Kansas Wrestling Forums General Discussion High School what are the rules for being on the mat

some of the team wanted to wrestle around on the mat during the jr. high practice today and the coach said not to because he didnt know if kashaa allowd it yet what are the rules for being on the mat this close to the start of the season

I don't believe you are allowed on the mat "officially" until after buffer week but I am probably wrong.

i heard as long as its not organized and your coach isnt helping you are allowed

You are allowed to have "open mat". It cannot be an organized practice. You can have organized conditioning but not wrestling practice yet. During the week of November 9-13 it is Buffer Week. Coaches are not allowed to have any contact of any kind(practice or conditioning) during that time until November 16th when practice officially starts. Hydration Tests can be given during buffer week, I usually do those on that Friday so I don't have to take up practice time to do them. Hope this helps..