The current rules of UWW will govern this event. 

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U23: Brackets with five (5) or less will use the nordic system (everyone wrestles everyone). The top two finishers in the line bracket will compete in a best 2 out of 3 series match, with the bout the top two finishers competed against one another during the nordic system counting as the first match in the best 2 out of 3 series.
Brackets with six (6) or more will use Line Bracketing.
 

The U23 division will be separated based on the following criteria:

1. Level 1: UWW Senior World Medalist 21’ 
2. Level 2: UWW U23 World Medalist 21’
3. Level 3: Senior National Team 21’
4. Level 4: UWW Junior World Medalist 21’
5. Level 5: U.S. Open Champ 22’
6. Level 6: NAIA/NCWWC Champion 22’
7. Level 7: U.S.Open 2-8 
8. Level 8: NAIA/ NCWWC 2-4th / UWW Junior WFS 2-4th 

U20 Division: Brackets with five (5) or less will use the nordic system (everyone wrestles everyone). The top two finishers in the line bracket will compete in a best 2 out of 3 series match to determine the UWW Junior world team member, with the bout the top two finishers competed against one another during the nordic system counting as the first match in the best 2 out of 3 series.
Brackets with six (6) or more will use Line Bracketing.
 

The U20 division will be separated based on the following criteria:

1. Level 1: UWW U20 World Medalist 21’ 
2. Level 2: Senior National Team 21’
3. Level 3: U.S. Open Champ 22’
4. Level 4: UWW U23 World Medalist 21’
5. Level 5: U.S Open 2-8th 22’ 
6. Level 6: UWW U23 World Team member/U20 World Team Member 21’
7. Level 7: UWW U17 World Medalist 21’ 
8. Level 8: UWW U23/U20 2-8th 21’
9. Level 8: Junior Fargo Champion 21’ 

True second place matches shall be removed for U20 and U17 divisions.

U17 Division: Brackets with five (5) or less will use the nordic system (everyone wrestles everyone). The top two finishers in the line bracket will compete in a best 2 out of 3 series match to determine the U17 world team member, with the bout the top two finishers competed against one another during the nordic system counting as the first match in the best 2 out of 3 series.
Brackets with six (6) or more will use Line Bracketing. 

The U17 division will be separated based on the following criteria:

1. Level 1: UWW U17 World Medalist 21’ 
2. Level 2: UWW U17 Pan-Am Medalist 21’
3. Level 3: Fargo Finalist 16U/ U17 Finalist 21’
4. Level 4: UWW U15 Pan-Am Medalist 21’ 
5. Level 5: UWW U17 2-8th/ 16U Fargo 2-8th 21’
6. Level 6: Separation by State 

UWW U15 Division: 
Wrestlers from the same state will be separated. This division will employ double-elimination line bracketing with wrestle-backs to 7th place.

Separation Criteria at UWW U15 Nationals will be based on previous performances as stated below:

Level 1: Previous U15/14U and above National Champion (IN Style)
Level 2: Previous U15/14U and above National 2nd - 8th (IN Style)
Level 3: Previous U15/14U and above Folkstyle National 1st - 3rd
Level 4: Separation by state

UWW U15 will wrestle two 2-minute periods as per UWW. 

8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U Divisions: One pool will be used for brackets with fewer than six (6) competitors and Line Bracketing will be employed if there are six (6) or more entrants in any given weight class. Wrestlers from the same state will be separated.
 

USA Wrestling rules governing ages, weights and match time will take precedence where applicable. USA Wrestling Protest Procedures will govern all challenges, and where available video review will be used to aid in the decision making process.  

Video Review

Video Review will be conducted for U15, U17, U20, and U23 quarter-finals, semi-finals, finals, medal matches, and consolation semi-finals.  

True Second Process

In accordance with the Women’s Sport Committee decision, USA Wrestling will not allow true second matches to take place at any 16U or Junior National Competitions due to the risk of injury and high volume of matches within the same day competition.

Rules

In effect immediately, USA Wrestling events will follow the 2022 UWW Rule changes for Freestyle and Greco-Roman. All Regional/National events will follow these rules and policies.

2022 Regional/National Rules Modifications

1. If an athlete flees the mat during an attack and the offensive wrestler finishes his/her takedown or other scoring maneuver, the offensive wrestler will score the takedown/scoring maneuver (2, 4, or 5 points)  PLUS caution to his/her opponent and one more point (2, 4, 5 + 1).  Match will restart in PAR TERRE.  This rule applies to all styles.

2. If an athlete flees the mat during an attack and the offensive wrestler is unable to finish his/her attack, the offensive wrestler will score the step out (1 point) PLUS caution to his/her opponent and one more point (1 + 1).  Match will restart STANDING.  This rule applies to all styles.

3. If an athlete flees the mat in par terre, caution to the defensive wrestler and his/her opponent receives one point.  Athletes will restart in par terre. -- If an athlete flees in danger, caution to the defensive wrestler plus two points to the offensive wrestler, restart par terre (no change from previous rules).

4. Par Terre Starting Position:  Match will start once the offensive athlete places hands on any part of the back.

5. If an athlete is put on activity time and does not score, the active wrestler will get one point on top of any points he/she scores in activity time.  The passive athlete on activity time must score in that 30 seconds or their opponent will receive one point.  The point will be awarded without stopping the match.

6. In the 14U and younger, U15, 16U, U17 and Veteran age categories, no verbal warning for inactivity will be given due to the shortened periods.  The first stoppage in the match for passivity will go directly to activity time. 

7. All Masters age categories will wrestle 2-minute periods.

8. In a fall situation where the defensive athlete nearly has his/her shoulders to the mat and screams to simulate an injury and a reason for this potential injury is not observed, the refereeing team is obligated to call a fall, with mat chairman approval.

9. 14U and younger age categories ARE required to wear headgear.  A distinguishable shade of red or blue is acceptable singlet.

10. Double arm bar with sit-out, three quarter nelson w/leg hook and west point ride (iron cross/cross chest cradle) maneuvers are now LEGAL in all age divisions.

11. Technical superiority in GR will now be 8 points across ALL age divisions.

12. Kickbacks are legal in FS, assuming the offensive wrestler does not use undue force against the defensive wrestler’s knee.  This has always been legal.

13. In Greco the offensive wrestler DOES NOT have to accompany his opponent to the mat during a throw or action in order to score points.

14. Mouth guards are not required for wrestlers (even wrestlers with braces) but recommended

15. Rest time in between matches is a minimum of 15 minutes

16. A match can be started when a wrestler does not have a coach

USA Wrestling rules governing ages, weights and match time will take precedence where applicable. USA Wrestling Protest Procedures will govern all challenges, and where available video review will be used to aid in the decision making process.  

2022 RULE BOOK: https://www.usawmembership.com/usa_wrestling_rule_book