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ILUSAW
PRESEASON
CLINIC
2017
March 18, 2017 By: Jason Salley
GOALS/INTENT
All – Basics of International Styles
Officials – Philosophies & Mechanics
Wrestlers & Coaches – What Officials Look For
DISCLAIMER – This Clinic Will Not Be All Inclusive
Of The Rules. Please Go To The USWOA Website In
Order To Review All Of The Rules.
But First, Introduction Of Attendees
Name?
Where From?
Referee, Coach Or Wrestler?
UWW & USAW’S OBJECTIVE OF THE RULES
Intended For Senior Level Athletes
Modifications For Kids Divisions & By USA Wrestling
Objective – Make Wrestling Fan Friendly
Action
Scoring
Dynamic
How?
Rules Revisions
Rules Interpretations
New Philosophies
FS & GR – BASICS
Folkstyle vs. International (Control vs. Initiation)
Folkstyle –> Who Has Control?
International –> Who Initiated The Action?
Folkstyle –> Near Fall
≤ 4-Inches
≤ 45°
International –> Danger
< 90° Along With…
Head Touching Mat
Elbow Touching Mat
Shoulder Touching Mat
FREESTYLE VS. GRECO ROMAN – BASICS
Freestyle vs. Greco-Roman (Legs vs. No Legs)
In Greco-Roman Wrestling, A Wrestler May Not
Attack His Opponent’s Legs, Nor Use His Own
Legs To Trip, Lift Or Execute Other Holds
In Freestyle, However, Both The Arms And Legs
May Be Used To Execute Holds And To Defend
Against An Attack
FREESTYLE VS. GRECO ROMAN - OFFICIALS
Freestyle –> More About Being In The Right
Position & Evaluating The Actions
Greco Roman –> More About The Procedure
Than Scoring Actions => You Must Know How
To Evaluate Passivity & Time Your Calls
UNIFORM – WRESTLERS
One-Piece Singlet (High Cut)
Predominantly RED Or BLUE (No Ankle Bands)
UNIFORM – WRESTLERS
Laces Secured
Head Gear (Schoolboys & Under Only)
Mouth Guards –> Not Required (Recommended)
UNIFORM – OFFICIALS
BLACK Polo Shirt & GREY Slacks
RED & BLUE Wrist Bands
UNIFORM – OFFICIALS
BLACK Belt & Shoes
BOUTS AND VICTORIES
Duration of the Bouts
Two 3-Minute Periods -> Cadets & Up
UWW Cadets -> Two 2-Minute Periods
Two 2-Minute Periods -> Schoolboys & Down
Cumulative Scoring
Types of Victories
Falls, Technical Falls, Decision, etc….
Criteria If Score Is Tied
Highest Value of Holds – (Most 4’s, 2’s, etc…)
Least # of Cautions
Last Point Scored
TECHNICAL FALLS
Greco Roman –> 10-Points (UWW -> 8-Points)
Freestyle –> 10-Points (UWW -> 10-Points)
FALLS
For Schoolboy’s & Down –> 2-sec Falls
Referees –>Indicate a 2-Count
For Cadets & Up –> 1-sec Controlled Fall
Not A “Touch Fall”
No Roll Through Falls
The Wrestler Must Be Held
FALLS
Both Shoulder Blades Must Be Pressed Against
The Mat
No Defensive Falls
FALLS
Must Be Confirmed By The Chairman
FS – FORMAT OF MATCHES
Two, 3-Minute Periods (Cadets & Juniors)
UWW –> Juniors & Up
Two, 2-Minute Periods (Schoolboys & Under)
UWW –> Cadets & Under
Fall Ends The Match (1-Sec– CD&JR’s/2-Sec– Kids)
Tech Fall is 10-Point Differential
No Overtime Or Clinches
Cumulative Scoring
If Tied -> Criteria
FS – SCORING
1-Point
Step Out
Reversal
Go Behind After Giving Up Points
Passivity – MODIFICATION FROM YEAR’S PAST
Failed Video Challenge (Select Tournaments)
FS – STEP OUT
1 Point To The Wrestler Whose Opponent Goes
In The Protection Zone (Out Of Bounds) With
Their Entire Foot Or Other Supporting Part From
An Attack That Began With Both Wrestlers In The
Neutral Position
Not 1 Hand, But 2 Hands
EMPHASIS – MUST Have Gone Out Under Attack
Not Pushed Out (Look For Arms Extended)
If Pushed Out -> 1st Time Warn
2nd Time -> Fleeing The Mat (Caution + 2 Points)
FS – STEP OUT
Not 1 Hand, But 2 Hands
STEP OUT (SCORED)
PUSH OUT, NOT A STEP OUT (NOT SCORED)
GO BEHIND AFTER GIVING UP POINTS
FS – SCORING
2-Points
Takedown (Three Points Of Contact)
Head, Arm, Knee
Merkel/Cowboy IS NOT A Takedown
Turns In Par Terre
Trap Opponent In Danger
Correct Throws/Actions – NEW
All Defensive Illegal Holds (Caution + 2) – NEW
Fleeing Mat Or Hold (Caution + 2) – NEW
FS – TAKEDOWN FROM SCRAMBLE
FS – NO TAKEDOWN (MERKEL POSITION)
FS -- TAKEDOWN (MERKEL & SCRAMBLE)
FS – SCORING
4-Points
Bring From Standing Immediately To Danger
Not Grand Amplitude
Lift From Par Terre Immediately To Danger
Not Grand Amplitude
Grand Amplitude Throws That Do Not Land In
Danger (Standing Or Par Terre)
FS – 4-POINT SHOT
FS – SCORING
5-Points
It’s Back YAY!!!
Any Grand Amplitude Throw From Standing Or Par
Terre That Lands In Danger
General -> Up & Over
FS – 5-POINT THROW
GR– FORMAT OF MATCHES
Two, 3-Minute Periods (Cadets & Up)
UWW – Juniors & Up
Two, 2-Minute Periods (Schoolboys & Under)
UWW – Cadets & Under
Fall Ends The Match (1-sec CDT & JR / 2-sec Kids)
Tech Fall Is 10-Point Differential (8-Pts In UWW)
No Overtime Or Clinches
Cumulative Scoring
If Tied -> Criteria
GR– SCORING
1-Point
Step Out
Reversal
Go Behind After Giving Up Points
Passivity
Every Other Confirmed Call
Failed Video Challenge (Select Tournaments)
GR – STEP OUT (SCORE?)
GR– SCORING
2-Points
Takedowns (Three Points Of Contact)
Head, Arm, Knee
Correct Throws (Standing Or Par Terre)
All Turns In Par Terre
Trap Opponent In Danger
All Cautions (Defensive Or Offensive)
Fleeing The Mat Or Hold
GR – TAKEDOWN & TURNS
CORRECT THROW
Executing A Throw Without Opponent Landing
In A Danger Position
CORRECT THROW
No Control
2-Points Red
Red Control
2-Points Red
For The Takedown Only
Reversal
2-Points Red
+ 1-Point Blue
GR – CORRECT THROW (FEET)
GR – CORRECT THROW (PAR TERRE)
GR – CORRECT THROW & GO BEHIND
GR– SCORING
4-Points
Standing Immediately To Danger
Not Grand Amplitude
Lift In Par Terre Immediately To Danger
Not Grand Amplitude
Any Grand Amplitude Throw From Standing Or
Par Terre That Doesn’t Land In Danger
GR – 4-POINT MOVE
GR– SCORING
5-Points
Any Grand Amplitude Throw From Standing Or
Par Terre That Lands In Danger
GR – 5-POINT MOVE
GR – 5-POINT MOVE
GR – PAR TERRE DEFENSE
Gut Wrenches
Defend With Arms Open w/o Unnecessary Crawling
Cannot Block Off w/ Elbows & Knees Or Grab And Hold Opponent’s Fingers, Hands, Wrists Or Arms
If Done -> Ordered To “Open” Or “Place” By Referee
If Continues Or Gone Back To -> Caution + 2 Points Then Restart In Par Terre
Front Headlocks
Can Only Grab Hands, Wrists & Arms
Cannot Grab Fingers
Lifts
Can Post Against Opponent’s Arm/Shoulder/Body With Only 1 Arm Not Both Arms <- NEW
Can’t Grab Hands Or Fingers Nor Can The Face Be Pushed
GR – ACCEPTABLE PAR TERRE DEFENSE
GR – ACCEPTABLE PAR TERRE DEFENSE
GR – UNACCEPTABLE PAR TERRE DEFENSE
GR – UNACCEPTABLE PAR TERRE DEFENSE
GR – LEG FOULS
Legs Will Touch, It’s Inevitable.
Look For Deliberate, Sometimes Subtle, Touches
Of/By The Lower Body By Either Wrestler To Gain An
Advantage In Order To Score/Earn A Pin Or To Not
Get Scored Upon/Get Pinned.
GR – LEG FOULS, CONT’D
Offensive
1st Time –> No Points Warn & Give Attention
Beyond –> No Points, Caution + 2-Pts
Resume Standing
Defensive
Prevents Score –> Caution + 2-Pts
Score Still Happens –> Points + Caution + 2-Pts
Resume Where Foul Occurred
OFFENSIVE LEG FOUL
DEFENSIVE LEG FOUL
RISK/SLIP THROWS
Slip Throws –> Actions That Result In The Offensive
Wrestler Finding Themselves In The Par Terre
Position Without An Action By The Opponent
Procedure –> Stop The Match & Restart In The
Standing Position (Get Confirmation)
Risk –> Have To Determine If The Wrestler Is
Making A Legitimate Attempt To Score
FS – SLIP THROW
GR – SLIP THROW
FS – NOT A SLIP THROW
PAR TERRE START – WHEN DONE?
Bottom Wrestler In Par Terre
Flees The Mat (FS Or GR)
Flees The Hold (FS Or GR)
Leg Foul In Par Terre (GR Only)
2 Hands On Head (FS Or GR)
Incorrect Starting Position (FS Or GR)
Gets Injured Or Bleeds Preventing Top Wrestler
From Attempting Turns (FS Or GR)
Inadvertent Whistle
PAR TERRE START - POSITIONING
Top Wrestler
Behind Opponent
No Knees Down, 1 Knee Down
Or 2 Knees Down Is Acceptable
Hands On Back & Pause For Whistle
Reverse Body Lock -> NOT ALLOWED
Bottom Wrestler
Table Top With Arms, Thighs & Back Straight
Cannot Jump Forward On Whistle In Greco-Roman
PAR TERRE START, CONT’D
Standing - OK 1 Knee - OK Both Knees - OK
Reverse Lift - Prohibited
PAR TERRE START, CONT’D
False Starts
1st Time -> Attention
2nd Time -> Caution
+ 2-Points (FS & GR) <- NEW RULE
Top Wrestler False Starts -> Re-Start Standing
Bottom Wrestler False Starts –> Re-Start In Par Terre
PAR TERRE START
PAR TERRE START – FALSE START TOP
PAR TERRE START – FALSE START BOTTOM
PAR TERRE START, CONT’D
If The Bottom Wrestler Does Something That
Interrupts The Match, The Bout Will Re-Start In Par
Terre
Injuries
Only If There Was Inadequate Time By The Top
Wrestler To Attempt A Scoring Maneuver
Leg Fouls That Started In Par Terre
Fleeing The Hold
Fleeing The Mat
PASSIVITY
Passivity ≠ Stalling But They Are Similar
Stalling = Repeatedly Not Attempting To Score
Points
Passivity = Not Scoring Points Regardless Of The
Amount Of Attempts
The Intent / Desire Of Wrestling Is To Score Multiple
Times And Pin The Opponent
In A 0-0 Match Both Wrestlers Are Being Passive
Assume 0-0 Match To Structure The # Of Calls &
Passivity Periods –> 3 Calls In 1st Period & 2 Calls In
The 2nd Period (If Scoring Occurs –> Adjust Timing)
PASSIVITY
A Wrestler Can Be Passive But Is Not Stalling (e.g. 0-0
Match, But Is Working To Score)
A Wrestler Can Be Stalling But Is Not Passive (e.g. 10-2
Match & Is Not Working To Score)
In Say A 1-0 Or 2-0 Match, The Wrestler Winning Could Be
Considered As Being Passive If They Scored Only
Defensively And The Other Wrestler Is Attacking Without
Successfully Scoring. If The Winning Wrestler Continues
To Score Defensively, They Are Not Being Passive. Rather
They Have Superior Technique To Their Opponent
Could Be Called In Say A 5-5 Match With Adequate Time
Left In Match To Set-Up Calls
PASSIVITY – WHAT TO LOOK FOR?
Repeatedly Blocking & Preventing Scoring Actions
Reacting More Than Initiating Action Without
Scoring
This Can Be Grouped Under A Variety Of Negative
Actions Such As: Grabbing Hands, Head Down,
Posting On The Opponents Head, Blocking The
Chest With Forearms Or Hands, Etc…
Use UWW Vocabulary To Encourage Action
Open, Head Up, Action, Contact, Attack, etc…
FREESTYLE PASSIVITY
1st Passivity
Use UWW Vocabulary To Stimulate Action
Get Confirmation From MC, Stop Match
& Give “Attention”
2nd Passivity
Get Confirmation From MC & Stop Match
Indicate The 30-Sec Penalty Period
If Either Wrestler Scores, Penalty Period Is Over
If No Score –> Continue Wrestling
& Give 1-Pt To Opponent
Further Passivity Violations Will Immediately Go To 30-Sec Penalty Period
FREESTYLE PASSIVITY
Passivity Cannot Be Called Within Last 30-Sec Of
Each Period –> Call Fleeing The Hold Instead
If Score Is 0-0 After 2-Min (1-Min For Schoolboys &
Down), The Referee Must Stop Match & The
Officiating Team Will Determine A Passive Wrestler
& 30-Sec Penalty Period Will Be Applied To Them
Timing of Calls Is Very Important –> Should Not Call
1st Passivity At 1:40 Then Again At 1:55
FREESTYLE PASSIVITY
FREESTYLE PASSIVITY
GRECO-ROMAN PASSIVITY
1st Passivity
Use UWW’s Vocabulary To Stimulate Action
Get Confirmation From MC & Give Wrestler
Verbal Warning Without Stopping Match
2nd Passivity
Get Confirmation By Mat Chairman
Without Stopping Match Give Attention To
Passive Wrestler
Award 1-Point To Opponent
GRECO-ROMAN PASSIVITY, CONT’D
If Passivity Continues
Give Warning w/o Stopping Bout
Give Attention w/o Stopping Bout + 1-Point
Need Confirmation For Warning & Attention
Why Done?
No More “Forced Par Terre”
Minimize The Chances Of 3 Cautions & Lose Bout
Assuming A Non-Offensive, 0-0, Match:
Looking To Make 6 Or 7 Total Passivity Calls
4 On One Wrestler & 2-3 On The Other
Match Would End With A Score Of 2-1
FLEEING THE HOLD
Same Negative Wrestling As Passivity, But Wrestler
Is Significantly Winning Or Short Time On Clock
Avoiding Contact On Feet Or In Par Terre
Use UWW Vocabulary To Stimulate Action
Stop Match (Feet Only) & Give An Attention
Resume Match & If Negative Behavior Continues:
Stop Match & Ask For Caution + 2-Points
Don’t Stop Match If In Par Terre Unless
Penalty Is Confirmed
Resume Where Infraction Occurred
FLEEING THE HOLD – FEET
FLEEING THE HOLD – MAT
FLEEING THE MAT
Avoiding A Scoring Situation Or Fall
Use UWW Vocabulary To Avoid Leaving Mat
Zone (Standing)
Place (Par Terre)
Caution + 2-Pts In All Positions <- NEW RULE
Resume Where Infraction Occurred
FLEEING THE MAT
INTERLOCKING OF FINGERS
Both UWW & USAW Are Aggressively Looking To Remove This From Wrestling
Used By Wrestlers To Prevent Scoring
Used By Wrestlers To Injure Opponent
Penalize Early In Match
Order Wrestler(s) To “Open” And/Or “No Fingers”
If Continues -> Stop Match & Give Attention To One Or Both Wrestlers
If It Still Continues -> Point Out The Action & Offer Caution + 2-Points
May Have To Penalize The Same Wrestler Twice
May Have To Penalize Both Wrestlers
PROHIBITED MOVES/ACTIONS
¾ Nelson With Leg Hooked
2 Hands On Head
Leg Scissors & Figure-Four On Head Or Body
Full Nelsons (Juniors Only, To The Side)
Cross-Chest Ride/West Point (Cadets & Up Only)
Bow & Arrow/Gable Turk (Watch The Toe Grabs)
Pike Position
Pulling Hair
Draping Double Leg – Stop Match (IL Only)
DRAPING DOUBLE LEG
CRITERIA FOR WINNER IN TIES
Highest Value Of Holds (# Of 4’s vs. # Of 2’s)
Least Number Of Cautions
Last Point Scored
3 3
3:00
15:23
3:00
122 5 4 4
12 123 3
78
3 1
RED
RED WİNNER BY POINTS
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EXAMPLES
Marinopolous, Frank Ramos, Cliff
3 3
3:00
16:43
3:00
1 4 5 12 3
1 2 1223 5
88
3 1
RED
RED WRESTLER IS THE WINNER BECAUSE OF A BIGGER VALUEHOLD
EXAMPLES
Porter, Rob Hahn, Mark
3 3
3:00
16:43
3:00
221 5 12 3
12OO 12113 5
88
3 1
RED
RED WRESTLER IS THE WINNER ALTHOUGH HE HAS TWO CAUTIONS BECAUSE HE HAS MORE BIGGER VALUE HOLDS
EXAMPLES
Petryna, Jerry Condit, Tim
3 3
3:00
16:43
3:00
1 4 5 12 3
111O 1223 5
88
3 1
RED
RED WRESTLER HAS A CAUTION BUT HE IS THE WINNER OF THE BOUT BECAUSE OF A BIGGER VALUE HOLD
EXAMPLES
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Haag, Chris Powell, Mike
3 3
3:00
16:43
3:00
1112 5 12 3
12O 11123 5
88
1 3
BLUE
BLUE WRESTLER IS THE WINNER BECAUSE RED WRESTLER HAS A CAUTION.
CAUTION
EXAMPLES
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Kroeger, RogerKroeger, Robert
3 3
3:00
16:43
3:00
122 5 12 3
12 1223 5
88
1 3
BLUE
BLUE IS WINNER OF THE BOUT BECAUSE HE SCORED THE LAST POINT
EXAMPLES
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Ameiss, DavidMontiel, Gabriel
START OF MATCH PROCEDURE
Make sure that the wrestlers have checked into
the head table
Shake the athletes hand and check them for
sweat or oil
Have them shake hands and start the match
The wrestlers feet do not have to be on the line
to start. They just need to be close to center
and facing each other for re-starts
END OF MATCH PROCEDURE
Shake the wrestlers’ hands once the match is over
Wait for the Mat Chairman to indicate the winner
Raise their hand facing the MC and then turn and
raise the hand facing the judge
Direct the wrestlers to shake hands with opposing
coaches
Wait for them to leave the mat before walking
away from the center
OUT OF BOUNDS - STANDING
Whole Body Part Except For 1 Hand (Must Be 2
Hands For OOB)
OUT OF BOUNDS – PAR TERRE
Head Or Upper Torso Of Bottom Wrestler
OFFICIALS & THEIR DUTIES
Referee
Judge
Mat Chairman
REFEREE
Conducts The Match
Start & Stop The Match
Being In Position & Anticipate Actions
Shake Wrestlers’ Hands (Beginning & End)
Check Wrestlers For Excessive Sweat/Substances
Start Match Facing The Clock
Make Sure MC & Judge Are Ready Before Starts
Keep 30-Second Rest Period Only 30-Seconds
Raise Winner’s Hand With The Appropriate Color
JUDGE
Scores Their Own Match
Initiates Passivities/Flees
Keeps Score Of Match On Their Own Bout Card
Makes Sure Clock Starts & Stops Appropriately
Makes Sure Points Go On Scoreboard In A Timely
Manner
Protects Referee By Giving Options If Necessary
MAT CHAIRMAN
Talks To Coaches
Makes Sure That Procedures Are Followed
Confirms & Denies Passivities, Flees & FALLS
DOES NOT Initiate Passivities, Flees & Falls
Pick Referee’s Or Judge’s Call When They Differ
Keeps Score Of Match On Their Own Bout Card
Makes Sure Clock Starts & Stops Appropriately
Makes Sure Points Go On Scoreboard In A Timely
Manner
OFFICIATING TEAM
Works Together As A Team To Ensure That Points
Are Scored To As Close As What Happened As
Possible.
It Is Better To Be Judgmentally Incorrect But
Procedurally Correct Than Procedurally Incorrect
But Judgmentally Correct.
The Intent Of Wrestling Is To Take Risks And Attack
Your Opponent. When In Doubt On A Call, Within
The Rules, You Should Favor The More Aggressive
Wrestler.
EVENTS IN ILLINOIS
Check The ILUSAW Website For An Up To Date Listing Of Events in Illinois -http://www.ilusaw.com/eventslocal.php
Most Local Events Are Open To All Officials To Work
Clubs Cup, 2nd Chance, Girls State & Lady Lincoln Duals Is Assigned By Me Due To Limited # Of Athletes
Email Me What Events You Plan On Working So That I May Let The Event Contact Know How Many Refs They Should Expect For Their Event
Multiple Events On 1 Day – Spread Refs Out
DO NOT Show Up To An Event Unannounced
Can Ref But Will Not Be Paid
EVENTS IN ILLINOIS, CONT’D
Must Be Registered With USA Wrestling To Work
Events – www.usawmembership.com
Developmental Events Pay Structure:
1/3 Of Entry Fee Goes Into Officials’ Pool Of Money
Officials Split Pool Of Money Evenly
Usually 2 Or More Officials Per Mat
Work With More Experienced Ref
Confirm Infractions & Falls
Bring White Book & Control Card To Every Event
Bring Pencil Or Pen To Every Event
Remember Officials Fill Out The Bout Cards
GRECO-ROMAN STATE TOURNAMENT
Saturday, April 29th
Lincoln-Way Central HS –
1801 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
Open To All Officials
High School Aged Refs Can’t Ref Cadets & Juniors
Officials Pay = $150 + Social On Saturday Night
New ILUSAW Polo If Available
Hotel Room Provided On A Case By Case Basis
http://www.ilusaw.com/grstate.php
FREESTYLE STATE TOURNAMENT
Saturday, May 6th & Sunday, May 7th
University of Illinois’ Armory –
505 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Open To All Officials
High School Aged Refs Can’t Ref Cadets & Juniors
Officials Pay = $200 + Social On Saturday Night
$150 – Saturday + $50 – Sunday
$50 High School Refs For Working SB’s & Under
New ILUSAW Polo If You Didn’t Get One At GR
Hotel Room Provided On A Case By Case Basis
USWOA OEP Provided On Friday, May 5th!!!
http://www.ilusaw.com/fsstate.php
IL CLUBS CUP & LADY LINCOLN DUALS
Limited # Of Entries => Limited Budget
Refs Assigned To Work Events
IL Clubs Cup
Downers Grove South HS –
1436 Norfolk St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Sunday, April 9th
Lady Lincoln Duals
Guilford HS –
5620 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61114
Saturday, April 22nd
Email Me If Interested In Reffing Either Event
IL GIRLS FS STATE & 2ND CHANCE
Limited # Of Entries => Limited Budget
Refs Assigned To Work Events
IL Girls FS State
Andrew HS – 9001 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60487
Saturday, May 13th
2nd Chance Tournament
Sycamore HS – 427 Spartan Trail, Sycamore, IL 60178
Saturday, June 3rd
Email Me If Interested In Working Either Event
NORTHERN PLAINS REGIONALS
Seniors, Juniors, Cadets & Kids
Friday, May 19th to Sunday, May 21st
Rochester, MN
ILUSAW Pays For Hotel Room
LOC Puts Hosts A Social
Pay? -> TBD
Signup Through USWOA & Let Me Know You’re
Going In Order To Secure Hotel Room Through
ILUSAW
CARPOOL!!!
OTHER REGIONAL & NATIONAL EVENTS
Other Regional Tournaments
ILUSAW Does Not Pay For Mileage Or Hotel Room
Check With LOC On Accommodations
Schoolboy Duals
ILUSAW Pays For Mileage (If Driving)
LOC Pays For Hotel Room (Signup Early!!!)
Cadet & Junior Duals –> ILUSAW Sends 2 Refs
Assigned By Me
Kids Nationals –> ILUSAW Pays For Hotel Room
Other National Tournaments (Except Fargo)
No Compensation By ILUSAW
CADET & JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMP’S
Fargodome – Fargo, ND
Saturday, July 15th To Saturday, July 22nd (8 Days Of Wrestling)
Cadets & Juniors - Men’s & Women’s
Cadet + Junior Men’s GR
Cadet + Junior Men’s FS
Cadet + Junior Women’s FS
Women’s Dual Championships
If Eligible To Work
ILUSAW Pays For Room & Board If Not An M1 Or M1C
Will Get Reimbursed Expenses By USAW If You Work The
Whole Event (Formula)
USAW/USWOA TOURNAMENT SIGNUP
http://www.uswoa.com//page/show/1453176-where-am-i-
going-to-officiate-this-year-
USWOA’S OFFICIALS EDUCATION
REMINDERS
Falls:
Cadets & Juniors –> 1-Second
Schoolboys & Under –> 2-Seconds
No Touch/Rolling Falls (Compression/Control)
Confirmation By Chairman
Cannot Pin Yourself
Par Terre Start:
Table Top
One Knee Down
Hands On Back
Wait For Whistle (No Rolling Starts)
REMINDERS, CONT’D
Danger Position
Line Of Backs Forms An Angle Less Than 90°
Head, Shoulders Or Elbow Touch Mat
Blood & Injury –> Wait For Trainer Before Starting
The Clock
Officials Fill Out Bout Sheets
REMINDERS, CONT’D
Coaches –> Be Professional & Courteous To Them
“What Is Your Question Coach?”
“We Didn’t See The Action That Way.”
“What We Say Will Get Us In Trouble More Than
What We Do.” – Tom Clark
Officials –> Teach & Learn
Confirm All Infractions & Falls In State
Coaching & Reffing? (Wear A Jacket)
Evaluation Forms (Regionals & Nationals)
Get Calls Correct & Work As A Team
UWW VOCABULARY
It is important that you use the UWW vocabulary
during a match
Using the terminology can help to stimulate action
Words like, “Open”, “Head up”, “Place”, “Zone”,
“Attention”
Say color of wrestler then a command
Helps to point with correct hand when talking to
the wrestlers – shows everyone who you are
talking to
MAT AWARENESS AND PRESENCE
Look the part – appropriate attire
Confidence when scoring point – you don’t have to look at the judge or MC for confirmation
Walk the wrestlers back to the center
Communicate during the match – stimulate scoring
Changing levels – danger position
Front Headlocks – positioning & time
Movement – get to where you need to be quickly
MAT AWARENESS AND PRESENCE
Anticipate where the action is going and try to
be in the best possible position to evaluate the
points – don’t stand in one place
Distance from the wrestlers
Position while wrestlers are neutral
Position when working 3-man mechanics
Position during FS/GR par terre
Positioning when guys are going out of bounds
COMMUNICATION WITH COACHES
This can and will be difficult at times
If they ask a question, you should have an
answer for why something was called
Do not make up an answer that you know is not
correct. If you missed the call, it is okay to say
that.
Be professional, but don’t tolerate disrespect
LEARNING PROCESS
This is a never ending learning process – every
tournament, every match
More you work, the easier it gets
Attend clinics – hear different people talk
Observe other referees – figure out who the
best referees are and watch them
Ask questions and discuss situations with other
referees
IN CONCLUSION
Don’t stress over changes. There are bound to be
changes as the season progresses. You will be
notified of changes.
Follow any rule or interpretation that changes along
with any procedure that may accompany the changes.
There should never be a situation that a match ends
0-0.
Once you learn the new procedures, you will probably
find that this makes refereeing simpler. But it is a
process that will get easier over time.
Increase Your Wrestling I.Q.
QUESTIONS?
