NFHS WRESTLING RULES COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS ANSD SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔When is the random draw used in a duel meet or team tournament?
1-3-4 - ✔✔1) pulled preceding the weigh-in
2) sequence followed for the day
3) Each dual starts one weight class above the previous dual's.
✔✔At the start of a dual meet the team captains meet with the referee for the disk toss.
Why?
1-2-3 - ✔✔1) to review sportsmanship 2) determine which team reports to the table first
3) determine who has chose at the start of the 2nd period
✔✔Can a wrestler wrestle in more than one weight class or back to back matches?
1-4-3&4 - ✔✔No wrestle can represent the school in more than one weight class. No
wrestler shall wrestle consecutive matches without a 45 minute rest between them.
✔✔Can a wrestler accept a forfeit one weight class an wrestle in another?
1-4-5 - ✔✔No
✔✔Can a wrestler wrestle in another weight class other than the one they weighed in
for?
1-4-6 - ✔✔Yes, They can wrestle one weight class above the class their actual weight
qualifies them for.
✔✔Can the referee make decisions related to the match by using video equipment?
3-1-9 - ✔✔No
✔✔What is the approved Wrestling Uniforms for male and female wrestlers?
4-1-1 - ✔✔1) 1 pc singlet with full length tights (and stirrups) or tight fitting
undergarment that is solid colored and does not extend below the knee. suitable
undergarment must be worn that covers groin and buttocks.
2) Females with a singlet or form-fitted compression shirt shall wear a suitable
undergarment that completely covers their breast and minimizes the risk of exposure.
3) School issued compression shorts or wrestling short. no belt loops, zippers, snaps
buttons or pockets.
4) school issued compression shirt, min. 3 in tail, not extend below elbow
✔✔What is Fleeing the mat and what is the penalty? - ✔✔Going out of the wrestling
area or forcing your opponent out to avoid wrestling or a scoring situation. This is a
technical violation. It is not fleeing if near-fall or take down points have been earned.
✔✔If a wrestler has a non-communicable skin condition that could be questioned by the
official, what is their options?
, 4-2-5 - ✔✔To get a written document from their doctor indicating the condition and
locations. This doc will be valid all season.
✔✔If a suspected skin condition is found, what will be required for the wrestler to be
able to wrestle? Are there any exceptions?
4-2-3 - ✔✔An official NFHS doc that has been completed by a dr. stating the spot/spots
are not communicable. Doc must be done within the last 7 days.
The exception is when an on site meet Health care professional over rules this
document.
✔✔What is the rule for Braces?
4-2-6 - ✔✔Contestants must wear a tooth and mouth guard.
All braces must be covered (upper and lower).
Must protect and separate the biting surface.
✔✔What are the weight classes?
4-4-1 - ✔✔106 - 113 - 120 - 126 - 132 - 138 - 145 - 152 - 160 - 170 - 182 - 195 - 220 -
285
✔✔During weigh ins:
how many times may a contestant step on and off of the scale?
What is the appropriate attire?
4-5-3 - ✔✔1) 1st scale 2 times - other scales 1 time each
2) Undergarment that covers buttocks and groin (female Breast too) Low-cut sock may
be worn but can not be removed.
✔✔What happens to the weigh classes when one team is competing in consecutive
days?
4-5-5 - ✔✔there is a 1 lb allowance for each day with a max of 2 lbs.
minimum of 48 hours notice must be given to opponent (principle, Head coach, or AD)
✔✔Can a wrestler with an artificial limb weigh in with the device and decide not to use it
wrestling or visa versa?
4-5-9 - ✔✔No
✔✔Define Bad Time?
5-1-1 - ✔✔1)wrestling with wrestlers in the wrong position
2)When the wrong choice of position is given that can't be corrected next period. (3rd
period, ultimate tiebreaker, tiebreaker,2nd injury timeout, next restart after 2 pt stalling.
3) Continued wrestling after a violation that should have stopped the match
QUESTIONS ANSD SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔When is the random draw used in a duel meet or team tournament?
1-3-4 - ✔✔1) pulled preceding the weigh-in
2) sequence followed for the day
3) Each dual starts one weight class above the previous dual's.
✔✔At the start of a dual meet the team captains meet with the referee for the disk toss.
Why?
1-2-3 - ✔✔1) to review sportsmanship 2) determine which team reports to the table first
3) determine who has chose at the start of the 2nd period
✔✔Can a wrestler wrestle in more than one weight class or back to back matches?
1-4-3&4 - ✔✔No wrestle can represent the school in more than one weight class. No
wrestler shall wrestle consecutive matches without a 45 minute rest between them.
✔✔Can a wrestler accept a forfeit one weight class an wrestle in another?
1-4-5 - ✔✔No
✔✔Can a wrestler wrestle in another weight class other than the one they weighed in
for?
1-4-6 - ✔✔Yes, They can wrestle one weight class above the class their actual weight
qualifies them for.
✔✔Can the referee make decisions related to the match by using video equipment?
3-1-9 - ✔✔No
✔✔What is the approved Wrestling Uniforms for male and female wrestlers?
4-1-1 - ✔✔1) 1 pc singlet with full length tights (and stirrups) or tight fitting
undergarment that is solid colored and does not extend below the knee. suitable
undergarment must be worn that covers groin and buttocks.
2) Females with a singlet or form-fitted compression shirt shall wear a suitable
undergarment that completely covers their breast and minimizes the risk of exposure.
3) School issued compression shorts or wrestling short. no belt loops, zippers, snaps
buttons or pockets.
4) school issued compression shirt, min. 3 in tail, not extend below elbow
✔✔What is Fleeing the mat and what is the penalty? - ✔✔Going out of the wrestling
area or forcing your opponent out to avoid wrestling or a scoring situation. This is a
technical violation. It is not fleeing if near-fall or take down points have been earned.
✔✔If a wrestler has a non-communicable skin condition that could be questioned by the
official, what is their options?
, 4-2-5 - ✔✔To get a written document from their doctor indicating the condition and
locations. This doc will be valid all season.
✔✔If a suspected skin condition is found, what will be required for the wrestler to be
able to wrestle? Are there any exceptions?
4-2-3 - ✔✔An official NFHS doc that has been completed by a dr. stating the spot/spots
are not communicable. Doc must be done within the last 7 days.
The exception is when an on site meet Health care professional over rules this
document.
✔✔What is the rule for Braces?
4-2-6 - ✔✔Contestants must wear a tooth and mouth guard.
All braces must be covered (upper and lower).
Must protect and separate the biting surface.
✔✔What are the weight classes?
4-4-1 - ✔✔106 - 113 - 120 - 126 - 132 - 138 - 145 - 152 - 160 - 170 - 182 - 195 - 220 -
285
✔✔During weigh ins:
how many times may a contestant step on and off of the scale?
What is the appropriate attire?
4-5-3 - ✔✔1) 1st scale 2 times - other scales 1 time each
2) Undergarment that covers buttocks and groin (female Breast too) Low-cut sock may
be worn but can not be removed.
✔✔What happens to the weigh classes when one team is competing in consecutive
days?
4-5-5 - ✔✔there is a 1 lb allowance for each day with a max of 2 lbs.
minimum of 48 hours notice must be given to opponent (principle, Head coach, or AD)
✔✔Can a wrestler with an artificial limb weigh in with the device and decide not to use it
wrestling or visa versa?
4-5-9 - ✔✔No
✔✔Define Bad Time?
5-1-1 - ✔✔1)wrestling with wrestlers in the wrong position
2)When the wrong choice of position is given that can't be corrected next period. (3rd
period, ultimate tiebreaker, tiebreaker,2nd injury timeout, next restart after 2 pt stalling.
3) Continued wrestling after a violation that should have stopped the match
