2015 16 nfhs wrestling rule book pdf

A singlet worn by a competitor needs to be predominantly red or blue. Pause and discuss as needed discuss points of emphasis. Discuss how to access and the content of the moa central hub. Wrestling kentucky high school athletic association.

New language states that repeatedly dropping to one knee, as well as one hand, to break locked hands is considered unsportsmanlike conduct. The nfhs generally sets the standard for weight classes for high schoollevel dual. Often times our officials say that a singlet has to be a certain percentage red or blue 60% is the number i hear most often, but this is not in the rule book. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. National federation of state high school associations wrestling. Additional nfhs information nfhs wrestling rule change proposal form due march 1, 2015 2015 nfhs wrestling rules committee meeting april 810, 2015 indianapolis, in 2015 nfhs wrestling rules online state interpreters meeting september 23, 2015 2. Rule 5114b true false correct 3 a defensive wrestler must allow the offensive wrestler an opportunity to. May 31 042820 202021 high school wrestling rules changes address weighin procedures. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. Grecoroman and freestyle wrestling basically differ as follows. 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. Contestants may wear lowcut socks that cannot be removed or added if the wrestlers do not make weight. From the usa wrestling officials association mat officials, 1. Gardner, publisher susie knoblauch, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for.

By state association adoption one commemorativememorial patch may be worn on the jersey. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Wrestling ranks seventh in popularity among boys at the high school level with 250,653 participants, according to the 2015 16 nfhs athletics participation survey. In addition, a member state association ky experimented with a 2piece uniform this past 201617 wrestling season and received favorable results and. Microsoft word 2015 16 nfhs wrestling skin lesion form april 2015 final.

National federation of state high school associations. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. Each state high school association has adopted its wrestling rules, with each. March 1, 2016 must be submitted to your state association office for approval. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no. The duties of the referee before a dual meet begins each day were further clarified. Wrestling, like all other sports, obeys rules that constitute the rules of the game and define its practice, the aim of which is to pin the opponent or to win on points. Inspiring individuals, encouraging excellence through education based athletics.

The catchers helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. Add the word not in the last sentence as noted below. The illustrations do not cover every situation, but they are common situations that referees should recognize. In grecoroman wrestling, it is strictly forbidden to grasp the opponent below the belt line, or to trip him or. Groups105995libraryfiles201819 nfhs wrestling rules interpretations. Indianapolis, in april 16, 2001 the issue of proper weight management was foremost on the agenda of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs wrestling rules committee at its march 2526 meeting in indianapolis. When the number of competitors is not a power of 2, that is 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64, there shall. Underlining shows additions strikethrough shows deletions. Wrestling rules changes 201516 by on january 21, 2016 wrestling.

Nfhs wrestling rule change proposal form due march 1, 2016 due. High school associations nfhs wrestling rules committee at its april 8. Choose from 88 different sets of nfhs rules flashcards on quizlet. 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. 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. 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. National federation of high school association nfhs.

Rules book, case bookofficials manual combined, powerpoint, rules changes poster, online. High school associations 20162017 nfhs wrestling rules powerpoint b. Wrestling ranks seventh in popularity among boys at the high school level with 244,804 participants, according to the 201617 nfhs athletics participation survey. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee scales, etc.

Communicable skin conditions and skin checks communicable skin conditions continue to be a major concern in wrestling, in part because of recent mrsa and herpes gladitorium outbreaks. Wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. The mat area includes the wrestling mat and a space of at least 10 feet surrounding the mat, where facilities permit, as well as the team benches and scorers table. Wrestling rules changes for 2015 2016 rule 314, clarifies the duties of wrestling referees before a dual meet begins. Since the clock is stopped when bench personnel are cautioned or disqualified, substitutes from both teams who have already reported may be beckoned by the referee and may enter the field of play. Art a technical fall occurs when a wrestler has earned a 15point advantage. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of. Each of these wrestling points of emphasis need to be stressed to all coaches, referees, wrestlers, parents, school. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. 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.

The knees can either be above the mat or on the mat 16. The batting helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. Nfhs wrestling rule 314a states that before a dual meet begins, the referee shall perform skin checks or verify that skin checks have been performed by a designated, onsite meet, appropriate healthcare professional. Description 201516 and 201617 wrestling rules and interpretations 2 year publication the ncaa produces rules of play for wrestling. A series of matches in each of the nfhs weight classes in which individuals initially move from round to round as a team pools or advance based on team results culminating in the wrestlers placement on an individual bracket with advancement from that point based on individual results would be. Nfhs wrestling rule book, rule 1, competition nfhs wrestling rule book, rule 2, equipment nfhs wrestling rule book, rule 3, officials and their duties nfhs wrestling rule book, rule 4, wrestlers classification and weighin handout of quiz over rules 1 4 session 2. Tuesday, september 1 6 8 pm nfhs wrestling rule book, rule 1, competition nfhs wrestling rule book, rule 2, equipment nfhs.

Below are answers to questions that have been asked. A new picture will need to be added to the signal chart. The list of illegal holds spelled out in the nfhs rule book are so listed to ensure a. Sportsmanshiptogether we make the right call zero tolerance regarding profanityinappropriate language. If a participant is suspected by the referee or coach of having a communicable skin disease or any. The referee shall perform the skin checks or verify that the designated, onsite meet appropriate healthcare professional has performed the skin checks. Review 2015 16 nfhs rule changes, editorial changes and points of emphasis. The committee further clarified the duties of the referee before a dual meet begins each day. Nfhs wrestling rule 315a states that before an individual, combination or team advancement. Perform skin checks or verify skin checks have been performed by a designated, on. 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. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. Please familiarize yourself with nfhs wrestling rules 423, 424 and 425 which states.

Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. Nfhs wrestling exam part ii answers 1 all scoring errors can be corrected if they are detected within 48 hours. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. The referee shall perform the skin checks or verify that the designated, onsite meet appropriate healthcare professional has.

No key word searches its just the rule book uploaded into a pdf format that you. The patch shall not exceed 4 square inches, shall not be a number and must be located above the neckline or in the side insert. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Scholastic wrestling, sometimes known in the united states as folkstyle wrestling, is a style of. This slide lists the rules references and a brief description to the wrestling editorial changes that were made to the 201516 nfhs wrestling rules book. The following five wrestling points of emphasis were selected by the nfhs wrestling rules committee for the 2015 16 high school wrestling season. To help with the transition to the new weigh in protocol, it is recommended that advanced communication about an event take place between coaches and officials assigners. Hopefully the color photos will highlight the situation as opposed to black and white photos. Nf rule changes wvmat the west virginia wrestling page. Nfhs wrestling rules book and case book and manual 201516. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.