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No wrestler shall represent the school in more than ________ weight class.
one
Wrestler can not compete in more than ____ matches in any one day including ______.
five, forfeits
Wrestler shall not wrestle in two consecutive matches less than a ____________ rest.
45 min
Hydration testing specific gravity not greater than _______.
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Below ________ percent of body fat for male and _________ percent body fat for females shall have a medical release to participate.
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The mat shall be of uniform thickness not more than ____ inches thick.
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Mat area shall be circular with a minimum of _________ feet in diameter.
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Safety mat around the main mat should be ________ feet wide.
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Inbound line _____ inches wide.
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Center circle _______ foot and inbounds area of mat are of contrasting color, the 2 inch line may be omitted.
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Starting lines _______ inch wide, _______ feet long and _______ l________ inches from outside to outside.
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Area around the mat, scorers table and team bench should be at least ______ feet from the mat.
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During tournament maximum _______ team personnel will be permitted on the corner of the mat.
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Referee's uniform consists of ________ sleeved knit shirt with alternating black and white ______ inch stripes.
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Red armband on _______ wrist.
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Green armband on _________ wrist.
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Uniform - ________ inch inseam.
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Logo or trademark size _______ and can only appear ________.
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American flag dimensions not to exceed _______.
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Any protective equipment which is hard must be covered and properly padded with a closed cell, slow-recovery foam padding no less than _______ thick.
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How many weight classes are there?
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A ____________ pound growth allowance may be added to each weight.
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Dual meet weigh in should be done shoulder to shoulder maximum of ___ hour before the dual meet time.
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Tournament weigh in should be conducted shoulder to shoulder or by teams, maximum of ___ hours before the first session.
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One scale available allows a wrestler to step on and off that scale ____ times to allow for mechanical inconsistencies.
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Multiple scales allow a wrestler who fails to make weight to step on each available scale ____ time.
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For consecutive days of competition there shall be a ________ pound allowance granted for each day of the competition with a max of ______ pounds.
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In order to be granted 1 pound allowance a minimum of ________ hours advance notice is required for the opponents.
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Caution: Following ______ cautions, a _____ point penalty is assessed for each subsequent infraction.
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What happens after the third offense of coach misconduct?
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A fall occurs when any part of both _________ or both _______ are in contact with the mat for ________ secs.
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Near fall occurs when the shoulder or scapula of the defensive wrestler is touching the mat for at least ______ seconds.
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What defines a technical fall?
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Forfeits count as matches when considering the ________ limit.
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Wrestlers are in bounds when supporting parts of either wrestler are inside or on the ________ lines.
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Near fall points or a fall shall be earned only while any part of both wrestlers' shoulder is in-bounds.
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How many types of technical violations are there?
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A time-out for legal moves is allowed for ___ minutes, which is cumulative, including overtime.
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A blood time-out is allowed for ___ minutes, cumulative, including overtime.
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Coach/referee conference shall take place in front of the ________ table.
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Match length consists of ___ minutes total during the three two-minute periods.
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Overtime consists of ___ one-minute sudden victory period followed by two 30 second tiebreakers.
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In case of second injury time, the opponent will have choice of position for the restart if taken in the first period.
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Study Notes
General Competition Rules
- Wrestlers can represent their school in only one weight class.
- Maximum of five matches allowed in one day, including forfeits.
- Wrestlers must have a minimum rest of 45 minutes between consecutive matches.
Hydration and Body Fat Regulations
- Specific gravity for hydration testing must not exceed 1.025.
- Males below 7% body fat and females below 12% require a medical release for participation.
Mat Specifications
- The mat must be uniform and not thicker than 4 inches.
- Circular mat area minimum diameter is 28 feet.
- Safety mat surrounding the main mat should be 5 feet wide.
Mat Markings
- Inbound line width must be 2 inches.
- Center circle diameter is 10 feet and contrasting in color from inbounds area.
- Starting lines width is 1 inch, length is 3 feet, with 12 inches from outside to outside.
Competition Area
- Area around the mat, scorers table, and team benches must be at least 10 feet away from the mat.
- During tournaments, a maximum of 2 team personnel allowed in the corner of the mat.
Referee and Uniform Regulations
- Referee wears a short-sleeved knit shirt with 1-inch black and white stripes.
- Red armband is worn on the left wrist; green on the right wrist.
- Uniform inseam must be 4 inches.
Logos and Flags
- Logo or trademark size limited to 2 1/4 square inches and can appear once.
- American flag size should not exceed 2 by 3 feet.
Protective Equipment
- Hard protective equipment must be covered with 1/2 inch thick closed cell, slow-recovery foam padding.
Weight Classes and Certification
- 14 weight classes range from 106 to 285 pounds.
- A 2-pound growth allowance is available after the date of certification.
Weigh-In Procedures
- Dual meet weigh-ins should occur shoulder to shoulder maximum 1 hour prior to the meet.
- Tournament weigh-ins can be shoulder to shoulder or by teams, max 2 hours before the first session.
Scale Use
- For one scale, wrestlers may step on and off 2 times for inconsistencies.
- With multiple scales, they may step on and off 2 times; if failing to make weight, may step on each scale 1 time.
Competition Allowances
- 1 pound allowance for consecutive days of competition, with a maximum allowance of 2 pounds.
- 48 hours advance notice required to grant 1-pound allowance to opponents.
Cautions and Penalties
- Following 2 cautions, a 1-point penalty is issued per subsequent infraction.
- Coach misconduct penalties include warning for the first offense, 1 point deduction for the second, and 2 points deduction plus removal of head coach for the third offense.
Scoring and Match Outcomes
- A fall occurs when any part of both shoulders or scapula is in contact with the mat for 2 seconds.
- Near fall points are awarded when shoulder/scapula touches mat for two seconds and the other is held at a 45-degree angle.
- Technical fall occurs with a 15-point advantage.
- Forfeits count as matches when considering the five-match limit.
In-Bounds and Out-of-Bounds Regulations
- Wrestlers are in bounds when any supporting parts are inside or on the boundary lines.
- Near-fall points can only be earned when both defensive wrestler's shoulders are in-bounds.
Technical Violations
- Types include fleeing the mat, grasping clothing, interlocking hands, leaving area without permission, and improper equipping before wrestling.
Time-Out Rules
- Legal move time-out is 1.5 minutes, cumulative, including overtime, with two allowed.
- Blood time is limited to 5 minutes cumulative and recovery time for illegal moves is 2 minutes, not deducted from injury time.
Match Structure and Overtime
- Standard match length is 6 minutes, consisting of 3 two-minute periods.
- Overtime includes a one-minute sudden victory, followed by two 30-second tiebreakers, then an ultimate tiebreaker.
Second Injury Time
- If second injury time is taken, opponent chooses position for the restart; choice applies for subsequent periods if taken in the first.
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