14 Del. Admin. Code § 1034-5.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 1034-5.0 - High School Wrestling Weight Control Program

5.1 For health and safety reasons, the DIAA Wrestling Committee has recommended the Wrestling Weight Control Program which requires each student athlete to establish their minimum weight class via body composition testing. The Wrestling Weight Control Program, as recommended by the DIAA Wrestling Committee, is adopted by the Board. The DIAA Wrestling Committee may recommend amendments to the Board. The program requires hydration testing with a specific gravity not greater than 1.025, which immediately precedes the body composition assessment. A minimum weight class is determined by a body fat assessment. Male student athletes shall not compete at a weight class lower than 7% body fat and female student athletes shall not compete at a weight class lower than 12% body fat. Any student athlete's assessment that is below 7% for males and 12% for females shall require a medical release signed by a licensed physician (MD or DO). The release shall not allow a student athlete to participate at a weight class below that for which the initial assessment allows. The program restricts student athletes to an average weight loss of 1.5% a week, with descent, until the student athlete has reached the minimum weight determined by the initial body composition testing. A two-pound growth allowance shall be permitted on or after December 26th each year for student athletes who have certified at their approved minimum weight class. Student athletes shall not receive the two-pound growth allowance until they have certified at their minimum weight.

5.2 Student athletes shall certify at their minimum weight class on or before the last competition date for wrestling in order to be eligible to participate at their minimum weight class in the dual meet and state tournaments series, including qualifying tournaments.

5.3 The Wrestling Weight Control Program includes an online roster management program utilizing the National Wrestling Coaches Association weight management program. The program creates an "alpha master roster" which must be presented to the opposing coach or tournament director prior to weighing in. Each Member School shall have access to the alpha master roster of all Member Schools.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1034-5.0

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