Wayne Baughman talks NCAA, future of Olympics

I just finished watching the 2013 NCAA''. I'm relieved, I'm impressed, I'm inspired. I am normally a pessimist, a cynic, my cup is always half-empty............Read Article

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How to become a College Official

With over 60 years of wrestling experience, Lyne Dyche gives some helpful tips on getting started as a college official. Download Article

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2012 Wrestling Interpretations
Stalling and Overtimes/Injury Timeouts

Look at the wrestling interpretation situations on Stalling and Overtime/Injury Timeouts
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Interpretations by Pat-(Video)

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The Benefits Of The NWOA Membership
Benefits of the NWOA Membership

All wrestling officials are welcomed and encouraged to join the N.W.O.A. The year is "July 1st-June 30 of each year" and the annual due are $10. Please send all NWOA membership dues, payments and/or inquires to Lynn Dyche.

The National Wrestling Officials Association is a service organization, created with the endorsement and support of the NCAA Wrestling Rules Committee and the National Wrestling Coaches Association. The member officials provide officiating services to universities, colleges and conferences needing NCAA-quality officiating.

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Referee's Requirements
Requirements of the Referee

Only NCAA registered officials may be used to officiate any wrestling meet or
tournament during the 2012-13 academic year. Listed below are the referee requirements.

7.1 Referee

7.1.1 Registration. A referee who wishes to be eligible to officiate regular-season
and/or postseason competition must complete the following requirements:

1) The referee shall register by watching, annually, the NCAA Rules Presentation
(DVD) not later than OCTOBER 19 of each year.

2) The referee shall attend an in-person NCAA Wrestling Enhancement Program
fall clinic once every three years.

3) The referee shall complete an online examination and receive a minimum
passing score of 80 percent.

7.1.2 Institutional Penalty. An institution using a non registered referee shall be
subject to any or all of the following penalties:
7.1.2.1 Monetary fine ($50 up to a $300 maximum penalty).
7.1.2.2 Disqualification of head coach for one or more competitions, and
7.1.2.3 Private or public reprimand

Coaches and/or administrators are encouraged to contact the NCAA Wrestling Rules
Committee chair or a committee member, the NCAA wrestling secretary-rules editor or an NCAA championship manager to report a potential violation.

Finally, the committee also requests that coaches submit a written evaluation of officials via the NWCA Web site when submitting the results of any competition.