Wrestling Rules, Regulations & Referee Information
Attention! Rule Changes for 2007-2008 Season
For the newly minted wrestling fan or participant, the rules and regulations can be downright confusing. Fear not, because you'll find everything you need to know about the basics of wrestling's rules, regulations and the wrestling scoring system right here.
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Wrestling Referee's Guide to Hand Signals
SUMMARY OF POINT SCORING SYSTEM IN WRESTLING
Individual Match Tournament
Takedown............................................2 pts. Fall.........................................................2 pts.
Escape..................................................1 pt. Forfeit...................................................2 pts.
Reversal...............................................2 pts. Default..................................................2 pts.
Near Fall..................................2, 3 or 4 pts. Disqualification..................................2 pts.
Dual Meet Advancement
Fall.........................................................6 pts. Championship Bracket....................2 pts.
Forfeit...................................................6 pts. Consolation Bracket.........................1 pt.
Default..................................................6 pts. Technical Fall...................................1.5 pts.
Disqualification..................................6 pts. Major Decision (8-14)........................2 pts.
Technical Fall......................................5 pts. BYE followed by a win:
Major Decision (8-14)........................4 pts. Championship Bracket....................2 pts.
Decision (by fewer than 8 pts.)......3 pts. Consolation Bracket.........................1 pt.
Source: National Federation of State High School Associations, Wrestling Rules Book
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