Including Exceptions to the Federation Rule Book
Weigh-ins
Weigh-ins must be
conducted shoulder to shoulder with each participant stripped to his underwear
(socks are optional) so that possible skin infections may be detected; no pre-
weigh-ins by the official.
Coaches must review for skin infections of all types.
Exact weights will be recorded on a standardized form distributed by the league. All forms should be brought to the seeding meeting. Should someone question a wrestler’s qualification for a weight class, these forms must be produced or the wrestler will not be eligible.
Digital scales are
recommended.
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Team Forfeit
If a match cannot be wrestled because of the fault of
one school, it should be rescheduled as soon as possible. If the results have a
bearing to the playoffs and cannot be wrestled before the first round of the
playoffs, then a forfeit will be granted to the non-offending member of the
league.
In order to break a tie in the standings for the
playoffs, head to head competition will be used. If it is a three way tie, the
three way will drop from the equation and competition against the fourth place
team will be considered. If only two beat the fourth place team, then the third
team drops out and head to head competition between each other will used to
judge the remaining two. This process will be used all the way down the
standings. If no results ensue, then the criterion in the Federation rule book
will be used. For example, the first criterion is bouts won. Each school should
count the total matches won against the other two. Whoever has the most wins
would advance. If that does not create a winner, then the next criterion would
be used. Eligibility
No fifth graders may wrestle in the league or in the
league tournament.
A wrestler can not have turned 15 before the start of the school year.
To Wrestle in a Specific
Weight Class
No wrestler may wrestle up more than one weight class
from his actual weight.
For a wrestler to wrestle in a specific weight class they must get on the scale at that weight class or the one lower.
For a wrestler to wrestle in a specific weight class in the tournament, he must have half his weigh-ins in that weight or lower. Plus, he must have made the weight at least once before the two pound allowance.
For example:
11 weigh-ins 5 at 80 6 at 85 this wrestler cannot go 80 but can go 85
11 weigh-ins 6 at 80 (all after the two pound allowance) 5 at 85 this wrestler can go 85 but not 80
11 weigh-ins 6 at 80 (one before the two pound allowance) 5 at 85 this wrestler can go either 80 or 85
A wrestler’s weigh-in gives him credit for wrestling that
weight for tournament purposes, not the weight he actually wrestles that match.
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One Pound Allowance Consideration
One pound allowance consideration: It is the back-to-back coaches responsibility
to notify the opposing coach at least one day prior to the match. This rule
applies to back –to-back matches, matches after holidays, and matches after a
snow or weather emergency day. In the event of two such weather emergency days,
it is up to the coaches if they want to allow two pounds at weigh-ins.
League Weight Classes
The weight classes in this league are as follows: 80, 85, 90, 95, 100,
105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 132, 140, 150, 160, 175, 189, 275.
The weight classes after the 2 pound allowance are as follows: 82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127, 134, 142, 152, 162, 177, 191, 277.
The Season's Official Start
The season’s official start is November 16, 2009. No contact practices are permitted
prior to this date. Meetings, film lectures, etc. are permitted.
It is the responsibility of the coaches to reschedule matches postponed due to weather or any other reason.
There will be a 2 lb. allowance for the remainder of the season beginning on January 18, 2010.
Duel meet tiebreaker:
1st criteria = unsportsmanlike points
2nd criteria = Most wins
3rd criteria = Most falls (6pts)
4th criteria = Most tech falls
5th criteria = Most major decisions
6th criteria = Most 1st Takedowns
League Tournament: 2/13/09 – 2/14/09
The tournament will continue to allow wrestlers to wrestle back to third place.
Medals will be awarded for 5th place in the tournament.
Additional round will be wrestled on Saturday evening to reduce the length of time spent Sunday.
League Membership dictates mandatory team participation in tournament.
Review discussions of how to vertically integrate our middle school programs with their respective high school and midget programs.
Would include “how-to” with fundraising, coach interactions, and Boosters Club infrastructure.
Begin dialogue with SJW Hall of Fame Organization to develop ideas and coordinate strategies on how to promote wrestling and obtain/maintain middle and high school participation.
http://matchschedulingsystem.acworks.net/
1--go to internet explorer and go to website above or click here Match Scheduling System
2--enter user name and password
3--change your password as instructed when you sign in
4--hit the home button to see your school name with other info
5--click view matches to view your matches
6--put your mouse arrow on official's name to see his cell #
7--check schedule dates & times
8--call Jim Brennan if you have a problem
Rule Changes for 08-09 Wrestling rule changes for 2008 -2009 season.
Highlights:
5.20. 5. Time sequence, in offensive starting position
After reporting to the table, a wrestler must go directly to the center of the mat. A wrestler can no longer have a coach put on an ankle band. A coach can no longer call over a wrestler to speak to him once he has reported to the table. This will be considered stalling/delayed to the mat or leaving the mat without permission.
Match Weight Starts / Random Draw
Match order will be drawn by the coaches before each match. (If both coaches agree).
League matches are optional at the agreement of both coaches; must be determined after weigh-ins.
Playoffs are mandatory random draw.
Can be started at a certain weight if a wrestler has to leave early (If both coaches agree).
All-Star Practice: 2/19, 2/22, 2/23 & 2/24, 6:30pm-8:15pm
All-Star Match: 2/25/10
1 Highest place finisher from SJMSWL Tournament
2 As League Member, all League tournament champions must participate in the All-Star match.
3 Participants to attend no less than 3 out of 4 All-Star match practices.
4 The wrestler must wear his/her school singlet in the All-Star match.