I am in touch, and comfortable with, my analness regarding keeping up with the wrestling landscape 
. It's not unusual for fans to boo a call when it was perfectly called by the referee, only because that fan was unaware of a change. Happens, right?
So here's a short quiz, containing questions (True/False, or fill in the blank) with some of the major changes. Maybe you know all the answers, maybe not, but it may help someone out there with an upcoming change.
2017-2019 Rule Changes QUIZ
1. (T/F) A wrestler shall reach or descend to their lowest allowable weight class, in which they plan to wrestle in the post-season, by February 15.
2. (T/F) Video challenges are always reviewed by both mat officials.
3. Wrestlers are now allowed to have facial hair, as long as it’s trimmed, and the skin is visible for medical exams, maximum ______ inch.
4. Starting position for Tiebreaker Periods has changed. Each wrestler will have a choice of _________________.
5. Under the stalling rules, a change was made when the wrestlers are in a rear-standing position. What is the rule change? ______________________________________________________
6. A __________ is now used to indicate a coach video challenge request.
7. Weight certification, for rostered wrestlers are required by __________.
8. The maximum number of matches allowed in one day is __________.
9. A ______ - minute rest period is required between matches.
10. A “neutral danger zone” has been created. When in the neutral position, anytime a wrestler exposes their shoulders to the mat at any angle less than _____ degrees (neutral danger zone), and after held there for _____ seconds, a (takedown, stalling [choose one]) is called.
11. _____ coaches/medical personnel are now allowed in a wrestler’s corner (reserved zone) at the NCAA Championships.
. It's not unusual for fans to boo a call when it was perfectly called by the referee, only because that fan was unaware of a change. Happens, right?So here's a short quiz, containing questions (True/False, or fill in the blank) with some of the major changes. Maybe you know all the answers, maybe not, but it may help someone out there with an upcoming change.
2017-2019 Rule Changes QUIZ
1. (T/F) A wrestler shall reach or descend to their lowest allowable weight class, in which they plan to wrestle in the post-season, by February 15.
2. (T/F) Video challenges are always reviewed by both mat officials.
3. Wrestlers are now allowed to have facial hair, as long as it’s trimmed, and the skin is visible for medical exams, maximum ______ inch.
4. Starting position for Tiebreaker Periods has changed. Each wrestler will have a choice of _________________.
5. Under the stalling rules, a change was made when the wrestlers are in a rear-standing position. What is the rule change? ______________________________________________________
6. A __________ is now used to indicate a coach video challenge request.
7. Weight certification, for rostered wrestlers are required by __________.
8. The maximum number of matches allowed in one day is __________.
9. A ______ - minute rest period is required between matches.
10. A “neutral danger zone” has been created. When in the neutral position, anytime a wrestler exposes their shoulders to the mat at any angle less than _____ degrees (neutral danger zone), and after held there for _____ seconds, a (takedown, stalling [choose one]) is called.
11. _____ coaches/medical personnel are now allowed in a wrestler’s corner (reserved zone) at the NCAA Championships.
