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. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS wrestling rules should contact Darin Boysen at the NSAA office. The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of NFHS wrestling rules. Only the NSAA rules interpreter may contact the NFHS for model wrestling rules interpretations. No other model for wrestling rules interpretations should be considered.

NFHS Wrestling Rules Changes

NFHS Wrestling Editorial Changes

NFHS Wrestling Points of Emphasis

1.Concussion Recognition and Management- 2.Communicable Diseases- 3.Fleeing the Mat-

Concussion Recognition and Management A concussion is a brain injury that results in a temporary disruption of normal brain function- A concussion occurs when the brain is violently rocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull as a result of a blow to the head or body- Neither referees, nor coaches, are expected to “diagnose” a concussion, as that is the job of an appropriate health-care professional- Referees, coaches and administrators are being asked to make all efforts to ensure that concussed athletes do not continue to participate-

Concussion Recognition and Management The referee is not responsible for the evaluation or management of the athlete after he or she is removed from competition- If an appropriate health-care professional on the mat determines that the athlete HAS NOT suffered a concussion, the athlete may return to competition- If there is no appropriate health-care professional available to evaluate the athlete, the athlete SHOULD NOT be allowed by the coach to return to competition- Athletes with continued concussion symptoms are at significant risk for recurrent, cumulative and even catastrophic consequences of a second concussive injury-

Concussion Recognition and Management

Wrestling Rules Reminders

Competition - Rule 1 Rule 1-2-2: No wrestler shall represent the school in more than one weight class in any meet or compete in more than five matches (championship or consolation), including forfeits in any one day. (Does not apply to a dual tournament, quad, or triangular.) Rule 1-2-3: No contestant shall wrestle in two consecutive matches with less than a 45-minute rest between them. The conclusion time of each match shall be recorded. Rule 1-2-4: A contestant shall not accept a forfeit in one weight class and compete in another class.

Team Benches - Rule 2 *NFHS Rule 2-2-1: *NFHS Rule 2-2-1: For dual meets, all team personnel, including coaches, other than actual participating contestants shall be restricted to an area which is at least 10 feet from the edge of the mat and the scorer’s table, where facilities permit. *NFHS Rule 2-2-2: *NFHS Rule 2-2-2: During tournament competition, a maximum of two team personnel (coaches and/or non-participating contestants) will be permitted on chairs at the edge of the mat. It is permissible to allow coaches on the corner of the mat in a restricted zone. In tournaments where coaches are permitted on the corner of the mat, the restricted zone shall be defined by either a contrasting line marked on the mat with paint or tape or a contrasting colored surface under the chairs. The restricted zone shall be no closer than 5 feet to the edge of the circle. Coaches shall be seated at least 10 feet from the scorer’s table, where facilities permit.

Conduct of Coaches, Team Personnel and Others *NFHS Rule 7-5-2: *NFHS Rule 7-5-2: Coaches and other team personnel are restricted to the bench/chairs while the clock is running and during normal out of bounds and resumption of wrestling. The coach may move towards the mat only during a charged time-out or at the end of the match. (See Rule 2-2) *NFHS Rule 7-5-3: *NFHS Rule 7-5-3: Unsportsmanlike conduct – is called on coaches or other team personnel who violate the bench decorum rule (7-5-2).

2010/2011 NFHS & NSAA Wrestling Skin Lesion Form

NFHS & NSAA Ejection Rules –Page A participant or coach ejected from a contest for Unsportsmanlike Conduct or Flagrant Misconduct shall be ineligible for the remainder of the entire contest (including all duals within a triangular, quad, or dual tournament) and the entire next contest at that level of competition and any other contest at any level during the interim. Coaches Misconduct has a different enforcement. Please refer to the Penalty Chart within the National Federation Wrestling Rule Book for ejection penalties within any form of competition (dual, triangular, quad, individual tournament or dual tournament): –a. Unsportsmanlike Conduct – Contestants (not during the match), Coaches and Other Team Personnel –b. Flagrant Misconduct – Contestants –c. Flagrant Misconduct – Coaches and Other Team Personnel

NSAA Sportsmanship Penalties Coaches who are ejected: Have 10 days to successfully complete NFHS “Teaching and Modeling Behavior” online course at Coach or School Expense Coaches who are ejected a 2 nd time: Have 10 days to successfully complete NFHS “Fundamentals of Coaching” at Coach or School Expense

NSAA Sportsmanship Penalties Athletes who are ejected a 1 st time : Must sit-out 1 complete contest date Athletes who are ejected a 2 nd time : Must sit-out 2 complete contest dates Athletes who are ejected a 3 rd time: Must sit-out 3 complete contest dates

NSAA Sportsmanship Penalties Athlete and coach ejections occurring in the final match of the season carry over to the next season of the same sport. Schools having coaches or students with multiple ejections must submit to the NSAA: A written management plan explaining how they plan to remediate the problem.

Rule 4-2-6

OFFICIALS REMINDERS District/State Application due December 19, 2010 NSAA Supervised Test Dates: -December 8th or December 13th Open Book Test due November 19th Keep Schedules Current on the NSAA Login

OFFICIALS REMINDERS District Assignments will be made in mid- January. Be on time for contracted meets! Verify your officiating schedule. Skin Checks a MUST!! DO NOT CUT THE HAIR OR TRIM THE FINGER NAILS OF A WRESTLER!!

COACHES REMINDERS  Before Practice Starts: -Athletic Physical signed and on file at school. -Parental consent forms signed and on file. -Documentation of team Educational Instruction regarding proper weight management  During the Season: -Monitor each athletes weight control program. -Check each athlete for skin disorders. -District entries due January 31, 2011.

COACHES REMINDERS  Catastrophic Injury Preparations: 1. Have a plan in place for practice and matches. 2. Document your instructions of correct wrestling techniques and drills. 3. Correct illegal holds and potentially dangerous holds in practice and in meets and document if they persist.

COACHES REMINDERS WRESTLING SCHEDULES All schools are required to submit their schedule electronically using the NSAA web site. Must be completed by November 24th Only matches on a schools 30 point Schedule can be counted towards District Seeding

Class A & D have early Sessions Class B & C have late Sessions Ticket Order Form is located on the NSAA Wrestling Web page. Due to Qwest by December 3rd Ticketmaster opens sells after January 1st 2011 State Wrestling Championship-Omaha

NEW NSAA State Wrestling Championship Coaches Passes 1-5 Qualifiers = 2 Coaches Passes 6-9 Qualifiers = 3 Coaches Passes Qualifiers = 4 Coaches Passes ** No Manager Pass **

NSAA Weight Management Program Key Dates: November 8 Alpha Testing may begin December 2First Competition December 25Growth Allowance begins for Wrestlers who have completed a Descent Plan January 22Descent Plan must be Completed February 4 Last Date for any Alpha Test Results to be entered due to injury Review the ALL Weight Management Guidelines!

Weight Management Reminders for The day the test is completed – descent will show on the weight loss plan the following day– Double check, right away, that your decent plan matches your Pre-Match Weigh- in form. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY!!! Coaches must enter actual weigh-in weights before creating the next Pre-Match Weigh-In Form.

Weight Management Reminders Allowances for consecutive days wrestling are NOT “forgiven” in the descent. Coaches must declare that a wrestler has completed the descent after December 25 to receive 2 pound growth allowance.

Nutrition Education Program Tools for you to give Wrestlers & Parents

Every Student Athlete Has a Log In

Wrestler Nutrition Plan & Creating Meal Plans

Healthy Training Emphasis should be placed on training and competition - not weight loss. Emphasis on lifelong healthy living. Consequences of dehydration.

Educating the Athlete and Parent NWCA Video Individual program presentations. NWCA Web based Nutrition/Weight Management program

Darin Boysen NSAA – ONE MORE SLIDE AFTER THIS!!!!!!