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TABLEOFCONTENTS
MESSAGEFROMWRESTLINGCANADALUTTEPRESIDENT...........................................................................5
INVITATIONTOJOINCANADIANASSOCIATIONOFWRESTLINGOFFICIALS(CAWO)....................................6
DESCRIPTIONOFCANADIANRATINGSYSTEM..............................................................................................6
CAWOCLINICIANS2014-2015.......................................................................................................................8
INTERNATIONALRULESOFWRESTLING........................................................................................................9
PART1-PREPARATIONANDADMINISTRATION.......................................................................................10
Article1:WeightCategoriesandAgeClassification...............................................................................10
Article2:Weighing-In.............................................................................................................................11
Article3:DrawingofLotsandPairingOff...............................................................................................12
Article4:Dress........................................................................................................................................12
Article5:TheMat...................................................................................................................................13
Article6:MedicalServices......................................................................................................................14
Article7:Doping....................................................................................................................................15
PART2-THEOFFICIALS'RESPONSIBILITIES...............................................................................................16
Article8:CompositionandGeneralDuties.............................................................................................16
Article9:TheReferee............................................................................................................................16
Article10:TheJudge...............................................................................................................................17
Article11:TheMatChairperson.............................................................................................................17
Article12:Officials’SignalsandVocabulary...........................................................................................18
PART3-THEBOUT.....................................................................................................................................20
Article13:CallforCompetitors..............................................................................................................20
Article14:DurationoftheBoutandIntermission..................................................................................20
Article15:StartingandStoppingtheBout.............................................................................................21
Article16a:InterruptionDuetoInjury...................................................................................................21
Article16b:InterruptionDuetoBlood...................................................................................................22
Article17a:EndoftheBout....................................................................................................................23
Article17b:WinnerofaBout.................................................................................................................23
Article17c:EndofBoutProcedure.........................................................................................................24
Article18:TheCoach..............................................................................................................................24
PART4-THERULESOFWRESTLING..........................................................................................................26
Article19:WrestlingNeartheEdgeandIntheZone.............................................................................26
Article20:ParTerreWrestling...............................................................................................................27
Article21:TheFall..................................................................................................................................29
Article22:Passivity................................................................................................................................30
Article23:Cautions.................................................................................................................................32
Article24:Prohibitions,IllegalandPotentiallyDangerousHolds...........................................................35
PART5-SCORINGOFTECHNICALPOINTS.................................................................................................39
Article25:PointValueofActionsandHolds..........................................................................................39
PART6-RESPONSIBILITIESOFTHEPAIRINGMASTER..............................................................................43
Article26:DrawingofLotsandPlacementinGroups............................................................................43
Article27:DoubleEliminationBracketDrawFormat.............................................................................43
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Article28:Seeding..................................................................................................................................44
Article29:Byes.......................................................................................................................................44
Article30:ContestantsEligibleforConsolationBouts...........................................................................44
Article31:Disqualification......................................................................................................................44
Article32:Classification..........................................................................................................................45
Article33:TeamClassification................................................................................................................47
PART7-WRITTENPROTESTS.....................................................................................................................48
Article34:ProtestPolicyatNationalChampionships.............................................................................48
ANNEXA-CANADIANCHAMPIONSHIPSOFFICIALPROTESTSHEET...........................................................53
ANNEXB–RULESMODIFICATIONS&GENERALGUIDELINESFORYOUTHWRESTLINGINCANADA..........54
ANNEXC–WRESTLINGCANADALUTTEINCIDENTREPORTFORM............................................................58
ANNEXD–INSTANTVIDEOREPLAYPROCEDURE.......................................................................................59
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MESSAGEFROMWRESTLINGCANADALUTTEPRESIDENT
Wrestling in Canada is continually improving at the provincial/territorial, national and international
levels. The sport is dynamic and exciting. This comes as a result of our members' desire to be as fully
informedaspossibleofthetechnicaldevelopmentsofthesport.
The Wrestling Canada Lutte rulebook is intended to provide a clear and concise explanation of the
currentrulesandinterpretations,forwrestlers,coachesandreferees.Theserulesshouldbeconsistently
adheredtothroughoutCanada.
I would like to thank all those who have contributed to the production of the Wrestling Canada Lutte
rulebook.
DonRyan,President
WrestlingCanadaLutte
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INVITATIONTOJOINCANADIANASSOCIATIONOFWRESTLINGOFFICIALS
(CAWO)
ThewrestlingofficialsfromCanadaarerecognizedtobeamongthebestintheworld.Alongtraditionof
excellenceinofficiatinghasearnedthisrespect.
Ourexcellentprogramdidnothappenbychance.Therehasbeenasystematicdevelopmentofofficials
fromthegrassrootslevelthroughtheProvincial/Territorialclassificationsandcontinuingthroughthree
national classifications (C-B-A) to the position of A Exceptional. At each step, there is a network of
ongoingofficialswhoareeagertohelpjuniorofficialsrecognizetheirfullpotential.Thestrengthofour
association is the willingness to give and accept constructive suggestions for improvement without
referencetopersonalitiesorgeographicaldistributions.
We welcome you to join the CAWO once you have reached the highest category within your own
province/territory.Thestepsandclassificationsareoutlinedbelow.
DESCRIPTIONOFCANADIANRATINGSYSTEM
NationalAspirantOn-Mat(“ASP”)
This is a provincial/territorial official who has earned and received the sanction of their
provincial/territorial association to attend a national grading clinic and tournament. This official may
referee the Canadian Cadet Championships if they have previously attended a national grading clinic
duringthatyearandreceivedthe“CANADAC”ratingrecommendationatthegradingclinic.Theofficial
may also referee the Canadian Juvenile Greco Roman Championships, provided they have received a
“CANADA C” rating recommendation from the head clinician during the Cadet Freestyle Canadian
Championships.
NationalAspirantPairing(“ASPPairing”)
This is a provincial/territorial official who has earned and received the sanction of their
provincial/territorialassociationtoattendanationalgradingclinicandtournament.
CanadaCOn-Mat(“CANC”)
Thisisanacceptablelevelofofficiatingforthenationallevel;butthispersonstillrequiresconsiderable
guidanceandwouldnotfeelcomfortablewithahigh-pressurefinalbout.A“CANC”mayofficiateatany
national grading tournament and at the Canadian Cadet & Juvenile Championships, and is eligible for
upgradingatanyofthesetournaments.
CanadaCPairingMaster(“PM-C”)
ThisisaPairingMaster,whoisproficientatallsupportivefunctionsinthepairingroom,suchasdrawing
andsettinguppairingsheets,writingboutsheets,recordingboutresultsandpostingwallcharts.A“PMC”shouldbefamiliarandbeabletousethetournamentcomputersoftware,whichcanincludetheinput
ofcontestants,pairing,boutsheetcontrol,correctplacementofallcontestantsandtheresultspackage.
A “PM-C” may function as a PM at any National Control Tournament or as an assistant at a national
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championship.A“PM-C”iseligibleforupgradingatanynationalgradingtournamentunderthedirection
ofaPMclinician.
CanadaB(“CANB”)
Thisisasolidofficialwhoisdeemedtobeabletohandledifficultsituationsbutrequiresmoreactivityat
theseniorlevel.A“CANB”mayofficiateatanynationalgradingtournamentandattheCanadianCadet,
Juvenile and Junior Championships. A “CAN B” is eligible for upgrading at any of the national grading
tournaments, through the recommendation of a Clinician, preferably at a Canadian Championship but
notexclusively,attheCanadianJuniorChampionships.
CanadaBPairingMaster(“PM-B”)
Inadditiontobeingproficientatalldutiesofa“PM-C”,thisofficialmustbecapableoftrainingassistants
attournamentclinics,demonstrateknowledgeoftherulesanddisciplinesofproperpairing,andbeable
todirectthetotalpairingprocessofoneagegroupataNationalcontrol/gradingtournamentusingthe
tournament computer software. This includes but is not limited to pairing, bout sheet control, correct
placementofallcontestantsandtheresultspackage.A"PM-B"iseligibleforupgradingatanynational
gradingtournamentunderthedirectionofaPMclinician.
CanadaA(“CANA”)
Thisofficialnowhasseveralyears’experienceattheseniorlevel,andhasdemonstratedpoiseandgood
judgmentinvirtuallyallsituations,withtheconfidenceandmaturitytohandlethemostdifficultboutsat
theseniorlevel.Finally,thiscategorymeansthatafterthisofficialhasattendedatleastoneCanadian
SeniorFreestyleandGreco-RomanChampionships,theyareeligibletoobtaintheCAWOendorsementto
join UWW and to represent Canada at international tournaments. A “CAN A” may officiate at any
nationalgradingtournamentandatanyCanadianChampionships.
CanadaAPairingMaster(“CANPM-A”)
In addition to being proficient at all duties of a “PM-B”, this official should be capable of leading the
entirepairingroomataCanadianChampionship.Thisincludesthedirectionofallassistantswithpositive
leadershipandcommunicationskills,afamiliaritywithrulesandthedisciplinesnecessarytoconducta
national championship. A “PM-A” must be independent and proficient in using the tournament
computer software, which includes tournament set up, registration, scheduling, data entry and
paperwork / results generation. This official should demonstrate the ability to control the flow of an
entire tournament, including the paper flow and all personnel in conjunction with staging, floor
management and tournament control. A “CAN PM-A” will be assigned as the head PM and/or in a
supportroleatUWWTournamentshostedinCanada.
CanadaAE(“CANAE”)
Inadditiontobeingproficientatalldutiesofa“CANA”,thiscategoryisreservedforseniorofficialswho
arejudgedbytheirpeerstobeexceptionalintheleadership,teachingandmentorshiproleofreferee,
judge and mat chairperson. Upgrades, Applicants to this level can only be received at the Senior
CanadianChampionships,basedonarecommendationfroma¾majorityofthecliniciansinattendance.
National Clinicians for 2014-2015 who are responsible for conducting clinics to grade officials and to
provideruleinterpretationsforcoachesandwrestlersare:
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CAWOCLINICIANS!"#$-!"#!
TierlClinician(s)
GerryBadger
JohnCook
RyanForsberg
LeeMacKay
JimMitchell
RonMoncur
LenisThokle
Vacant
Vacant
TierIIClinician(s)
GaryBird
MikeDrought
ChrisFalconer
CurtisLeung
GuyQuenville
JasonSwetlikoff
EdZinger
Vacant
TierIPMClinician(s)
JamesBooth
DianeDeschatelets
SuePerkins
TierIIPMClinician(s)
JaneBurns
ClaireCovington
RichelleMcKenzie
ThomasKrebs
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INTERNATIONALRULESOFWRESTLING INTRODUCTION
The spirit of wrestling today is embodied in the concept of total wrestling. It is mandatory that both
wrestlersremainactivethroughouttheboutinpursuitofvictoryeitherbypinningtheopponentorby
accumulatingmorepoints.Itisunacceptabletoavoidwrestlingortobe"passive"andofficialsmustbe
vigorousintheirattemptstoencourageactivewrestling.
TheseregulationsapplytotwostylesofwrestlingcurrentlyrecognizedbyUnitedWorldWrestlingforthe
Olympics:Greco-RomanstyleandFreestyle.Basically,thesestylesdifferasfollows:
! Greco-Roman:itisforbiddentointentionallytograsptheopponentbelowthehips,totripthe
opponentortousethelegsactivelyinexecutinganyaction.
! Freestyle:itispermissibletograspthelegsoftheopponent,totriptheopponentandtousethe
legsaswellastheupperbodyintheexecutionofanyaction.
The following are the "Canadian Interpretations of the International Wrestling Rules." They shall be
applicabletoallcompetitionsrecognizedbyWrestlingCanadaLutte,whichisamemberingoodstanding
ofUnitedWorldWrestling.Theserulesshallbeineffectforalldomesticcompetitions,unlessotherwise
determinedbytheWCLBoardofDirectors(regardlessofsubsequentchangesinUnitedWorldWrestling
interpretations)fromNovember1,2015toOctober31,2016.
Modified rules may be used for competitions as approved by the appropriate PTSO / NSO / or
sanctioningbody.
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PART&-PREPARATIONANDADMINISTRATION Article1:WeightCategoriesandAgeClassification
SENIORS(20yearsandolderduringthecalendaryearoftheevent)
TheweightcategoriesforMaleFreestyleandGreco-RomanWrestlingareasfollows(inkilograms):
SENIORS(Freestyle): 57,61,65,70,74,86,97,125
SENIORS(Greco-Roman):
59,66,71,75,80,85,98,130
SENIORS(FreestyleOlympiccategories):
57,65,74,86,97,125
SENIORS(GrecoRomanOlympiccategories): 59,66,75,85,98,130
TheweightcategoriesforFemaleWrestlingareasfollows(inkilograms):
SENIORS:
48,53,55,58,60,63,69,75
SENIOR(Olympiccategories): 48,53,58,63,69,75
Note:AJuvenilemaycompeteinaSeniorcompetitioniftheywillreachage17duringthecalendaryear
oftheevent.Amedicalcertificateisrequiredatthetimeofregistration.Competitorsundertheageof20
mustprovideproofofage.
JUNIORS(18-20yearsduringthecalendaryearoftheevent)
Male(Freestyle&Greco-Roman):
46-50,55,60,66,74,84,96,96-120kg
Female:
40-44,48,51,55,59,63,67,72,72-82kg
(thehighestUnitedWorldWrestlingweightclassis72kg)
Note:AJuvenilemaycompeteinaJuniorcompetitioniftheywillreachage17duringthecalendaryearof
theevent.Amedicalcertificateisrequiredatthetimeofregistration.
WORLDTEAMCADETS(16-17yearsofageduringthecalendaryearoftheevent)
UnitedWorldWrestlingInternationalWeightClasses
Male(Freestyle&Greco-Roman):
39-42,46,50,54,58,63,69,76,85,100kg
Female:
36-38,40,43,46,49,52,56,60,65,70kg
Note:ThefollowingCanadianagedivisionsarenotofficialagedivisionsofUnitedWorldWrestling
JUVENILES (17-18 years during the calendar year of the event) & CADETS (15-16 years during the
calendaryearoftheevent)
Male(Freestyle&Greco-Roman):
42,46,50,54,58,63,66,69,72,76,80,85,92,100,115,130kg
Female:
38,40,43,46,49,52,56,60,65,70,75,82kg
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Note:YoungeragedathletesarenotallowedtocompeteintheCadetagedivision.Cadetagedathletes
cannotcompeteintheJuvenilecompetition(FreestyleorGreco-Roman).
GENERAL
a) ThebirthdateofCadet,JuvenileandJuniorwrestlersshallbeverifiedatthetimeofregistrationby
legalproofofage(i.e.,birthcertificateorpassport).
b) ForallclosedCanadianChampionships,citizenshiporpermanentresidencestatusmustbeverified
fornewresidentsofCanadaattimeofregistrationbypermanentresidencedocumentsorpassport.
c) AwrestlermaycompeteinoneonlyweightclassperstyleatanygivenCanadianChampionships.
d) A wrestler can choose to compete in the next higher weight class, except for the heaviest weight
class,wherethewrestlermustweightheminimumweightlistedinthisrulebook.Thedecisionto
changeaweightclasscannotbemadeafterthewrestlerhasalreadyweighedinandtheathletehas
officiallybeenenteredontheweigh-insheetforaparticularweightclass.
Article2:Weighing-In
a) Canadian Championships will have a weigh-in on the day before the competition starting between
4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The duration of the weigh-in is one hour and shall be integrated with the
medicalcontrol(i.e.,awrestlermust,withinonehourintotal,tohavetheirmedicalcompletedand
weigh-in for the tournament). Where there are two age categories, there will be two separate
weigh-ins.
Please be advised in such situations of Greco-Roman Canadian Championships and United World
Wrestling/FISUTrialsawrestlermustweighinbeforetheycompeteineachdesignatedevent.
Note:Theseweigh-inproceduresareforCanadianChampionships.Localtournamentorganizersmay
chooseothercriteriafortheweigh-in(i.e.morningofthetournamentweigh-in,call-inweigh-in,etc.)
b) At the medical control, designated Physicians will be present to check each athlete presented to
themandareobligatedtoeliminateanywrestlerwhohasanycontagiousskindisorderoranyother
ailmentthatwouldpreventthemfromcompetingatasafelevel.TheeventPhysicianwillbethefinal
medicalauthority.
c) Wrestlers,tobeweighedin,mustpresentthemselvesintheircompetitionsingletwithbarefeet.The
singletmustbeintactandmaynotbemodifiedinordertoreducetheweight(i.e.cutting/tearingthe
legbandsoffthesingletisforbidden).
d) At the weigh-in, and in all days of the competition, each contestant must be clean-shaven, or else
haveabeardofseveralmonths’growth.Fingernailsmustalsobeneatlytrimmed.
e) The wrestlers have the right, each in turn, to challenge any scale at the weigh-in, at the first
reasonable opportunity, as determined by the head official, where it does not interfere with the
weightclassesassignedtothatscale.
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f)
Wrestlers with only one leg may wear a prosthetic device for balance. This artificial limb must be
wornduringtheweigh-inandapprovedassafebytheheadofficial.
WARNING:Theuseofplasticbags,saunasoranyformofartificialweightlossisstrictlyprohibitedat
theBantamFestivalsandCadet/JuvenileCanadianChampionships.Thepenaltyfornon-compliance
forathletesisimmediateeliminationfromthetournamentwithoutplacement.Coaches,whoassist
orpromotethistypeofweightloss,willbebarredfromthecompetitionsitefortheremainderofthe
championshipswithaWCLdisciplinehearingtobescheduledatalaterdate,ifdeemednecessary.
The WCL Representative along with the CAWO Representative at the event will have the primary
responsibilityofenforcement.
Article3:DrawingofLotsandPairingOff
Thedeterminationoftheplacingoftheathletesinthedrawshallbedonebyeitherthegenerationof
lotsbytheWCLComputerizedDrawSystemorbydrawingoflotsbytheathletesattheweigh-in.
Note:TheWCLComputerizedDrawSystemwillautomaticallydrawnumbersforeachathleteandplace
themasfarapartinthedraw,basedonclubstatus,aspossible.Seedswillberandomlyplacedintoeach
quarterbracketandbyeswillbeplacedaspertherulebook.
Wherethedrawingoflotsshallbecompletedattheweigh-in,thefollowingsystemshallbeused:
a) Foreachweightclass,asetofnumberswillbeprepared.
b) Afterweighing-in,thewrestlerpicksanumber,removingitfromtheset.
c) Attheterminationoftheweigh-in,allnumbersarerankedinorderfromsmallesttohighestwithin
eachweightclass.
d) SeedingwilloccurattheJuniorandSeniorCanadianChampionships,andWorld/OlympicTrials.
e) Wherepossible,thepairingmasterwillattempttopreventprovincial/territorialandclubathletes
frommeetinginthefirsttworounds.Athleteswillbemovedonarandombasis.
Article4:Dress
Thecontestantsmustappearontheedgeofthemat,withsingletstrapsupandshoelacessecuredready
towrestle.Theproperattireis:
a) Singlet-Aone-piecesingletofthecolourassignedtothem(redorblue).Thesingletmustbe60%
majorityredorblueandamaximumofmid-thighinlength.Thesingletmustbeeitherredorblue
and not a combination of both colours. Singlets with the emblem of a country / state other than
Canadaareprohibitedunlesswornbyaforeignteamparticipatingintheevent.Theemblemmaybe
any colour. Beneath the singlet, wrestlers must wear a suitable undergarment (bathing suit or
briefs).Femalecompetitorsshallwearabrassierewithoutmetalfittings.Undergarmentsshallnotbe
visible outside the singlet. It is forbidden for female competitors to wear a male singlet with or
withoutat-shirtunderneath.
UnitedWorldWrestlingNote:UnitedWorldWrestlingtournamentsrequireanofficialUnitedWorld
Wrestling singlet which may differ from domestic variations. United World Wrestling requires the
athlete’ssurnameandcountryabbreviationonthebackofthesinglet,andtheflagonthefront.
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b) Wrestling Shoes - Wrestlers must wear regulation ankle height wrestling shoes with relatively
smoothsoles(allridgesnottoexceed3mm)andshallbefreeofbucklesandmetalridges.Theshoes
mustbewithoutlaces,orthelacesmustbefixedfirmlywithtapeorsomemechanismbuiltintothe
shoetoavoidanyunfasteningduringthebout.
c) Headgear-Headgearispermissibleandrecommendedfornon-seniorwrestlersprovidedthesurface
isnotabrasiveanditisnotuseddeliberatelyagainstanopponent'shead.Withthemutualconsent
of competitors and coaches involved, headgear can be considered acceptable apparel for senior
athletes.
d) Grooming-Athletesshallcometothematproperlygroomedincluding:
i.
Maleathletesshallbecleanshavenorhaveabeardofappropriategrowth;
ii.
Nailsmustbetrimmed;
iii.
Hairmustbeshortortiedbackwithanelasticorribbon,withnometalattachments.
e) Itisforbiddento:
i.
Wearrings,bracelets,earrings,bodypiercingofanykind,etc.;
ii.
Chewgum;
iii.
Wearbandagesonwrists,armsorankles,unlessapprovedbythedoctorand/orheadofficial
iv.
Arriveatthematsweatyorgreasy.
Ifawrestlerdoesnotappearonthematincompliancewiththeabove,theyshallbegivenoneminuteto
properlypresentthemselves.Athleteswhofailtoproperlypresentthemselveswithinthattimeperiod
shall be disqualified for that bout. This one-minute period is separate from limitations contained in
Article13:CallforCompetitors.
Article5:TheMat
a) Anauthorizedmatmustbe9metresindiameterplusaprotectionarea,whichis1.2to1.5metres
widesurroundingtheentiremat.
b) Thematiscomprisedofacentralwrestlingarea,whichis7metresindiametersurroundedbya1
metrebandofadifferentcolourcalledthepassivityzoneanda1metrediametercircleinthecentre
ofthewrestlingarea.
c) Twoseparatecornersofthemataredesignatedfortheathletes(onefortheredathleteandonefor
theblueathlete).
d) A circle in the centre of the mat has an inside diameter of one metre. Two
perpendicularlinesaretraced40cmfromeachotherandarecalled«theinside
handline»and«theinsidekneeline».
e) The mat must be washed with disinfectant before each session to avoid
contamination.
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1.2-1.5m
DiagramcourtesyofDepartmentofSport&RecreationGovernmentofWesternAustralia(withmodifications).
f)
Please note that certain high school leagues allow a 6 metre to 8 metre central wrestling area for
theircompetitions.ThissizeofmatisnotadequateforCanadianChampionships.
Article6:MedicalServices
a) The organizers of national tournaments must have a physician, and suitable medical staff in
sufficient numbers available to examine the wrestlers during the combined medical / weigh-in;
physiciansorparamedicalpersonnelmustbeavailablethroughoutalltournaments(eitheronsiteor
immediate location). If a competitor is considered to be in poor health or in a condition that is
dangeroustothemselvesorothercompetitors,thewrestlershallbeexcludedfromcompetinginthe
competition.
b) Aphysicianhastherighttostopaboutwhenthereisdangertoeithercompetitor;thephysicianalso
hassoleauthoritytodecidewhetheracompetitormaycontinueabout.Intheabsenceofadoctor,
the medical personnel at the event may have the authority to decide whether a competitor may
continueabout.
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c) In the absence of a medically qualified person, the head official will have the right to prevent an
injuredwrestlerfromcontinuingthebout;however,theheadofficialwillnothavetherighttoforce
anywrestlertocontinueagainstthewrestler'swishes.
d) Adesignatedphysicianofaparticipatingteamisfullyauthorizedtointervenetogivetreatmentto
theinjuredcompetitorsofthatsameteam.
e) Thedecisiontocontinuemustbemadewithinthetimeallocatedforinjuryorblood(Article17a&
17b)
UnitedWorldWrestlingNote:Wrestlersmusthaveamedicalexaminationintheirowncountryatleast3
daysbeforedepartingforaUnitedWorldWrestlingChampionshiptournament.Theresultofthismedical
mustberecordedintheUnitedWorldWrestlinglicenceforthatindividual.
United World Wrestling uses a system whereby a physician will reside beside each mat and have full
authoritytostopandstartaboutpendinginjuryand/orbleeding.Nomaximumtimeallotmentwillbe
specifiedbutthephysicianhastheauthoritytonotifytheofficiatingteamthattheyfeelthattheinjury
maybeatimestallingtactic(faking)andtheoffendingwrestlerwillbepenalizedwithacautionandtheir
opponentwillreceiveonepointandchoiceofposition.Ifawrestlerdeliberatelystopstheboutwithout
obviousinjuryorbleeding,theopponentreceivesonepoint.
Article7:Doping
a) The deliberate or inadvertent use by an athlete of an IOC1banned substance or method which is
perceived to enhance athletic performance and / or taking measures to mask the use of banned
substances,constitutesadopinginfractionandisstrictlyforbidden.
b) AsaconditionofWCLmembership,allathletes,officialsandcoachesmustadheretotheCanadian
Anti-Doping Program (CADP). Please refer to the CCES website (www.cces.ca) for information
regarding the CADP, doping control, a comprehensive list of banned and restricted substances as
wellascorrespondingsanctionsfordopingviolations.
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InternationalOlympicCommittee'slistof"BannedandRestrictedDopingClassesandMethods"
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PART&-THEOFFICIALS'RESPONSIBILITIES
Article8:CompositionandGeneralDuties
Officialsshallperformallthedutiessetforthintheregulationsgoverningwrestlingcompetitionsandin
anyspecialprovisionswhichmightbeestablishedfortheorganizationofparticularcompetitions.
a) Composition-Theofficiatingteamforeachboutshallconsistofonematchairperson,onereferee
andonejudge;itisstrictlyforbiddentoreplaceanyofficialduringaboutexceptformedicalreasons.
Aoneortwoofficialsystemmaybeappropriateforprovincialandlocalevents.
b) General Duties-Allthreeofficialscollaboratethroughoutabouttoensurethatthecorrectpoints
areawarded.Therefereeandjudgeevaluatetheholdsindividuallybyholdinguptheappropriately
colouredarmorpaddlerespectivelytodesignatepointsawarded;ifthejudgeandrefereedisagree,
thematchairpersonwillimmediatelydecidewhowascorrectanddesignatetheappropriatepoints.
c) Dress-Thereferee,judgeandmatchairpersonmustweargreyslacks,ablackshortsleevecollared
shirt(greyandblackasperUnitedWorldWrestlingcolours),blacksocks,blackbeltandnon-marking
blackshoes.Therefereeshallalsoweararedwristbandontheleftarmandabluewristbandonthe
rightarm.
Article9:TheReferee
a) Therefereeisresponsiblefortheorderlyconductoftheboutaccordingtotherulesoutlinedinthe
WCLrulebook.
b) The referee shall ensure that the athletes have properly presented themselves before starting the
bout.
c) Therefereeshallmaintaincontroloftheboutfromtheoutsetandyetbeunobtrusive.Outstanding
referees interpret the rules correctly, are able to encourage active wrestling in a clear and loud
voice,identifyfleeingthehold,fleeingofthematorpassivityanddealwithiteffectively,andfinally
are distinguished by the fact that neither coaches nor wrestlers can remember who refereed their
bout!
d) Thereferee,inworkingasamemberoftheofficiatingteam,shallmaintaincommunicationwiththe
judgebymakingfrequenteyecontact.Therefereeshouldonlylookatthechairpersonininstances
wheretherefereeandjudgedisagreeonwhethertoawardapassivity,cautionorinconfirmationof
afall.Inaoneofficialsystemtherefereewillmonitortheminorofficials.
e) The referee has a primary responsibility for the safety of the wrestlers and, therefore, has the
responsibilitytopreventillegalholds,ifpossible,andtheprerogativetostoppotentiallydangerous
holdstoensurethewrestler'ssafety.
f) Therefereeproclaimsthewinnerafterconfirmationbythematchairperson.
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g) The referee, if the mat chairperson intervenes, must interrupt the bout and proclaim victory by
technicalsuperiority.Ifafallisimminent,s/hemustwaitforthedangeractiontobecomplete.
Article10:TheJudge
a) The judge verifies that the correct athletes have presented themselves as outlined on the bout
sheet.
b) Thejudgeplaysanequivalentroletotherefereebysignifyingpointsorcautionsastheyoccurinthe
bout.
NOTE: This does not mean that the judge must agree with the referee but rather, react in support
(same colour paddle) or opposition to (red, blue or white paddle) the referee. Communicating in a
timelymanner,evenifthereisdisagreement,willaddtothecontrolbytheofficialsduringthebout
andgeneraterespectfromwrestlers,coachesandspectators.
Thejudgemayinitiatepoints,orcautionrequestsiftherefereehasnotdoneso.If,duringthebout,
thejudgenoticessomethingthats/hefeelss/heshouldbringtothereferee’sattentionbecausethe
latterwasnotabletoseeitordidnotnoticeit(afall,illegalhold,passiveposition,etc.),thejudgeis
obligedtodosobyindicatingthesamecolourasthesingletofthewrestlerinquestion,evenifthe
referee has not asked for his/her opinion. In all circumstances, the judge must call the referee’s
attentiontoanythingthatseemstohim/herabnormalorirregularinthecourseoftheboutorinthe
conductofthewrestlers.
c) If the referee indicates points or cautions, the judge must immediately indicate either points or
cautions,ordisplayawhitepaddle.
d) Duringthebout,thejudgeshallsignthescoresheetuponreceiptandmustbecarefultofillitout
appropriately, (e.g., write the numerical values for all actions, “V” for verbal warning, “P” for
passivity,writecautionswithacircle"O”;recordtimeoffall,injury,disqualificationandtimeofday
when the bout ended; circle the points which result in a fall; cross out the name of the loser;
underlinethelastpointscoredinaperiod).
e) Thejudgeshouldremainseatedthroughouttheboutandinnoinstanceshouldthejudgegoonto
thematsurface,butmaymoveslightlyfromher/hischairtogetabetterviewoftheaction.
Article11:TheMatChairperson
a) The mat chairperson is responsible to coordinate the work of the referee and the judge; this
involvement will not be obvious unless the judge and referee disagree. The mat chairperson may
decide to interrupt the bout in case of a serious mistake made by the referee. In such case, s/he
must ask for a consultation with the judge and the referee. S/he may also interrupt the bout if a
serious scoring error is made by the referee and/or the judge. In such case, s/he must ask for a
consultationwiththejudgeandthereferee.
b) Thematchairpersonshouldnotdisplaypointsiftherefereeandjudgeagreewiththecall.
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c) If the judge and the referee disagree, the mat chairperson must make a swift decision and ensure
thattherearenomajorinterruptions.
d) Thematchairpersonmaynotoverrulethecallofboththerefereeandjudge,eveniftherehasbeen
anobviousinfractionoftherules.However,thematchairpersonmayaskforaconferencewiththe
referee and judge to discuss the situation. If all three officials still disagree on points, the mat
chairperson must reach an agreement with either the judge or referee. If the judge and referee
remaininagreement,thedecisionwillstandandthechairperson’sonlyrecourseistoinitiateavideo
reviewthroughtheJuryofAppeal(seeAppendixCfortheprocedures).Thisconsultationdoesnot
alterthewrestler’srighttothechallenge.
e) Thematchairpersonisresponsiblefortheoverallconductofthebout,andshouldbeanexperienced
officialwhoseactionswillwarranttherespectofcoachesandwrestlers.
f) Innocasecanthematchairpersonbethefirsttogiveanopinion;itmustalwaysfollowtheopinion
ofthejudgeandreferee.
g) The mat chairperson maintains an equivalent score sheet to that kept by the judge. The mat
chairpersonkeepstheofficialscoresheet.
h) Initiatesandparticipatesinanyvideoreview(seeAppendixCfortheprocedures).
i) Ifaboutdoesnotendina“fall”,thedecisionshallbedeterminedbythematchairperson.Itshallbe
basedonanevaluationofalltheactionsofeachcompetitor,recordedfrombeginningtoendonthe
judge’sandmatchairperson’sscoresheets.
j) Whena“challenge”isrequestedbyacoachandconfirmedbytheathlete,thematchairpersonwill
convene the officiating team for review of the video, or call for the jury of appeal to review the
video.
Note:The“Challenge”isapartof(Article34).Theathletemaydeclinethecoach’s“Challenge”.
Article12:Officials’SignalsandVocabulary
a) Theactionsoftheofficiatingteamshouldbecrispanddecisive.
b) Pointsshouldbeawardedastheyhappenwiththeexceptionofatakedown;itiswiseforthereferee
nottoanticipateatakedowntotheextentofmakingthecallbeforethemoveisactuallycompleted
(i.e.sometimesakneedoesnottouchordominantcontrolisneverreallyestablished).
c) Priortostartingthebout,therefereeclaspshandstoindicatethatthewrestlersshouldshakehands;
thisdemonstrationofsportsmanshipformalitywillbefollowedbyblowingthewhistleandavertical
armmovementtoindicatethestartofthebout.
d) Outofboundsissignalledbyextendingbotharmshorizontallyvigorouslyatthesametimethatthe
whistle is blown; this action will be followed by awarding appropriate caution and/or points and
raisingbotharmsovertheheadifstandingwrestlingistofollow,orifonewrestlerwillstartinpar
terreposition,thearmsareextendedforwardwithonehandabovetheotherhand.
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e) Acautionisrequestedbyraisingthearmwiththecolourcorrespondingtothewrestleratfaultto
theshoulderlevelandsimultaneouslyshowingoneortwopoints(asappropriate).Ifconfirmedthe
officialraisesthearmcorrespondingtotheoffendingwrestlerabovetheofficials’head.
f) To confirm a fall the referee will raise one hand with fingers extended and un-separated to a 90
degreeangletothemat;ifthematchairpersonagreeswiththefall(byalsoraisingtheirhand),the
refereethenstrikesthematwiththehandandblowsthewhistle.
g) The referee will raise the arm of the winning wrestler in a vertical position (with the arm of the
correspondingcolour)whileholdingthewristofthelosingwrestlerattheotherside.
h) The referee will encourage activity throughout the bout with the most common vocabulary being
open,contact,action,zone,attackandpassive.Atalltimestherefereewillindicatethecolourofthe
athletethattheyareencouraging(i.e.OPENRED,ZONEBLUE,etc).
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PART&-THEBOUT
Article13:CallforCompetitors
a) Whenthecompetitor'snameisannounced,eachwrestlergoestothecorner,whichcorrespondsto
thedesignatedcolourforthatbout(redorblue)andwaitsforthereferee'ssignal.
b) Allcompetitorsarerequiredtoarriveattheedgeofthematimmediatelyuponbeingcalled;
! Competitors will be allowed 1.5 minutes after being called to arrive at the mat and identify
themselvestotheofficiatingteam.Threecallsshallbegivenat30-secondintervalsduringthis
time.
! If after the expiration of the above time period the athlete has not reported to the officiating
team,thentheathleteshallbedisqualifiedandshallbeeliminatedfromthecompetition.
c) Awrestlermusthaveaminimumof20minutesrestbetweentheendofoneboutandthebeginning
ofthenextbout.
Note:Anywrestlerwhoisvisuallyimpairedwillstartusingaforearm-to-forearmstartinthestanding
position. The wrestlers are to re-establish and maintain contact if separated during wrestling. If
contactisnotre-establishedtheboutwillbestoppedandre-startedinacontactposition(standingor
parterre).
Wrestlers who are hearing impaired must be tapped on the shoulder to indicate whistles to either
startorstopanywrestlingaction.
Article14:DurationoftheBoutandIntermission
a) Aboutwillhave2three-minuteperiodswitha30-secondbreak.
b) A Youth-Cadet age group bout will consist of 2 two-minute periods with an intermission of 30
secondsinbetweeneachperiod.
c) Bothwrestlersareimmediatelytobewipeddrywithadrytowel,bytheircoachwithinthefirst20
secondsoftheintermission.
d) Waterisallowedonlyduringthebreakbetweenperiodsorwhenrequiredbythemedicalstaff.
e) The 30-second break begins immediately after the end of the period. The wrestlers will be called
backtothecentreofthemat10secondsbeforethestartofthenextperiod.
f) SeenoteaboveandArticle15forwrestlerswhoarevisuallyorhearingimpaired.
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Article15:StartingandStoppingtheBout
a) Thereferee,standinginthemiddleofthemat,signalsforthewrestlerstocometothecentre.The
refereeshakesthewrestlers'handsandexaminestheirattireandskin(nowrestlershouldbegreasy
orsweaty).
b) The wrestlers then shake hands and at the sound of the referee's whistle begin wrestling in the
standingposition.
c) In the event of visually and/or hearing impaired wrestlers, the officials must ensure forearm-to-
forearmcontactand/orusehandsignals,appropriatelytouchingthewrestlersasnecessary,andthat
thereiscontinuousphysicalcontactbetweenthewrestlersforthedurationofthebout.Thereferee
should allow the wrestlers to make contact if separation occurs or stop the bout and restart with
contact.
d) Theboutshallstartatthesoundofthereferee'swhistleandshallbestoppedeitherbythereferee’s
whistleorwhereavailablebytheclockbuzzersignifyingtheendoftheperiodinregulationtime.
e) Under no circumstances may a contestant take the initiative to interrupt the bout by standing up
fromtheoffensiveparterreposition.Thisshallbepenalizedbyaverbalwarningthefirsttimeanda
‘fleeingthehold’callonsubsequentoccasionsduringthebout.
f) Attheendoftheperiod,allholdsarevalidifcompletedbeforetimeexpires.
g) Afterallsituationsthatendupout-of-bounds,theboutwillresumeinthemiddleofthemat.
Article16a:InterruptionDuetoInjury
a) If the bout must be interrupted due to injury, the referee may stop the bout for a maximum of 2
minutesperwrestler.
b) Theentiresuspensionmaybeaccordedatonetimeoraccumulatedatvarioustimesthroughoutthe
bout.
c) Therefereeormatchairpersonmayannouncetotheinjuredathleteorcoachwheneach30seconds
ofinjurytimehaselapsed.
d) The referee shall invite both wrestlers to resume the bout at the centre of the mat 10 seconds
beforetheendofthe2-minuteinjuryperiod.
e) If the injury was accidental and the injured competitor cannot continue after 2 minutes of injury
time, the opponent is declared the winner. However, if the injury was deliberately caused by the
opponent'sactions,theinjuredcompetitorwillbedeclaredthewinnerbydisqualification.
f) Thenon-injuredwrestlershouldremainstandingintheassignedcornerandmayreceiveadvicefrom
thecoach.
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g) Awrestler,whoisinjuredaccidentallyandlosesaboutforthatreason,mayreturninthenextbout
(onlywiththepermissionofthephysician).ThismustbeannouncedtothePairingMasterbeforethe
pairingofthenextround.
h) Fortreatmentofaninjury,thewrestlermustremainonthematunlessdirectedbythecompetition
physician/medical personnel. The doctor/ medical personnel may stop the bout before the end of
theinjury/bloodtimelimits.NoteArticle6b&6c.
i) Iftheinjuryandorbloodstoppageoccurs,wrestlingwillberestartedintheparterrepositionorin
standing,dependingwhereitwasstopped.Theparterrerestarts,whentheattackingwrestlerscores
atakedown,buthasnothadanimmediateopportunitytoscoreduetoobviousinjuryorblood.This
restartisusednomatterwhocalledforthestoppage(i.e.,medicalpersonnel,referee,andathlete).
j) Athletes that require inhalers/ventilators should be aware that there are a number of
inhalers/ventilators that utilize substances on the IOC banned list. It is the responsibility of the
athletetobeawareofthesesubstances.Athletesundersuchmedicationarestronglyencouragedto
use inhalers/ventilators before the start of a bout. If necessary, an athlete will be given the
opportunitytouseanacceptedinhaler/ventilatorduringinjurytime.
k) When a wrestler deliberately stops a bout without being injured or bleeding his opponent will
receiveonepoint.
Article16b:InterruptionDuetoBlood
a) Ifbleedingoccursduringabout,therefereemustimmediatelystopthebout.
b) Athletesreceiveanadditionalperiodofthree(3)minutesforthestoppageofbleedingthatoccurs
during a bout. This period is separate from the two (2) minute injury time out, and may only be
appliedinthecaseofbleeding.
c) Iftheathlete’sbloodtimehaselapsed,theymaythenutilizeanyunusedinjurytimethattheyhave
remaining.Thetotalcombinedtimeforinjuryandbleedingshallnotexceedfive(5)minutes.
d) Oncetheathleteispreparedandcapabletocontinue,ifadditionaltimeisrequiredtocleanthemat
surface,thisisnottobeincludedintheathlete’sbloodtime.
e) Thedecisionnottocontinuethebout,duetobleeding,willbemadebythemedicalpersonnel,orin
theirabsence,theofficiatingteam/headofficialoftheboutinquestion.NoteArticle6b&6c.
UnitedWorldWrestlingNote:UnitedWorldWrestlingusesasystemwherebyadoctormayresidebeside
eachmatandhavefullauthoritytostopandstartaboutpendinginjuryand/orbleeding.Nomaximum
time allotment will be specified but the United World Wrestling doctor has the ultimate authority to
notify the officiating team that they feel that the injury may be a time stalling tactic (faking) and the
offendingwrestlerwillbepenalizedwithacautionandtheiropponentwillreceiveonepoint.
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Article17a:EndoftheBout
Theboutisendedbeforeregulationtimeexpiresfor:
a) Afall;
b) Withdrawal,disqualification,default,injury
c) TechnicalSuperiority:
! Whenonewrestlerattainsa10-pointadvantageovertheopponentinFreestyle.
! Whenonewrestlerattainsan8-pointadvantageovertheopponentinGreco-Roman.
In any case, the referee must wait for the end of the action: attack, counter-attack or takedown
wherethewrestlerisinapositionthatmayleadtoafall.
d) Whenonewrestleraccumulates3cautionsduringthebout.
Article17b:WinnerofaBout
a) TechnicalSuperiority:
! Whenonewrestlerattainsa10-pointadvantageovertheopponentinFreestyle.
! Whenonewrestlerattainsan8-pointadvantageovertheopponentinGreco-Roman.
b) In any case, the referee must wait for the completion of the action, and where the defensive
wrestler is not in a danger position or has been declared by the referee to have lost due to a fall:
attack,counter-attackortakedownwherethewrestlerisinapositionthatmayleadtoafall.
i.
Animmediatere-rolltoapinpositionwillcontinueuntiltheachievementofthepinorthe
wrestlerisnolongerinadangerposition.
ii.
Theholdthatcreatesthetechnicalsuperiorityisallowedtocontinueinthedangerposition
inanattempttocompletethepin.
iii.
Inthecaseofasuperiorpointdifferential,immediatecounteractionsbythedefenderare
allowedtoscoreandthedifferentialisre-evaluateduponcompletionofthecounteraction.
Ifthedifferentialnolongerexists,theperiodcontinueswithoutstoppage.
c) If the bout lasts the entire regulation time period, the wrestler with the most technical points is
declaredthewinner(cumulativescoreattheendoftwoperiods).
d) Ifthescoreattheendofaboutistied,thewrestlerwhohasthemosthighervaluescoringactions,
inthefollowingorder,willbedeclaredthewinner:
i. Most5-pointactions(Grecoonly)
ii. Most4-pointactions
iii. Most2-pointactions
e) Ifthescoreattheendofaboutistiedandthevalueoftheholdsisthesame,thewrestlerwiththe
fewestcautionswithintheboutwillbedeclaredthewinner.
f) If the score at the end of a bout is tied, scoring actions are equal and the cautions are equal, the
wrestlerwhoscoredthelastpointwillbedeclaredthewinner.
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Order:(Clarification)
! thehighestvalueofholds;
! thefewestnumberofcautions;
! thelasttechnicalpoint(s)scored
However,inordernottopenalizetheattackingwrestler,ifthelastpointcausinganevenscoreis
obtainedbyaholdwhichgivespoint(s)toeachoftheopponent–afterhavingreviewedallthe
criteria-becausetheattackingwrestlerintheexecutionoftheholdwithoutactionfromhis/her
opponent,thevictorywillbeattributedtotheattackingwrestler.
g) All periods are considered for total cautions and disqualification from the bout is issued after 3
cautionsarereceivedinthebout.
h) In Greco-Roman wrestling, in the event the score is tied 0-0 at the completion of the bout, the
officiatingteamwillberesponsibletodecidewhowinsthematch.
Article17c:EndofBoutProcedure
a) Whenthebouthasended,therefereestandsinthemiddleofthematfacingthematchairperson,
withthewrestlersoneachside,redontheleftandblueontheright;thewrestlersshakehands.
b) Whenthedecisionisindicatedbythematchairperson(holdinguparedorbluepaddle),thereferee
raisesthearmofthewinner.Therefereethenturnswiththewrestlerstofacetheoppositesideand
againindicatesthewinnertothespectators.
c) The referee shakes hands with both wrestlers and they leave the mat - without removing the
shoulderstrapsoftheirsinglet.
d) Eachwrestlermustthenshakehandswiththeopponent'scoach.Thisistooccurpriortoshakingthe
handsofthematchairpersonand/orjudge.Thismustbecontrolledbythereferee.
Article18:TheCoach
a) At Canadian sanctioned events (and other events as determined by provincial/territorial
associations)thecoachisrequiredtodressinasweatsuit,acollaredshirtorsuitandtie.T-shirts,
shortsandjeansarenotacceptableattireforacoachinthecorner.
b) The coach that sits in the athlete’s corner is required to shake the hand of the opponent at the
conclusionofthebout.Onlyonecoachwillbeallowedinthecornerduringabout.
c) The coach must remain seated in the appropriate corner at the edge of the mat during the bout
exceptduringthe30-secondbreakbetweenperiods.The matchairpersonmayinvitethecoachto
approachthechairtoobtainorprovidespecificclarification.
d) The coach may encourage the wrestler and give instructions; however, the coach will not indicate
points with hands nor attempt to influence the referee's judgement by shouting phrases or using
signalsutilisedbyofficials.
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e) Thecoachisnotallowedtospeaktothereferee,judgeortheopposingathleteoropposingcoach
during the bout. If the mat chairperson calls a conference, the coaches shall refrain from
approachingthetableorattemptingtoinfluencetheoutcomeoftheconference.
f) Thecoachisnotallowedtodirectverbalabusetotherefereesduringorafterthebout.
g) The coach may only come onto the wrestling surface, when invited by the referee to tend to an
injuredorbleedingathlete.
h) Ifthecoachbehavesinanunacceptablefashion,thematchairpersonisrequiredtogivethecoacha
yellowcardorinseverecasesaredcard.Iftheoffencecontinuesinthesamebout,thecoachwillbe
givenaredcardandmustimmediatelyleavethecornerandgointothestandsforthedurationof
thebout.Thecoachwillnotbeallowedtocontinuetofunctionasacoachuntiltheheadofficialhas
metwiththeofficiatingteamforthatboutanddeterminedtheseverityoftheinfraction.Thehead
officialwillmakeadecisiontoeitherletthecoachresumetheirdutiesordisallowthecoachfrom
theirdutiesforthedurationofthetournament.
i) Coaches that continue to direct verbal abuse from the stands will be required to leave the
competitionhallforthedurationofthetournament.
j) Ifacoachiseliminated,thewrestlershallhavetherighttoobtaintheservicesofanothercoach.
Note: The yellow/red card system is for the behavioural control of the coaches during a specific bout
situation.Itisnottobeusedforpenalizingacoachforhis/herathletes’behaviour,orforthebehaviourof
spectatorsinthestands.Extremebehaviourmayresultinacoachbeingremovedfromthetournament
andmaynotnecessitateacardbeingissued.
Note: Incident reports shall be filed by the head official for any tournament that an individual (coach,
wrestler,official)wasthrownout.Reportsshouldbefiledwiththeappropriategoverningbody(i.e.,WCL
for Canadian Championships) and include information regarding the incident and the decision to
eliminatetheindividualfromthecompetition.TheincidentreportisAppendixB.Theincidentreportdoes
not necessarily instigate a Grievance Procedure with WCL. A grievance may be initiated as per WCL’s
DisputeResolutionPolicy.
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PART!-THERULESOFWRESTLING
Article19:WrestlingNeartheEdgeandIntheZone
a) Wrestling is to be maintained within the central wrestling area with penalties for a wrestler who
voluntarilymovesthroughthezoneandintotheprotectionarea(out-of-bounds).
b) Thezone,therefore,identifiesapassivewrestlerasonewhostepsintoitanddoesnotmakeevery
effort to return to the central wrestling area when the referee calls "Zone Blue" or "Zone Red"
(dependingonwhichwrestlerentersthezone).
c) Anyholdsorcounterattackscompletedorinitiatedinthezonearevalid.
d) Any hold initiated in the zone and landing in the protection area is valid. Note, the bout is
immediately stopped at the point of contact in the protection area and no counterattacks may be
initiated.
e) Ifwrestlersengageinstandingwrestlinginthezonewithoutexecutingahold,andthreeorfourof
their feet remain in the zone without motion, the referee shouts "zone". If the action is not
sustained, the referee stops the bout, warns both wrestlers to stay in the centre, and wrestling
resumesinthestandingpositioninthecentreofthemat.
f) Inthestandingposition,ifthecompletefootofawrestlertouchestheprotectionarea,thereferee
shallstoptheboutandtheopponentofthewrestlerwhotouchesoutofboundsfirstwillreceive1
point.Theexceptionshallbethatifthefootofthedefensivewrestlertouchestheprotectionarea
momentarilywhileunderattackandtheattackingwrestlercompletestheactionwithoutstopping;
the action is valid and will score. Where such action does not score points, the opponent of the
wrestler who touches out-of-bounds first during the normal course of the action of a bout, will
receive1point.
g) Iftheofficiatingteamdeemsanactionwentout-of-boundsduetofleeingthehold(leavingthemat
toavoidbeingscoredon)theoffendingwrestlerwillreceiveacautionforfleeingtheholdandtheir
opponentwillreceiveonepoint.
h) Ifawrestlerisintentionallypushedout-of-boundsbytheiropponent(asdeterminedbytheofficials)
onthefirstoccasion,therefereewillissueawarningtothewrestlerpushingtheiropponentoffthe
mat, without a point awarded. The second time this happens, the referee may award a caution to
thewrestlerpushingtheiropponentoffthemat(foravoidingwrestling)andthewrestlerwhowas
pushed will be awarded a point. Subsequent pushes from the same athlete will result in a caution
beingawardedtothepushingathleteandapointtotheopponent.
i) In the par terre position, if the wrestlers enter the protection area in the normal execution of a
wrestlingaction,thewrestlingwillbestoppedandresumedinthestandingpositioninthecentreof
themat,withnopointbeingawardedforgoingoutofbounds.Technicalpointsand/orpenalties(i.e.
fleeing the mat) may be awarded. If the wrestler moves from the par terre position to a standing
positionandproceedstostepout-of-bounds,theopponentofthatwrestlerisawardedonepoint.
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j)
Whenanoffensivewrestlerexecutingaholdfromthestandingposition,endsupinaninstantaneous
fall position in the protection area, the opponent is awarded two (2) points, even if there was no
counterattack.However,iftheattackersuccessfullycontinuestheholdimmediately,inadditionto
the defensive wrestler receiving 2 points, the attacking wrestler will still be awarded points
accordingtothemeritsofthehold.
k) In all cases where wrestling is stopped in the standing position, wrestling must be resumed in the
standingposition.Ifthewrestlerleavesthewrestlingareainthe“parterre”position,wrestlingmust
be resumed in the standing position in the centre of the mat, even if points were scored. This
includes situations whereby a wrestler throws an opponent out-of-bounds and scores points; then
theyreturntothestandingpositioninthemiddleofthemat.Thewrestlingresumesintheparterre
position when an illegal hold or “flee the mat” by the defending wrestler while in the par terre
position,preventstheattackingwrestlerfromcompletingascoringaction.Inthiscasethecaution
and appropriate point(s) are awarded and wrestling resumes in the centre in a par terre start
position.
Article20:ParTerreWrestling
a) Ifthewrestler’sactionsresultinthemleavingthematina“parterre”position,wrestlingwillresume
againinthestandingpositionatthecentreofthematunlessthewrestlerfleesthemat.Thereferee
willstoptheboutwhentheheadiscompletelyout-of-boundsandtouchesthemat,oriftheupper
torsoisbeyondtheplaneoftheprotectionarea.
b) Ifthedefensivewrestlerfleesthematintheparterreposition,thewrestlerreceivesacautionand
theopponentreceives1point(freestyle)or2points(GrecoRoman).Wrestlingwillresumeinthepar
terrepositioninthecentreofthemat.
c) Ifthedefensivewrestlerbridgesout-of-boundsinthedangerpositionandtheactionisintentional
(i.e. flee the mat), the wrestler is cautioned and the opponent shall receive 2 points. Wrestling
resumesintheparterrepositioninthecentreofthemat.
d) Whenwrestlingintheparterrepositionisstoppedforanillegalactionbythebottomwrestlerwhich
resultsinadisadvantagetothetopwrestlerandthatpreventsscoring,theboutwillberestartedin
theparterrepositioninthecentreofthemat.Penaltieswillbeapplied.
e) Thewrestlerswillstartintheparterrepositionasfollows:
i.
Thebottomwrestlermusttakeapositionontheirhandsandknees,withtheirhandsonthemat,
handsandelbowsapartandatleast20cm(8inches)fromtheirknees.Thearmsmustremain
straight and their feet uncrossed, thighs/haunches must not touch the heels, the knees and
handsmustbeonthemarksonthecentralcircle.
ii.
The referee, by ordering contact, directs the top wrestler to place both hands on the back of
their opponent, who is in the par terre position. The top wrestler must immediately make
contact with their opponent by placing both hands parallel and flat on their opponent’s back,
without making any contact with their legs against opponent’s legs or body. The top wrestler
mayhaveonekneeonthemat,bothkneesonthematorbestanding,behindthe“HandLine”.
There will be a brief pause between the time the top wrestler takes the correct position and
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whentherefereeblowsthewhistletoresumewrestling.Thisistoensurethatneitherwrestler
hasanadvantageonthestart.
f)
Actionbybothwrestlerswillresumeonlyatthesoundofthereferee'swhistle.
i. Afalse/incorrectstartbythetopwrestlerishandledasfollows:
! 1stoffence=warning(samestartingposition)
! 2ndoffence=caution+1point(freestyle)or2points(GrecoRoman);restartinstanding
position.
ii. Afalse/incorrectstartbythebottomwrestlerwillbehandledasfollows:
! 1stoffence=warning(samestartingposition)
! 2nd & subsequent offences = caution + 1 point (freestyle) or 2 points (Greco Roman);
restartintheparterreposition.
g) Thebottomwrestlermustprovideworkingspaceduringthecourseofparterrewrestlingtoenable
thetopwrestlertosecureahold(i.e.thehead,chestandshouldersofthedefensivewrestlermust
besufficientlyoffthemattoallowtheattackingwrestlertoinitiateahold).Thebottomwrestleris
notallowedtodrawbotharmsintothechestatthesametimetopreventaction.Failuretoprovide
thisworkingspaceisdeemedfleeingthehold.
h) Thetopwrestlermustcontinuetoattack,breakdowntheopponent,andimprovetheholdtoavoid
beingstoodupordesignatedaspassive.Thetopwrestlerisnotpermittedtostanduptocontinue
wrestlinginthestandingpositionwithoutdirectiontodosofromthereferee.
i) If the actions by the top wrestler are not improving the chance of scoring within a reasonable
amountoftimeasdeterminedbytherefereeteam,thewrestlerswillbestoodup.
GRECO-ROMAN
Insuchsituations,ifthetopwrestlerdoesnotadvancehisposition(passive),theboutwillbeinterrupted
andwrestlingresumedwrestlerswillbeplacedinstandingpositionagain.
In any case, the wrestler cannot push his opponent with his leg or make gestures towards the referee
regardinghisopponent’sposition.Iftheattacking(top)wrestlersimulatesorpusheswithhislegs,the
refereemuststoptheboutandwarnthewrestleratfaultwithATTENTION.Iftheattacking(top)wrestler
repeatstheviolationasecondtime,therefereemustapplythepropersanctionbyawardingacautionto
theoffendingwrestlerand2pointstotheopponent.Wrestlingresumesinthestandingposition.Once
thecorrectstartpositionisestablished,therefereewhistlesandthetopwrestlercanexecutethehold
and his opponent can start defending himself. During this activity time, both wrestlers can execute all
possible actions, in a standing or a “par terre” position. The disadvantaged (bottom) wrestler is not
allowedtofleehisopponentby"swimming"(crawlingaway)inanattempttoavoidwrestling,moveto
thezoneormovetotheprotectionarea.Ifthishappens,therefereemustindicatewithahandforthe
wrestler to stop, and clearly and firmly say "place" or some other acceptable command ordering the
bottom wrestler to stay in place and defend his position. If it continues, the referee can ask for
confirmationofa"fleethehold"call.Thedisadvantaged(bottom)wrestlermuststaynearthecentreof
thematanddefendthisposition.
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Clarificationofreferees’procedureforallparterrestarts
! If the bottom wrestler refuses to correctly apply the ordered hold, the referee will strongly warn
him/her(andnotnecessarilyhis/hercoach)firstbyusingtheword“ATTENTION”,andindicatingthe
colourofthewrestleratfault.
! Ifthebottomwrestlerdoesn’tobeythesecondreferee’swarning,s/hewillreceiveacautionand2
pointswillbeawardedtohis/heropponent.Aneworderedstartwillthenbeorderedforthesame
wrestlerinparterre.Theprocedurefortheorderedstartmustbestrictlyfollowed.
! Ifthetopwrestlerrefusestocorrectlyapplytheorderedstart,therefereewillstronglywarnhim/her
(andnotnecessarilyhis/hercoach)firstbyusingtheword“ATTENTION”,andindicatingthecolourof
thewrestleratfault.
! If the top wrestler doesn’t obey at the second referee’s warning, s/he will receive a caution and 2
pointswillbeawardedtohis/heropponent.Insuchsituations,ifthetopwrestlerdoesnotadvance
his/her position (passive), the bout will be interrupted. The wrestlers will resume in the standing
position.Theprocedurefortheorderedstartmustbestrictlyfollowed.
Thesameprocedurewillapplyforallagecategories.
Article21:TheFall
a) Afallorpinoccurswhenbothshoulderbladesofthedefensivewrestlerareinstantaneouslyheldin
contactwiththematforasufficienttimetoallowtherefereetoobservetotalcontrol.
b) Whenafalloccurs,therefereewillraisehis/herarmintheairtoaskforconfirmationfromthejudge
and/or mat chairperson. The mat chairperson must confirm a fall. If the mat chairperson confirms
thefall,theywillraisetheirarm.Onlythenwilltherefereeblowthewhistleandstrikethematto
indicate the fall. Normally, the judge will not initiate the request for the fall, but this may be
acceptableincasetherefereeisnotispositiontoseethefall.
c) Iftherefereefailstoobtainconfirmationforafallfromthematchairperson,theactionwillproceed
withoutinterruptionandtherefereewillcontinuetolookforafall.
d) Normally,thematchairpersonwillconfirmthereferee'srequestforafallunlesstheyareabsolutely
sure,fromtheirangle,bothshouldersbladesare(were)nottouchingthematsimultaneously,andif
theyaresurethattheattackingwrestlerisdemonstratingtotalcontrol.
e) Afallisvalidaslongastheshoulderbladesofthedefensivewrestlerarein-bounds,eventhoughthe
rest of the body (lower torso and legs) may be in the protection area. If the defensive wrestler's
shoulderbladesandbodyarein-boundsandheadisout-of-boundsbutnottouchingthemat,afall
canbecalled.Ifthecompleteheadisoutofboundsandtouchesthemat,therefereewillstopthe
boutandrestarttheboutinthestandingposition.
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Article22:Passivity
PASSIVITYDEFINITION
Passivityisconsideredtobeanybehaviouronthepartofoneorbothwrestlersto-becontrarytothe
spiritofcontinuouswrestling-avoidand/orobstructtheprogressofthebout.
Examplesofpassivityinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
Wrestlersinthestandingpositionmaybepassiveby:
! notattackingforcefully
! blockingtheopponentfrominitiatingattacks
! nottryingtoinitiateeffectiveholds
! pushingtheopponentoffthemat
! systematicallyforcingtheopponentintothezone
! repeatedlyattempting/feigningathrowbutappearingtoslipoffandfalltothehandsandknees.
Therefereeingteammustdistinguishbetweenatrueslippedthrowandpassivebehaviour.
! backingintothezone
! avoidingcontactbycirclingeventhoughthewrestlerdoesnotbackintothezone
! blockingopponentwithheaddown
! closedstancewithpalmsfacingopponenttopreventattack,i.e.neutralizationofallattackswith
nocounterattacks,blockingontheopponent’storsowithahand/arm
! prolongingthetwohandsononewrist/forearmhold
! feigninginjury,slowreturntocentreofmatafterabreakintheaction
! holdingtheopponent'swristorwristswithoutmakinganefforttoattack
Inparterre,thefollowingareexamplesofpassivity:
! simulatingactivitywithnorealrisk
! notpresentinganopenposition,i.e.chestup,armsout
! repeatedlyholdingontoanarmorlegwithoutanyattempttocounterattack.
PASSIVITYPROCEDURE
a) The fundamental principle of a wrestling bout is “total wrestling”. A referee will encourage and
stimulateactivityatappropriatetimesthroughouttheboutbygesturesandwordssuchas"contact
red",“attackblue”,"actionred"or"openred".Thecolouridentifieswhichwrestlerispassivesothe
wrestleratfaultcanreact.
b) Therefereeshall,inaloudandclearvoice,verbalizethepassivebehaviour(e.g.red -head up! or
blue-noblocking!)tomakeitcleartoeveryonethatthebehaviourisunacceptable.Theseattempts
topromoteactivewrestlingmaybedonepriortomakingapassivitycall,andmayoccurthroughout
thebout.
c) When passivity continues to be evident, the referee or judge should signal this by raising the arm
correspondingtothecolourofthepassivewrestlertotheshoulderlevel,asthewrestlingcontinues
andseekconfirmationfromanothermemberoftheofficiatingteam.Uponconfirmationbyoneof
theothermembersoftheofficiatingteam,onthefirstoffense,thematchwillbeinterruptedanda
verbalandvisual,officialwarningwillbeawarded.
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d) Ifthewrestlercontinuestobepassivetherefereewillaskforconfirmationfromanothermemberof
the officiating team to declare the wrestler “passive”. Upon receiving confirmation from the other
membersoftheofficiatingteam,therefereewillinterrupttheboutaslongasthereisnoimminent
scoringtakingplace.Theothermembersoftheofficiatingteammaydeclarepassivityandbringthe
declarationtothereferees’attention.Therefereewillindicatetothewrestler(andmayindicateto
the coach) that the wrestler is “passive”. In freestyle wrestling, a 30-second “activity period” will
commenceandtheidentifiedwrestlerwillhave30secondstoscoreorfortheopponenttoscore.
e) Therefereeonthematshallnotinterrupttheboutinthemidstofaviableactionateitherstartor
finishanactivityperiod.
Initiationandcompletionofascoringactionpriortotheendofanactivityperiodwillbeallowed.A
reasonabletimetoscorewillbeprovided,and,uponcompletionofthisscoringaction,thepenalty
willbesuppressed.
f) In the first period the activity period will occur by the 2 minute time for Juvenile and older age
groupsandoneminuteforCadetandyoungeragegroups(agegroupsthatuse2-minuteperiods).
The“passivity”maybecalledanytimepriortothesetimes.
If either wrestler scores during the 30-second activity period, the activity period will end and the
passivitypenaltywillbesuppressed.
Ifnoscoringoccursduringthe30-secondactivityperiod,theboutwillbeinterruptedimmediately
andtheidentifiedwrestlerwillreceiveacautionandtheopponentwillawardedonepoint.
The official is not required to call “attention” on the same wrestler, nor warn the same wrestler
againbeforerequestinganother“passivity”andsubsequentactivityperiods.
GRECO-ROMANPASSIVITYPROTOCOL
a) 1st Violation - The referee will interrupt the bout and the passive wrestler will be given a verbal
warning.Thisismarkedonthescoresheetwitha“V”.
b) 2nd Violation-Therefereewillinterrupttheboutandthepassivewrestlerwillreceiveapassivity.
Thiswillbemarkedonthescoresheetwitha“P”Theopponenthasthechoicewhethertoresume
theboutwiththeoffenderinthestandingorparterreposition.
c) 3rd Violation - The referee will interrupt the bout and the passive wrestler will receive another
passivity“P”.Theopponentwillreceiveonetechnicalpoint.Theopponenthasthechoicewhether
toresumetheboutwiththeoffenderinthestandingorparterreposition.
d) 4thandSubsequentViolations–Step3abovewillberepeated.Thatistosay,foreverypassivitya
wrestler receives, the opponent will receive 1 point and have the choice whether to resume the
wrestlingwiththeoffendingwrestlerinthestandingorparterreposition.
e) Inthecasewheretheboutreaches4:30andthescoreisstill0:0,therefereewillstoptheboutand
therefereeingbodywillchooseawrestleraspassiveandtheywillgive1pointtotheopponentand
askhimfortheposition(eitherstandingorparterreposition)toresumethebout.
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Note:These“Passivities”areallmarkedonthescoresheetwitha“P”.
Note:Forjuniorsandyounger,thereisnostoppingofthebout,andnochoiceofposition.Everypassivity
“P”isaccompaniedbyapointfortheopponent.
Article23:Cautions
Acautionmaybegivenforfleeingthemat,fleeingahold,applyinganillegalhold,assuminganincorrect
par terre starting position. Cautions will be recorded as an "O" on the score sheet. The opponent of a
wrestlerwhoreceives3cautionsoverthedurationofthecompleteboutwillbedeclaredthewinnerof
thebout.
Thethirdcautionawardedtoawrestlermustbeaunanimousdecisionamongtherefereeteam.Also,
anycautionwhich,atthatpointinthebout,determinesthewinnerofthebout,mustbeaunanimous
decisionamongtherefereeteam.
Infreestylewrestling,whenthereislessthan30secondsremaininginthesecondperiod,ifallthreeof
the officiating team agree a wrestler is evading and/or blocking his/her opponent, then the offending
wrestler will receive a caution and the opponent is awarded a point (i.e fleeing the hold). If this call
determinestheoutcomeofthebout,thissituationcanbechallengedtothe“JuryofAppeal”.Thejury
will review the challenge at the time of the call by the officiating team. The jury may ask the mat
chairperson for an opinion on what was done by the officiating team preceding the call, to encourage
activity.Incasethereareonlytwopeopleactingasjuryofappeal,thechairmaybeaskedtoactasthe
thirdmemberofthejury.
a) Fleeing the Mat-Thesituationinwhichthewrestler,accompaniedorunaccompaniedbyanother
wrestler,voluntarilyfleesthemattoavoidwrestling.Thewrestlerdoesnothavetheoptiontoenter
the protection area to avoid wrestling. The wrestler must make a valid attempt to stay in the
wrestlingarea.
i.
StandingPosition-Fleeingthematinthestandingpositionresultsintheawardingofacaution
tothefleeingwrestlerandonepointisawardedtotheopponent.Wrestlingwillresumeinthe
standingpositionatthecentreofthemat.Thisrulingappliestosituationswherethedefensive
wrestlerfleesthematundercontrolorattack,evenifnotechnicalpointsarescored.
-1caution+1pointawardedtotheopponent(freestyle)or2points(GrecoRoman)
-Restartinstandingposition
ii.
ParTerrePosition-Ifthedefensivewrestlerfleesthematintheparterreposition,acautionis
awarded and the opponent will receive one technical point (freestyle) or 2 points (Greco
Roman). Wrestling will resume in the par terre position at the centre of the mat. This applies
even if the defensive wrestler was about to be turned, but has not yet been put in a danger
position.Fleeingtheholdalsocanoccurwhenthedefensivewrestlerrunsonhis/herkneesor
crawls(swims)withoutattemptingtoremaininbounds,escapeorcounter-attack.
-1caution+1pointawardedtotheopponent(freestyle)or2points(GrecoRoman)
-Restartin“parterre”position
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iii.
DangerPosition-Ifthedefensivewrestlerfleesthematinapositionofdanger(suchasabridge,
half bridge or on an elbow), a caution is awarded and the opponent will receive two technical
points. Wrestling will resume in the par terre position. The referee must be sure that the
defensivewrestlerisfleeingthematandnotjustbeingpushedoutbytheoffensivewrestler.
-1caution+2pointsawardedtotheopponent
-Restartin“parterre”position
b) FleeingaHold-Thefundamentalprincipleofawrestlingboutis“totalwrestling”.Continueduseof
actionstopreventtheapplicationofactionsbyanopponentmaybedeemedseriousenoughtocall
‘fleeing the hold’. A referee will encourage and stimulate activity at appropriate times throughout
theboutbygesturesandwordssuchas"contactred","actionred",“attackblue”,or"openred".A
wrestler who continues to refuse contact will be penalised with a caution and the opponent shall
receive one point (freestyle) or 2 points (Greco Roman). Wrestling is restarted in the standing
position.
i.
StandingPosition-Fleeingaholdoccurswhenthedefendingwrestleropenlyrefusescontactin
order to prevent the opponent from executing or initiating a hold (e.g. preventing contact by
pushingtheoffensivewrestleraway,andbycirclingorbackingawayorcontinueduseofactions
solelyforthepurposeofpreventinganopponentfromdevelopingactionsoftotalwrestling).
Examplesincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:
Theapparentlyoffensivewrestlerinthestandingpositionmaybe:
! grippingalegwithouttryingtoimprovetheposition
! prolongingthetwohandsononewrist/forearmhold
! pushing,withstraightarms,theopponentoffthemat
! systematicallyforcingtheopponentintothezone
! repeatedlyattempting/feigningathrowbutappearingtoslipoffandfalltothehandsand
knees;therefereemustdistinguishbetweenatrueslippedthrowandpassivebehaviour.
Thedefensivewrestlerinstandingwrestlingmaybe:
! backingintothezone
! avoidingcontactbycirclingeventhoughthewrestlerdoesnotbackintothezone
! blockingopponentwithheaddown,blockingontheopponent’storso/headwithahand/arm
! closedstancewithpalmsfacingopponenttopreventattack,i.e.neutralizationofallattacks
withnocounterattacks
! prolongingthetwohandsononewrist/forearmhold
! feigninginjury,slowreturntocentreofmatafterabreakintheaction
! holdingtheopponent'swristorwristswithoutmakinganefforttoattack
! interlacingfingers
ii.
Par Terre Position - Persistent clamming up (forcing one’s arms close to the body) or holding
ontotheopponent’sarmorleginordertopreventtheopponentfromexecutingorinitiatinga
holdwillalsobeconsideredfleeingthehold.
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Intheabovesituationstheofficialwillverballywarntheathleteatfault(thecoachmay
also be informed). Athletes who continued to passivity will be assessed progressive
penalties.
iii.
FleeingaholdingroundpositioninGreco-Romanincludes:
Awrestlerisonthegroundfollowinganactionbyhisopponentorafteranorderedtoassumea
downposition,hethenjumpsforwardtopreventhisbeingcaughtforahold.
Awrestlerputshisopponentinthepositionofcommittinganillegalhold-holdingthethighsof
the"escaping"wrestler.
The referee must not allow this situation which is a fleeing the hold offence by the fleeing
wrestler.S/hemustthereforebeveryclearandpreciseinthemannerinwhichs/hedealswith
thisoffence.S/hemustalsoplacehim/herselfinfrontofthewrestlersinawaytopreventaflee
fromtakingplace.
!
!
The first time that the wrestler on the ground jumps forward to avoid being caught by his
opponent. The referee will stop the bout, the referee must warn aloud "attention” and
restartitinthecentreofthemat,intheparterreposition.
The second time, the referee must request a caution and 2 points for fleeing the hold. If
agreement, by the judge and/or the mat chairperson, stop the bout. Stand the wrestlers,
signaltheoffenceandrestarttheboutintheparterreorstandingposition.
Thismethodisvalidforpenalizingfleeingtheholdwhenthewrestlerjumpsforward.
However,inthedefenseofmovinglaterallyoverashortdistancetoavoidaholdis
authorizedandshouldnotbesanctioned.
ThewrestlerwhoisdominatedonthegroundinGreco-Romandoesnothavetherighttobend
orraiseeitherorbothofhislegstointerferewiththeattackingwrestler,ortopreventahold
being executed. If a dominated wrestler on the ground uses his legs as a defense, and the
attacking wrestler is unable to complete a scoring action, he will receive a caution and his
opponent2points.
Note:theproceduresfortheenforcementofpassivityfortheFreestyleandGreco-Romandisciplinesare
distinctlydifferent.
c) ExecutinganIllegalHold-Thefollowingprotocolwillbeissuedforrespondingtoanillegalholdor
action:
i.
Offensive wrestler - The first time the attacking wrestler inadvertently executes an illegal hold
the referee shall stop the action and issue a verbal warning. Wrestling is restarted in the
standingposition.Iftheattackingwrestlersubsequentlyrepeatstheillegalholdtherefereeshall
stop the action, award a caution as penalty plus 1 point (freestyle) or 2 points (Greco Roman)
awardedtotheopponent.
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ii.
Defensivewrestler-Ifthereisnodangerofinjury,wrestlingwillcontinueuntilthescoringaction
iscompleted.Ifthescoringactionisnotprevented,theattackingwrestlerwillreceivetechnical
points + 1 point (freestyle) or 2 points (Greco Roman) and the wrestler at fault will receive a
caution.Iftheillegalactionpreventsscoring,theattackingwrestlerwillreceivetwopointsand
thewrestleratfaultwillreceiveacaution.Wrestlingresumesinthesamepositionaswhenthe
illegalactionoccurred(i.e.ifstandingwhenoffenceoccurs,resumestanding;ifparterrewhen
offenceoccurs,resumeparterre).
d) IllegalParTerreStartingPosition-Foreachstartsequence,ifawrestlerstartsbeforethewhistleis
blown,therefereeshallstoptheactionandissueaverbalwarning(i.e.ATTENTIONRED/BLUE)and
may notify the coaches of the official warning. Wrestling is restarted in the same position. If the
same wrestler subsequently repeats the false/incorrect start during that start sequence, the
offendingwrestlerwillreceiveacautionandtheopponentwillreceive1point(freestyle)or2points
(GrecoRoman).Iftheoffendingwrestleristhedefensivewrestler,wrestlingresumesintheparterre
start.Iftheoffendingwrestleristheoffensivewrestler,wrestlingresumesstanding.
Article24:Prohibitions,IllegalandPotentiallyDangerousHolds
a) Elimination from Competition - Any wrestler who commits an obvious offence against fair play
within the spirit of wrestling and openly cheats or engages in brutality, will be immediately
disqualifiedfromtheboutwiththeunanimousdecisionoftheofficiatingteamandcanbeeliminated
fromthecompetitionbyaunanimousdecisionoftheofficiatingteamandtheheadofficial.Inthis
situation,thewrestlerwillnotplace.
Note:SeeWCLpolicy-thewrestlerwillnotbeabletocompeteinWCLsanctionedeventsuntilthe
Discipline Committee has reviewed the matter. Due to the dynamics of wrestling, potentially
dangerousactionsoccur,thatarenotillegal.
b) IllegalHolds/Actions-GeneralDefinition
i.
Itisprohibitedtopullthehair,ears,genitals,topinchtheskin,tobite,totwistfingersand
toes,ortoexecuteanyaction,gestureorholdwiththeintentionoftorturingtheopponent
orapplicationofasubmissionhold.
ii.
Itisalsoprohibitedtofight,punch,kick,buttwiththehead,strangle,andapplyholdsthat
mightendangertheopponent'slifeorcauseafractureordislocationofjoints,totreadon
the feet of the opponent or to touch the face between the eyebrows and the line of the
mouth.
iii.
Itisstrictlyprohibited:
! tothrusttheelboworkneeintotheopponent'sstomachorback
! toeffectuateanytwistslikelytocausesuffering
! tograsptheopponentbytheuniform
! toseizethetoeoftheopponent'sfoot(onlyseizingtheupperpartofthefoot,soleor
theheelispermitted)
! tokick,exceptintheperformanceofafootsweep
! forthewrestlerstotalktoeachother,totheopponent’scoach,ortheaudienceduring
thebout
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!
for a wrestler to display unsportsmanlike conduct toward the opposing coach, athlete,
theaudienceortheofficiatingteam
iv.
Thefollowingholdsareillegalandprohibited:
! twistingofarmsmorethan90degrees
! arm-barappliedtotheforearm(i.e.chickenwingbelowtheelbow)
! bringing the arm of the opponent behind the opponent's back and at the same time
applying a pressure to it in a position where the forearm and the upper arm form an
angleoflessthan90degrees;pressureshouldbedirectedacrosstheopponent'sback,
nottowardthehead
! executingaholdthatputsunduestressontheopponent'sspinalcolumn
! headandneckholdsinanymanner,whichdonotincludetheopponent'sarmorleg
! peelingtheopponent'sfingers
c) IllegalandPotentiallyDangerousHolds-SpecificDefinitions
i.
Figure Four - A figure four or scissors lock on the head or body is illegal, even if an arm is
included;afigurefourmaybeusedonanarmorleg;theofficialwillidentifyandcallforthe
wrestlertoreleasetheillegalfigurefourbeforeitaffectstheprogressoftheaction.
ii.
StandingReverse-WaistHold-Instandingholds,executedfrombehindwhentheopponent
isturnedupside-down(reversewaisthold)-thiscanprogressveryquicklytoapikeposition
withtheheadpointingdownatthematandthefeetstraightup.
Note: The referee must stop this action immediately to avoid serious injury; this is a
potentially dangerous hold; wrestling continues in the neutral standing position without
penalty.
iii.
FullNelson(AKADoubleNelson)-Afullnelsonisillegalifexecutedwiththeuseofthelegs
onanypartoftheopponent'sbodyoriftheheadisnotdirectedtotheside.Thefullnelson
is strictly forbidden in bantam, cadet and women's divisions. Where the hold is applied
illegally,theofficialshallcalltothewrestlertorelease,butmayimmediatelystopthebout
wherethereisanypotentialforinjury.
iv.
Three Quarter Nelson - The three-quarter nelson is illegal (both hands on the opponent's
head),withorwithoutanarm.
v.
Bridge Position - It is forbidden to lift the opponent who is in a bridge position and then
throw the opponent to the mat. The bridge must be forced down without pushing in the
directionoftheopponent'shead,whichwouldhyper-extendtheneck.
vi.
AnkleTrappedtoOutside(ParTerre)-Intheparterreposition,itisillegaltotraporforcethe
opponent'sankletotheoutsideoftheknee/hipjoint.Wheretheholdisappliedillegally,the
officialshallcalltothewrestlertorelease,butmayimmediatelystoptheboutwherethere
isanypotentialforinjury.
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vii.
DoubleLegHooktoPreventThrow-Usingthelegstohookbothoftheopponent'slegsinthe
standing position is potentially dangerous but not illegal in Freestyle. The referee shall
immediatelystoptheboutbutnocautionisawarded.
viii.
Greco-Roman - In this style, it is forbidden to grasp the opponent below the hips or to
squeezetheopponentwiththelegs.Allpushing,pressingorliftingbymeansofcontactwith
thelegsonanypartofthebodyoftheopponentisabsolutelyprohibited.Itisillegalforthe
defensivewrestlertoforcetheoffensivewrestler'shandsbelowthewaist.
ix.
CadetandBantamRules-InCanada,thesuplay,salto,andfullnelsonfromthefrontandthe
side,andwestpointrideareillegalinthisagegroup.Sidethrowsareallowed.
x.
Women's Rules - As well as the illegal rules established for men's wrestling, all full nelsons
areprohibitedinwomen'swrestling.
xi.
ReverseLegRide(AKAEastGermanLegRide)–alegridewhereonewrestlerhastheirleg
behindtheiropponent’skneetrappingboththeiropponent’supperandlowerleg,thereby
puttingunduepressureonthekneejoint.Thereverselegridewillbeconsidereddangerous
and,therefore,illegal.
d) IllegalHolds–Procedures
i.
Inthelegalexecutionofholds,dangeroussituationsmayoccurwhichcouldcauseinjurytoa
wrestler and must be stopped immediately. It is imperative that a referee prevents
potentially dangerous holds from progressing into illegal holds. Whenever possible, the
official will talk or gesture to the wrestler applying the dangerous hold to change the hold
without losing the offensive advantage. If there is imminent danger to the opponent, the
movemustbestoppedimmediately.
ii.
Any advantage gained by the attacking wrestler through the inadvertent application of an
illegalholdmustbevoided.
iii.
Whenthewrestlerapplyinganillegalholdfindsthemselvesatadisadvantage,andthereis
nodangerofinjury,wrestlingwillcontinueuntiltheactioniscompleted.
iv.
Inanyactionwherethedefensivewrestlerusesanillegalholdandthescoringactionisnot
prevented, the action is allowed to continue and the attacking wrestler will receive the
technical points scored, the defending wrestler receives a caution plus 1 additional point
(freestyle)or2points(GrecoRoman),andtheboutresumesinthestandingposition.(See
pointv.below)
v.
In any action where the defensive wrestler uses an illegal hold and the scoring action is
prevented, the bout is stopped and the attacking wrestler will receive 2 points and the
defensivewrestleriscautioned.Wrestlingisrestartedintheposition(standingorparterre)
whentheillegalactionoccurred.
vi.
If a wrestler is injured by an opponent's illegal hold and is unable to continue, the injured
wrestler will be declared the winner by disqualification. The wrestler at fault can be
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disqualified from the entire tournament (without placing), subject to the unanimous
agreementoftheofficiatingteamonthatmat,plustheconsentoftheheadofficial,ifthere
wasanobviousintenttoinjure.
vii.
Any wrestler who has committed a serious act of brutality will be disqualified from the
competitionandwillnotbeplaced,subjecttotheunanimousvoteoftheofficiatingteamon
thatmatandtheheadofficial.Note:Therefereeonthemathasabsolutediscretiontostop
a move that in the referee's opinion threatens the health of the wrestlers. Coaches that
criticizetherefereeforstoppinganillegalholdwillbegivenayelloworredcard.
Note: Incident reports shall be filed by the head official for any tournament that an individual (coach,
wrestler,official)wasthrownout.Reportsshouldbefiledwiththeappropriategoverningbody(i.e.,WCL
for Canadian Championships) and include information regarding the incident and the decision to
eliminate the individual from the competition. The athlete to will not be allowed to compete in WCL
sanctionedeventsuntiltheDisciplinecommitteereviewsthematter.
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PART&-SCORINGOFTECHNICALPOINTS
Article25:PointValueofActionsandHolds
POINT SCORING - Points are recorded on the score sheet by both the judge and chairperson for the
followingactions:
ONEPOINT
a) Reversal-Awrestlerinthedefensiveparterrepositionexecutesanaction,whichnowputshim/her
behindandincontroloftheopponentonthemat.
b) Correct Throw - In Freestyle, if a wrestler executes a correct throw, which does not place the
opponentinadangerpositionanddoesnotresultinatakedown.Note:Theoffensivewrestlerhas
takenariskandshouldberewardediftheopponent"flies"throughtheair(evenatlowamplitude).
Note: The referee must wait to see if attacker goes behind for the takedown = 2 pts (ie. Only the
maximumpointsarescored;1or2points–notboth).
c) Illegal Hold-Awrestlerwhoispreventedfromcompletingascoringaction,becausetheopponent
applies an illegal hold, shall receive two points and the opponent shall receive a caution. If an
illegalitybythedefensivewrestlerdoesnotpreventtheattackingwrestlerfromascoringaction,the
technicalpointsshallbeawardedtotheattackingwrestler,plus1extrapoint(freestyle)or2points
(GrecoRoman),plusacautionagainsttheoffender.
d) Fleeing a Hold - Fleeing a hold occurs when the defending wrestler openly refuses contact or
continuouslypushesawayfromhis/heropponentinordertopreventtheopponentfromexecuting
orinitiatingahold.1pointisawardedtotheattackingwrestler(freestyle)or2points(GrecoRoman)
andacautionisawardedtothefleeingwrestler.
e) FleeingtheMat-Awrestler'sopponentpurposelygoesoffthemattoavoidwrestling;acautionis
also awarded to the offender and the opponent is awarded 1 point (freestyle) or 2 points (Greco
Roman).
f) SlippedThrow-Whenaslippedthrowintotheprotectionareaoccurs,theopponentofthewrestler
whotouchesoutofboundsfirstreceivesonepoint.
g) Ordering of Contact – The advantaged wrestler that regularly fails to properly take the correct
ordered position will receive a caution and their opponent 1 point (freestyle) or 2 points (Greco
Roman).
h) SteppingoutofBounds-Anytimeawrestlerstepsoutofbounds(entirefoot),duringnormalcourse
ofaction,his/heropponentwillreceive1point.Theexceptiontothisoccurswhen,intheprocessof
completing a scoring action out-of-bounds, the offensive wrestler steps out. In such a case, the
offensivewrestlerwillnotbepenalizedandwillbeawardedthepointsthatthetechniquemerits.
In case the attacking wrestler steps in the protection area in the process an attack action, the
followingoption(s)mayoccur:
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i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
i)
j)
If the wrestler can complete the scoring action, the action will be deemed valid and the
attackingwrestlerwillreceivetheappropriatepointsearnedfortheaction.
If the attacking wrestler cannot complete the scoring action, then clause (h) above will be
valid.
If the attacking wrestler lifts the opponent (with full control) and steps one foot into the
protection area, the action will be allowed to be completed and the attacking wrestler will
receivetheappropriatepointsearnedfortheaction.Thisactionmaybecompletedbackinto
thewrestlingareaorintotheprotectionarea.
If the attacking wrestler lifts the opponent (with full control) and steps one foot into the
protection area but cannot complete the scoring action, the referee will interrupt the bout
andrestarttheboutinthestandingpositioninthecenterofthemat.Theattackingwrestler
willnotbepenalizedandtheopponentwillnotreceive1point.
If the attacking wrestler lifts the opponent (with full control) and steps two feet into the
protection area, the referee will interrupt the bout and restart the bout in the standing
position in the center of the mat. The attacking wrestler will not be penalized and the
opponentwillnotreceive1point.
Challenge-Tothewrestlerwhoseopponentrequestedachallengeifinitialdecisionisconfirmed.
Passivity – When a wrestler is identified as “passive” and does not score within the 30-second
activity period, the opponent will be awarded one point, unless scoring is initiated during the 30
secondsbyeitherwrestlerandsubsequentlycompletedwithinareasonabletimeperiod.
TWOPOINTS
a) Takedown - A wrestler takes the opponent to the mat, moves behind the line of the armpits and
restrainstheopponentatleastmomentarilywiththreepointsofcontactonthemat,oneofwhich
mustbeakneeorthehead.Bothoftheattacker’slegsmustbefree.
! A wrestler takes the opponent to the mat, moves to the side, and demonstrates dominant
controlthroughtheuseofacradlehold.
b) DangerPosition-Awrestlershallbeconsideredinthe"dangerposition"whenthelineoftheback
(orthelineoftheshoulderblades)formsanangleoflessthan90degreeswiththemat,andwhen
the wrestler is resisting with the upper body to avoid a ‘fall’. Examples of the danger position
include:
! thedefendingwrestlerassumesthebridgepositiontoavoidbeingpinned
! the defending wrestler, with their back toward the mat, supports themselves on one or both
elbowsorhand(s)toavoidhavingtheirshouldersforcedontothemat
! thedefendingwrestlerhasoneshoulderincontactwiththematandatthesametimeexceeds
the90degreeverticallinewiththeothershoulder(acuteangle)
! thedefendingwrestlerrollsoverontotheirshoulderblades.
Oncethepointsforthedangerpositionhavebeenawarded,thedefensivewrestlermustrecoverto
averyclearnon-danger/neutralposition(chestdownpositionwiththeshouldersandhipsparallelto
andonornearlyonthemat)beforepointscanbeawardedforasecondtime.
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c) Against the Offensive Wrestler - The offensive wrestler, while executing a hold from the standing
position, touches the mat simultaneously with both shoulders (instantaneous fall position) or is
blockedonbothshouldersasaresultofacounterattackbythedefensivewrestler.
However, in order to encourage the attacking wrestler, if the last point causing an even score is
obtained by a hold which gives points to each of the opponents – the points for the attacking
wrestleraregivensecond.Thisensuresthat,ifthescoreistiedinallaspects,theattackingwrestler
hasscoredlast.
d) Takedown to Danger Position With Pause - A wrestler executes a legal takedown and, after a
momentary pause, forces him/her into the danger position, this may be scored as a takedown
followedbyanexposure.
e) FleeingtheMatintheDangerPosition-Fleeingthematinthedangerpositionresultsinacaution
and2pointsfortheopponent.
f) IllegalHold-Awrestler,whoispreventedfromcompletingascoringaction,becausetheopponent
applies an illegal hold, shall receive two points and the opponent shall receive a caution. If an
illegalitybythedefensivewrestlerdoesnotpreventtheattackingwrestlerfromascoringaction,the
technical points shall be scored plus 1 point (freestyle) or 2 points (Greco Roman) plus a caution
againsttheoffender.
g) CorrectThrow-Tothewrestlerwhoexecutesathrow,butdoesnotplacetheopponentinadirect
andimmediatedangerpositioninGrecowrestling.
h) Grand Amplitude Throw Without Danger Position – In Freestyle wrestling, the attacking wrestler
executesahighamplitudethrow,whichdoesnotlandtheopponentinadangerposition.Thisthrow
canoriginateinthestandingorparterreposition.
FOURPOINTS
a) Takedown Directly to a Danger Position - A wrestler executes a hold or throw in the standing
position,whichplacestheopponentdirectlyinapositionofdanger.
b) Low Amplitude Throw to a Danger Position - The attacking wrestler executes a low amplitude
throw, which places the opponent directly in a position of danger. This throw can originate in the
standingorparterrepositions.Fourpointsarescoredinparterreeveniftheoffensivewrestlerison
oneortwoknees,andthedefensivewrestler'shandsaretouchingthemat(e.g.Olympiclift).
c) GrandAmplitudeThrowtoaDangerPositioninFreestyle-Awrestlercausestheopponenttolose
allcontactwiththemat,throughabroadsweepingcurveintheairsothattheopponentlandson
thematinadirectandimmediatepositionofdanger(e.g.suplay,salto,shoulderthrow,etc.).
d) GrandAmplitudeThrowWithoutDangerPosition-InGreco,theattackingwrestlerexecutesahigh
amplitudethrow,whichdoesnotlandtheopponentinadangerposition.Thisthrowcanoriginatein
thestandingorparterreposition.
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FIVEPOINTS:(GRECO-ROMANONLY)
a) Grand Amplitude (Standing Position)-Awrestlercausestheopponenttoloseallcontactwiththe
mat,throughabroadsweepingcurveintheairsothattheopponentlandsonthematinadirectand
immediatepositionofdanger(e.g.suplay,salto,shoulderthrow,etc.).
b) GrandAmplitude(StartingFromParTerre)-Awrestlerliftstheopponentoffthematandexecutes
agrandamplitudeholdsothattheopponentlandsonthematinanimmediatedangerposition(e.g.
suplay,reversewaisthold,etc.).
UnitedWorldWrestlingNote:Inthe"parterre"position,anycompleteliftfromthegroundexecutedby
theattackingwrestler,whethertheattackedwrestlerlandsinanunexposedposition(4pointsinGrecoRoman,2pointsinFreestyle)orinadangerposition(5pointsinGreco-Romanand4pointsinFreestyle),
isalsoconsideredagrandamplitudethrow.
! GrecoGrandAmplitude–5pointswithexposure–4pointsNOexposure
! FreestyleGrandAmplitude–4pointswithexposure–2pointsNOexposure
! Low Amplitude – Both styles 4 points with exposure – 1 point NO exposure Freestyle - 2 points NO
exposureGreco
SLIPPEDTHROW
a) If,inattemptingathrow,awrestler’sgripslipsandthewrestlerlandsintheparterrepositionwith
theopponentmakingnoactiontocausethissituation,theopponentdoesnotreceivepointsasthe
executionoftheslippedthrowimpliesrisk.Inthissituation,therefereewillindicateaslippedthrow
andlookforconfirmation.Ifconfirmationisreceivedtherefereewillinterrupttheboutandrestart
inthestandingposition.
b) If the defensive wrestler prevents the opponent from landing in the par terre position by catching
the opponent, wrestling will continue and a two-point takedown will be awarded if the previously
defensivewrestlerovercomestheopponentandbringstheopponenttothemat.
c) Iftheoffensivewrestlertakesrisks,andthedefensivewrestlerbailsoutbyfaking/feigningaslipped
throw,atwo-pointtakedownwillbeawarded.
d) A slipped throw (gut wrench or front head and arm roll) may occur if the offensive wrestler slips
whileperformingtheaction,givesupthelockandgoesdirectlytothechestwithoutthedefensive
wrestlerexecutingacountermovetogainthetopposition.Ifthebottomwrestlerusesacounterto
causethetopwrestlertolosethehold,point(s)willbeawardedforthecounterattack.
e) Ifaslippedthrowfromthestandingpositionoccursandlandsintheprotectionarea,theopponent
ofthewrestlerwhotouchesoutofboundsfirstwillreceiveonepoint.
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PART&-RESPONSIBILITIESOFTHEPAIRINGMASTER
Article26:DrawingofLotsandPlacementinGroups
WheretheWCLcomputerizeddrawprogramisnotutilized,thefollowingshallapply;
a) FollowingregistrationattheCanadianChampionshipsthepairingmasterwillproduceaweigh-inlist
foreachweightclass.Inadditionthepairingmastermustprepareasetofuniquenumbersforeach
weightclass.Thesetsizeshouldbesufficientforallregisteredathletes,withextranumbersincase
an athlete switches weight classes or missed registration (Organizing Committee may take on this
duty).
b) Afterweighing-inthewrestlerpicksanumber,removingitfromtheset.Thismustbeconductedin
public.Thenumbersmustbehiddenfromthewrestlersothepickisrandom.
c) Theofficialrecordsthenumberdrawnbesidetheathlete'snameontheweigh-insheet.
d) At the conclusion of weigh-in the athletes are ranked from lowest to highest according to the
numberdrawnwithineachweightclass.
e) SeedingwilloccurattheJuniorandSeniorCanadianChampionships.
f) When possible, the pairing master will attempt to prevent provincial/territorial and club athletes
frommeetinginthefirsttworounds.Athleteswillbemovedand/orreplacedonarandombasis.
Article27:DoubleEliminationBracketDrawFormat
a) In the double elimination bracket draw format a win advances the wrestler to the next round and
closertothefinal.Afirstlossrelegatestheathletetotherepechage(consolation)rounds(forthird
place), and a second loss eliminates the athlete from the competition. The size of the bracket is a
multipleof2-2,4,8,16,32,64andsoon.
b) OntheWCLwallcharts,thechampionshiproundsfora32persondrawwillbeindicatedbyC-32,C16,C-8,C-4,C-2andtherepechageroundwillbeindicatedbyR-16,R-16x,R-8,R-8x,R-4,R-4xandR2.Fromthissystema“tournamentorderofrounds”canbecompiledthatwilllisttheorderofbouts
fortheentiretournament.
i.e. 8persondraw: C-8,C-4,R-4,R-4x,R-2,C-2
16persondraw:
C-16,C-8,R-8,R-8x,C-4,R-4,R-4x,R-2,C-2
32persondraw:
C-32,C-16,R-16,R-16x,C-8,R-8,R-8x,C-4,R-4,R-4x,R-2,C-2
c) If the number of competitors is five or less in a given weight class, then a round robin, one pool
systemwillbeusedtodeterminethefinalrankingorder.
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Article28:Seeding
Whenevertherearetwoseedsinanyclass,theyshouldbeplacedinoppositehalvesofthebracket.If
there are three seeded athletes, the second and third seeds should be seeded in different quarter
brackets of the half-bracket opposite from the number one seed. When there are four seeds, the first
andfourthseedsshouldbeplaced,indifferentquarterbrackets,inonehalf-bracketandthesecondand
third seeds should be placed, in different quarter brackets, in the other half-bracket. A seeded
contestant should have the same opportunity to draw for the byes as other contestants in the same
bracket.
Article29:Byes
a) Whenthenumberofcompetitorsisnotapowerof2(thatis,4,8,16,32and64)thereshouldbe
byesinthefirstround.Thenumberofbyesshouldbeequaltothedifferencebetweenthenumber
of competitors and the next higher power of 2 (ex. 19 wrestlers, 32 person draw - 13 byes). The
numberofpairsthatmeetinthefirstroundshouldbeequaltothedifferencebetweenthenumber
ofcompetitorsandthenextlowerpowerof2(19wrestlers,16persondraw-3pairs).Thereshould
benobyesonthechampionshipsideafterthefirstround,andnofurtherdrawingisnecessary.The
byes,ifeveninnumber,shouldbedividedequallybetweentopandbottom.Ifthenumberofbyesis
uneven,thereshouldbeonemorebyeatthetopthanatthebottom.
b) Whenusinga64-personbracket,ifbyesaredrawn,theywilltaketheirplacesasfollows;firstbye-
line64;secondbye-line2,others,inorder-lines32,34,48,18,16,50,56,10,24,42,40,26,8,58,
60,6,28,38,44,22,12,54,52,14,20,46,36,30,4.
c) Whenusinga32-personbracket,ifbyesaredrawn,theywilltaketheirplacesasfollows;firstbye-
line32;secondbye-line2;others,inorder-lines16,18,24,10,8,26,28,6,12,22,20,14,4.
d) Whenusinga16-personbracket,ifbyesaredrawn,theywilltaketheirplacesasfollows;firstbye-
line16;secondbyeline2;othersinorder-lines8,10,12,6,4.
e) Whenusingan8-personbracket,ifbyesaredrawn,theywilltaketheirplacesasfollows:firstbye-
line8,2,4.
Article30:ContestantsEligibleforConsolationBouts
Atthecompletionofthefirstroundineachweightclass,consolationroundsmaystart.Intheeventtwo
wrestlerswhopreviouslycompetedagainsteachotherinthechampionshipbracketarepairedagainin
theconsolationbracket,theboutsshouldbewrestledandscoredasiftheyhadnotpreviouslymet.The
thirdandfifthplaceboutsshouldbeconductedbeforethefirstplacechampionshipbout.Theloserof
theconsolationfinalplacesfourth.Thetwolosersoftheconsolationsemi-finalscompeteforfifthplace
(theloserofthisboutplacessixth).
Article31:Disqualification
a) When a wrestler is disqualified for misconduct, the mat officials must record on the score sheet
whether the wrestler is disqualified for the bout, but continues on in the tournament or is
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disqualifiedfortheentirecompetition,inwhichcasethewrestlerwouldbeeliminatedandwould
notplace.
b) That if an athlete is disqualified from the Canadian Championships for brutality and/or flagrant
unacceptable behavior (biting, punching etc.) they will be suspended from all WCL sanctioned
eventsuntilsuchtimeastheDisciplineCommitteereviewsthematter.
c) Athletesthatfailtopresentthemselvesforabout,orforweigh-in,aredisqualifiedfromtheentire
competitionanddonotplace.
Article32:Classification
a) Forthefinalbouts,awrestlerwhoiscertifiedbythemedicalserviceasbeinginjuredandunableto
continue wrestling, will be allowed to retain the place earned. The wrestler must inform the head
pairingmasterofthereceiptofthismedicalcertificationinorderfortheplacingtooccur.
b) Wrestlerswhodonotpresentthemselvesonthematwhentheirnameiscalledwillbeeliminated
and will not place. Their opponent will win the bout by default. If this occurs in the finals, all
subsequentplacewinnerswillbeadvancedonepositioninthefinalstandingsandtherewillbeno
sixthplaceawarded.
CLASSIFICATIONFORROUNDROBINCOMPETITIONS
a) Followingtheroundrobincompetition,placementisdeterminedbythefollowingcriteria,inorder:
i.
Number of victories - The number of victories will first be used to determine separate
placements.Ifthereisatie(2wrestlers)invictoriesbetweenthetwowrestlers,theresultof
thehead-to-headboutwilldeterminetheplacement.
ii.
Numberofclassificationpoints-Ifafterapplyingthenumberofvictoriescriteria,thereisa
multipletieinnumberofvictoriesamong3ormoreremainingwrestlers,classificationpoints
will be used to break the tie to determine placement. Where classification points are
different, wrestlers will be placed accordingly. For example, if classification points are
distinctforallwrestlers,theclassificationpointsshalldetermineallplacements.Ifthereisa
tie in classification points between two wrestlers, the result of the head to head bout
betweenthetwoshalldeterminetheirrespectiveplacement.
Thefollowingclassificationpointscoringsystemisappliedtodeterminetheplacingwithineachgroup.
Wrestlersareawardedclassificationpointsbasedupontheresultofthebout.The classification points
donotaffecttheprogressofthecompetition.
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ResultoftheBout
Winner’s
Points
5
4
Loser’s
Points
0
0
Fall
TechnicalSuperiority:
(boutwon–loserscoresnopoints)
(10-pointdifferenceFreestyle)
(8-pointdifferenceGreco-Roman)
TechnicalSuperiority: (loserscorespoint/s) 41
1
(10-pointdifferenceFreestyle)
(8-pointdifferenceGreco-Roman)
Decision:
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1
loserscoredpoints
Decision:
30
0
loserscoresnopoints
Injury
5
0
Forfeit(loseriseliminatedanddoesnotplace)
5
0
Disqualificationformisconductoraviolationoftherules(losercan
5
0
beeliminatedandnotplaced)
Threecautions(loserrecordsthreecautions)
5
0
Disqualification where both wrestlers are disqualified for
0
0
misconductorviolationoftherules(theloserscanbeeliminated
andwillnotplace)
b) Awrestlergivenabyewillreceivenoclassificationpointsforthatround.
c) Inthecaseofamultiplevictorytie(3ormorewrestlers)inaRoundRobin,hereisanexamplehow
touseclassificationpoints:
Example: If there is a 3 way tie in victories and the classification points are as follows: 5, 4, 3 the
placementofwrestlerswillbefromhighesttolowest(5-1st,4-2nd,3-3rd).Ifclassificationpointsareas
follows5,4,4wewillmaketheplacingasfollows(5-1st,thenheadtoheadbetweenthe2wrestlers
with4classificationpointsorif5,5,4theplacingareasfollows(headtoheadforthe1stand2ndand
the4pointsis3rdplace).
Ifitisa3ormorewaytieinClassificationpoints,youwillthenmovetothenextcriteria:
i.
themostvictories
ii.
thehead-to-headforatieinvictories(2wrestlers)
iii.
themostclassificationpointsaccumulatedduringthecompetition(multipletieinvictories–
3ormorewrestlers)
iv.
themostboutvictoriesbyfall
v.
themostboutvictoriesbytechnicalsuperiority
vi.
themostvictoriesbydecision
vii.
thefewestnumberofdefeats
viii.
themosttechnicalpointsscoredbythewrestlersduringtheentirecompetition
ix.
thefewesttechnicalpointsallowedduringtheentirecompetition
x.
fastestfalltime
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xi.
in the event that it is impossible to determine a winner at this point, the wrestlers will be
weighedandtheonewhoweighstheleastwillbeclassifiedasfirst.InUWWatthispoint,
bothwrestlersareplacedthesame.
Article33:TeamClassification
AttheCanadianChampionships,theteampointsawardedineachweightclassshallbeproportionalto
thenumberofparticipantsineachweightclassandshallbeweightedinthefollowingmanner.
#ofcompetitors
6+
5
4
3
2
1
1st
10
9
7
5
4
3
2nd
7
6
5
3
2
3rd
5
4
3
2
4th
3
2
1
5th
2
1
6th
1
Note: Only the top placing wrestler per club/province, in a given weight class, is awarded team
classificationpoints.
In the event of a tie between two teams, the placing will be determined by using the following tiebreakingcriteriainorder.Eachstepshallbeapplieduntilthetienolongerexists.
1. theteamwiththemost1stplacefinishes
2. theteamwiththemost2ndplacefinishes
3. theteamwiththemost3rdplacefinishes
4. theteamwiththemost4thplacefinishes
5. theteamwiththemost5thplacefinishes
6. theteamwiththemost6thplacefinishes
Ifatiestillexists,itshallberecordedassuch.
Intheeventofatiebetweenmorethantwoteams,usethetie-breakingcriterialistedaboveuntilone
placecanbedetermined.Thenstartoverandusethecriteriatobreaktheremainingtie(s).
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PART&-WRITTENPROTESTS
Article34:ProtestPolicyatCanadianChampionships
TheCanadianJunior&SeniorChampionships,wrestle-offsandtrialsdonothaveprotests.
The“Challenge”processisprovidedwhenthematsidevideocontrolisestablished.
THECHALLENGE
a) The “Challenge” is the action through which the coach is allowed, on behalf of the wrestler, to
requesttherefereeingbodytowatchthevideoevidenceincaseofadisagreementwiththecall.
b) TheuseoftheChallengeprocedure,withNOPROTESTisonlyofferedduringcompetitionsinwhich
the video control is established by the Organizing Committee. The video review “Challenge” is
mandatory for Junior & Senior Canadian Championships, National wrestle-offs, trials and carding
tournaments. Events that do not provide for mat side video will follow the established protest
procedure.
c) The coach must request the challenge by throwing the designated object, on to the mat within 5
secondsaftertherefereeingbodyhasawardedthepointstothecontestedsituationandthescore
hasbeenpostedonthescoreboard.TheofficialwillconfirmwiththewrestlerthattheChallengeis
requested. If the wrestler disagrees with the coach's decision to “Challenge”, then the referee
returns the challenge object to the coach and the bout continues. The mat chairperson does not
initiatethevideoreview.
SpecificPoints:
!
Thematchairpersonwilldemandtostopthebouttoreviewthechallengeassoonasthesituation
onthematbecomesneutral.
!
Eachwrestlerisentitledtoone(1)challengeperbout.Ifafterreviewingthechallengetherefereeing
bodymodifiesitsdecision,thenthechallengecanbeusedagainduringthebout.
!
Iftherefereeingbodyorjuryofappealconfirmsthedecision,thewrestlerlosesthechallengeand
his/heropponentwillreceiveone(1)technicalpoint.Nofurtherchallengeswillbeallowedbythat
challengingwrestlerfortheremainderofthebout.Wherethereviewresultsinfurtheradvantageto
the non-challenging wrestler no additional (challenge) point is awarded and the challenger retains
therighttousethechallenge.
!
No challenge can be requested in the event of a fall, being understood that the fall must be
confirmedbythematchairpersonfurthertothedecisionofeithertherefereeand/orthejudge.An
illegal action which leads to the fall may be challenged, but must be initiated by the coach
immediatelyaftertheillegalactionhasoccurred,andbeforethefallisconfirmed.
!
Thechallengeissuppressed(notallowedtobeinitiated),afterafall,aftertheroundhasendedand
aftertoomuchtimehaspassedbetweentheactiontakingplaceandthechallengebeinginitiated
(̴5secondsafterthescorehasbeenshownonthescoreboard)andjudgementcalls.
!
The coach requesting the challenge must do so from his/her seat, without stepping on the mat or
approachingthejudge’sorthematchairperson’stable.
!
Once the mat chairperson seeks the opinion of the jury of appeal, the jury of appeal and the mat
chairpersonwillreviewtheactionatfullspeedandmakeadecisionastothevalidityandscoringof
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the action in question. If needed, the jury of appeal may review the action a second time in slow
motion. In this case, the decision made by the jury of appeal member and confirmed by the mat
chairpersonisfinalandcannotbechallengedanymore.
!
Itwillnotbepossibletorequesta“counterchallenge”onceafinaldecisionhasbeenmadebythe
refereeingbodyorjuryofappeal.
!
The challenge is taken into consideration immediately after the coach has thrown the challenge
object onto the mat and it may not be possible for the coach to withdraw it. Note: The mat
chairpersonmaytakeintoaccountthatthecoachchallengedpriortothefinalscorebedisplayedon
thescoreboard.
!
Whenthereisachallengeprocedure,withnomatsidevideoatcompetitionineffect,theONEpoint
penaltywouldNOTbeassessedduringthebout.
d) Infreestylewrestling,whenthereislessthan30secondsremaininginthesecondperiod,ifallthree
membersoftheofficiatingteamagreeawrestlerisevadingand/orblockinghis/heropponent,then
the offending wrestler will receive a caution and the opponent is awarded a point (i.e fleeing the
hold).Ifthiscalldeterminestheoutcomeofthebout,thissituationcanbechallengedtothe“juryof
appeal”
e) Thejurywillreviewthechallengeatthetimeofthecallbytheofficiatingteam.
f) The jury may ask the mat chairperson for an opinion on what was done by the officiating team
precedingthecall,toencourageactivity.
JURYOFAPPEAL
a) The jury of appeal is a group of referee experts whose function is to make sure that the wrestling
rulesarestrictlyandfairlyappliedduringallevents.
b) ThejuryofappealismadeupoftheHeadOfficialoraTierIClinician.Thematchairpersonandthe
jurymemberwillreviewthechallengevideo.
c) A designate may represent the Head Official and/or the Tier I Clinician at provincial or local
competitionswherevideoisestablished.
Functions:
!
The jury of appeal is responsible for controlling that all rules which govern a wrestling bout, have
been applied by the refereeing body before the winner of the bout can be declared by the mat
chairperson.
!
Ifthejuryofappealnoticesthataseriousadministrative,timingorscoringmistakehasbeenmade,
the Head official/Tier I Clinician may bring it to the mat chairperson’s attention and ask for its
review.
!
If the jury of appeal notices that the mat chairperson did not stop the bout further to a challenge
request, the jury of appeal coordinator must ask him/her to do so immediately after the action is
completed.
!
If the challenge is successful, the referee is to restart the bout from the time when the action in
questiontookplace(resetthetime).
!
Onceachallengehasbeenlaunchedbyacoach,thematchairpersonandthejuryshouldmakenote
ofthetimeremainingintheround.
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d) Challengesandprotestsshouldberestrictedtotechnicalcalls,notjudgementcalls.Thedecisionof
theJuryinvolvingthere-scoringofboutisfinalandcannotbere-protested.
e) The following are considered judgement calls on the part of the officiating team and cannot be
successfullychallengedorprotested:
!
Fleeingthemat(e.g.wasthewrestlerpushedordidtheyflee?)
!
Fleeingthehold(exceptinthelast30sec.ofthesecondperiodinfreestyle)
!
TheFall
!
Correctthrow(e.g.wasithighenough/coverenoughdistance)
!
Brutality
!
Refereeswhistle(e.g.shouldtherefereehaveblownthewhistle?)
!
Missedthrow(e.g.wasita"bailout"oralegitimateattempt?)
!
Dangerpositioncallwheretheangleofexposureisquestioned(wasit80or90degrees?)
!
Passivity
f) ChallengesorProtestsbasedontechnicalerrorsareallowable.Someexamplesinclude:
!
Technicalerrors
!
Scoringornotscoringrelativetotheclock
!
Scoringornotscoringrelativetothereferee’swhistle
!
Refereeandjudge'sscorenotrecordedonscoresheet
!
Durationofthebout
!
Actionstartedinparterreorstanding(i.e.2vs.4points)
!
Out of bounds (e.g. Did the offensive wrestler's foot touch out of bounds before points were
scored?)
!
Initiation(Counter/CounterAttack)
!
Pointsawardedtothewrongwrestler
Note:Thevideomustshowconclusivelythatthescoreoftheboutwastechnicallyincorrectandtheentire
bout must be available for review. Where the organizing committee’s cameras fail for any reason, as
judgedbytheprotestcommittee,onealternatecameraanglepercompetitor,specifictotheprotest,can
beaccepted.
PROTESTPROCEDURE(USEDWHENMATSIDEVIDEOREVIEW“CHALLENGE”ISNOTAVAILABLE)
a) Within 30 minutes of the completion of the bout, the provincial/territorial team leader or coach
must submit a written protest accompanied with a fee of $200.00 CASH. At all Canadian
ChampionshipsthisprotestshouldbefiledwiththeDomesticDevelopmentManager(DDM)orHigh
PerformanceManagerifDDMisnotpresent.Othertournamentstheprotestshouldbefiledwiththe
headofficial.
b) Usually, the Protest Committee shall consist of the head official, a WCL designated individual (i.e.
WCL Executive Committee member) and a neutral coach, however, this may differ for local
tournaments.Nomembershouldhaveanyconflictofinterestinreviewingtheprotestedbout.
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PROTESTCOMMITTEE
a) Shalldetermineiftheprotestisacceptable(i.e.atechnicalcallandnotajudgementcall).
b) Shall discuss and inform the coaches that the bout is under protest and that both athletes are to
remaininthecompetitionarea.
c) Shallhavetheannouncernotethataboutatthatweightclassisunderprotest.
d) ShallnotifytheheadPM.
e) Ifnecessary,theheadofficialmayconsultthethreeofficialswhorefereedthebout.
f) If necessary, review the videotape of the bout. The videotape must contain the entire bout to be
admissible.
g) Attempttoresolvetheprotestwithin30minutesofitsreceipt,anditmustberesolvedpriortothe
continuanceofotherboutsthatmaybeaffectedbythedecision.
h) Havetheannouncernotethedecisionoftheprotest.
PROTESTREVIEWOUTCOMES
a) Iftheprotestcommitteeconcludesthattheprotestedsituationwascalledandscoredappropriately,
then they shall reject the protest and declare it unsuccessful. The score on the bout sheet shall
remaintheofficialresultandtheentireboutwillnotbereviewed.
b) Iftheprotestcommitteeconcludesthattheprotestedsituationwasorcalledscoredinappropriately,
thentheyshallreviewandre-scoretheentirebout.Thedecisionoftheprotestcommitteeinvolving
the re-scoring of the bout is final and cannot be re-protested, it will be considered final and
irrevocable.
Where the result of the re-scored period or bout results in the losing wrestler winning, the protest
committeemustmakeadecisionregardingprocedurebetweenthetwofollowingoptions;
i.
BoutEndingSituations
Inaprotest,ifamoveendsaboutbasedontechnicalsuperioritycriteriaandisfoundtonot
bethecorrectcall,thewrestlerswillre-wrestletheremainingmatchbeginningatthesame
pointintime,andwiththesamescoreaswhentheboutwasstopped.
If the protest results in the losing wrestler winning the bout, and the protested scoring
action would have ended the bout (e.g. superiority reached), the decision is reversed, and
thelosingwrestlerisdeclaredthewinner(nowrestlinginatwominuteprotestperiod).
Examplesofboutendingsituations:
! IntheboutthereshouldhavebeenaTechnicalsuperiority.
! Apinthatwasconfirmedbythematchairpersonandshouldhavebeendeclared.
! Thethirdcautionhadbeenconfirmedbutnotawarded.
! Wrestlingatwo(Youth/Cadet)orthree(Juvenile,Junior,Senior)minuteprotestperiod.
Iftheprotestresultsinthelosingwrestlerwinningthebout(includingtiecriteriaArticle
17b&17f)butthescoringactionwouldhavenotendedthebout,thenitisre-wrestled
inasingletwoorthree-minuteprotestperiod.Thetwoorthree-minuteprotestperiod
in a protested bout should be completed as soon as possible after the decision of the
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!
ii.
protestcommitteetowrestleinovertimeismadepublic.Atimeperiodoffiveminutes
shouldbegiventoeachwrestlertopreparefortheprotestperiod.
Where the result of the re-scored bout does not result in the losing wrestler earning
more points than their opponent or results in a tie score through Article 17b & 17f
criteria,theprotestcommitteewillrulethattheprotestisconsideredunsuccessful.The
officialscoresheetismodifiedtocorrecttheerrorbutnothingfurtherisdone.
SpecialCircumstance
!
!
!
An illegal action occurs in a scoring sequence that is missed by the officials and then
protested. The scoring sequence from the point of the illegal action until the referee
stopstheboutoruntilaclearlyneutralstandingpositionhasbeenestablished.Therescoringoftheboutmuststillresultinachangeinthewinneroratiefortheprotestto
besuccessful.
Afallresultsfromandillegalactionthatismissedbytheofficialsandthenprotested.If
thereviewoftheboutissuccessful,thenyougodirectlytoatwo-minuteprotestperiod
(i.e.,Greco-Roman-illegaltouchonthelegsresultsinafall).
If there is a fall in the second period, the first period cannot be protested, with the
exceptionofboutendingsituations.
PROTESTFEE$200.00
a) Whenaprotestissuccessfulandresultsinaboutendingsituationoratwo-minuteprotestperiod,
theprotestfeewillbereturnedtothecoach/teamleader.
b) Ifaspecificcallisprotestedandresultsinchangingtheoutcome,theprotestfeewillbereturnedto
the coach/team leader even if the protest is not ultimately successful due to a review of the
remainderofthebout.
c) Where the protest is declared unsuccessful, the governing authority for that event shall retain the
protest fee and its use shall be determined by the appropriate policy. In the case of Canadian
Championships,WCLshallretaintheprotestfeeanddirectittowardsthe“QuestforGold”program.
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ANNEXA-CANADIANCHAMPIONSHIPSOFFICIALPROTESTSHEET
Province/Club:__________________________TeamLeader:______________________________
Bout#:________________________________ WeightClass:______________________________
Competitors:_______________________________vs.____________________________________
MatOfficials:______________________________________________________________________
Approximatetimeofday:________:_______ $200.00CASHprotestfeeattached:____________
RuleBookProtestReference:________________________________________________________
Weprotestthisboutonthegroundsthatthefollowingtechnicalcall(s)was/wereincorrect:
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
TeamLeaderSignature:__________________________________
TimeofDaySubmitted:__________________________________
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ANNEXB–RULESMODIFICATIONS&GENERALGUIDELINESFORYOUTH
WRESTLINGINCANADA
INTRODUCTION
TheWCLisattemptingtodevelopapositivesystemforyouthwrestlinginCanada.Theconceptisthat
each province will attempt to use these guidelines to their best benefit. Each province has provided
inputintotheseguidelines.
GOALSOFYOUTHWRESTLING
!
Fun
!
GoodSportsmanship(coaches,parentsincluded)
!
Basicskilldevelopment
!
Introductionofthesportinasafeandcontrolledmanner
!
Participation
AGEDIVISIONS
TheWCLrecommendsthatpriortotheageofnine(9),youthwrestlingshouldtakepartatthelocalclub
levelonly.Childrenoftheseagesdonotneedthepressureorstressofprovincial/territorialornational
levelcompetition.
!
Novice(turning9/10yearsofageduringthecalendaryearoftheevent)
!
Kids(turning11/12yearsofageduringthecalendaryearoftheevent)
!
Bantam(turning13/14yearsofageduringthecalendaryearoftheevent)
The youth wrestler should be introduced to basic provincial/territorial competition at the novice age
group. This could take place in the form of a provincial/territorial festival or inter-provincial/territorial
club events. A small schedule of events in the province would provide the needed opportunities for
participation.
Once the youth wrestler reaches the Kids and Bantam age divisions, he/she can be introduced to
organizedprovincial/territorialcompetitionandnationallevelfestivalcompetition.
WEIGHTDIVISIONS
Theexactsystemofpooling(i.e.roundrobin,bracketdraw,etc.)shouldbedeterminedbaseduponthe
levelofcompetition.NoviceandKidsYouthwrestingshouldusearoundrobinpoolformatwiththree,
four,orpossiblyfivewrestlersinanage/weightclass.Thisassureswrestlersofamaximumnumberof
boutspertournament.Bantamagegroupsmayusethissameroundrobinformatorcouldpossiblymove
toabracketdrawofnomorethaneightathletes.Athletesshouldonlycompeteintheirownagegroup
andshouldnotcompeteinmorethanoneagegroupatthesametournament.
Duetodifferentmaturationrates,boysshouldonlywrestleboysandgirlsshouldonlywrestlegirls.
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Theweightspreadshouldbedoneonagraduatedsplit:
i.e.
-under40kg 2kgSplit
-between40-70kg
3kgSplit
-over70kg
4kgSplit
i.e.
WrestlerA-54kg
WrestlerD-38kg
WrestlerB-51kg
WrestlerE-36kg
WrestlerC-57kg
WrestlerF-70kg
Group: WrestlerD&WrestlerE
Group:WrestlerDandWrestlerE
Group: WrestlerA&WrestlerC
OR
Group:WrestlerAandWrestlerB
Group: WrestlerB
Group:WrestlerC
Group:WrestlerF
Group:WrestlerF
Note:Theuseofplasticbags,saunasoranyformofartificialweightlossisstrictlyprohibitedattheyouth
agedivisions.Thepenaltyfornon-complianceforathletesisimmediateeliminationfromthetournament
without placement. Coaches who assist or promote this type of weight loss will be barred from the
competition site for the remainder of the event with a discipline hearing to be scheduled by the
appropriateprovincial/territorialauthoritiesatalaterdate,ifdeemednecessary.
MATATTIRE
Organizers of local events are free to set their own policies regarding appropriate mat attire. The
minimumexpectationsformatattireareABOVEKNEESHORTSwithnobeltloops,zippersorpocketsand
asnuglyfittingT-shirt.Maleathleteswillberequestedtoremovetheirt-shirtsbutconsiderationwillbe
giventoathleteswith“diminishedbodyimage”.
However,forProvincial,multi-provinceand/orCanadianChampionships,singletsaremandatoryforboth
male and female wrestlers. A female wrestler cannot wear a male singlet with a t-shirt wrestling
shoes/runningshoes(nometalanywhere)mustbetaped.
SAFETY
Safetywillcontinuetobetheprimaryconsideration.Theofficialisalwaystoerronthesideofcaution
and protect the athlete(s). Any situation which the official feels is potentially dangerous or has the
potentialtobedangerousistobestopped.Eveniftheactionisnotexplicitlyillegal,theofficial(s)will
stoptheactionandwrestlingwillresumeinthestandingposition.Suchadecisionistobeconsidereda
discretionarycallandthereforecannotbeprotestedandshouldnotbequestionedbythecoach.
RULEMODIFICATIONS–NOVICE,KIDS&BANTAMS
RulesoftheCURRENTWCLRulebookwillbeusedatAgeGroupeventswiththefollowingexceptions:
**Noamplitude(5point)throwsarepermittedinAgeGroupWrestling.
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ILLEGALMOVESFORALLAGEGROUPWRESTLERS
! Illegal/dangerousholdsaspercurrentWCLrulebook(Article24/25)–Sectionsa,b,candd
! Allbackbendingthrows(includingsidesuplayandsalto)andinturnthelockingofthehandsona
doubleunderhook(theset-upforchesttochestthrowingtechniques
! Fullnelsonand3/4nelson
! Any hold on the legs where the offensive wrestler’s leg or arm is in the crux of the knee of the
opponentwhileattemptingtocollapsetheknee(i.e.GermanLegRide)
! Nolockingorplacingofbothhandsontheopponent’sneck
! Westpointride
! Slam
NOVICE
! Bouttimes:2x2minuteperiodswith30secondrestbetweenperiods
! Noshotclock
! Noheadandarmthrow
! Nogaboriheadandarmroll/gatorroll(etc.)orsimilarrollingheadandarmtechnique
! The“Auto-Touche”willNOTapply.Wewillcontinuetorewardtheinitiator.
! Noconsecutiverepetitionsofanylegaltilt.Thedefensivewrestlermustreturntoa
fully defendable position and offensive wrestler must modify his / her grip before a technique is
repeated
! 10pointdecisionbyevidenttechnicalsuperiority
! Afallwillbeonefullsecond
! Nofullnelsonor3/4nelson
! Any hold on the legs where the offensive wrestler’s leg or arm is in the crux of the knee of the
opponentwhileattemptingtocollapsetheknee(i.e.GermanLegRide)isnotpermitted
! Nolockingorplacingofbothhandsontheopponent’sneck
! Nowestpointride
! Whenawrestlerisinanypotentialpinningsituation,theoffensivewrestlermustcompletethepin
within15secondsortheactionwillbehaltedandwrestlingwillresumefromthestandingposition.
Therefereewilldrawattentiontotheactionbyvisiblycountingto15usingasweepingmotionofhis
/herhand.
! Noamplitude(5point)throwsarepermittedinanylevelofAgeGroupwrestling
! Anywrestler,wheninanypinningsituation,whocallsoutwillbetakenasamakingaforfeitandthe
referee'sdecisiontoendthematchwillbefinal.Similarly,ifthecoachyellsforhis/herathletetobe
letofftheirbackitwillalsobetakenasaforfeitandthereferee'sdecisiontoendthematchwillalso
befinal.
! Illegal or dangerous holds as per "Article 24 Prohibitions, Illegal and Potentially Dangerous Holds
Sectionsa,b,candd'"areillegalinAgeGroupwrestling.
! Additionally, locking of the hands in a double underhook (either from the front or side), back
bendingthrowseithertothebackortotheside,areverselegride,anyholdonthelegswherethe
offensive wrestler’s leg or arm is in the crux of the opponent’s while attempting to fold the knee
creatingafulcrum(ahighpotentialforinjuryoftheopponent’sknee)areillegalforNovice,Kidsand
Bantams.
! ForNoviceandKidsagedwrestlers,theheadandarmthrowisnotallowed.
As an example, during wrestling, as soon as an attempt at a head and arm throw is apparent as
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evidencedbyahiptossingactionorarotationofthehips,therefereewillstoptheactionandwarnthe
offendingwrestler.
A repetition of this rule violation will bring about a caution to the offending wrestler and one point
awardedtotheopponent.
Actionwillresumefromthestandingposition.
Thisincludesthesituationwhereintheactionstartsfromstandingandgoestothekneesandcontinues
inathrowingactioninanattempttocircumventtheintentoftherule.
Theheadandarmispermittedforallwrestlersiftheactionisfroma“scramble”situationwhereinboth
athleteshavebothkneesonthemat.Thistechniqueisconsideredatilt.
! Intheoffcasethat,attheendofthesecondroundandifthescoreisstilltied0-0,therefereewill
immediatelycallthewrestlerstothecenterandtossacoloureddisc.(Red&Blue)
! WrestlingwillresumeintheSTANDINGPOSITION.Thewrestlerwhowinsthetossmustscorewithin
30secondsortheopponentwillbeawardedONEpointandthematch.
KIDS ! Sameasnoviceminusthe15-secondpinrule
! Tworepetitionsofanytechniqueotherthanthegaboriwillbepermitted.Ifathirdrepetitionis
commenced,therefereewillstoptheactionandwrestlingwillresumeinthestandingposition
BANTAM
! Bouttimes:2x2minuteperiodswith30secondrestbetweenperiods.
! SameasKidsBUT,
- Aheadandarmthrowandasidesaltoarebothpermittedatthislevelunderclosescrutinyby
theon-matofficial
- Unlimitedrepetitionsofanylegaltechniqueexceptthegabori
OFFICIALS
Ifthereisanydoubtaboutthesafetyofasituationinvolvingyoungwrestlers,evenifitisnotillegalin
nature,therefereeshouldstoptheactionimmediately.Safetymustbeakeygoalofyouthwrestling.
AWARDS
Itisrecommendedthateveryathleteinthecompetitiongetsomesortofparticipationaward.Examples
mightincluderibbons,crests,pennants,certificates.
Medalsfortopthreeplacingareoptional.
Teamtitlesmaybeused,butshouldnotbeemphasized.
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ANNEXC–WRESTLINGCANADALUTTEINCIDENTREPORTFORM
Date:____________________ Tournament/Location:___________________________________
Individual(s)involvedintheincident:___________________________________________________
Pleaseprovideanoutlineofthefactsoftheincident(i.e.,whywastheathleteand/orcoachdisqualified
fromthetournament)
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Individualsinvolvedinthedecisionandtheirpositionattheevent.(i.e.,JohnSmith,HeadOfficial)
1._______________________________________________________________________________
2._______________________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________________________
4._______________________________________________________________________________
Signature:__________________________________Date:______________________________
PleasenotethatincidentreportsneedtobefiledintotheWCLofficenolaterthan14daysafterthedate
of that incident took place. Reports should indicate if thereis Grievance requested. Reports should be
directedtotheaddressbelow:ANNEX
CAWOVicePresidentNational&
WCLPresidentc/oExecutiveDirector
7-5370CanotekRoad
Ottawa,ONK1J9E6
[email protected]
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ANNEXD–INSTANTVIDEOREPLAYPROCEDURE
Instant video replay is mandatory at the Junior/Senior Canadian Championships and Senior
World/Olympic Team Trials. Instant video replay can be used for other events at the discretion of the
tournamentconvener.
Theequipmentandpersonnelrequiredpermatisthefollowing:
a) 8MM,Super8ordigitalvideocamcorderwithslowmotionVCRplaybackcapabilities,mountedona
tripod (updated/current – and all cameras are the same make and model). Additionally, computer
tabletsmaybeconsideredprovidedtheymeetalltherequirementsofslowmotionplayback.
b) ColorTVwithcablinghook-uptothevideocamera.
c) Extratapes–shouldbeswitchedwith75%ofthetapecompleted(i.e.,1.5hoursona2hourtape).
d) Oneresponsiblevolunteertofilmtheboutsduringeachsession.Thisindividualmustbebriefedon
the camera’s capabilities and the importance of filming the complete bout with injury time, all
scoringactionsincludingactionsoutofboundsandtheelectronicscoreboard/clock.Thisindividual
musthavedemonstratedtheuseoftheequipmentinavideoreplaysituation.
e) Thecamcordermustbepositionedtoallowforacompleteviewofthematandtheelectronicscore
board/clock. The camera person should always pan back to the score board/clock to film the time
andresultingscoreofanyactionthatgoesoutofviewofthescoreboard/clock(i.e.outofbounds).
TheCAWOassignedheadclinicianorheadofficial,theTierIClinician(s)thatareplacedinchargeofeach
matpersessionorthematchairpersonforthatparticularboutcanrequesttheuseofthematsidevideo
replay.
ThematchairpersonandtheTierIClinicianwillreviewthesituationinquestion.Normally,thejudgeand
refereearenotinvolvedinthereview.However,inexceptionalcircumstancesthematchairpersonand
TierIClinicianmayrequesttheiropinion.TheofficialsshallreviewanddiscussthesituationwiththeTier
IClinicianmakingthefinaldeterminationofthesituationandtheresultingaction.
Thematchairpersonshallindicatethepointsandtherefereeandjudgeshallconfirmthescoringpoints
foreveryonetosee.Theresultisrecordedontheboutsheetandscoreclockbeforecontinuingwiththe
bout.
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