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National Federation of State High School Associations
2014-15
Wrestling Rules Changes
NFHS Wrestling Rules
Each state high school association adopting these
NFHS wrestling rules is the sole and exclusive source
of binding rules interpretations for contests involving
its member schools. Any person having questions
about the interpretation of NFHS wrestling rules
should contact the wrestling rules interpreter
designated by his or her state high school
association.
The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of
model interpretations of NFHS wrestling rules. State
rules interpreters may contact the NFHS for model
wrestling rules interpretations. No other model
wrestling rules interpretations should be considered.
Legal Hair Cover
Rules 4-2-1, 4-3-1a
Effective in 2014-15, a legal hair cover
shall be attached to the ear guards.
Bad Time
Rules 5-1-1, 6-6-2
The bottom wrestler with the red leg band was supposed
to start the second 30-second tiebreaker in the top
position, but the opponent was given the top position
instead. The result is bad time.
Bad Time
Rules 5-1-1, 6-6-2
The bottom wrestler with the red leg band was supposed
to have the choice to start the ultimate tiebreaker, but the
opponent was given the choice instead and chose the top
position. The result is bad time.
Tournament Advancement
Rule 10-2-9
If two wrestlers in the championship bracket simultaneously cannot continue
the match due to both being disqualified for stalling or having their injury or
blood time elapse, the wrestler who is leading on points at the time the match
is terminated will continue in the consolation bracket. If the match is tied at
the time of termination, the wrestler who scored the first point(s) in the match
(first three periods, or first or second 30-second tiebreaker) will continue in
the consolation bracket. If no points were scored, neither wrestler will
continue.
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2014-15
Wrestling
Editorial Changes
Unnecessary Roughness (NEW)
Signal Chart - #26
A new signal has been created for Unnecessary Roughness.
The fist is extended straight out with elbow not bent and the
hand in a fist. Which arm is used depends on which wrestler is
being penalized.
Default/Technical Fall/Disqualification (NEW)
Signal Chart - #27
A new signal has been created for a Default, Technical Fall
or Disqualification. The arms are crossed in front of the
chest.
Entries
Rule 11-1-4 NOTE
EDITORIAL CHANGE FOR 2014-15 for Team
Advancement Tournaments:
NOTE: All wrestlers must weigh-in each day of
the multiple-day event and they must weigh-in at
the same weight class each day of the event. A
wrestler is only eligible for two weight classes
during a multiple-day, team-advancement
tournament, and those two weight classes are
determined at the first day weigh-in and cannot
change during the remainder of the event.
2014-15 NFHS Wrestling Editorial Changes
Mat Area
Diagrams
Further clarified the markings on the mat
adjusted some of the dimensions in the
diagrams.
4-2-1 Removed the Note and added to the rule that
the legal hair cover shall be attached to the ear
guards. Also added “legal” before “hair cover.”
4-3-1a Added to special equipment rule that legal hair
coverings must be attached to the ear guards.
5-1-2 Clarified when bad time occurs with regard to
time.
5-18 Added the reference to Photo 11 to assist with
illustrating out of bounds situations.
6-6-2 Reorganized the rule dealing with correction of
errors in positioning wrestlers and expanded
the Note.
2014-15 NFHS Wrestling Editorial Changes
8-1-1 Clarified in the rule that any contestant
reporting to the scorer’s table not properly
equipped or not ready to wrestle is a technical
violation,
9-2-2b Added “opposing” before “head coach.” This
was omitted from the 2013-14 Rules Book.
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2014-15
Wrestling
Points of Emphasis
2014-15 NFHS
Wrestling Points of Emphasis
1. Avoiding Wrestling and Encouraging
Wrestling in Center of Mat
2. Preventing False Starts from Creating
Injuries – Preventive Officiating
3. Legal Hair Coverings
4. Cleaning Wrestling Mats and Wrestling
Equipment
5. Authority/Responsibility of the Off-Mat
Referee to call Flagrant/Unsportsmanlike
Conduct
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Avoiding Wrestling and Encouraging
Wrestling in Center of Mat
Good wrestling action requires both wrestlers to make an
honest attempt to stay within the wrestling area.
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Preventing False Starts from Creating
Injuries – Preventive Officiating
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Legal Hair Coverings
All wrestlers weighing in must meet the grooming standard,
which requires the hair to meet certain length and abrasive
standards. All competitors must meet this standard or wear
an appropriate cover. This legal hair cover must be worn to
the weigh-in for the referee’s approval and then removed
prior to stepping on the scale.
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Cleaning Wrestling Mats and
Wrestling Equipment
Cleaning wrestling mats with an effective disinfectant helps
prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases.
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Authority/Responsibility of the Off-Mat
Referee to Call Flagrant/Unsportsmanlike
Conduct
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Rules Reminders
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Equipment
Rules 1-1-3, 4-3-1, 4-3-6, 10-1-2
Electronic devices may be used by coaches in the coaching
area.
Dual Meet: Legal
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Tournament: Legal
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Equipment
Rules 1-1-3, 4-3-1, 4-3-6, 10-1-2
Coaches may share information on electronic devices with
wrestlers during injury time-outs.
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Legal
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Equipment
Rules 1-1-3, 4-3-1, 4-3-6, 10-1-2
Coaches may not use electronic devices to discuss a call.
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Illegal
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Equipment
Rules 1-1-3, 4-3-1, 4-3-6, 10-1-2
It is illegal to use a bullhorn or other devices to communicate
with a wrestler during a match.
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Illegal
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Match Limits
Rules 1-4-3, 5-13, 5-17-2
Forfeits are no longer considered as matches wrestled when
considering the five matches in one day limit for competition.
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Artificial Limbs
Rule 4-5-9
If a wrestler chooses to weigh-in with an artificial limb
(A), the wrestler shall wear the artificial limb during
competition at all times (B).
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Representation
Rule 1-4
Rule 1-4-3:
No wrestler shall represent the school in more than one
weight class in any meet or wrestle in more than five
matches (championship or consolation), excluding forfeits
in any one day of competition.
Rule 1-4-4:
No contestant shall wrestle in two consecutive matches
with less than a 45-minute rest between them. The
conclusion time of each match shall be recorded.
Rule 1-4-5:
A contestant shall not accept a forfeit in one weight class
and compete in another class.
Wrestling Mat
Rule 2-1
Wrestling Mat Area
Rule 2-1-5
Team Benches
Rule 2-2
*Rule 2-2-1: For dual meets, all team personnel, including
coaches, other than actual participating contestants shall be
restricted to an area which is at least 10 feet from the edge of
the mat and the scorer’s table, where facilities permit.
*Rule 2-2-2: During tournament competition, a maximum of two
team personnel (coaches and/or non-participating contestants)
will be permitted on chairs at the edge of the mat. It is
permissible to allow coaches on the corner of the mat in a
restricted zone. In tournaments where coaches are permitted on
the corner of the mat, the restricted zone shall be defined by
either a contrasting line marked on the mat with paint or tape or a
contrasting colored surface under the chairs. The restricted zone
shall be no closer than 5 feet to the edge of the circle. Coaches
shall be seated at least 10 feet from the scorer’s table, where
facilities permit.
Take Part. Get Set For Life.™
National Federation of State High School Associations
2014-15
Wrestling
Information
Due:
March 1, 2015
Must be submitted to your
state association office for
approval.
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2015 NFHS Wrestling Rule
Change Proposal Form
2014-15 NFHS Wrestling Rules
and Case Book as E-Books
Electronic Versions of the NFHS Wrestling
Rules and Case Book are now available for
purchase as e-books.
Apple users can visit iTunes for available
books.
Apple, Android and Kindle users can buy e-
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Price: $5.99 each
Visit www.nfhs.org/ebooks
for more information.
NFHS Suggested Guidelines for
Management of Concussion
In the Appendix
in all of the
2014-15 NFHS
Rules Book
Fundamentals of Coaching Wrestling
Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know
www.nfhslearn.com
Interscholastic Officiating
www.nfhsofficials.com
Additional NFHS Information
NFHS Wrestling Rule Change Proposal Form Due • March 1, 2015
2015 NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee Meeting • April 8-10, 2015
• Indianapolis, IN
2015 NFHS Wrestling Rules Online State
Interpreters Meeting • September 23, 2015 – 2:00 pm. (Eastern Standard Time)
E-mail addresses: • Bob Colgate - [email protected]
• Kim Adams - [email protected]
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