WLGWL Rule Amendments

Unless otherwise specified WLGWL follows WIAA Rules 

TOURNAMENTS -

Officials - Each location must have at least one certified official. It may be a WIAA certified referee or high school coach.

League Representatives - Are league appointed and have the authority to mediate and resolve any issues that may arise at a tournament.

Table Coverage - All teams are required to provide capable table workers at each tournament as requested by the host team. 

Weight Classes - Weight differentials will be no more than 5 lbs or 10% of gross weight whichever is greater, exceptions may be made with parent and/or coach consent.

Coaches - A coach or representative must present mat side before beginning wrestling.

Team Participation - Teams may only compete at the tournament their team has been assigned at the league general meeting.

Athlete Participation - Athletes may only compete if they are on the current league roster of a team assigned to that tournament.

Sessions - Tournaments may have as many or as few wrestling sessions as needed.

Check-Ins - A representative must check in and pay one hour prior to the start of the first session of the day.

Sanitation - Mats ust be cleaned before each session of a tournament.

MATCHES - 

Match - Periods are 1 minute in length with no overtime. 13-14 year olds are 1:30 in length.

Ties/Overtime - There is no over time. The first wrestler to score in the match has the tiebreaker and is declared the winner. If no points have been scored in the match the WIAA overtime format will be followed.

Out of Bounds - Out of bounds will not have a strict definition but will be enforced to maintain the flow of wrestling and maintain the safety of all participants in the best judgment of officials..

EQUIPMENT - 

Uniforms - Teams will wear matching team issued uniforms. They do not have to be exact but need to be similar and recognizable as a member of a team. Females may wear male cut singlets with a compression shirt.

Mat Size - Regulation mats are not required but should be large enough to maintain safety for participants. Matches must stay on the mat they begin on unless moved due  to injury or technical difficulty.

Safety - Athletes must follow current WIAA/NFHS rules pertaining to the following:

Headgear - Mouth Guards - Shoes - Braces/Supports

2025 - Age Divisions

WLGWL Athletes compete by birth year. Tournaments may separate ages but may not combine them without prior league authorization.  

5 / 6Born 2018-2019 

7 / 8 Born 2016 - 2017

9 / 10 Born 2014-2015 

11 / 12 Born 20212 - 2013

13 / 14 Born 2010 - 2011

Officials - Each location must have at least one certified official. It may be a WIAA certified referee or high school coach.

League Representatives - Are league appointed and have the authority to mediate and resolve any issues that may arise at a tournament.

Table Coverage - All teams are required to provide capable table workers at each tournament as requested by the host team. 

Weight Classes - Weight differentials will be no more than 10% , exceptions may be made with parent and/or coach consent.

Coaches - A coach or representative must present mat side before beginning wrestling.

Team Participation - Teams may only compete at the tournament their team has been assigned at the league general meeting.

Athlete Participation - Athletes may only compete if they are on the current league roster of a team assigned to that tournament.

Sessions - Tournaments may have as many or as few wrestling sessions as needed.

Check-Ins - A representative must check in and pay one hour prior to the start of the first session of the day.

Sanitation - Mats should be cleaned before each session of a tournament.

Match - Periods are 1 minute in length. 13-14 year olds are 1:30 in length.

Ties/Overtime - There is no over time. The first wrestler to score in the match has the tiebreaker and is declared the winner. If no points have been scored in the match the WIAA overtime format will be followed.

Out of Bounds- No wrestling out of bounds will be allowed, this includes WIAA rules about pinning.

Weigh - In Protocol

Teams are responsible to weigh their own athletes and collect that week’s tournament fee. Weights may be taken at any practice or location the team decides.

Coaches must do a thorough skin and nail check each week. Coaches can find skin disease resources on the league website or online. 

Weights must be entered no later than 9pm Thursday of tournament week.

Only COACHES may issue a weight check or challenge.

Challenge Fee - $50.00 due upon challenge

• Challenges must be made before the affected brackets next round begins.

• Challenges must be taken to the tournament director or designated representative.

• Challenges must be done on a certified scale at the event.

Allowable Weight Difference - 10%

Successful Challenge

• Challenge fee is returned to the challenging team. 

• That wrestler is done for the day.

All Athletes from the team with the weight discrepancy will be called to the floor for a spot weight check. Athletes found to weigh outside of the allowable difference will forfeit that day’s competition.

Unsuccessful Challenge

• Challenge fee is forfeited and wrestling continues.

• Challenge fee is awarded to the tournament host team.

Tips to avoid weight challenges and discrepancies.

• Weigh athletes at the beginning of practice.

• Weigh athletes with their shoes and clothes on.

• Round athlete weights to the next whole number.

• Encourage athletes to be fully hydrated and eat dinner.

• Remind parents that Madison weight brackets change weekly.

Uniforms - Teams will wear matching team issued and approved uniforms. They do not have to be exact but need to be similar and recognizable as a member of a team. Females may wear male cut singlets with a compression shirt.

Mat Size - Regulation mats are not required but should be large enough to maintain safety for participants. Matches must stay on the mat they begin on unless moved due to injury or technical difficulty.

Safety - Athletes must follow current WIAA/NFHS rules pertaining to the following:

Headgear - Mouth Guards - Shoes - Braces/Supports

TOURNAMENT FEE

Wrestler - No refunds are given for athletes that withdraw after rosters are sent to the league.

Entry/Family -

• 0$ for general events

• JMCT tournament fee as determined at league meeting. 

LEAGUE FINES

Willful violation of league rules can lead to a fee up to 25% of the team registration fee. The team will not be eligible for participation in tournaments until the fee is paid in full. Fees are determined by a vote of the Board.