Rules - South Carolina High School League

WRESTLING
1. The League will sponsor a championship in each classification that has at least twelve of its schools
participating. If this requirement is not met, schools may enter the tournament of the next higher
classification.
2. National Federation Wrestling Rules shall govern all wrestling in South Carolina except as modified
by League Regulations.
NOTE: Schools are reminded of the uniform requirements specified in the rules.
NOTE: The rules strongly recommend that protective headgear be used in all practices.
The headgear will be required in all competition.
3. The head coach must attend a League sponsored rules clinic. All coaches must verify with their
principal completion of the online concussion course found at www.nfhslearn.com.
4. IMPORTANT DATES:
Schedule Due..............................................October 1
First Practice ...............................................October 29
First Scrimmage ..........................................November 5
First Contest................................................November 26
Eligibility Due...............................................7 days prior to first regular season match
If a school is participating in a preseason tournament more than seven days prior to its first regular
season match, the certificate of eligibility must be submitted before participation in this tournament.
NOTE: Second semester eligibility begins when first semester classes are dismissed,
grades are final and when the student is added to the certificate of eligibility form signed by
the principal.
5. Officials certified by the League must be used in all varsity matches. Instructions for postponing or
canceling matches in which certified officials are booked are printed on B-79.
6. Weight Classes will be as listed in the rules book. ( NOTE: New weight classes)
NOTE: A student may not wrestle more than one class above his actual weight.
NOTE: A school may enter only one contestant in each weight division.
7. WEIGHT CONTROL:
Weight Management program for 2012-13 season:
a. Test Date - June 1 st will be the first date that testing may occur for the upcoming wrestling
season. A school assessor can test athletes during the summer months and then put the
information in the Optimal Performance Calculator on the NWCA website
(www.nwcaonline.com).
b. Testing Athletes - All wrestlers in grades 9-12 will be tested by an assessor and have their
data entered into the OPC.
c. Competition Data Weigh In Sheet- The SCHSL has mandated the use of a competition data
Weigh In sheet for all weigh-ins. To access this sheet, login into the OPC through
www.nwcaonline.com. Under the Coaches Tab at the top, you can select “Competition
Date/Record Sheet”. Select that option. On the next page, use the first link that says “Create
Pre-Match Weigh-in Sheet”. Clink on that link. Enter in the date of the competition you want to
make a weigh in sheet for and the name and click “NEXT”. Print off the list of wrestlers
created.
d. Documentation - Each head coach will be responsible for having an Alpha Master Sheet and
Competition Data Weigh In Sheet.. The Alpha Master sheet contains a list of all wrestlers who
have passed the test and give the minimum weight that they can compete in the season. The
Competition Data Weigh In Sheet is a list of the lowest weight class that your wrestlers can be
on the day of that competition. These sheets can be printed off the NWCA Website using the
B-31