Wrestlers planning to lose weight to compete in a particular weight class should consult with their parents and coach. A planned weight loss program should be followed that calls for a gradual weight reduction over a period of weeks. The school trainer can check body fat using skin calipers, for any wrestlers who plan on cutting their fat percentage or dropping to a lower weight class. Wrestlers must be disciplined during the season and cut out foods high in fat. Wrestlers who may compete on the varsity level in district and state qualifying tournaments must have half of their weigh-ins at the weight they will compete in at the District Tournament.
Tournaments count as two weigh-ins.
A physician must examine each wrestler and certify the minimum weight at which that student may compete by Jan 12.