Simple Rules:

            - On sand, inside a 20’ diameter circle; held in standing position - no ground wrestling

            - 1 period, maximum of 3 minutes

            - 2 points or Fall wins the match

            - 1 point for Throw, Takedown or Push-out

            - Can score Fall if thrown directly on both shoulders

            - Ties: Last person that scored wins - if no score, one 1 min. sudden death period 
                    (if tied after sudden death period - referee's decision)

            - No stoppages (except by referee or to get sand out of face)

            - No timeouts, no injury time, no blood time…or wrestler will default match.

            - Penalties: 1 warning (2^nd warning - wrestler defaults the match) 
                    - No kicking, punching, or slapping 
                    - No butting heads, attacking the face, pulling hair, or throwing sand 
                    - No holds that lead to dislocation, head-only holds or holds/moves with the 
                            purpose to injure. 
                    - (Flagrant penalties will result in elimination from tournament) 
                    - Cover the body with a slippery substance (results in defaulting the match) 
                    - Swearing, not shaking hands with opponent, arguing with or pushing referee, 
                            or any action that is deemed unacceptable or irresponsible – in match, 
                            tournament area or Lakeside Park…results in elimination from tournament.

Officiating, Rule Interpretation, and Scoring 
            - Rules Clinic prior to tournament (everyone should attend) 
            - Officials’ decisions cannot be questioned