New Rules
Unsportsmanlike Conduct for not being prepared to wrestle
1 team point
1 ind. Point
Match starts at time of check in
Clasping, now includes touching of fingers and crossing of arms
Braces – Mouth guards
Offensive wrestler can choose both up as long as he does it before bottom person is set. Can be done any time during match. One point will be awarded to Defensive wrestler.
Anytime a mouth is covered it is a 1 pt. penalty
If hand covering mouth while getting pinned the ref. will wait until fall or defensive wrestler breaks hold to award the point.
Teeth marks are automatic DQ
Stalling to be called frequently
Now coach or wrestler can default match at any time
2nd Injury time out procedure:
If in 1st period Wrestler B gets choice in 2nd and 3rd
If in 2nd period Wrestler B gets choice in 3rd only
If in 3rd period Wrestler B gets choice in OT
2 support points inbounds in is in bounds. Doesn’t matter which 2 points
Correction of errors can be done after match as long as wrestler and coach don’t leave mat area.