GRADES/WEIGHTS/RULES

Club War Duals (K-8)

Weights* (18 ea): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 160+

*+2lb Allowance

Rules

• A wrestler may only be on one (1) teams roster per dual tournament. 

• Wrestlers can only wrestle a match at the roster spot their actual weight places them and the one spot higher. No wrestler may wrestle up more than one weight above their roster spot.

• If a wrestler does bust weight for their registered spot, then they will automatically be bumped up.

• A wrestler may NOT wrestle another wrestler more than three (3) grade levels higher.

• For example: A 3rd grader can wrestle a 6th grader, but not a 7th grader.

• These matchups where the two wrestlers are more than three (3) grades apart will result in a Double Forfeit and will not be a scoring bout for either team.

• If you have two wrestlers on your roster at the same weight, then you must wrestle the wrestler that will be within the grade level range for that dual match.

• The coaches for both teams will be responsible for verifying the grade level for both wrestlers before their dual with each other starts. Once a match has started, this will no longer be a double forfeit and team score will be scored accordingly.

• In the case of a double forfeit for the reason of the age gap rule, the match may still be wrestled as an exhibition at the end of the dual match 

• Team Scoring:

  • 6 Points - Pin, DQ, FF

  • 5 Points - Tech

  • 4 Points - Major

  • 3 Points - Decision

• A roster can not contain wrestlers from more than 2 teams.  Any wrestlers from additional teams will NOT be able to add any team points to your score. Any free agents placed on your team by the tournament director WILL be able to add team points to your team’s score.

• Match Times

  • ALL matches will be three (3) Periods @ 1.5 min (90 seconds) period lengths

• At the end of a dual match between two teams, those teams may wrestle exhibition matches for those extra team members that did NOT get a match during that dual match when time allows.

• Coaches misconduct - 1 team point

Houston Nationals Elite War Duals (K-8)

Weights* (18 ea): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 160+

*+2lb Allowance

Rules

• A wrestler may only be on one (1) teams roster per dual tournament

• Wrestlers can only wrestle a match at the roster spot their actual weight places them and the one spot higher. No wrestler may wrestle up more than one weight above their roster spot.

• If a wrestler does bust weight for their registered spot, then they will automatically be bumped up.

• A wrestler may NOT wrestle another wrestler more than three (3) grade levels higher.

• For example: A 3rd grader can wrestle a 6th grader, but not a 7th grader.

• These matchups where the two wrestlers are more than three (3) grades apart will result in a Double Forfeit and will not be a scoring bout for either team.

• am Scoring:

  • 6 Points - Pin, DQ, FF

  • 5 Points - Tech

  • 4 Points - Major

  • 3 Points - Decision

• Free agent wrestlers may be placed on your team roster by the tournament director to fill a vacant spot.  These free agent wrestlers WILL be able to add team points to your team’s score.

• Match Times

  • ALL matches will be three (3) Periods @ 1.5 min (90 seconds) period lengths

• At the end of a dual match between two teams, those teams may wrestle exhibition matches for those extra team members that did NOT get a match during that dual match when time allows.

• Coaches misconduct - 1 team point

Houston Nationals Girls Duals (K-8)

Weights* (18 ea): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 160+

*+2lb Allowance

Rules

• A wrestler may only be on one (1) teams roster per dual tournament

• Wrestlers can only wrestle a match at the roster spot their actual weight places them and the one spot higher. No wrestler may wrestle up more than one weight above their roster spot.

• If a wrestler does bust weight for their registered spot, then they will automatically be bumped up.

• A wrestler may NOT wrestle another wrestler more than three (3) grade levels higher.

• For example: A 3rd grader can wrestle a 6th grader, but not a 7th grader.

• These matchups where the two wrestlers are more than three (3) grades apart will result in a Double Forfeit and will not be a scoring bout for either team.

• If you have two wrestlers on your roster at the same weight, then you must wrestle the wrestler that will be within the grade level range for that dual match.

• The coaches for both teams will be responsible for verifying the grade level for both wrestlers before their dual with each other starts. Once a match has started, this will no longer be a double forfeit and team score will be scored accordingly.

• In the case of a double forfeit for the reason of the age gap rule, the match may still be wrestled as an exhibition at the end of the dual match 

• Team Scoring:

  • 6 Points - Pin, DQ, FF

  • 5 Points - Tech

  • 4 Points - Major

  • 3 Points - Decision

• Free agent wrestlers may be placed on your team roster by the tournament director to fill a vacant spot.  These free agent wrestlers WILL be able to add team points to your team’s score.

• Match Times

  • ALL matches will be three (3) Periods @ 1.5 min (90 seconds) period lengths

• At the end of a dual match between two teams, those teams may wrestle exhibition matches for those extra team members that did NOT get a match during that dual match when time allows.

• Coaches misconduct - 1 team point

 General Tournament/Uniform Rules

• National Federation of State High School Association scoring rules with USA Wrestling modifications will govern the competition. These USA Wrestling modifications include the following:

• Headgear is MANDATORY for all competitors 

• Mouthguards are not required for wrestlers (even wrestlers with braces)

• The three-quarter nelson with leg hook is LEGAL in USAW Folkstyle Events

• The double armbar with sit out is ILLEGAL

• Singlets with under briefs or a two-piece uniform are required. Guidelines for the two-piece uniforms are as follows: wrestlers can wear compression or board shorts and a tight-fitting sleeveless, short, or long sleeve shirt. The shorts shall not be excessively baggy or have pockets, buttons, or snaps.

• NO High School issued singlets may be worn for competition.

• Shoelaces must be taped!