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Home: Wrestling Rules Clinic Introduction

Wrestling Rules Clinic Introduction

1.  Changes to NMAA Wrestling Regulations.
•    State Tournament Qualifying – NMAA 7.23.5.B – the top 16 wrestlers per weight class by record in classes 4A & 5A, top 8 wrestlers per weight class by record in class 3A.*

*Note – The Wrestling Sport Specific Committee recommended that Class 3A qualifying be reduced to levels comparable to 4A & 5A on a percentage basis.  This recommendation was approved by the NMAA Commission and NMAA Board of Directors.

2.  Changes to NMAA Wrestling Weight Management Program.
•    The criterion variance has been increased from .5 lbs to 1 lb. and will be added to the 1 lb. (2.0 lbs total) as part of the data entry into the Tanita TBF 300WA at the time of assessment. (NMAA WWMP C.5.)
•    Schools may now prepare and use weigh-in forms from the NWCA OPC (which includes minimum wrestling weight/weight class information) rather than the NMAA Weigh-in Form and the NWCA OPC Alpha Master Report.

3.  Points of Emphasis for 2007-08.
•    Recruitment and Retention of Officials
•    Control of Communicable Skin Conditions
•    Pursuing Victory with Honor

The points of emphasis for 2007-08 represent issues that challenge participation in the sport of wrestling and the effectiveness of an education-based athletic experience.  Please focus your efforts in these areas and help us make high school wrestling in New Mexico something we can all be proud of!

Scott Evans
Assistant Director
NMAA