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new fila wrestling rules

  • 20-05-2013 8:38am
    #1
    wrestlingdad
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    FILA approved a new set of rules, which will be put in place immediately, starting with any competitions held on Sunday, May 19. There are some differences between Greco-Roman and freestyle, but there were many specific rule changes which affect both styles. They include:
    • Cumulative score for the entire bout
    • The structure of the match is... for two three-minute periods
    • A takedown is worth two points, making it more valuable than a point for the pushout or a penalty point.
    • There is a difference in what a technical fall will be. In freestyle, it will be a difference of 10 points, while in Greco-Roman, it will be a difference of seven points.
    • There will be separation of returning athletes from the previous World Championships, although it has not yet been determined if it will be just the two top two athletes or as many as four athletes.

    In freestyle, the first passivity call will be awarded with a verbal warning. In the second instance of a passivity call, a 30-second clock will begin. If no athlete scores in that 30 seconds, a caution and a point will be awarded to the opponent of the passive athlete. In addition, if no athlete scores in the first two minutes of a period, REFEREES MUST SELECT one of the wrestlers as passive. In this situation, the passive wrestler must score within 30 seconds or the opponent receives a point.

    In Greco-Roman, the process for enforcing passivity was different. The first violation is a warning. The second results in a caution, with the opponent able to choose either par terre or a standing position. The third violation results in a point to the opponent. On the FOURTH passivity, the bout is terminated and the active wrestler is awarded a victory by fall.

    There was much discussion during the Congress whether the new rules would be implemented immediately, or on January 1, 2014. The FILA Bureau, in its meetings on Friday, agreed to start the rules right away. The new President, Mr Lalovic confirmed that the rules will change tomorrow, and that the new rules will be in force at the 2013 World Championships in Budapes


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