Wrestling Case Book 2006-2007
Rule 4: Wrestlers’ Classification and Weigh-In
Section : Uniform
Situation B
4.1.1 Situation B: Wrestlers of Team A report for competition in: (a) one-piece singlet commonly used for international competition; or (b) two-piece uniform consisting of Bermuda shorts and properly cut shirt; or (c) full-length tights (with a stirrup) over which is worn a one-piece uniform with the shirt cut so the front and back are level with the armpit but the dip under the arm is cut below the mid-point between the wrestler’s waist and armpit; or (d) either full-length tights with close-fitting outside short trunks and a legal shirt or a properly cut one-piece uniform without full-length tights; or (e) full-length, one piece uniform with stirrups.
Ruling: The uniforms in (a), (b) and (c) are illegal. Wrestlers will be given their injury time to secure uniforms that comply with the rules. Failure to appear with the required uniform shall result in a disqualification. The uniforms in (d) and (e) are legal. A team may have part of their wrestlers in any of the legal uniforms.
Comment: No wrestler should be permitted to report to the mat with an illegal uniform and have the embarrassment of being denied the opportunity to wrestle. If this occurs, it is because of one of two reasons. First, the referee has not carried out the prescribed pre-meet duties by visiting each locker room in order to examine the uniforms. The other possible reason this may happen is that the wrestler and/or coach are defying the referee’s decision that the uniform is not legal. (1-2-7; 7-5-3)
[See corresponding Rule Article for Situation 4.1.1]
