Simplified explanation of the F.S. and Greco rules as of 3/12/2009

The Coach:

-Parents are considered coaches and must follow the same guidelines as Coaches.

-The coach is prohibited from insulting the referee or influencing his decisions.

-If the coach asks a question in a proper manner it is all right to explain the rule.

The Call:

-When a wrestler is not present he or she should be called to mat 3 times at 30 second intervals. Be sure

to note times on the bout sheet.

-If he fails to show, his opponent wins by default. (No shows will be disqualified from the bout, not

from the tournament).

The Bout (Freestyle and Greco)

-The match consists of 3 periods lasting 2 min. with a 30 sec. break between periods for all age groups.

-Signify the winner of the period after sending wrestlers to their corners.

-A fall ends the match.

-A 5 point Move wins the period regardless of the score.

-2 3 point move by a wrestler wins the period regardless of the score.

-Injury time is 2 min., Blood time is 5 min.

Greco Bout:

-Three periods, each period is broken into 2 parts.

-Normal (on their feet) wrestling for 90 seconds

-30 sec. of ordered ground wrestling (par terre).

- The exception is if a wrestler is in danger at the 90 sec. mark, the match will continue with no clinch.

-There is no overtime in Greco wrestling.

-The wrestler who is winning by points takes the clinch position and will not be penalized if he doesn