WIAA REGIONAL TOURNAMENT WEIGH-IN PROCEDURES

The following National Federation Wrestling Rules weigh-in procedures will be used at all WIAA Regional Tournaments and Mat Classic.

WEIGH-IN WILL PROGRESS MOST SMOOTHLY IF EACH COACH FAMILIARIZES HIS WRESTLERS WITH THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES PRIOR TO WEIGH-IN.

A. All weigh-ins will start 2 hours prior to the start of wrestling each day of the tournaments. All wresters are to be present and remain in the designated weigh-in area during the weigh-in period. During the weigh-in process no activities that promote dehydration are permitted. Teams can be weigh-d in by weight class or by teams.

B. The team packet contains a weigh-in card for each entrant and alternate. The wrestler must present the weigh-in card to gain access to the weigh-in area. THE WRESTLER MUST ALSO PRESENT PHOTO ID SUCH AS AN ASB CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE. In the event the wrestler fails to bring acceptable photo ID then his coach must be present at the weigh-in gate to vouch for the wrestler's identity. The wrestler signs the back of the weigh-in card and then again at the scales.

C. The wrestler must clear the hair/nails check before being admitted to the weigh-in area. This process should begin approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of weigh-ins.

D. After clearing the hair/nails check, wrestlers will be admitted to the weigh-in area and wait for the beginning of weigh-ins. There are to be NO attempts at dehydration while in the weigh-in area.

E. After being admitted to the scale area the wrestler must clear a thorough health check by physicians/Trainers or Officials, then weigh-in on the scales assigned to his/her weight class.

Weigh-ins shall proceed through the weight classes beginning with the lowest weight class. Wrestlers

treated by a Physician prior to the tournament, must bring the Infectious Skin Form, signed by the physician, to

weigh-ins. This form is only good for 10 days from date of signature. The tournament Physician/trainer/Official will have final determination on the participation of all wrestlers concerning health and safety issues.

6. The wrestler must present his/her weigh-in card and photo ID to the weigh-in official. If the wrestler makes weight then the official will collect the weigh-in card. Only wrestlers whose weigh-in card has been collected by the weigh-in official become tournament entrants.

G. A wrestler shall weigh-in for only one weight class during the weigh-in period. If only one scale is available, a wrestler may step on and off that scale TWO times to allow for mechanical inconsistencies in the scale. If multiple scales are available, a wrestler may step on and off the first scale TWO times to allow for mechanical inconsistencies in that scale. If the wrestler fails to make weight on the first scale, the wrestler shall immediately step on each of the available scales ONE time in an attempt to make weight.

H. The weigh-ins end immediately following the completion of the highest weight class or last team.

I. Female athletes will be weighed-in by an approved Female in a separate area just prior to or immediately following the regular weigh-in process.

ALTERNATE REGISTRATION AND WEIGH-IN PROCEDURES

A. Every effort will be made to notify coaches in the event their alternate(s) seems likely to become a contestant. However, it is always best to check personally with coaches from within your league.

B. Alternates may weigh-in at the discretion of their coach. (Follow the procedure listed above.)

C. Alternates become entrants only when a wrestler from within the alternate's own league/district is unable to compete due to illness, injury, failure to make weight or expulsion (at league/districts); provided the first tournament bout has not begun.