A NOTE TO ALL:

Teamwork ---- We work together to do what we can't do alone
Respect ---- We respect our family, teaches, team mates, coaches, umpires, opponents and ourselves
Sportsmanship ---- We will win and lose graciously
Effort ---- We give our best effort in practices and on the mat
Self Control ---- Sometimes we can't control what happens, but we can always control our response
Failures ---- You only fail if you do not try, something may not work, however learn from this and become better
Preparation ---- Practice hard, drill repetition will make us better, eat right, get enough sleep and mentally critique yourself
Fun ---- have fun at practice and when competing

Coach Brian Valaitis
brianv65@comcast.net, 203-457-1040 (H), 203-500-7110 (C)        

Coach Bruce Andrien
andrienb@alxn.com, 203-457-0067 (H), 203-980-9819 (C) 

Athletic Director Jake Jarvis
jarvisj@guilford.k12.ct.us, (203) 453-2741 X222

Athletic Secretary Lecia Scranton
scrantonl@guilford.k12.ct.us, (203) 453-2741 X212

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Guilford High School Wrestling Web Site


Educational Corner (Scoring):

Match Scoring :

• Takedown, when from a neutral position, one wrestler is able to bring his opponent to the mat and gain control. Score: 2 points
• Escape, escaping your opponent's control. Score: 1 point
• Reversal, when the wrestler on the bottom is able to reverse the control so that his/her opponent is on the bottom, Score: 2 points
• Near Fall, points awarded when one wrestler comes close to pinning the other. Score: 2 or 3 points depending on the length of time that the opponent's back is exposed to the mat.
• Penalty Points, can be awarded when the opposing wrestler performs illegal move. Score 1 point for the first and second penalty, 2 points for the third penalty, disqualification for the fourth penalty.
• Technical Violations, going out of the wrestling area, grasping clothing or equipment, interlocking hands, not properly equipped, etc. Score 1 point for the first and second penalty, 2 points for the third penalty, disqualification for the fourth penalty.
• Cautions, are issued for incorrect starting position or false start, Score 2 cautions then1 point for each subsequent infraction
• Cautions are issued if the wrestler applies a hold that is potentially dangerous.
• Stalling, a warning is given for excessive stalling and then penalties begin for subsequent calls. Score 1 point for the first and second penalty, 2 points for the third penalty, disqualification for the fourth penalty.

Team Scoring:

• Win by Fall, a fall is known as a pin, occurs when one wrestler holds both his opponents' shoulders or scapulaon the mat at the same time for two seconds. Score 6 Team Points in Dual Meet Competition.
• Win by Technical Fall, if either wrestler gains a fifteen-pointadvantage on their opponent at any point then the match is declared over and he/she is the winner. Score 5 Team Points in Dual Meet Competition.
• Win by Major Decision, this occurs when neither wrestler achieves a fall or technical fall, the wrestler with an eight to fourteen point at the end of the match is declared the winner. Score 4 Team Points in Dual Meet Competition.
• Win by Decision, this occurs when neither wrestler achieves a fall or technical fall, the wrestler with the most points at the end of the match is declared the winner. Score 3 Team Points in Dual Meet Competition.

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