Weigh In Rules
- Wrestlers must make Weight Class identified on entry form or they will not wrestle.
- No move ups will be allowed.
- One Weight / One Division
- Wrestlers must weigh-in wearing competition singlet only.
- No strip downs will be allowed.
- Weight allowance for Houston Nationals per Texas USA rules; see Texas USA Weights. 1 pound allowance fro Tots through Division 3. 2 pound allowance for Divisions 4 & 5.
- No weight allowance for Bayou City Duals. Weights are scratch, at 80, 87,
95, 100, 106, 112, 119, 125, 132, 138, 145, 155, 167, 185, 250.
- All wrestlers must have a USA Card to weigh in.
Tournament Format
- Double elimination, with challenge for 2nd place.
- Time periods: Tot-D1:1 - 1 - 1; D2-D5: 1 1/2 - 1 1/2 - 1 1/2
- 12 point ahead terminates the match; Tech Fall
- Referee decisions are final.
- Birth certificates must be available on request.
- Protest on age or weight must be made before the start of the first match.
Tournament Rules
- National Federation High School Rules
- Skin disorders will require doctor notification and clearance.
- Skin and fingernails will be checked.
- Headgear mandatory for all wrestlers.
- Singlets and secured shoelaces are required for all wrestlers.
- Only two coaches per corner on the mat.
- All coaches must display proof of Copper Certification (or better) and a USA coach's card on lanyard around neck.