Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. Scholastic wrestling, sometimes known in the united states as folkstyle wrestling, is a style of amateur wrestling practiced at the high school and middle school levels in the united states. This type of wrestling is often referred to as folkstyle wrestling. Sep 10, 2019 4 clarified how wrestling shoelaces shall be secured in an acceptable fashion. According to the 201 81 9 nfhs high school athletic s participation survey, wrestling is the seventhmost popular sport for boys with 247, 441 participants in 10, 843 schools. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. Dec 20, 2012 the wrestling drill book features matchtested drills from the top high school and college wrestling coaches in the sport.
This webinar will provide comprehensive coaching education for wrestling coaches committed to expanding their knowledge in the art and science of coaching wrestling. The illustrations do not cover every situation, but they are common situations that referees should recognize. Even if you have been away from the game for a while, you can get back in the game by becoming a licensed official in any of the 20 sports sanctioned by the indiana high school athletic association. The blue book is a supplement to the nfhs rules book, case book and manual, and all other mhsaa approved printed materials and interpretations. This is an authoritative guide to the best in wrestling officiating and will assist all officials in maintaining their. Bryan hurst, head coach, fauquier high school, warrenton, virginia 9th place 2007 virginia group aaa state championships t. Sportsmanshiptogether we make the right call zero tolerance regarding profanityinappropriate language. Referees make decisions based on the rules and guidelines found in the national federation high school wrestling rules book.
National federation of state high school associations wrestling. Wrestling rules changes 201920 by nfhs on september 10, 2019 wrestling. This provision requires all weighins to take place at the site of. 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. Three weeks from monday, high school wrestling practice begins. In addition, there were 16,562 girls who participated in wrestling in 2,351 schools.
The referees chief concern is the health and safety of the wrestlers. Earlier in october, the national federation of state high school associations set forth its wrestling rules interpretations and. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official. 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. High school wrestling rules part 1 introduction to. The rules for freestyle and grecoroman wrestling, as is done in the olympics and internationally, are a little different.
National federation of state high school associations. The national federation of state high school associations dictates the rules for high school wrestling matches. From takedowns, escapes, and reversals to riding and pinning combinations, each contributor breaks down a technique, tactic, or facet of wrestling for which he is renowned. 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. Compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling shallsnaps. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Nfhs wrestling rules book and case book and manual 201516. Ohsaa basketball and wrestling state tournament tickets go on sale friday.
High school wrestling rules illustrations arbitersports. High school associations 20172018 nfhs wrestling rules powerpoint b. Wyoming high school activities association has been a member of the national federation since february 24, 1936. Rule 411ac shorts designed for wrestling may be worn over the singlet but must be schoolissued. The piaa handbook contains information regarding the piaa constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, sports medicine guidelines, and forms. Despite wrestling s use of physical force, the sports rules and conventions keep it surprisingly safe and injuryfree. A cdrom of the piaa handbook is available to order annually at the beginning of each school year. This is a north carolina high school athletic association nchsaa varsity sport, and the commitment to this program needs to be of the highest level. Each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests. You represent foard high school, and the members of this program who are counting on you to be at practices, matches, and tournaments. Ohsaa wrestling ohio high school athletic association. In addition, the number of female wrestlers increased by almost 5,000 participants in 201819, as 21,124 girls competed in 2,890 schools.
Inspiring individuals, encouraging excellence through education based athletics. Contains the official rules for wrestling and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. A wrestling referee or official has full control of each match and his or her decisions are final. Marable red ankle band, wrestler, fauquier high school eric russo green ankle band, wrestler, fauquier high. Ciac creating girls wrestling invitational tournament. Nfhs releases beyond the scoreboard, second video resource for adult fan behavior at events. Sportsmanshiptogether we make the right call zero tolerance.
The legislative body is the national council made up of one representative from each member state association. Wrestling new york state public high school athletic. It is practiced in 49 of the 50 states in the united states. 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. I am a level 3 khsaa kentucky high school athletic association wrestling referee. Participation in high school athletics does not have to end with high school graduation. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. Usa wrestling would like to invite volunteer, high school, collegiate. Michigan will continue to use the traditional weight classes of 103, 112, 119, 125, 5, 140, 145, 152, 160.
This is the time at which you are to begin practice stretching, jogging, drills, ect. Ohsaa adds two paraswimming events to district tournaments. Virginia female head wrestling coach breaking barriers for her team. For the newly minted wrestling fan or participant, the rules and regulations can be downright confusing. The online version of the piaa handbook may be more current than the. This wrestling style is essentially collegiate wrestling with some slight modifications. Ohsaa board of directors approves new feeder school. Referee alan maloney told high school wrestler andrew. 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.
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