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WR-12
Rule 1 / Meet, Mats, Wrestlers, Uniforms and Equipment
1-inch lines shall close the ends of the starting lines. One of the two lines shall be
green and located closest to the home team, and the other shall be red and located
closest to the visiting team. (For exception, see Rule 7.2.7.) When in the down
starting position, the defensive wrestler shall assume a position facing away from
the scorer’s table. The arrow in the diagram above should point away from the
scorer’s table.
1.11 Mat Safety and Hygiene
It is recommended that the mat(s) be cleaned and disinfected before all
competitions, as well as between tournament rounds and multiple dual meet
events. It is also recommended that a shoe cleaning and disinfecting mechanism
be available before a wrestler steps onto the mat. Event management, medical
personnel, referees and coaches should also follow shoe hygiene recommendations
before stepping onto the mat.
It is recommended that when competition is held on a concrete floor or like
surface, sufficient padding be placed under the mat for the protection of the
participants.
Uniforms and Equipment
1.12 Uniforms
Mandatory competition equipment shall conform to the following guidelines:
1.12.1 Uniform. The uniform shall consist of either a one-piece singlet that may
be worn with or without full-length tights, or a spandex/lycra-type shirt and
shorts.
1.12.1.1 Singlet. A singlet covering the upper torso shall not be cut away in
excess of the uniform pictured in Illustration Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Specifically,
the front and back of the singlet shall not be cut lower than the armpit.
Under the arms, the singlet shall not be cut lower than half the distance
between the armpit and the belt-line. The outermost garment shall have a
minimum inseam length of 4 inches and shall not extend beyond the top
of the knees. (See Illustration Nos. 1, 2 and 3.)
1.12.1.2 Spandex/lycra. The shirt shall be a T-shirt style form-fitted,
sleeveless or short-sleeved and shall not cover or extend beyond the
elbow. In addition, the length of the shirt must be longer than the torso to
prevent the shirt from becoming untucked. The shirt shall remain tucked
into the shorts at all times during competition. The shorts shall be formfitting
with a minimum 4-inch inseam and shall not extend beyond the top
of the knees. (See Illustration No. 4.)
Bermuda-length undergarments and other accessories that extend
beyond the 4-inch inseam of a uniform are not permitted.
1.12.1.3 Legal Upper-body Undergarment. If sufficient reason is determined
by the referee, the only acceptable upper-body undergarment is a tightfitting,
short-sleeved unadorned T-shirt.
1.12.2 Team Uniformity in Clothing. Team uniformity in clothing, to include
the school’s official warm-up and match uniforms, is required. The name or
initials of the wrestler’s institution shall be displayed on competition uniforms
with letters at least 2 inches high.