2005-06 wrestling rule changes
1-1-2: When multi-dual meet competition is held, the first weight class to be competed in for the subsequent dual shall be one greater than the starting weight class from the previous round.

1-3: Beginning in 2006-07, each state association shall develop and utilize a weight-management program that includes a specific gravity not to exceed 1.025; a body fat assessment no lower than 7% males/12% females and a monitored weekly weight loss plan not to exceed 1.5% a week.

3-1-1: Tournament administration may provide a common shirt for officials that must be worn at this particular event.

4-1-1a: The definition of a shirt worn under the sleeveless uniform shirt has been more clearly defined by adding that the shirt must be tight-fitting and short-sleeved.

4-1-1c: The language requiring a suitable undergarment if no tights are worn has been deleted.

4-3-3: When a pad(s) is worn, it shall fit snugly against the wrestler’s body.

4-5-5: Competitors are now restricted to a maximum of 2 pounds for consecutive days of competition.

Rule 5: The definitions for a Bye, Caution and Stalling, has been duplicated and placed in Rule 5.

5-1-4: The definition for Bad Time has been expanded to include any errors in match scoring.

7-1-2: A full, straight-back suplay and the straight-back salto to the head are illegal.

8-1-2c: An exception has been added indicating that the match will not be stopped when warning the offensive wrestler when the defensive wrestler has come to the standing position.

8-1-6: The penalty for flagrant misconduct has been increased from two team points to three.

8-2-1: During the Tiebreaker, the wrestler who has the choice of position following the opponent’s second injury time-out is restricted to the offensive, defensive or defer choices.

Signal Chart: A signal has been added to indicate Coach’s Misconduct.

Points of Emphasis
1. Communicable Skin Conditions
2. Pre-Meet Duties: Ear Guards and Other Special Equipment
3. Officiating the Tiebreaker
4. Mat Set-Up
5. Use of the Assistant Referee