NATIONAL WRESTLING ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES RULES GOVERNING WRESTLING
PURPOSE
These rules have not been drafted to interfere in any way with the various state wrestling laws but rather to clarify the situation and give the various Commissions a clear, concise and workable set of rules, emphasizing honest wrestling, sportsmanship and ability.
However, these rules as officially adopted by the National Wrestling Association are to be adhered to in their entirety when not in conflict with state law. When conflict does exist, these rules shall be construed to be applicable to all wrestling except the specific provisions contravened by the state regulations in question.
WEIGHTS AND CLASSES
Flyweight 112 lbs.
Bantamweight 118 lbs.
Featherweight 126 lbs.
Lightweight 135 lbs.
Welterweight 147 lbs.
Middleweight 160 lbs.
Light heavyweight 175 lbs.
Heavyweight All Over.
The following limitations of weights are put on all wrestling bouts:
Between Flyweights (112 lbs.) 6 lbs.
Between Bantamweights (118 lbs.) 8 lbs.
Between Featherweights (126 lbs.) 9 lbs.
Between Lightweights (135 lbs.) 12 lbs.
Between Welterweights (147 lbs.) 13 lbs.
Between Middleweights (160 lbs.) 15 lbs.
Heavyweights – All over 175 lbs. – No limitation.
For example, a flyweight weighing 110 lbs. could not wrestle an opponent weighing over 116 lbs. If he weighs 112 lbs. his opponent could not exceed 118 lbs., etc.
WEIGHING TIME
The contestants in all contests and exhibitions shall weigh-in stripped no later than 2 o’clock of the day of the match in the presence of a representative of the Commission, club representative and the Commission physician, who will make physical examination of the contestants at that tine. In case the contest is held in the afternoon, the contestants shall weigh-in no later than 9 A.M. and the weights shall be announced from the ringside. This rule must be observed regardless of private agreement concerning the match.
MATS AND ROPES
The ring must be not less then 16 by 16 and not more than 20 by 20 feet square; to be built on a smooth platform.
The mats shall be not less than 1″ thick end must he stuffed with hair, felt or cotton and shall extend beyond the ropes not less than 1″.
The ropes shall be three in number and not less than 1″ in diameter, tightly stretched and not more than 2′, 3′ and 4′ above mat. The ropes shall be extended out from the supporting posts not less than 1′ and shall be wrapped in soft material.
It shall also be permissible to use 2 vertical ropes on each side of the ring, said ropes to be spliced to the horizontal ropes equal distances apart for the purpose of preventing the contestants from going through the ropes during the contest.
Over the mat proper, a cover of double faced canvas or flannel, soft side up, well tacked or laced with the rope to the edge of the ring floor. Such covers must be laundered after each using and must be free and clean of any sort of grit, dirt or resin.
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