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MN/USA Mat Officials Director
Phone: 507-236-1066
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This link is for officials, coaches and athletes to submit rules questions to Category I USWOA officials. Remember this is just one more point of view that is offered depending on the description of the action or rule interpretation. It is not an attempt to "second guess" the officials on the mat. He/She may have had a completely different angle of view and perspective of the action. We also invite the writer to submit short video clips of just the action in question either by attaching to this email account or by submitting a link to a YouTube video. We are especially interested in "Kid" wrestling situations.
CLICK HERE to email a question to Ask The Ref
Learn more about Freestyle-Greco Rules and How Officials Apply the Rules. Scan the above QR codes
Online Folkstyle Rules Clinic
This presentation is designed to give a basic interpretation of Folkstyle Rules for beginning Officials and Coaches
MNUSAW follows the Folkstyle rules as described in the NFHS Wrestling Rules Book with the following modifications:
MNUSA Folkstyle Rules Modifications
MNUSAW State Tournament Weigh-in Protocol and Uniform Requirements
The NFHS Wrestling Rule Book is a copyrighted publication of the NFHS and cannot be posted on this page but can be purchased at this link for $10. NFHS.com
Folkstyle Basic Rules Slideshow (Updated 12/1/23)
The above link is designed to be a reference for coaches and parents on the NFHS Folkstyle Rules
Further Rule Questions, Ask a Ref email
Link to: USAW GRECO/FREESTYLE RULEBOOK
This is the most up-to-date source of current Greco and Freestyle Rules
Officials, click on the link below to download the reimbursement form. Fill out the form following the instructions. Save a copy for your files and return via email to Tom Kuisle.
Please use MNUSA Reimbursement as the Subject line.
Much of what used to be on this webpage will now be maintained on USWOA.COM This site was developed as a "go to place" for all mat and pairing officials at the state and national levels. If you wish to register as and officials click on the above link for information. The RULES page on this site will contain the most current information for officials and coaches. If there are rule changes or modifications they will be reflected on that site almost immediately. If rules are not posted on that site they have not been adopted.
Question, email Tom Kuisle
Mat Officials Director
MNUSA Wrestling has recorded a 4-part virtual clinic on the rules of Freestyle & Greco.
THIS IS FOR ANYONE WITH A GENERAL INTEREST IN THE RULE OF FS-GR INCLUDING OFFICIALS, COACHES, OR PARENTS.
Each recording is less than 40 min hosted by 4 different clinicians
1/24/23, RULES CLINIC #1 VIDEO RECORDING
Session #1: GR/FR differences, Vocab. Terms, Scoring Basics, and the Referee Mechanics
2/1/23, RULES CLINIC #2 VIDEO RECORDING
Session #2: Total bout concept, Passivity, Negative wrestling, Out of Bound, Offensive-defensive fouls.
2/7/23, RULES CLINIC #3 VIDEO RECORDING
Session #3: Evaluation of holds, Risk/slip, correct throw, Quad-pod, Merkel, Counters
2/15/23, RULES CLINIC #4 VIDEO RECORDING
Session #4: Breaking a tie, Video challenge, referee-coaching tools, Professionalism
How do I sign up to officiate instructions video CLICK HERE
Contact Tom Kuisle, MNUSAW Mat Officials Director
tkuisle@mnusawrestling.org