2012-13 Wrestling Rules Changes - GHSA

National Federation of StateHigh School Associations2012-2013BY-LAW CHANGES2012-13WrestlingRules ChangesTake Part. Get Set For Life. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Mandated for athletic practices and games Include responses to: weather-related emergencies serious illness/injury situations violence/terroristic incidentsE.A.P. PROCESS Formulate the plan carefully Practice the plan regularly Implement the plan precisely Solicit assistance from local law enforcement agencies first responder/rescue agencies medical personnel1

BY-LAW 2.67INSTITUTIONAL HEAT POLICY Applies to practices and voluntary workouts in allsports ratio of work to rest and hydration length of workout session cancellation of outdoor workouts Policy must be signed by coach & distributed toparents each season. All heat/humidity readings must be taken with a WetBulb Globe Temperature instrument. NOTE: WBGT “degrees” not same as thermometerCOACHING ISSUES Community Coach may not coach same sportat two schools – even in same system Retired coaches (49%) do not have to domore than just coach to be head coach GHSA official and/or officiating assignor maynot coach at GHSA school in same sportWBGTGUIDELINESUnder 82Normal activities – 3 rest/hydration breaks per hour in a “cool zone”(minimum: 3 minutes each)82.0 – 86.9Watch at-risk players – 3 rest breaks per hour in a “cool zone”(minimum: 4 minutes each)87.0 – 89.9Maximum practice time: 2 hoursFootball: helmets, shoulder pads, shorts only for practice; noprotective equipment during conditioning drillsAll Sports: At least 4 rest breaks per hour in a “cool zone”(minimum:4 minutes each)90.0 – 92.0Maximum practice time: 1 hourFootball: No protective equipment; No conditioning drillsAll Sports: 20 minutes of breaks in a “cool zone” distributedthroughout the hourAbove 92.1No outdoor workoutsMISCELLANEOUS No student may practice during the schoolday. School sets beginning/ending time Early release students may not practiceduring this time in the GHSA season for thatsport Undue influence rule applies to studenttransferring to school whose coach coachedplayer in an all-star game.2

Random DrawRules 1-2-2a, 1-3-4a, 4-5-3, 5-21-1Each state high school association adopting theseNFHS wrestling rules is the sole and exclusive sourceof binding rules interpretations for contests involvingits member schools. Any person having questionsabout the interpretation of NFHS wrestling rulesshould contact the wrestling rules interpreterdesignated by his or her state high schoolassociation.The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source ofmodel interpretations of NFHS wrestling rules. Staterules interpreters may contact the NFHS for modelwrestling rules interpretations. No other modelwrestling rules interpretations should be considered.RULE CHANGENFHS Wrestling RulesPlayPic PlayPic ABThe random draw shall take place immediately precedingthe weigh-ins. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012PlayPic PlayPic ABUniformRule 4-1-1aPlayPic Dual meet weigh-in shall proceed through the weightclasses beginning with the random draw selected weightclass, continue through the weight classes, wrap around the106-pound weight class and end immediately upon thecompletion of the highest weight class in consecutive order. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012RULE CHANGERULE CHANGERandom DrawRule 4-5-3APlayPic BWrestlers must wear a one-piece singlet cut no lower in theback or front than the level of the armpits and under the armsno lower than one-half the distance between the armpit and thebelt line (PlayPic A). If sufficient reason is determined by thereferee, a tight-fitting, short-sleeved or sleeveless undershirt ofa single, solid color unadorned with no more than onemanufacturer’s logo/trademark/reference may be worn underthe one-piece singlet (PlayPic B). REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20123

Special EquipmentRule 4-3-5 (NEW)PlayPic PlayPic BRULE CHANGEARULE CHANGEPlayPic Near-FallRule 5-11-2iSweatbands and headbands (PlayPic A) and bicep bands(PlayPic B) are illegal.PlayPic BA REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012StallingRule 8-2, Penalty ChartPlayPic BPlayPic Second Injury Time-OutRule 8-2-1h EXCEPTIONS (NEW)PlayPic CIn the situation above, the defensive wrestler is penalized athird time for stalling (PlayPic A) and the opponent is awardedtwo points (PlayPic B). The offensive wrestler gets the choiceat the next restart (PlayPic C). REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012RULE CHANGERULE CHANGEACWhen an imminent or near-fall situation is stopped due to adefensive wrestler committing a technical violation, applying anillegal hold/maneuver, committing unnecessary roughness orunsportsmanlike act which cannot be corrected and requiresthe referee to stop the match (PlayPic A), the match is stopped.The referee then awards the near-fall points (PlayPic B) andthe penalty points (PlayPic C). REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012PlayPic PlayPic APlayPic BPlayPic CIf the second injury time-out is taken at the conclusion of thefirst 30-second tiebreaker period and the opponent already hasthe choice at the beginning of the second 30-second tiebreakerperiod, the opponent would then have the added choice at thefirst restart after the beginning of the second 30-secondtiebreaker period. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20124

Tournament AdvancementRule 10-2-9 (NEW)Tournament Bracket FormatRules 10-3-6 and 10-3-7AIf two wrestlers, in the championship bracket simultaneouslycannot continue the match due to both being disqualified forstalling or having their injury or blood time elapse, the wrestlerwho is leading on points at the time the match is terminatedwill continue in the consolation bracket. If the match is tied atthe time of termination, neither wrestler will continue.The committee revised the tournament bracket format.This rule change allows the tournament director moreflexibility in conducting a smooth running competition thatfits the unique needs of a particular tournament. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012National Federation of StateHigh School Associations2012-13WrestlingEditorial ChangesTake Part. Get Set For Life. EscapeRule 5-10EDITORIAL CHANGERULE CHANGEPlayPic PlayPic An escape is when the defensive wrestler gains a neutralposition and the opponent has lost control, beyond reactiontime, while all the supporting points of either wrestler areinbounds. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20125

InboundsRule 5-15-1PlayPic Contestants are considered to be inbounds if all thesupporting points of either wrestler are inside or on theboundary lines.EDITORIAL CHANGEEDITORIAL CHANGEInboundsRule 5-15-1PlayPic Contestants are considered to be inbounds if all thesupporting points of either wrestler are inside or on theboundary lines. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012InboundsRule 5-15-3PlayPic Supporting points are the parts of the body touching thewrestling area which bear the wrestler’s weight, other thanthose parts with which the wrestler is holding the opponent. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012EDITORIAL CHANGEEDITORIAL CHANGESupporting PointsRule 5-15-2PlayPic Wrestling shall continue as long as all the supporting pointsof either wrestler remain inbounds. If there is no action atthe edge of the mat and one wrestler is out of bounds, thereferee may stop the match. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20126

TakedownRules 5-25-1, 5-25-3PlayPic In awarding a reversal at the edge of the mat, control mustbe established while all the supporting points of eitherwrestler are inbounds or while the feet of the scoringcontestant finish down on the mat inbounds .EDITORIAL CHANGEEDITORIAL CHANGEReversalRules 5-22-1, 5-22-2PlayPic It is a takedown when, from a neutral position, a wrestlergains control over the opponent down on the mat and all thesupporting points of either wrestler are inbounds. When amajority of the defensive wrestler’s weight is borne on ahand(s), it is considered a supporting point(s). REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20122012-13 NFHS Wrestling Editorial Changes REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20122012-13 NFHS Wrestling Editorial Changes 1-1-2Added additional rules references. 1-3-5Moved Article over from Representation. 1-2-2Changed the words “dual-meet or teamformatted tournaments” to “team advancementtournaments.” 3-1-3Added a clarification to the jurisdiction time ofthe referee from the NFHS Board of Directors. 5-21-1 1-2-3Moved Article over from Representation.Clarified in the random draw that the weightclass drawn first will be the odd match. 1-2-4Moved Article over from Representation. 5-24-2 1-3-2Changed the words “dual-meet or teamformatted tournaments” to “team advancementtournaments.”Added to the rule that stalling shall bepenalized in accordance with the Penalty Chart. 7-6-2Added to the rule that stalling shall bepenalized in accordance with the Penalty Chart. 1-3-4Changed the words “dual-meet or teamformatted tournaments” to “team advancementtournaments.” 8-2-7Changed the word “controlled” to “stopped” tofurther clarify blood time. 9-1-5Added the words “two seconds” to further clarifythe near-fall criteria in the rule.7

National Federation of StateHigh School Associations2012-13 NFHS Wrestling Editorial Changes Rule 10HeadingChanged to “Individually BracketedTournaments.” Rule 11HeadingChanged to “Team Advancement Tournaments.” 11-1-5Added “Failure to appear” to better clarify theintent of the rule. Photo 11Revised the text under the photo.2012-13WrestlingPoints of EmphasisTake Part. Get Set For Life. Concussion Recognitionand Management1.2.3.4.Concussion Recognition and ManagementSlamsWrestler ConductWeigh-In Procedures-POINT OF EMPHASIS2012-13 NFHSWrestling Points of EmphasisPlayPicPlayPic APlayPic BReferees must use their best judgment when observing thesigns, symptoms and behaviors of a possible concussion, butare not being asked to render what could be perceived to be amedical opinion. Referees, coaches and administrators mustmake all efforts to ensure that athletes with a suspectedconcussion do not continue to participate. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20128

National Federation of StateHigh School AssociationsConcussion Recognition andManagement A concussion is a brain injury that results in atemporary disruption of normal brain function A concussion occurs when the brain is violentlyrocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull as aresult of a blow to the head or body Neither referees, nor coaches, are expected to“diagnose” a concussion, as that is the job of anappropriate health-care professional Referees, coaches and administrators are beingasked to make all efforts to ensure that concussedathletes do not continue to participate-Take Part. Get Set For Life. Concussion Recognition andManagement The referee is not responsible for the evaluation ormanagement of the athlete after he/she is removedfrom competition If an appropriate health-care professional on the matdetermines that the athlete HAS NOT suffered aconcussion, the athlete may return to competition If there is no appropriate health-care professionalavailable to evaluate the athlete, the athlete SHOULDNOT be allowed by the coach to return tocompetition Athletes with continued concussion symptoms are atsignificant risk for recurrent, cumulative and evencatastrophic consequences of a second concussiveinjury-NFHS Suggested Guidelines forManagement of ConcussionSee Appendix Bon page 84of the 2012-13NFHS WrestlingRules Book9