4-1-1a - Clarified that a suitable undergarment that provides maximum coverage shall be worn under a one-piece singlet.

4-1-1b - Clarified that a suitable undergarment that provides maximum coverage shall be worn under a short designed for wrestling and under compression shorts.

4-1-1c Note – Clarified that female wrestlers wear an undergarment that completely covers their breast and that all wrestlers wear suitable undergarments that completely covers parts of their body.

4-1-3 – Clarified how wrestling shoelaces shall be secured in an acceptable fashion.

4-1-4 – Clarified what can be displayed on wrestling ear guards.

4-2-1 – Modified the hair rule and identified inappropriate hair control items.

4-3-5 – Clarified what a wrestler shall not wear during a match.

4-5-7 – Clarified what item(s) a female wrestler shall wear at weigh-in.

5-25-2 – Clarified the definition of a takedown.

5-27-1a – Modified the definition of a technical violation.

7-3-1 – Clarified the application of a technical violation.

7-6-6d – Modified the definition of stalling.

8-1-3 – Modified the administration of the stalling penalty.

8-1-4 - Modified the administration of the stalling penalty.

8-1-5 - Modified the administration of the stalling penalty.

8-1-6 - Modified the administration of the stalling penalty.

8-1-7 - Modified the administration of the stalling penalty.

Penalty Chart – Modified to reflect the administration of the new stalling penalty.

8-2-4a, b(1), (2), (3) – Modified the rule to extend time to evaluate head, neck and cervical column injuries.

9-2-2f – Modified the tie-breaking criteria in a dual-meet competition.

Official’s Signal – Modified new signal to indicate that additional time has begun to evaluate head, neck and cervical column injury.

2019-20 Wrestling Points of Emphasis

1. Wrestler’s Equipment

• Verification
• Inspection
• Compliance
• Appearance/Uniform

2. Stalling
3. Concussion Evaluation Time Extension
4. Sportsmanship Enforcement
5. Importance of Hydration with body fat assessment