On-Line Meetings On-line meetings are now available in basketball and wrestling; and this spring for track, baseball and softball. We plan to have all sports’ meetings online next year We hope you will find this to be a great alternative to attending meetings in person.

Other Computer Requirements Flash required High-speed internet connection recommended Schools and public libraries To get credit, need to get to the end and sign in Plan ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute! Update: As of November 24, this meeting is no longer available for credit.

If you took advantage of this option – THANKS! Easy and Convenient Saves MSHSL time and $$ Give it a try! Complete On Line Registration Now Available!

Officials MUST Be Registered! Complete all steps - Paperwork & fee - Meeting & test Only work with registered officials Contact MSHSL Office with violations Penalty = Suspension

Major Liability Issues! For non-registered official For registered officials who work with non-registered officials For schools, AD’s and Coaches Not fair to other officials Officials = Integrity What about the kids???

Check Officials Directory Associations must only assign registered officials Schools must only used registered officials Non-registered = scrimmage Contest cannot be made up Be sure to check the official’s directory after the test deadline of November 24.

Coaches Rating Officials The scoring system has been changed Coaches will rate 1 thru 7 in each of 5 sub- categories. The overall rating will be a sum of these sub-ratings. In the future local Associations will also be able to rate the officials. Minor changes in language/descriptions

Rating Officials Officials – thanks for entering schedules! Coaches thanks for rating! - For being fair and objective! Remember that this is a rating - Compare to other officials who you see

Officials Rating Schools Popular and useful! Only rate site mgm’t for home team - No rating for games at neutral sites Comments will be tied to the games - Will make these more useful for schools - Objective comments not editorials - Comments that will help the school

Officials Rating Schools, continued … File Incident reports – any rating of 1 Thanks Officials for being fair and objective!

School Ratings Composite scores available to schools Use for comparisons! Use for incentives! Use for recognition! We are making a difference!

Tournament Card Benefit now available to officials $25 -- good at most section & state events Get to matches and watch other officials! Purchase online – deadline November 24

Recruit! Shortages are a challenge Officials Recruit Coaches Recruit Former athletes (especially college)

Retain! Key to shortage of Officials Coaches – treat officials with respect Give positive constructive feedback Lower levels

Officials Officials – treat coaches & athletes with respect Listen Be confident, but not arrogant! Officials – train and mentor new officials

Training Opportunities Meetings now on-line More training opportunities More training requirements Improved officials = improved contests = better for fans = better for coaches = most importantly -- better for student athletes!

Rules & Policies Minnesota Rule Modifications - Official’s Manual - Athletic Rules and Policies Manual Coaches – check Rules and Policies for Wrestling - Online – go to Wrestling Activity page - Click on “Rules & Policies” – under “Resources” - Regular season & Tournament rules and policies

Rules and Policies

Coaches Restricted Zone: Rule defined by either a contrasting line marked on the mat with paint or tape, or a contrasting colored surface under the chairs shall be no closer than five feet to the edge of the circle at tournaments or multiple team events

Wrestler ’ s Uniform: Rule (NEW) The uniform shall be worn as intended/designed by the manufacturer. This includes headgear. Singlet worn backwards

Hair Trimmed and Groomed: Rule The hair, in its natural state, shall not extend below the eyebrows in the front. Hair to eyebrows in front Hair extends below eyebrows

Wrestler ’ s Appearance and Health: Rule Rule documentation shall be furnished at the weigh-in exception: if on-site meet physician is present and able to examine the wrestler immediately after the weigh in. Wrestler weighing inWrestler being examined

Wrestler ’ s Appearance and Health: Rule (NEW) If noncommunicable … documentation indicating a specific condition (i.e., birthmark) or other condition (i.e., psoriasis) is not communicable valid for the duration of the season could become secondarily infected and may require re- evaluation. Wrestler with birthmark Duration of season

1-Pound Additional Allowance: Rule Competitions that are postponed reason beyond the control of the participating school(s) treat the same as competitions when there are consecutive days of competition with 1-pound allowance exception: 48-hour notice Snow cancels schoolCompetition delayed one day TuesdayWednesday

1-Pound Additional Allowance: Rule hours notice required for the opponent(s) notice to the head coach, principal or athletic director. … not school secretary Host school phones athletic director …

Correction of Errors: Rules 5-1-4, wrong wrestler given choice of position start of the second period or start of the first 30-second tiebreaker in overtime no rewrestling opponent given the choice at the start of the third period or start of the second 30-second tiebreaker in overtime

Inbounds: Rule If there is no action at the edge of the mat and one wrestler is out of bounds, the referee may stop the match. Referee stops matchRestart

Offensive Starting Position Sequence: Rule NOTE (NEW) 1.Set the knee(s) and feet.

Offensive Starting Position Sequence: Rule NOTE (NEW) 2. Place the palm of one hand on the navel and head over spinal column

Offensive Starting Position Sequence: Rule NOTE (NEW) 3. Place the palm of the other hand on or over the near elbow.

Stalling: Rule c; 7-6-6c NEW It is stalling when either wrestler repeatedly creates a stalemate situation to prevent an opponent from scoring.

New Recovery Time Signal for Referees: Rule Creation of a new signal for recovery time. Recovery time

Referees ’ Signals and Mechanics follow certain order proper sequence aspect of a good referee

Reporting to the Scorer ’ s Table Ready to Wrestle Delaying the match Not properly equipped WRESTLER A1 MUST GO DIRECTLY TO THE MAT AFTER REPORTING TO THE SCORER’S TABLE

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Rule Wrestler reports without headgear 1 match point, start injury clock Head coach will not be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct when … wrestler reports to the scorer’s table not in the proper uniform not properly groomed not properly equipped not ready to wrestle.

Overtime: Rule 6-7-1c (6) unsportsmanlike conduct penalty = opponent has choice of starting position during the ultimate tiebreaker penalty supersedes the first points scored in the regulation match In 1 st period, wrestler is penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct Wrestler B gets choice in ultimate tiebreaker

Illegal Maneuver: Rule 7-1-5w (NEW) A back flip from the standing position is illegal.

Unnecessary Roughness: Rule Unnecessary roughness: forceful slap to head forceful slap to face gouging the eyes poking the eyes Forceful slap to the head

Rule Book Additions, Deletions & Changes Pg. 9 – Delete Rule Pg. 10 – Rule Delete: “For health and safety reasons, the stat’s weight control program shall require hydration testing with a specific gravity not greater than 1.025, which immediately precedes the body fat assessment.” - Delete: “A program to monitor an average weight loss of 1.5 percent a week with descent, may use …” - Add: “As of Jan. 15, a wrestler must have 50% of his/her weigh-ins at the minimum certified weight in order to wrestle that weight class in section/state tournament series.” continued …

Pg. 19 – Rule Add: minimum weight for 103 lb. is 88 lb.; 2 lb. growth allowance on Jan. 1 affects the minimum weight which makes the minimum weight 90 lb. Pg. 19 – Rule Delete: “any time after the date of certification.” - Add: “…as of January 1, 2009.” Pg. 28 – Rules & 2 - Delete these articles. Rule Book Additions, Deletions & Changes, cont.

Grooming and Medical Checks: Rule 4-2 Neatly trimmed sideburns Fingernails too long

Communicable Disease and Skin Infection MRSA relatively new but increasingly more common potentially serious early identification

Communicable Disease and Skin Infection, cont. … Basic hygienic principles help prevent the spread of those infectious diseases.

Going Out of the Wrestling Area: Rule Situations when wrestlers use edge of the mat to get out of a situation should be penalized for going out of the wrestling area

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. 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. JV wrestlers cannot wrestle matches with less than 45 minutes rest. Rule 1-2-4: A contestant shall not accept a forfeit in one weight class and compete in another class.

Tooth and Mouth Protector: Rule (New) Contestants who have braces or have a special orthodontic device on their teeth shall be required to wear a tooth and mouth protector.

Positions: Rule (New) continued … A. Both wrestlers out of bounds B. Wrestler A1 signals neutral position

Positions: Rule (New), continued.. C. Neutral position E. Restart match in neutral position D. One-point escape for wrestler B1

2008/2009 NFHS Wrestling Skin Lesion Form Updated Skin Condition Report

Team Benches: Dual Meets * NFHS Rule 2-2-1: 10 feet * NFHS Rule 2-2-1: 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.

Team Benches: Multiple-Team Events & Tournaments * NFHS Rule 2-2-2: max of two team personnel on chairs at edge of mat - coaches and/or non-participating contestants can allow coaches on corner of the mat in a restricted zone restricted zone … - a line marked on the mat with paint/tape, or - a colored surface under the chairs. no closer than 5 feet to the edge of the circle & 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) continued …

Rule 7-5-3: Coaches misconduct will be called on coaches or other team personnel who violate the bench decorum rule. If a coach confronts an official inside the 10’ mat area, or outside the restricted area, an unsportsmanlike conduct call will be made. Conduct of Coaches, Team Personnel and Others, continued …

Reminders Coaches Coach Officials officiate Respect the difficult job you each have Not adversaries - You are on the same side! - Serve the kids!

Keep Working to Improve! We are Making Progress! All events a positive experience!

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