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Discussion Topic: Minimum weight to wrestle 103?
Steve Lester added to this discussion on September 15, 2009
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In following the debate on proposed weight class changes, I have seen it stated that (some) other states have a minimum weight requirement for all weights including 103. I attempted to find if Ohio had a similar rule but didn't see 103 specifically addressed in what I read on the OHSAA website, whereas all of the other weights seemed to have restrictions.
I'm torn on the issue of raising weights class limits whether or not 14 classes are retained. On the one hand we have seen the number of GREAT 103 freshman who make their debut every year. I have seen the surmise that because of their size some talented youngsters turn to wrestling early and become highly skilled by the time they reach high school freshman status. The fear is that there will be no place for them right away in high school when they clearly have, in some cases, national level skills.
On the other hand it is the case that the 103 weight class is the toughest to fill for a high school wrestling coach, on average, and this results in it having the most forfeitures. I have yet to read an opinion that satisfactorly addresses this concern. In fact the only answer I have seen is that the coaches get off their duffs and recruit for that class. That is no answer at all, of course (IMO).
Developing more thoughts about opportunity will depend on the answer to the thread's question.
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Discussion Topic: Minimum weight to wrestle 103?
Dan Cosimi added to this discussion on September 15, 2009
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Steve,
Great question. While there was a weight minimum for the 103-pound weight class a few years ago, I think the OHSAA discontinued it. If I'm not mistaken, it was 86 or 88 pounds. There was a heavyweight minimum as well (210), which is still being used.
If I understand it correctly, a wrestler can move up two weight classes (if he makes 103, he is allowed to wrestle up to 119), so I think the limits are the following (with the minimums and maximums going up 2.0 pounds due to the growth allowance on December 25).
1. 0.0-103.0 pounds
2. 0.0-112.0 pounds
3. 0.0-119.0 pounds
4. 103.1-125.0 pounds
5. 112.1-130.0 pounds
6. 119.1-135.0 pounds
7. 125.1-140.0 pounds
8. 130.1-145.0 pounds
9. 135.1-152.0 pounds
10. 140.1-160.0 pounds
11. 145.1-171.0 pounds
12. 152.1-189.0 pounds
13. 160.1-215.0 pounds
14. 210.0-285.0 pounds
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Discussion Topic: Minimum weight to wrestle 103?
Bob Preusse added to this discussion on September 15, 2009
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the minimum wt for 103 is 55 pounds, if u don't weigh a least 55 pounds then don't bother to show up for weigh in.
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Discussion Topic: Minimum weight to wrestle 103?
Josh Lowe added to this discussion on September 15, 2009
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Dan ...
I'd have to re-read the rule book, but it used to be that in addition to a minimum for wrestling 103, there was also a minimum weight for which you could bump up to 112.
As to issues with weight class distribution, I'd be interested in seeing the numbers that the NFHS used to justify their proposals -- and how they were captured.
Was it wrestlers only, or was it all people in the age window?
Did they do 14-18, 15-19, or 14-19?
I would think that CDC numbers for males 14-19 would be the most valid to use, but I'm thinking they did something else.
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Discussion Topic: Minimum weight to wrestle 103?
Dan Cosimi added to this discussion on September 16, 2009
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Josh,
I agree that 14-19 would be the best grouping to use.
Would I be incorrect in assuming that the average weight of varsity student-athletes within that age group would be higher than the average weight of all high school students?
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