Freestyle and Greco-Roman: The current rules of FILA, with USA Wrestling modifications where applicable, will govern the event and the competition.

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Folkstyle: 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 NOT required for wrestlers above the Schoolboy/girl Age Division 
- 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 for Schoolboy/girl Age Division and down

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