2006 - 2007 Major Rule Changes

1-3-1: Each state association shall develop and utilize a weight-management program that includes a specific gravity not to exceed 1.025; a body fat assessment no lower than seven percent for males/12 percent for females; and a monitored weekly weight loss plan not to exceed 1.5 percent a week.

3-2-2f: When the referee and assistant referee meet to confer, the meeting shall take place away from the scorer's table.

4-1-1c: The restriction for a garment extending below the singlet has been modified to allow a tight fitting, single solid color, unadorned product that does not extend below the knee.

4-4-4: New York will stay with the 275-pound class even though nationally it has been increased to 285 pounds.

5-11-2f-i: The determination of when to award additional near-fall points for acts by the defensive wrestler has been clarified.

5-18-2: A match begins when the proper wrestler reports to the scorer's table in dual matches.

6-2-2: A wrestler who properly reports to the scorer's table for a dual match cannot be withdrawn or replaced without causing the individual to be disqualified and the weight class forfeited.

6-7-1: The overtime shall consist of a one-minute sudden victory period; if no scoring occurs, two 30-second tiebreakers shall be utilized; and if the score remains tied a 30-second ultimate tiebreaker will be competed.

7-1-5: Hand(s) to the face and/or raking the eyes have been added to the listing of illegal holds.

8-1-2c: An exception has been added indicating that the match will not be stopped to penalize the offensive wrestler for stalling when the defensive wrestler has come to the standing position.

Other Changes
3-1-4e; 3-2-2a; 7-1-4; 7-3-2

Points of Emphasis
1. Concussions
2. Unnecessary Roughness and Slams
3. Weigh-in Procedures
4. Uniform Requirements
5. Socks and Other Special Equipment Use