The national federation of state high school associationsnfhs wrestling rules committee met april 56and recommended11 rules changes to take effect next school year. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. This authorization applies to rule 10 and rule 11 only. In accordance with current health safety guidelines, the rules meeting was held in an online format. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Responsibility of compliance at all events organized by united world wrestling, the national federations are responsible. National federation of state high school associations vision the national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national leader for educationbased high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrows leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation. This revision in injury time in rule 824 is one of 17 rules changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs wrestling rules committee at its april 35 meeting in indianapolis. Elections shall be by the national council as a whole with one member selected from each of the eight 8 nfhs sections. As the result of a concerted effort to accommodate the. The national federation of state high school associations announced 11 rule changes on tuesday, none involving the reduction of weight classes. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs wrestling rules committee met april 56 read. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at.
The more the sport of wrestling adapts to current trends, the more it will. Regulations for international transfers for competitions between clubs. 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 among studentathletes of high school age. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. New wrestling rules changes address weighin procedures. Courtesy of the nfhs link as the result of a concerted effort to accommodate the growing number of female wrestlers, the 202021 high school wrestling rules changes are headlined by significant adjustments to weighin protocol and appropriate hair length requirements.
National authority on interscholastic activity programs. No one but athletes, coaches, and workers will be allowed on the floor at any time without a wristband. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs wrestling rules committee met april 56 and. Piaa breaks with national group, mulls dropping wrestling. This rule book does not reflect rule modifications for uww qualifiers or international competitions. Piaa considers dropping weight class as wrestling rule. The defensive wrestler in playpic a scores an escape in playpic b because heshe. Wrestler a reports to the scorers table and the referee notices that the. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Virginia female head wrestling coach breaking barriers for her team. All recommendations were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. 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 varsity competition among. Kentucky high school athletic association khsaa studentathletes of today, leaders of tomorrow. Osaatoday 202021 high school wrestling rules changes.
Indianapolis as the result of a concerted effort to accommodate the growing number of female wrestlers, the 202021 high school wrestling rules changes are headlined by significant adjustments to weighin protocol and appropriate hair length requirements. High school associations 201920 nfhs volleyball rules powerpoint rules changes major editorial changes. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs wrestling rules committee met april 56 and recommended 11 rules changes to take effect next school year. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs wrestling rules committe e me t april 56 and recommended.
Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. Compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling shallsnaps. The term of office shall be four 4 years and the terms shall be staggered so two 2 terms expire at each annual summer meeting no one person shall serve more than one 1 consecutive term. 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. High school associations 20172018 nfhs wrestling rules powerpoint b. In individually bracketed tournaments, the contestant representing a school shall be named by weight class prior to the conclusion of the weighin and no substitution is allowed after the conclusion of the weighin.
Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services brian smith wiaa assistant executive director. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. Usa wrestling usaw is the national governing body for the sport in the united states and is the authorized representative to the united states olympic committee usoc, and to the federation internationale des luttes associees fila. Rules books and case books available as e books by on february 10, 2020. National federation of state high school associations. National federation and to which only boxers that are citizens from that national federation. Shorts designed for wrestling shall have an elastic waistband and a drawstring that is not exposed. View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics prefacecif southern section office administrative and general. Regulations olympic wrestling united world wrestling. Wrestling national federation of state high school associations.
The nfhs national federation of high school rulebook with govern folkstyle. Indianapolis, in april 28, 2020 as the result of a concerted effort to accommodate the growing number of female wrestlers, the 202021 high school wrestling rules changes are headlined by significant adjustments to weighin protocol and appropriate hairlength requirements. Sportsmanshiptogether we make the right call zero tolerance. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. In accordance with rule 15 of the national federation wrestling rules book, the mshsaa board of directors and wrestling advisory committee have established a weight control program for the purpose of discouraging severe weight reduction andor wide variations in. Indianapolis, indiana april 28, 2020 as the result of a concerted effort to accommodate the growing number of female wrestlers, the 202021 high school wrestling rules changes are headlined by significant adjustments to uniforms, weighin protocol and appropriate hairlength requirements. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs wrestling rules committe e me t april 56 and recommended 11 rules changes to take effect next school year. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. National federation of state high school associations nfhs located in indianapolis, in est.
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