TOURNAMENTS

• A wrestler’s age on December 31, 2007 will determine their age group. 
  Proof of age will be required if wrestler is challenged within the first two rounds of competition. A birth certificate is the only form of validation that will be accepted.
  
  
• During local and pre-season tournaments, wrestlers compete in the following age groups:
  
  02-03 (5 & 6) Born in 2002 or 2003
  00-01 (7 & 8) Born in 2000 or 2001
  98-99 (9 & 10) Born in 1998 or 1999
  96-97 (11& 12) Born in 1996 or 1997
  93-95 (13-15) Born in 1993, 1994, or 1995- must be in 8th grade or younger

• All MYWA tournaments will use the mat-side pairing method to stage matches. Wrestlers will compete on the same mat for the duration of the tournament. Posted wall charts will list the match number of each bout.
  
  
• Wrestlers are required to wear headgear and a singlet or t-shirt and shorts.
  
  
• All wrestlers, coaches, and fans are required to stay in the stands unless competing or warming up.
  
  
• Two coaches are allowed per wrestler. Any person operating video equipment will be considered one coach. Coaching from the corner is permitted.
  
  
• If less than three wrestlers are in a weight class, the head pairer has the discretion to move them up one weight class (in the same age group) except for heavyweight.
  
  
• Clubs will be called on to pay entry fees for each of their wrestlers during developmental tournaments. Clubs are also responsible for paying a $5.00 fee for each wrestler that pre-registered but did not compete . (NEW RULE)

• Wrestlers must be given a minimum of 20 minutes rest between matches unless waived by the Region Director or the Head Referee. (NEW RULE)
  
  
• The NFHS rule concerning maximum matches per day for a competitor is not in effect.
  
• Wrestlers are not permitted to move up age groups and must wrestle in the age group of their birth year. However, wrestlers are allowed to move up no more than one weight class in their assigned age group. (NEW RULE)