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Mat area
Committee members proposed the matted apron around the wrestling area extend at least 5 feet between out-of-bounds lines when two mats are side-by-side, and at least 5 feet from the out-of-bounds line and any obstruction such as a table, bleachers or wall.
Currently, it is recommended that the apron extend 5 feet, but the committee wants to make it a requirement to enhance student-athlete safety.
Again, all rules proposals the Playing Rules Oversight Panel must approve all changes.
Edge of wrestling area
In a progression of the rule that allows wrestlers to score takedowns on the edge of the wrestling area, committee members are also recommending that near-falls and pins can occur as long as any part of either wrestler remains inbounds.
In recent years, a rules change was invoked involving takedowns in that area of the mat, and the committee believes expanding the rule to include more ways to score points will enhance the sport.
“The committee wants more action on the mat, which should create more scoring,†said Jeff Swenson, committee chair and director of athletics at Augsburg. “This change will benefit the offensive wrestler.â€
In addition, the committee developed a point of emphasis for referees to be quicker to call a stalemate when neither wrestler is improving position.
“This should make it simpler for referees to make the call regardless of where the wrestlers are on the mat,†Swenson said.
Reaction-time takedowns
Committee members recommended a takedown be awarded from the neutral position when a wrestler gains control by taking his opponent down to the mat. If the defensive wrestler’s hand comes in contact with the mat, it is considered control and a takedown should be awarded.
Currently, it is the referee’s judgment on whether there was a significant portion of the defensive wrestler’s weight borne on his hand/hands in order for control to be established.
The recommendation makes this call clearer for the referee.
Stalling
The committee agreed to have a separate section in the penalty table that addresses stalling and to add the disqualification back in to the sequence.
The first stalling violation results in a warning; additional violations are 1 point, 1 point, 1 point, then disqualification.
Weight management
Committee members are recommending that the Feb. 15 deadline for a wrestler to reach or descend to the lowest certified weight class be eliminated. This proposal would have to be approved by the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports.
Wrestling Rules Committee members believe if a wrestler follows the current NCAA weight-loss plan throughout the season, there is no need for a deadline.
Under the weight-loss program, a wrestler shall not lose more than 1.5 percent of body weight per week from the weekly weigh-in while making the descent to the lowest certified weight class.
Mat area
Committee members proposed the matted apron around the wrestling area extend at least 5 feet between out-of-bounds lines when two mats are side-by-side, and at least 5 feet from the out-of-bounds line and any obstruction such as a table, bleachers or wall.
Currently, it is recommended that the apron extend 5 feet, but the committee wants to make it a requirement to enhance student-athlete safety.
Again, all rules proposals the Playing Rules Oversight Panel must approve all changes.
Edge of wrestling area
In a progression of the rule that allows wrestlers to score takedowns on the edge of the wrestling area, committee members are also recommending that near-falls and pins can occur as long as any part of either wrestler remains inbounds.
In recent years, a rules change was invoked involving takedowns in that area of the mat, and the committee believes expanding the rule to include more ways to score points will enhance the sport.
“The committee wants more action on the mat, which should create more scoring,†said Jeff Swenson, committee chair and director of athletics at Augsburg. “This change will benefit the offensive wrestler.â€
In addition, the committee developed a point of emphasis for referees to be quicker to call a stalemate when neither wrestler is improving position.
“This should make it simpler for referees to make the call regardless of where the wrestlers are on the mat,†Swenson said.
Reaction-time takedowns
Committee members recommended a takedown be awarded from the neutral position when a wrestler gains control by taking his opponent down to the mat. If the defensive wrestler’s hand comes in contact with the mat, it is considered control and a takedown should be awarded.
Currently, it is the referee’s judgment on whether there was a significant portion of the defensive wrestler’s weight borne on his hand/hands in order for control to be established.
The recommendation makes this call clearer for the referee.
Stalling
The committee agreed to have a separate section in the penalty table that addresses stalling and to add the disqualification back in to the sequence.
The first stalling violation results in a warning; additional violations are 1 point, 1 point, 1 point, then disqualification.
Weight management
Committee members are recommending that the Feb. 15 deadline for a wrestler to reach or descend to the lowest certified weight class be eliminated. This proposal would have to be approved by the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports.
Wrestling Rules Committee members believe if a wrestler follows the current NCAA weight-loss plan throughout the season, there is no need for a deadline.
Under the weight-loss program, a wrestler shall not lose more than 1.5 percent of body weight per week from the weekly weigh-in while making the descent to the lowest certified weight class.