Wrestling Rules Clinic - Unit 4

Important Dates
• First day of regular season practice – Monday, November 2, 2009
• Single school WWMP assessments may begin – Monday, November 2, 2009
• Cluster WWMP assessments – Monday – Saturday, November 16-21, 2009
• Deadline for completion of online district rules clinic – November 30, 2009
• Deadline for submission of Nutrition Education Form – December 1, 2009
• Deadline for online rosters, schedules, updated results – December 15, 2009
• WWMP descent plans (except 285lbs – see policy) cut-off – January 9, 2010
• Two pound growth allowances granted – January 10, 2010
• Team photo posted on the NMAA website for state program – January 29, 2010
• District individual qualifying tournaments – February 12-13, 2010
• District qualifiers/State entries due – Sunday, February 14, 2010
• State tournament qualifiers posted – Tuesday, February 16, 2010
• State tournament seeding and bracketing – Thursday, February 18 , 2010
• State tournament – Friday, Saturday, February 19, 20, 2010

2. State Tournament Information.
• Dates – Friday, Saturday, February 19, 20, 2010
• Site – Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, NM
• Qualifying – through individual district tournaments – 5A – 4/district; 4A – 4 in District ¾-4A, 3 in all other districts; 3A – TBD (12/3/09)
• Seeding – up to 6 individuals per weight class in 4A and 5A, up to 4 individuals per weight class in 3A, as per policy
• Scoring and awards – top 6 scored and medaled in 4A and 5A, top 4 scored and medaled in 3A, trophies to top 3 teams in all classes

3. Officials Registration, Groups, Assignments, Payment
• NMAA schools must use NMOA registered officials for all NMAA events.
• It is the responsibility of each wrestling school to assist the NMAA/NMOA in identifying a minimum of one registered wrestling official in their community.
• Please see “Wrestling Officials” memo dated October 14 for information on all aspects of wrestling officials for coaches and athletic directors.

4.Control of Communicable Skin Conditions
• Each school should have a comprehensive plan for sanitary practices for athletes, facilities, equipment, and supplies. It is suggested that someone in addition to the wrestling coaching staff (athletic trainer, school nurse, etc.) be involved in establishing and monitoring the plan.
• Any suspicion should result in immediate restriction from participation and referral to medical personnel. Coverings and home remedies generally create larger problems for local programs as well as competitors, even statewide.
• NFHS form – www.nfhs.org, “Wrestling”, must be current (14 days)

5. Wrestling Weight Management Program
• The NWCA OPC generated weigh-in forms are required for 2009-10. This form prints the athlete’s minimum weight class for the date of the event. See NWCA OPC Instructions for coaches on how to prepare and print the form.
• Athletes who cheat during the assessment process are subject to the same sanctions as an athlete ejected from a regular season contest – see WWMP policy.
• Compliance checks by coaches and tournament directors at all regular season events (dual meets and tournaments) are required (WWMP B.4.)
• WWMP assessors will make every reasonable effort to provide service within the WWMP guidelines, but are not “on call 24/7”, please plan accordingly.
• See NMAA website wrestling section for complete policy and forms

6. Program Integrity
• Posting schedules and results – By NMAA regulations, schools are required to post schedules and results
• Schedule changes – teams should determine their schedule prior to the season and honor that schedule other than necessary (weather, etc.) postponements
• Sportsmanship vs. Gamesmanship – dual meet matches should be contested in all weights where athletes are weigh-ed in, not forfeited (except in a case where an athlete is moved up and participates in the next weight class)

7.Pursuing Victory With Honor
• Based upon the 6 pillars of Character Counts
-Trustworthiness
-Respect
-Responsibility
-Fairness
-Caring
-Citizenship

• Wrestling specific areas
-Establishing minimum wrestling weights
-Weigh-in procedures
-Individual record keeping
-Seeding meeting integrity of records, comments, etc.
-Conduct in dealing with mat officials
-Adherence to letter and spirit of NFHS wrestling rules
-Adherence to team, school, and NMAA regulations and policies

• Athlete Ejections (NMAA 7.7.2.A)
- Minimum one meet suspension
- Must complete online Pursuing Victory with Honor course prior to return

• Coach Ejections (NMAA 7.7.2.B)
- Minimum one meet suspension
- Must complete online Pursuing Victory with Honor course prior to return
- School sanction – fine $100.00

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