Rule 3 -- Referees and Their Duties Flashcards
What is the rule that gives the referee full control of the match and the final say on decisions, as well as making him/her the sole authority for ruling on infractions or irregularities not covered within the NFHS wrestling rules?
It is Rule 3-1-2. “On matters of judgment, the referee shall have full control of the match and the decisions shall be final, based upon NFHS wrestling rules and interpretations. The referee has the sole authority for ruling on infractions or irregularities not covered within the NFHS wrestling rules.”
When does the jurisdiction of the referee begin?
The jurisdiction of the referee begins upon the referee’s arrival at the site. (Rule 3-1-3)
In a dual meet, when does the jurisdiction of the referee end?
In a dual meet, the jurisdiction of the referee ends with his/her approval of the scorebook. (Rule 3-1-3)
In a tournament, when does the jurisdiction of the referee end?
In a tournament, the jurisdiction of the referee ends when the referee signs the bout sheet after the last match of the tournament. (Rule 3-1-3)
True or false: The meet referees retain clerical authority over the meet through the completion of any reports (e.g., disqualification reports), that are responsive to actions occurring while the meet referees had jurisdiction.
This statement is TRUE. (Rule 3-1-3)
PIAA-SPECIFIC QUESTION:
Within how many hours of an event at which a disqualification occurs must an official submit the required disqualification form?
An official must submit the disqualification form electronically (i.e., online) to the PIAA no later than 24 hours from the conclusion of the event in which the disqualification took place. (NOTE: This includes weekends and/or holidays.)
Just login to the PIAA website (login ID is the first four letters of your last name + the last four numbers of your social security number), and the link “Submit Disqualification Form” is right there.
