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Dec. 1, 2010 Fellow Wrestling Officials, As we near the beginning (has already happened for some) of a new season, we’re getting some questions from around the state as it pertains to a suitable undergarment and the weigh-ins. I’m sure that if some of you have these questions, many more do as well. Here are a few of them and how we’ve been instructed to handle them. The more we can be consistent, the better we all look. Topic 1: Suitable Undergarment for Weigh-in The casebook defines suitable undergarment as boxers, briefs or shorts. Question: "What is meant by shorts?" Is there a length limit? Answer: In your pre-weigh-in instructions be sure to inform the wrestlers that they must weigh-in in a suitable undergarment that covers the groin and buttocks. A suitable undergarment is defined as boxers, briefs or shorts. If they choose to wear shorts other than a brief-type, the garment must be able to be pulled up for an adequate skin check. This would apply if they wore boxers, boxer briefs or even if they wore basketball-type shorts or some other type of shorts. There is no limit to length of the shorts other than they must be able to be pulled up to approximately brief level. Question: “If a wrestler reports to the scale in a non-suitable undergarment, is he allowed to go change into another undergarment?” Answer: Technically, no. But be sure to cover this in your pre-weigh in instruction. What they come to the scale wearing, is what they are choosing to wear for weigh-in. Make sure they know this so if they come to the scale in an inappropriate undergarment, (does not cover the groin and buttocks) it is clearly their choice to do so. They are not allowed to go back and change.... they already had the chance to correct the issue after the pre-weigh in instructions. A major point and this is a change from what has happened in the past, (be sure to cover this in your pre-weigh-in instructions) is that whatever they decide to wear when getting on the scale, they cannot take it off in order to make weight. If a wrestler doesn't make weight on the first attempt, he can step off the scale and step back on again to address any possible mechanical inconsistencies in the scale - BUT he cannot take the garment off to make weight. This is addressed in the Case Book P 21 Situation 4.5.7 (Item b)… “Wrestler A reports for weigh in at 112 lb wt class in a suitable undergarment - weighs in at 112.2 Wrestler A is not eligible for the 112 weight class and is not allowed to remove his/her suitable undergarment in an attempt to make the 112 pound weight class." That would also apply if a kid had on a pair of briefs under the suitable undergarment that he wore for weigh-in. What you start with, you must use throughout the process. Topic 2: Designated Physician for Skin Checks We know that we don't check to see if there is an appropriate health care provider available for concussion checks. The entire concussion check process is the responsibility of the coach and or home management...not the official. Question: “Can we ask if there is a designated on site physician for purpose of skin check?” Answer: Yes...but be specific for skin check. The only person who can overrule the skin form from an appropriate healthcare professional, or the decision of the referee on a skin issue, is a "designated on-site physician." That would be a doctor. See Rule 4.2.3 and see casebook P 14, 4.2.4 Situation B and 4.2.5 The designated on-site physician must be designated at the weigh-in. Therefore, it is okay for the ref to ask, prior to the weigh-in, "Is there a designated on-site physician (as in a doctor) for the purpose of making skin decisions" If they say yes, we do not check for credentials. We trust that the coach is ethical and honest. If they say no, we inform them that the referee will have the final decision on skin issues. Hope this answers some of your questions, Westside Clinician
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