Major Changes
1-3-1: Each state association shall develop and utilize a weight-management
program that includes a specific gravity not to exceed 1.025; a body fat
assessment no lower than seven percent for males/12 percent for females; and a
monitored weekly weight loss plan not to exceed 1.5 percent a week.
3-2-2f: When the referee and assistant referee meet to confer, the meeting shall
take place away from the scorer's table.
4-1-1c: The restriction for a garment extending below the singlet has been
modified to allow a tight fitting, single solid color, unadorned product that
does not extend below the knee.
4-4-4: The 275-pound class has been increased to 285 pounds.
5-11-2f-i: The determination of when to award additional near-fall points for
acts by the defensive wrestler has been clarified.
5-18-2: A match begins when the proper wrestler reports to the scorer's table in
dual matches.
6-2-2: A wrestler who properly reports to the scorer's table for a dual match
cannot be withdrawn or replaced without causing the individual to be
disqualified and the weight class forfeited.
6-6-4a1: Any error, other than bad time (Art. 1) or positioning (Art. 2) shall
6-6-5a1 be corrected prior to the start of the next period, regulation or
overtime. For the correction to be made during the last period, it must be
corrected prior to the wrestler/coach leaving the mat area.
6-7-1: The overtime shall consist of a one-minute sudden victory period; if no
scoring occurs, two 30-second tiebreakers shall be utilized; and if the score
remains tied a 30-second ultimate tiebreaker will be competed.
7-1-5: Hand(s) to the face and/or raking the eyes have been added to the listing
of illegal holds.
8-1-2c: An exception has been added indicating that the match will not be
stopped to penalize the offensive wrestler for stalling when the defensive
wrestler has come to the standing position.
Other Changes
3-1-4e; 3-2-2a; 7-1-4; 7-3-2
Points of Emphasis
1. Concussions
2. Unnecessary Roughness and Slams
3. Weigh-in Procedures
4. Uniform Requirements
5. Socks and Other Special Equipment Use