Wrestling Rules - Youth Tournament Week

Overview

The Wrestling division is designed to give the kids a chance to apply their knowledge of takedowns and freestyle wrestling in a friendly competition setting whilst reducing risk of injury. There are no striking techniques permitted in this division. Matches start standing and will continue until either:

A pin occurs (details below)

A competitor leads by 10 or more points

The time limit expires

Uniform

Either a wrestling singlet or approved rashguard and shorts must be worn. Wrestling boots are optional.

Mouthguard is also recommended.

Time Limits

• Youth 2x 3 Minute Periods
• Teens 2x 3 Minute Periods

Scoring

Control must be maintained for 3 seconds to be awarded the points. If the match runs to time, the athlete with the highest score wins.

• Pin - On their back with Shoulder Blades to mat
• Takedown with torso to mat - 2 points
• Go-Behind from Turtle - 2 points
• Tilt / Gut Wrench - 2 points
• Opponent out of bounds - 1 point

Illegal Techniques

• Throwing by the head only
• Using a joint-lock or choke (no jiu jitsu submissions allowed)
• Takedown without control
• Striking / impacting