No Gi Stand up Wrestling tournament

Here are the rules for this wrestling format. Any takers?

ICBA Tuishou Rules:

AREA: Match to be held on matted area no smaller than 4m X 4m and no larger than 6m x 6m.

TIME: A single round of 2 minutes. Clock stopped when score achieved, opponents circle at centre of area and clock restarted when ref calls start. (in effect expect round to last 4-5 minutes)

STARTING POSITIONS: Opponents to meet at centre of area, extend a single arm and connect with forearms. With the right arms connected the opponents to walk in a clockwise direction, with the left arms connected, counter-clockwise, until the ref calls start. Directions alternate for each start.

SCORES:
1 point for pushing opponent out of area, opponent must be fully out, and player remain in area fully and upright to score.
2 points for causing opponent to half fall, i.e. touch the area with any part of the limbs bar the feet.
4 points for causing the opponent to touch the area with his torso or all four limbs.
8 points for throwing the opponent aerially out of the area.

0 points should a player touch the ground with any part of the body bar the feet after executing a throw etc. or should he follow opponent off the area with either foot.
2 point penalty should player place any part of his body on the mats, bar the feet, prior to execution of throw, sweep etc.

1 point penalty for technical foul.
2 point penalty for personal foul.
3 x personal fouls leads to automatic disqualification, though disqualification is possible prior to this depending on the severity of the offence and at the discretion of the referee.

Winner is player with most points by end of round.
In case of tie, match is continued in sudden death mode - first point wins.

PERMITTED TECHNIQUES:

In general. All sweeps and throws and locks allowed to areas below the neck.
Shoulder barge, butting with the hips etc. and gripping opponent (not clothing) is allowed.

ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES:

attacking the head by any means.
Head locking / closing arm(s) around neck.
Small joint manipulation.
Striking the opponent with the exception of shoulder barge as above (a low kick is not a sweep!)
gripping the clothing of the opponent.
Attempting to break a limb / joint.
Purposely spiking an opponent.

ATTIRE:

Players may wear shorts or tracksuit bottoms, and sleeveless or short sleeve T-Shirts. Long sleeves are forbidden. Clothing advertising, bearing the name of a different Combat Sport is forbidden. Players arriving to the area in improper attire will have 5 minutes to change or forfeit their match. A second such offence from the same competitor or school will lead to an automatic loss.

CONDUCT:

Players are expected to be courteous to the officials and their opponents. Threatening or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated. Such will lead to automatic disqualification from the event for the offender, and possible sanctions imposed upon him / her and his / her coach and school. Such incidents will be brought to the attention of the ICBA Professional Conduct & Discipline Committee.

Coaches are expected to preform in a professional manner, and have the responsibility of ensuring their athletes present to the area on time. Athletes will be called to prepare 5 minutes before a bout. Should and athlete not appear on time, after two minutes he or she is deemed to have forfeited the match and no appeals will be accepted. Should a coach have an athlete competing in other formats on the day, they should notify the Tuishou table panel prior to the competitions commencement. An athlete competing in another area will be the sole reason accepted for delay on presenting to the table.

APPEALS:

Appeals on decisions should be made immediately after the match to the ICBA Appeals Official. Appeals cost €50 which will be refunded should the appeal be upheld. Video Footage should be presented.
The Appeals Officer will convene three senior ICBA officials and present the case and evidence on behalf of the appealing party. The Officials shall be impartial and have no ties to the schools/parties involved.
The three officials shall take a decision within 15 minutes and the Appeals Officer will relay such back to the party.

OFFICIALS:

The Official's Table will consist of one Time-Keeper and one Recorder.
One Referee will be present on the mats.

Scores will be displayed through digital displays or flip books as they are scored throughout the match. The Ref will award the score and indicate the reason, and the Recorder will display such on the table.