All-American Athletic AssociationNovember 7th, 2017

Agenda:

- Introductions – Board

- Membership update

- General Information – Season and Post Season

- Scott – information from MHSAA

- New Rules and Interpretations

- Macomb County Coaches Association

_ MHSAA Officials Test

Introduction of Board Members

President – Ron NagyVice President – Ron MinolettiTrustee – Scott StricklerTreasurer – Mike BurgessSecretary – Tom Delia

New Members Introductions / Updates on Current MembersNot officiating this Season

Matt Barranca- work/familyBill Burke- workJim Bryan- retiredFrank Vilardi- coachingJames SteufChuck StickneyJame Post – military reassignmentKen Nicholl- work/familyGary Harlan – coaching TroyPat Threet- work/familyDarin Stansfield – work

Others as well.

Association Meeting DatesTues Nov 7th

Tues Dec 5th

Tues Jan 9th

Tues Feb 5th

Tues March 20th (at on the Rocks)

All meetings at Lamphere (except 3/20) all with 7 pm start.

MHSAA Clinic Date / InfoSaturday, Dec. 2nd @ Fitzgerald High School

9 am check-in

Contact Fitzgerald AD Marc Sonnefeld to register@ marson@myfitz.net or call 586-757-7070

MHSAA Rules MeetingOfficials wanting to work the post season need to complete the on-line rules meeting, or have attended a live meeting no later than December 14th.

MHSAA Officials Test for Post Season ConsiderationOfficials wanting consideration for post season assignment need to complete the online 30 question test no later than December 14th.

Scott Strickler will review the test later in this meeting.

MHSAA– Golden Rod to State

Officials wanting to work post season should complete and mail in the Golden Rod form. Used to evaluate strength of schedule.

Available as a download word document from the MHSAA site.

Due to the state no later than December 1st.

Arbiter Calendars Updated by MembersAssignment of matches meeting will be held 11/12.

Calendars must be updated no later than 11/09.

Block off the Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays you are NOT available to work.

Turn backs on un-blocked dates are unacceptable.

Assignment of matches will be published by 11/15.

You will have 3 days to accept or decline your assignments.

Non-accepted matches will be removed from your calendar and assigned to others.

Financial Status

As of today, we have a balance of ……..$3,110.59

Toys for TotsGary Kowalewski to speak

Scott Kneeling

New RulesIn bounds vs Out of bounds

The simplest way to put it is:

1. The wrestlers are considered in bounds if ALL of the supporting points of either wrestler are in.

2. If both wrestlers have a supporting point out, they are out.

3. Officials need to straddle line when in a potential out of bounds situation.

a. Don’t be LAZY and stay by the 10 foot circle.

What is a supporting point? According to the rulebook…

Art. 2 ………

Supporting points are part of the body….holding the opponent.

A. When down on the mat, the usual points of support are:

1. The knee2. The side of the thigh3. The buttocks4. The hand(s)5. The head

Expanded out of bounds for NF and Fall situations…

1. Therefore- the federation and state have adopted the rule that you can score nearfall or pin someone out of bounds.

2. The toes are not considered a supporting point in regards to scoring NF. a. You can still score a TD on the edge (that remains unchanged).

3. In a NF situation, if only the toes of the wrestler scoring are in, then the action must stop.

At the high school and junior high / middle school level, wrestlers may wear either the one-piece singlet or two-piece uniform. (Rule 4-1-1)

Shoes shall be a light, heelless wrestling shoes reaching above the ankle and tightly secured. Any match delay or stoppage directly related to shoelaces shall be treated as delay of match and, therefore, a stalling violation.

Tape is ONLY allowed to secure the LACES in place.

NO other tape is to be over or around the shoe on the foot or sole of the shoes.

Legal Uniforms and Wrestling Shoes

Headgear & Non-Traditional Head Protection

No tape whatsoever is allowed on the outside and visible parts of the head gear.

Remove ALL tape, including tape on the straps!

If an athlete needs to wear any type of non-traditional head protection (boxing-style head gear, “Guardian” cap, etc.), PRIOR written approval MUST be granted by the MHSAA.

Mouth Guards & BracesA wrestler with braces musthave a mouth guard that covers the braces. This may be the traditional style mouth guard OR may be the newer device where the guard fits directly over the braces. Both styles are legal in Michigan.

UNIFORMS: Rule 4-1-1a-c

Compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling:

• Minimum 4-inch inseam that shall not extend below the knee.

• Shall have an elastic waistband.

• Shall not have exposed belt loops, drawstrings, zippers, snaps, buttons, or pockets.

• Must be school-issued.

Min.4” inseam

Minimum

4” inseam

Check the “Coaches Box” on the wrestling page of the MHSAA website

for more information.

HANDOUT

RULE 5-15-2b, c: NEAR FALL, fall

Near-fall points or a fall shall be earned while the supporting points of

either wrestler are inbounds.

HANDOUT

RULE 5-15-2b, c: NEAR FALL, fall

RULE 5-15-2a-c: NEAR FALL, fall

ART. 2 . . .

Supporting points are part of the body…holding the opponent.

a. When down on the mat, the usual points of support are:

◦ 1. the knee(s);

◦ 2. the side of the thigh;

◦ 3. the buttocks;

◦ 4. the hand(s);

◦ 5. the head.

RULE 5-15-2b, c: NEAR FALL, fall

RULE 5-15-2b, c: NEAR FALL, fall

RULE 5-15-2b, c: NEAR FALL, fall

RULE 6-6-4a1: Dual Scoring ErrorRULE 6-6-5a1: Tournament Scoring Error

The score of the previous match is erroneous (PlayPic A). If the offended contestant has not left the mat area and the next match on that mat has not started (PlayPic B), the error can be corrected.

INCORRECT SCORE

A

B

Rule 7-1-2: illegal maneuvers

A full, straight-back suplay and the straight-back salto are

illegal.

Rule 7-1-5w: illegal maneuvers

A front flip and/or front hurdle over an opponent in the standing position is ILLEGAL.

MHSAA Officials TestScott to pass out paper copy and go over it.

1.

If the out of bounds (defensive) wrestler is in a near fall situation, wrestling will continue when:

The offensive inbounds wrestler has one knee inbounds supporting his weight with the other knee off the mat

Both knees are inbounds supporting the offensive wrestlers’ weight

The inbounds (offensive) wrestler is on the side of their thigh

All of the above

2.

Going out of the wrestling area by either wrestler or forcing an opponent out of the wrestling area at any time as a means of avoiding wrestling is:

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

A Technical Violation

Flagrant Misconduct

Stalling

3.

The straight-back salto and straight-back suplay are legal if which body part hits the mat first?

The neck

The shoulder

The head

None of the above

4.

Any points, penalties, or injury time that occurred during bad time shall not be voided with the exception of:

Flagrant misconduct

Unnecessary roughness

Blood time

Near falls

5.

From the optional start, the offensive wrestler, on the whistle, backs away to the outer edge of the ten-foot circle and the defensive wrestler just sits there. Either wrestler could be call for stalling unless:

The offensive wrestler moves around to face the opponent

The defensive wrestler turns and faces the opponent

Both wrestlers began to wrestle aggressively

All of the above

6.

The referee, assistant referee and two contestants are the only individuals permitted on the wrestling mat. If the coach has a question about the mat, he/she can talk to:

The assistant referee

The scorekeeper

The referee, at the head table

Either the referee or the assistant

7.

If the contestant fails to make weight on the first scale, the contestant shall immediately step on each available scale one time in an attempt to make weight. During the time off the scales the contestant is allowed to:

Shave their hair

Drink water

Go to the restroom

None of the above

8. Wrestlers in an individual tournament will be permitted a maximum of ____ minutes to appear ready to compete at a specified mat or it shall result in a forfeit to the opponent

5

3

7

As many as the official decides to wait

9. Wrestler A has successfully broken the opponent down and has locked hands in a three-quarter nelson while the opponent is flat on the mat. To counter this move, Wrestler B braces the chin by placing it in in his hands while the elbow is down on the mat. This is a/an:

Illegal maneuver

Escape

Effective counter

Stalling tactic

10.

When one of the competitors is unable to continue wrestling for any reason, the opponent is awarded a:

45 minute rest before the next match

Default

Fall

Void

11

Wrestler A has Wrestler B in a pinning situation in a heated match and A begins to taunt B. The referee should:

Immediately stop the match and penalize A for unsportsmanlike conduct

Tell the coach of A what is happening and have him speak to A

Warn A and allow the wrestler the opportunity to complete the fall

Continue watching for the fall and ignore the chirping by A

12.

Which of the following is not an illegal hold or maneuver?

Front flip over an opponent in the standing position

Front, quarter nelson with the chin

Back Bow

All are illegal

13.

When starting the contestants from the down position, the referee shall be in front of and:

Moving as he/she blows the whistle

Kneeling and looking at the scorer’s table

Stationary, at an angle, facing the head table

20 feet away from the contestants

14.

In the finals of a wrestling tournament the two wrestlers are both disqualified from the match because of a double stalling call. Team scoring would be:

Both wrestlers would receive second place points

The wrestler who received the first stalling call would get third place.

Double stall calls are not recognized and wrestling must continue

Both wrestlers are disqualified from the tournament.

15.

The referee arrives at the host school to supervise the weigh-in for a dual, only to find that the coaches have completed the random draw after the weigh-ins are completed:

The random draw must be redone

The draw should take place before the weigh-ins

The random draw must be supervised by the referee or another authorized personnel

All of the above

16.

For all dual meets, all team personnel, including coaches, other than actual participating contestants shall be restricted to an area which is at least __ feet from the edge of the wrestling mat and scorer’s table, where facilities permit.

10

5

20

28

17.

Compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling shall have a minimum __ inch seam and shall not extend below the knee.

2

4

3

5

18.

The form-fitted compression shirt shall not cover or extend below the elbow and shall have a minimum _ inch tail:

3

4

5

7

19.

A bandanna is considered:

Not legal hair cover

A part of the legal headgear

Legal hair cover

To be abrasive

20.

Wrestlers are permitted to report to the scorer’s table wearing jewelry as long as it is:

Less than 2” in length

A religious metal

No jewelry is permissible

Covered in tape

21.

Time required to correct illegal equipment is counted as:

Stalling

Official’s time

Injury time

All of the above

22.

In team advancement tournaments, flagrant misconduct by a contestant results in disqualification. On the first offense:

Remove from the premises immediately for the duration of the tournament

Deduct 3 team points

Deduct 3 team points and remove from the premises immediately for the duration of the tournament

Deduct 2 team points and remove from the premises immediately for the duration of the tournament

23.

A ______ shall eliminate a contestant from further competition in a tournament unless it is because of an injury or illness which occurred during the tournament.

Forfeit

Void

Default

Bye

24.

During tournament competition, it is permissible for coaches to be at the corner of the mat if:

They are no closer than 10’ to the edge of the circle

They stay seated at all times

Coaches remain in the defined restricted area

Permission is granted by the home school

25.

Following two minutes of recovery time, Wrestler A is unable to continue after being injured from an illegal hold/maneuver by Wrestler B. Wrestler A wishes to default the match to his opponent and indicates his desire to the referee after recovery time expires:

Wrestler A is declared the winner by default

Wrestler B is declared the winner because he accidentally injured Wrestler A

Wrestler A is penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for faking an injury

This is permissible as long as both coaches agree to it

26.

During a dual meet, a match ends with the score 6-4. Wrestler B is the apparent winner and Wrestler A refuses to participate in the end of match procedure.

Wrestler A will be warned that in the future he should be a good sport

There will be a one team point deduction for flagrant misconduct from Team A

There will be a one team point deduction for unsportsmanlike conduct from Team A

There will be a three team point deduction for unsportsmanlike conduct from Team A

27.

When the defensive wrestler stands, with one or both arms trapped and is lifted off the mat by the offensive wrestler. The referee shall:

Move to a position to catch the defensive wrestler

Watch the defensive wrestler for signs of stress

Caution the offensive wrestler to be careful

Immediately stop the match

28.

Prior to the meet, the head coach shall verify that all wrestlers will be:

Properly equipped and ready to wrestle

In proper uniform

All of the above

Properly groomed

29.

No contestant shall wrestle in two consecutive matches with less than a____ minute rest between them:

35

25

55

45

30.

The match shall be stopped for any wrestler who is bleeding, except when the contestant has:

An open wound

Blood on themselves

Any amount of blood on their uniform

Wrestling shall be stopped in all of these situations

Next Meeting Date Tuesday December 5th

7 pm at Lamphere HS