2020-2021 Wrestling IHSAA Test #2 Flashcards

Wrestling Match Fundamentals

• A match consists of two competitors of nearly equal weight.
• A contestant cannot receive a forfeit in one weight class and then compete in another.
• Team advancement tournaments are based on collective team results across NFHS weight classes.

Competition Regulations

• A wrestler who makes weight may shift to the next higher weight class.
• Each state association has the authority to authorize exceptions to NFHS rules for reasonable accommodations.
• In dual meets, only one wrestler per school is allowed in each weight class.

Match Preparation and Coaching Responsibilities

• Skin checks should be performed before dual meets, conducted by the referee or designated health-care provider.
• Coaches must ensure wrestlers are properly groomed and equipped before matches and tournaments.

Rules on Weigh-Ins

• Weigh-ins for dual meets occur one hour before, while tournaments require weighing in two hours prior to the start.
• All wrestlers must weigh in without shoes or ear guards.
• If a wrestler fails to make weight, they may wrestle in the next higher weight class if permitted by their weight-loss plan.

Equipment and Safety Regulations

• The wrestling mat's area must have a minimum diameter of 28 feet, with painted lines marking the bounds.
• Safety mats must surround the wrestling area, approximately 5 feet wide.
• Video recording of matches is allowed unless prohibited by the state high school association.

Match Control and Officials' Authority

• The referee has complete jurisdiction over the match, including ruling on illegal holds and unsportsmanlike conduct.
• The assistant referee aids in making calls and signaling infractions when needed.
• Referees should meet with coaches and captains before the match to clarify rules.

Scoring and Penalties

• Points are awarded for takedowns and other scoring situations, with a technical fall occurring when a wrestler leads by 15 points.
• Flagrant misconduct penalties are issued for actions such as using tobacco or causing unnecessary roughness.
• Stalling penalties apply in various situations, except when a competitor goes out of bounds to avoid a scoring opportunity.

Health and Safety Protocols

• Wrestlers must secure their shoelaces using tape or locking devices.
• If a wrestler is injured or bleeding, they may be awarded the match by default if they cannot continue after the allotted blood time.
• Appropriate medical personnel must be on-site for skin checks and health assessments.

Additional Competition Considerations

• Coaches and team personnel have specific roles at the edge of the mat during competitions.
• Timeouts may be called by referees for equipment issues or injuries; during these pauses, the timekeeper must accurately track match time.

Weigh-In Allowances and Regulations

• Weight allowances may be granted during consecutive days of competition with prior notice.
• Contestants unable to make weight consistently must adhere to specific rules regarding participation in competitions.

Illegal Actions and Match Conduct

• Wrestlers cannot compete with hair containing hard or abrasive items.
• Any wrestling actions leading to blood or injury should be handled according to the outlined rules to maintain match integrity and athlete safety.

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