NBIAA ~ Wrestling

The F.I.L.A. rules with C.A.W.A. modifications will be used unless special playing rules are put forth by the NBIAA, in this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any other rules.

Special Provisions:

1. Headgear is permissible and recommended provided the surface is not abrasive and it is not used deliberately against an opponent�s head.

2. No amplitude points will be awarded (one, two and three point moves only).

3. Double disqualification is possible for misconduct.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Competition will be in three categories � Senior Boys, Junior Boys and Girls.

2. The following weight categories will be used for the Provincial Championship Meet:

Girls: 47 kg., 51, 55, 60, 66, 74, 83, 91, HWT

Junior Boys: 47 kg., 51, 56, 61, 67, 74, 83, 91, 110

Senior Boys: 48 kg., 52, 56, 62, 68, 75, 82, 91, 105, 125, HWT

3. A school is allowed unlimited entries in each weight category.

4. When only two wrestlers are in a weight class a best two out of three will determine the winner.

5. The �one second pin� rule will be used.

6. Each athlete must participate in two (2) Open Tournaments to qualify for the NBIAA Championship.

7. There will be an official team weigh-in for each wrestler at their first competition of the season. If a player decides to move down a weight class they must reweigh in at that tournament.

8. Competitions throughout the season will have a weight allowance of 5% of the NBIAA weighs. Any athlete over the weight must be removed from the tournament and moved up a weight class for the next meet or until they make the morning weigh-in.

9. Medical: Coaches who had athletes participate in only one (1) tournament because of injury may apply to the NBIAA for permission to have the athlete (now healthy) declared eligible to participate. It is recommended that medical personnel be available on site for all NBIAA sanctioned events.

110. Weather / transportation provision: Schools may apply to the NBIAA for special consideration if the weather prevents athletes from participating in two (2) Open Tournaments.

111. The NBIAA Championships will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2008.

112. The start time of the Provincial Championships is 9:00 A.M.

113. Tournament Structure and Procedure:

a.) The NBIAA Championships will be run in a bracket style format in weight classes that have 6 or more competitors. Five or less competitors will be run in a round robin format.

b.) Weigh-ins shall be conducted between 7:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. the night prior to the Championships. Flexible weigh-in time, based on location, will be allowed.

c.) It is recommended that four mats be used for the championship but it is possible to use as few as three.

d.) The start order for team�s weigh in will be conducted through a random draw by the head official.

e.) Weigh in sheets are to be forwarded to the NBIAA Wrestling Coaches� Chair at the conclusion of the draw.

f.) Tournament hosts must send an accompanying no show roster report with the weigh in sheets to the NBIAA Wrestling Chair at the conclusion of the tournament.

g.) All NBIAA event results must be forwarded to the NBIAA Chair within 48 hours and they will be released to media outlets via the chair within 24 hours.

14. Officials

The officials for the tournament shall be secured by the convener in consultation with the Head Official for New Brunswick . One to four officials may conduct a wrestling match.

15. Scoring

Team scoring shall be as follows: Place Points 10-7-5- 3-2-1 for the first six places. There will be a correction factor. (as set out by the CAWA)

ARTICLE 34 of the CAWA rule correction factor;

5 = 9-6-4-2-1

4 = 7-5-3-1

3 = 5-3-2

2 = 4-2

1 = 3

16. Seeding

Junior boys should be seeded in the following order:

a.) Champion � if two or more returning champions � winner from the heaviest weight class is seeded above lighter champions in order.

b.) Returning silver medalists � if two or more returning medalists � the medalist from the heaviest weight class is seeded above lighter medalists in order.

c.) Returning bronze medalists � if two or more returning medalists � the medalist from the heaviest weight class is seeded above lighter medalists in order.

Girls seeding will be done similar to the junior boys.

Senior boys

Returning gold medalist from senior division � higher weight being seeded higher followed by:

a.) senior silver � higher weight being seeded higher

b.) senior bronze � higher weight being seeded higher

c.) junior gold - higher weight being seeded higher

d.) junior silver - higher weight being seeded higher

e.) junior bronze - higher weight being seeded higher

17. Clothing � Wrestlers dress shall consist of two options � a fila style wrestling singlet or shorts and a t-shirt with the t-shirt tucked in.

18. Entry Fee

An Entry Fee of $12 shall be charged to cover the cost of the officials and equipment if needed, for all tournament and the NBIAA Championships.

19. All other NBIAA rules and regulations pertaining to Provincial Championships will be followed.

10% of profits from gate receipts and registration fees must be submitted to the NBIAA.

20. A digital scale and visible score clocks must be used for Provincial Championships.

21. Weight Loss Policy:

The NBIAA opposes excessive weight loss. Excessive weight loss places athletics at risk both physically and from the standpoint of enjoyment of participation. For the purposes of weight loss, the coach is deemed to be responsible for the weight loss practices of his/her athletes. Coaches are asked to monitor their athletes� weight and overall physical condition on a regular basis

Extreme measures of weight loss include:

i. The use of diuretics and other medications.

ii. The use of saunas..

iii The use of rubber suits or other vapour impermeable clothing, as well as the use of excessive clothing.

Enforcement is the responsibility of the event convenor. Violation will result in disqualification from the event.

Suspensions / Ejections

All names of players and coaches suspended or ejected must be reported to school principal. Players and coaches ejected from a game shall be suspended from the remainder of the game and the next scheduled game (exhibition, conference, regional or provincial).

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