Rule 4 -- Wrestlers' Classification and Weigh-In

Question 1

What is the maximum size, in square inches, of any manufacturer’s logo/trademark/reference?

Answer 1

2 1/4 square inches.

(Also, no dimension may be more than 2 1/4 inches, and no logo/trademark/reference may appear more than once on each item of uniform apparel.)

(Rule 4-1-2)

Question 2

One American flag may be worn or occupy space on each item of uniform apparel. What are its maximum dimensions?

Answer 2

It may not exceed 2 inches by 3 inches.

Rule 4-1-2

Question 3

True or false:

Shoes made specifically for wrestling are not required to be worn by wrestlers; tennis shoes, for example, are acceptable.

Answer 3

This statement is FALSE.

“Wrestlers shall wear light heelless wrestling shoes, reaching above the ankles.”

(Rule 4-1-3)

Question 4

If visible, laces on wrestling shoes “shall be secured in an acceptable fashion.”

True or false:

Tying the laces using a double knot would, without anything more, be considered “acceptable” for purposes of this rule.

Answer 4

This statement is FALSE.

Rule 4-1-3) (per Pat Frank

Question 5

Are ear guards (headgear) required to be worn?

Answer 5

Yes.

Rule 4-1-4

Question 6

True or false:

The uniform shall be worn as intended/designed by the manufacturer.

Answer 6

This statement is TRUE.

Rule 4-1-5

Question 7

True or false:

A wrestler is entitled to wear a tight-fitting, short-sleeved or sleeveless undershirt of a single, solid color, unadorned, with no more than one manufacturer’s logo/trademark/reference under the one-piece singlet.

Answer 7

This statement is FALSE.

The description of the shirt is correct; however, a wrestler is not entitled to wear it. Rather, it may only be worn “if sufficient reason is determined by the referee.”

(Rule 4-1-1a)

Question 8

Sideburns may extend no lower than _____________ level.

Answer 8

Sideburns may extend no lower than earlobe level.

Rule 4-2-1

Question 9

The hair, in its natural state, shall not extend below what level in the back?

Answer 9

The top of an ordinary shirt collar.

Rule 4-2-1

Question 10

The hair, in its natural state, shall not extend below what level on the sides?

Answer 10

Earlobe level.

Rule 4-2-1

Question 11

The hair, in its natural state, shall not extend below what level in the front?

Answer 11

Below the eyebrows.

Rule 4-2-1

Question 12

A “neatly trimmed mustache” that does not extend below ______________________________ is permissible.

Answer 12

The line of the lower lip.

Rule 4-2-1

Question 13

True or false:

A legal hair cover must be attached to the ear guards.

Answer 13

This statement is TRUE.

Rule 4-2-1

Question 14

True or false:

If a wrestler will be using a legal hair cover, he/she must wear it to the weigh-in procedure and be checked for grooming with it on.

Answer 14

This statement is TRUE.

Rule 4-2-1

Question 15

True or false:

If a wrestler will be using a legal hair cover, he/she must have it on when stepping on the scale to be weighed.

Answer 15

This statement is FALSE.

“The legal hair cover must be removed prior to the wrestler stepping on the scale to be weighed.”

(Rule 4-2-1)

Question 16

If an wrestler has facial hair, what must be worn?

Answer 16

The facial hair must be covered with a face mask.

Rule 4-2-1

Question 17

If a wrestler’s hair is as abrasive as an unshaved face, what are that wrestler’s options?

Answer 17

The wrestler can either “shave his head as smooth as a face is required, or wear a legal hair cover.”

(Rule 4-2-1)