National Federation of State High School Association scoring rules with USA Wrestling modifications will govern the competition. These USA Wrestling modifications include the following:

           - Headgear is MANDATORY for all competitors

           - Mouth guards are not required for wrestlers (even wrestlers with braces)

           - Rest time in between matches is a minimum of 15 minutes

           - A match can be started when a wrestler does not have a coach

           - The three-quarter nelson with leg hook IS legal in USAW Folkstyle Events

           - The double arm bar with sit out is illegal

USA Wrestling rules governing ages, weights and match time will take precedence where applicable.