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Jobs Scorekeeper Scorekeeper Timer Timer Tapper Tapper Runner Runner Weigh-ins Weigh-ins Pairings Pairings Registration Registration Concessions Concessions Awards Awards

Scorekeeper - Overview To effectively keep score or run a score system, it is helpful to have a basic background in wrestling scoring To effectively keep score or run a score system, it is helpful to have a basic background in wrestling scoring We will briefly go over both match and team scoring We will briefly go over both match and team scoring Cheat sheets will be available at each table Cheat sheets will be available at each table

Scorekeeper – Match Scoring Match scoring is as follows: Match scoring is as follows: Takedowns – 2 pts – Notation: T 2 Takedowns – 2 pts – Notation: T 2 Escape – 1 pt – Notation: E 1 Escape – 1 pt – Notation: E 1 Reversal – 2 pts – Notation: R 2 Reversal – 2 pts – Notation: R 2 Near-fall – 2 or 3 pts – Notation: N 2, N 3 Near-fall – 2 or 3 pts – Notation: N 2, N 3 Penalty – Usually 1 pt – Notation: P 1 Penalty – Usually 1 pt – Notation: P 1 Caution – No pts – Notation: C Caution – No pts – Notation: C Coach Moody will demonstrate ref signals

Scorekeeper – Team Scoring Team scoring is as follows: Team scoring is as follows: Decision – Winning by fewer than 8 pts – Scores 3 team pts Decision – Winning by fewer than 8 pts – Scores 3 team pts Major Decision – Winning by 8-14 pts – Scores 4 team pts Major Decision – Winning by 8-14 pts – Scores 4 team pts Technical Fall – Winning by 15 pts – Scores 5 team pts (Once this threshold is met, the match immediately stops, unless defensive wrestler is on his back) Technical Fall – Winning by 15 pts – Scores 5 team pts (Once this threshold is met, the match immediately stops, unless defensive wrestler is on his back) Pin Fall – Win by pinning shoulder blades to mat – Scores 6 team pts Pin Fall – Win by pinning shoulder blades to mat – Scores 6 team pts Forfeit, Injury Default, Disqualification – Score 6 team pts Forfeit, Injury Default, Disqualification – Score 6 team pts

Scorekeeper Saturday - Varsity Scorekeeper will be responsible for running the scoring system and keeping both match and team score Scorekeeper will be responsible for running the scoring system and keeping both match and team score Each table will have a different system – electronic, flip chart, etc Each table will have a different system – electronic, flip chart, etc Scorekeepers for Sat will be trained to specific system Fri night/Sat morning Scorekeepers for Sat will be trained to specific system Fri night/Sat morning

Scorekeeper Saturday – JV & Sunday - Youth Saturday JV and Sunday will be similar but will use different scoring sheets (see packet) Saturday JV and Sunday will be similar but will use different scoring sheets (see packet) For JV bout sheet- For JV bout sheet- As points are scored circle the corresponding category As points are scored circle the corresponding category Between periods circle Up, Dn, N – Neutral/Both up, or = for differ Between periods circle Up, Dn, N – Neutral/Both up, or = for differ At the end tally the points and CIRCLE THE WINNER At the end tally the points and CIRCLE THE WINNER If a fall or tech fall is awarded, mark the time left in the period in the corresponding line If a fall or tech fall is awarded, mark the time left in the period in the corresponding line

Scorekeeper Saturday – JV & Sunday – Youth (cont) Youth will use a similar format with a different sheet Youth will use a similar format with a different sheet For youth scoring the scorekeeper will use the scoring notations in the blank area provided for each wrestler during each period For youth scoring the scorekeeper will use the scoring notations in the blank area provided for each wrestler during each period Mark choice as follows: Mark choice as follows: Up arrow for choosing up Up arrow for choosing up Down arrow for choosing down Down arrow for choosing down Two Vertical parallel lines for neutral Two Vertical parallel lines for neutral An X for deferral An X for deferral If a Fall or Tech Fall occurs, mark “fall” or “tech” in the remaining space in the period box and note the time left in the period. If a Fall or Tech Fall occurs, mark “fall” or “tech” in the remaining space in the period box and note the time left in the period. CIRCLE THE WINNER CIRCLE THE WINNER

Timekeeper Saturday – Varsity The timekeeper’s primary responsibility is to keep the time during the match The timekeeper’s primary responsibility is to keep the time during the match You will either use a scoring system or a stopwatch You will either use a scoring system or a stopwatch The referee starts and stops time so pay attention to them The referee starts and stops time so pay attention to them He will most often use his whistle to do so He will most often use his whistle to do so You will also need an additional stopwatch to record blood or injury time You will also need an additional stopwatch to record blood or injury time You can also assist the scorekeeper if necessary to flip the score on flip charts You can also assist the scorekeeper if necessary to flip the score on flip charts

Timekeeper Saturday – JV Sunday - Youth Same responsibilities as above, however you will most likely be using stopwatches Same responsibilities as above, however you will most likely be using stopwatches Also, because the scorekeeper will need to be notating any assistance in flipping the score would be helpful Also, because the scorekeeper will need to be notating any assistance in flipping the score would be helpful For both days if there is no buzzer, you will need to send the tapper out at the appropriate time and give them the five, four, three, two, one countdown For both days if there is no buzzer, you will need to send the tapper out at the appropriate time and give them the five, four, three, two, one countdown

Tapper – All days Tappers are responsible for tapping the referees at the end of each period Tappers are responsible for tapping the referees at the end of each period Tappers will need to get up with enough time to get to the referee with at least 5 secs left Tappers will need to get up with enough time to get to the referee with at least 5 secs left At 5 secs left they will place their hand on the referees back and give them a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 countdown, then lightly tap them at the end of the period At 5 secs left they will place their hand on the referees back and give them a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 countdown, then lightly tap them at the end of the period Tappers may not be needed on mats with a buzzer, referee preference Tappers may not be needed on mats with a buzzer, referee preference

Registration Saturday - Varsity On Saturday, registration will primarily taking gate fees from spectators On Saturday, registration will primarily taking gate fees from spectators As teams arrive in the morning, send them to the wrestling room for weigh ins & skin checks and tell their coaches to speak with Coach Luck after weigh ins As teams arrive in the morning, send them to the wrestling room for weigh ins & skin checks and tell their coaches to speak with Coach Luck after weigh ins We will need people at the front table all day We will need people at the front table all day

Registration Sunday - Youth In addition to persons taking gate money, we will need persons for each grade to pass out registration slips In addition to persons taking gate money, we will need persons for each grade to pass out registration slips All money gate and for wrestlers should be taken at the door and all entering should get an x on their hand All money gate and for wrestlers should be taken at the door and all entering should get an x on their hand Wrestler then come to the Registration table organized by grade to get their weigh in sheet Wrestler then come to the Registration table organized by grade to get their weigh in sheet Once a registration slip is given, direct the wrestler to the wrestling room for weigh ins Once a registration slip is given, direct the wrestler to the wrestling room for weigh ins

Weigh ins Weigh ins will be responsible for recording the weights of the wrestlers and performing skin checks Weigh ins will be responsible for recording the weights of the wrestlers and performing skin checks Coaching staff will perform skin checks; all questionable cases are referred to the referee for HS Tourney Coaching staff will perform skin checks; all questionable cases are referred to the referee for HS Tourney Varsity teams will have a team weigh in sheet; Youth will have individual weigh in sheets Varsity teams will have a team weigh in sheet; Youth will have individual weigh in sheets Make sure to X the hand at skin checks & write the wrestlers weight on their shoulder Make sure to X the hand at skin checks & write the wrestlers weight on their shoulder Varsity weigh in sheets go to Coach Luck Varsity weigh in sheets go to Coach Luck Youth weigh in sheets go to pairings in the back classroom Youth weigh in sheets go to pairings in the back classroom

Concessions/Hospitality Concessions are responsible for selling food and drink for a profit Concessions are responsible for selling food and drink for a profit Concessions are coordinated by Heather Gillund (aka Mama G) Concessions are coordinated by Heather Gillund (aka Mama G) Hospitality room on Saturday is for visiting coaches and our volunteers Hospitality room on Saturday is for visiting coaches and our volunteers Hospitality room on Sunday is only for our volunteers Hospitality room on Sunday is only for our volunteers

Pairings Saturday - JV Pairings volunteers will work with Coach Moody on JV Brackets Pairings volunteers will work with Coach Moody on JV Brackets Quick & Legible handwriting is desired Quick & Legible handwriting is desired Volunteers will update brackets with match results and write new bout sheets for the next round Volunteers will update brackets with match results and write new bout sheets for the next round

Pairings Sunday - Youth The job of pairings on Sunday will be to create the match ups for the four man round robins The job of pairings on Sunday will be to create the match ups for the four man round robins As weigh in slips come in from weigh ins, volunteers will lay them out by grade (color-coded) and then by weight As weigh in slips come in from weigh ins, volunteers will lay them out by grade (color-coded) and then by weight When weigh ins are complete, volunteers will by grade & weight, place the four nearest wrestlers together starting by the lightest When weigh ins are complete, volunteers will by grade & weight, place the four nearest wrestlers together starting by the lightest Discretion should be used however, and pairers should avoid if possible placing multiple kids from the same team/club in a bracket and watch for large weight discrepancies (10+ lbs) Discretion should be used however, and pairers should avoid if possible placing multiple kids from the same team/club in a bracket and watch for large weight discrepancies (10+ lbs)

Awards Awards are responsible for handing out the awards Awards are responsible for handing out the awards Saturday Varsity awards will be handled by Coach Luck and JV awards by Coach Moody Saturday Varsity awards will be handled by Coach Luck and JV awards by Coach Moody Sunday we will need awards persons all day Sunday we will need awards persons all day We would like to sell pictures the wrestlers standing on the podium, so if any one has quality camera equipment they would like to volunteer that would be great! We would like to sell pictures the wrestlers standing on the podium, so if any one has quality camera equipment they would like to volunteer that would be great!

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