures across the state. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. Bill welker, wvssac wrestling rules interpreter rule 411a.
This should occur approximately 30 to 45 seconds into a scoreless period. The referee a wrestling referee or official has full control of each match and his or her decisions are final. Rules are used to keep wrestlers from breaking the rules or from the wrestlers injuring themselves or their opponents. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing.
Keep body wipes in your bag so that you can clean your body after practices and matches. Description 201718 and 201819 wrestling rules and interpretations 2 year publication the ncaa produces rules of play for wrestling. 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. Freestyle, grecoroman, womens, and beach wrestling. A quick reference guide to wrestling rules, regulations and information about referees, officials and the. The wrestler must be warned at the weighin that, if his appearance is not correct, he will not be allowed to enter the competition. Officials will use tactics, commands, and strict application of the rules to see that the ideals of total universal wrestling are obeyed. Can the referee approve the sleeves for use in competition. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. Referees make decisions based on the rules and guidelines found in the national federation high school wrestling rules book. During a match the referee starts and stops the match using a whistle. If a referee is not present at weighin, the hair cover must be checked by the meet referee upon arrival at the site. Section four wrestling officials association sfwoa.
The section four wrestling officials association are wrestling referees, operating throughout new yorks southern tier in broome county and surrounding areas. Physical hair treatment items that are hard and or abrasive such as beads, bobby pins, barrettes, pins, hair clips. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. Nfhs wrestling exam part ii answers 1 all scoring errors can be corrected if they are detected within 48 hours.
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. 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. The referee s chief concern is the health and safety of the wrestlers. No, rule 435 requires both arm and leg sleeves to contain padding. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of emphasis. Nfhs physician release form to compete in wrestling with skin lesions. Wrestling officials blue book michigan high school athletic. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 201718 and 201819 seasons. 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. Wrestling rules of the game the official site of the.
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