National federation of state high school associations wrestling. 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. Head over to the nfhs exams website to take your exam. Nfhs wrestling nfhs wrestling rules nfhs wrestling rules book pdf 20192020 nfhs wrestling rulebook nfhs wrestling rules 201920 book wrestling guide wrestling rules wrestling ejection rule tssaa wrestling rules wrestling. Hopefully the color photos will highlight the situation as opposed to the common black and white photos. Nfhs rules allows official nfhs rule questions to be sent directly to your mobile device allowing you to challenge your rule knowledge and keep you aware of different situations for your chosen sports. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. How pro wrestling lost 25% of its audience in 12 months 2015 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 2014 nfhs boys lacrosse. A wavier to rule 415 to allow tape on the chin straps and straps on. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services nfhs rules book as ebooks ebooks features. Unified bowling, girls wrestling and boys volleyball become. Gardner, publisher theresia 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.
Nfhs wreslting rules book pdf 2012 nfhs wrestling rules changes. Stream high school sports live and on demand on any device with the nfhs network. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Nearfall points or a fall shall be earned while the supporting points of either wrestler are inbounds. Nfhs 2015 16 wrestling exam part 1 no answers nfhs 201617 wrestling exam part 1 no answers. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. 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. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. While these photos are not approved by the nfhs, they are identical.
Field and cross country rules book 2016 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 201617 nfhs volleyball rules book 100 worst wrestling moments of 2015. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Page 26 of the 200910 nfhs wrestling rules reads the following. How pro wrestling lost 25% of its audience in 12 months 2015 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 2014 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 201617 nfhs volleyball case book and officials manual california rules of. Wrestling ranks seventh in popularity among boys at the high school level with 244,804 participants, according to the 201617 nfhs athletics participation survey. Nfhs wrestling rules book and case book and manual 201516. The wrestling committee of the vpa has adopted the following rules, regulations and. The referee shall perform the skin checks or verify that the designated, onsite meet appropriate healthcare professional has performed the skin checks. For section four wrestling officials, be sure to use the code ny4woa for local affiliation. The national federation wrestling book, rule 735 now addresses this. Rule change rule 5152b, c near fall, fall rationale. How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. Wrestling the nfhs wrestling rules committee is very concerned about the participation decline in high school wrestling. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app.
These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas. If wrestling is continuing during a match, then nearfall and falls should be. Wrestling policies weight management program the weight management program will be as stated in rule 1, section 5 of the nfhs wrestling rule book. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of. March 1, 2015 2015 nfhs wrestling rules committee meeting april 810, 2015 indianapolis, in. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability. Contains the official rules for wrestling and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. At that point, the wrestler would have to continue or default the match. Virginia female head wrestling coach breaking barriers for her team.
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. Nfhs wrestling rules each state high school association adopting nfhs wrestling rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Oct 25, 2017 the 2017 nfhs wrestling exam is now available online. 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. Nfhs wrestling rule book online how do you send an audible book as a gift, ossaa to crown state champions in girls wrestling. How to use a speed square why it might be the most important tool you own duration. High school wrestling rules illustrations call the rules book. As of 712015, vermont state law requires schools hosting a wrestling event to have. Oct 17, 2016 how to use a speed square why it might be the most important tool you own duration.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This is the most uptodate rules document on the planet. The rules of wrestling explained for beginners and parents duration. In a related rule, rule 5152b, c was changed as follows. Fyi, if you choose to download this book to print link at the bottom of cover page it takes a minute, be patient, more updates will be written into this book as rule adjustments are made. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit on the mat frequently for new and valuable information. The allowance of back points and falls out of bounds met with disapproval due to nearimpossible enforcement, poor wording. Click the icon to the right to view download nfhs 201819 wrestling rules powerpoint nchsaa version.
The link to your download will be contained in your emailed receipt after purchase. Sep 20, 2017 if wrestling is continuing during a match, near falls and falls will be awardedearned regardless of the outofbounds line. Comments on the 201718 rules changes clarified the criteria for an alternate uniform 411ac the alternate 2piece uniform has been added to increase participation for boys and girls. Welcome to on the mat, the homepage for nfhs wrestling referees information. Certified minimum weight using body fat composition is required. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed.
Gardner, publisher bob colgate, 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 varsity competition. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. New language states that repeatedly dropping to one knee, as well as one hand, to break locked hands is considered unsportsmanlike conduct. Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out. Nfhs wrestling exam part ii answers 1 all scoring errors can be corrected if they are detected within 48 hours.
We recommend you put a link to it on your electronic device for quick updated info. National federation of state high school associations. Implement the thirty minute rule as noted in the nfhs policy. This revision in injury time in rule 824 is one of 17 rules changes. The illustrations do not cover every situation, but they are common situations that referees should recognize. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. National federation of high school association nfhs. Wrestlers shall wear light heelless wrestling shoes, reaching above the ankles. Inspiring individuals, encouraging excellence through education based athletics. For comments on the 2012 rules changes, see page 57. Nfhs wrestling rule 315a states that before an individual, combination or team advancement tournament begins each day, the referee shall perform skin checks or verify that skin checks have been performed by a designated, onsite meet, appropriate healthcare professional. Unified wrestling rules changes view e books view print books more nfhs courses.
For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Rule change nearfall rule 5112i when a defensive wrestler commits a technical violation, applies an illegal holdmaneuver, commits unnecessary roughness or. All other types of leaving the wrestling area as a means of avoiding wrestling would fall under the rule of stalling. Link to grecofreestyle rule book with video challenge procedures. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs wrestling rules should contact darin boysen at the nsaa office. New jersey schools make history in first allgirls wrestling match. Additional time given to evaluate head, neck injuries in high schoo. Click here to read 201718 nfhs wrestling rules book. Each state high school association adopting these nfhs wrestling rules is the sole and exclusive source of. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of emphasis 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 uniform modification received favorable support on the nfhs wrestling questionnaire. New york wrestles with what to do with the pound weight class.
Nfhs wrestling rules previously allowed the scoring of escapes and reversals but not nearfall or falls, even though wrestling is continuing by our rules. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. Gymnastics rules book and manual 2016 nfhs field hockey rules book 2016 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book 2016 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 201617 nfhs volleyball rules book 100 worst wrestling moments of 2015. Mnusaw follows the folkstyle rules as described in the nfhs wrestling rules book with the following mnusa rule modifications. Sportsmanshiptogether we make the right call zero tolerance regarding profanityinappropriate language. Click here for a printable pdf of the wrestling regulations. In addition, a member state association ky experimented with a 2piece uniform this past 201617 wrestling season and received favorable results and. National boys wrestling national coach of the year 2.