Wrestling

Topics

Moderator: Gary Pigott, FHSAA Staff (Gainesville)

1. 2012-13 NFHS Rules Changes2. State Series Assignments3. State Tournament Review4. Evaluation Program5. Open Forum

RULES

2012-13 Rules Changes:• Two-point penalty assessed for a third stalling violation, the opponent

will now have his or her choice of position on the next restart. “Provides a greater incentive not to stall.”

• Dual meet weigh-in procedure to align with the random draw. “Maximize preparation and warm-up time for all wrestlers.”

• 8 total rules changes

STATE SERIES SELECTION PROCESS

• Qualifications (FC, Test, Rules Video)• Geography• Evaluations (field clinics, previous years)• Communication with booking commissioners• Feedback• Communication with host school• Same names on recommendations year after year

STATE SERIES SELECTION PROCESS

2013

• Three Classes: New districts/classes

• Region Wrestling Host Sites

STATE TOURNAMENTNews & Notes

• Tournament Format/12 mats• Time Schedule• Weigh-ins• Consistency on mat• Mix of experience and 1st timers• Uniform attire• Back in Lakeland for next 2 years

OPEN FORUMHonig’s/Cliff Keen/Gerry Davis

• standard uniform

• revenue to assist training and evaluation program

Have a Great Summer!