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UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

A. In all situations of unsportsmanlike conduct committed by the school’s coaches, bench personnel, and/or players, sanctions should be issued against the individual(s) as opposed to the entire team, if at all possible.

B. It shall be the responsibility of the offending school to investigate and report to the League Office all individuals involved in unsportsmanlike conduct that cannot detected by video, game officials’ report(s), or witness statements.

C. In absence of information (videotape, witness statements) being provided by the school, the League may sanction the school.

D. The League may address the reported individuals of the unsportsmanlike act individually or collectively.

UNSPORSTMANLIKE CONDUCT

E. Any action(s) that warrants a coach(es) ejection will subject the coach(es) to a minimum next game suspension and the school to a minimum fine of $300.

F. The League shall use information obtained through video, game officials reports, law enforcement reports, witness statements, etc., and the offending schools report to determine action(s) to be taken to address the unsportsmanlike conduct.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT G. Repeated unsportsmanlike behavior by teams

involving multiple student athletes during the

same sport season may subject the school’s program/team to more severe penalties, to include possible probation and/or suspension.

H. Ejections that subject a player to a next game suspension will result in a minimum of suspension of one (1) game. (i.e. flagrant fouls, malicious contact, spiting, biting, fighting, disrespectfully addressing officials, profanity)

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2013-14 Wrestling Rules Changes

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EquipmentRules 1-1-3, 4-3-1, 4-3-6 (NEW), 10-1-2

Electronic devices may be used by coaches in the coaching area.

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Coaches may share information on electronic devices with wrestlers during injury time-outs.

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Coaches may not use electronic devices to discuss a call.

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It is illegal to use a bullhorn or other devices to communicate with a wrestler during a match.

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Match LimitsRules 1-4-3, 5-13, 5-17-2

Forfeits are no longer considered as matches wrestled when considering the five matches in one day limit for competition.

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Head CoveringsRule 4-2-1 NOTE (NEW)

Effective in 2014-15, a hair cover shall be attached to the ear guards.

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Artificial LimbsRule 4-5-9 (NEW)

If a wrestler chooses to weigh-in with an artificial limb (A), the wrestler shall wear the artificial limb during competition at all times (B).

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Correction of ErrorsRules 5-1-1, 6-6-2d (NEW)

Additional rules coverage for a bad time situation that involves choice of position after the two-point stalling call not being given during a match.

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2013-14 Wrestling

Points of Emphasis

2013-14 NFHS Wrestling Points of Emphasis

1. Communicable Diseases

2. Skin Checks and Weigh-ins in Multiple-day Competitions

3. End-of-Match Procedure

4. Assistant Referee Responsibilities


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Written documentation from an appropriate health-care professional is required if a contestant is suspected of having a communicable skin disease (PlayPic A). Cleaning mats with disinfectant helps prevent outbreaks (PlayPic B).

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Multiple-day Competitions

In multiple-day competitions, communicable disease “skin checks” shall take place at weigh-ins each day.

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ISSkin Checks and Weigh-ins in

Multiple-day Competitions

All wrestlers weighing in must meet the grooming standard, which requires the hair to meet certain length and abrasive standards. All competitors must meet this standard or wear an appropriate cover. This cover must be worn to the weigh-in for the referee’s approval and then removed prior to stepping on the scale.

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The post-match handshake shall be in the form of a firm, traditional and respectful handshake and free of displays of unsportsmanlike behavior.

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When an assistant referee is being used, the referee is in control of the match and is the only one who can award points or call a fall. When the assistant referee disagrees with the referee, they should communicate with each other immediately in a professional manner.

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Rules Reminders


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Random DrawRules 1-2-2a, 1-3-4a, 4-5-3, 5-21-1

The random draw shall take place immediately preceding the weigh-ins.

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Random DrawRule 4-5-3

Dual meet weigh-in shall proceed through the weight classes beginning with the random draw selected weight class, continue through the weight classes, wrap around the 106-pound weight class and end immediately upon the completion of the highest weight class in consecutive order.

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Rule 8-2, Penalty Chart

In the situation above, the defensive wrestler is penalized a third time for stalling (PlayPic A) and the opponent is awarded two points (PlayPic B). The offensive wrestler gets the choice at the next restart (PlayPic C).

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Second Injury Time-Out Rule 8-2-1h EXCEPTIONS

If the second injury time-out is taken at the conclusion of the first 30-second tiebreaker period and the opponent already has the choice at the beginning of the second 30-second tiebreaker period, the opponent would then have the added choice at the first restart after the beginning of the second 30-second tiebreaker period.

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