Registration: 8:00-8:30 am

Clinic Topics

* 2007-08 Rules Interpretation
* Discussion of New Certification Levels
* Level I Basic Training
* Level II/III Advanced Training
* Skin Condition Guidelines
* Edge of Mat Control
* Role of Assistant Referee
* Stalling
* Dealing with coaches, fans, and athletes
* Illegal Holds
* Judgment and Consistency
* Situations on the mat
* Officiating mechanics

The cost of this clinic is $10, must pre register, otherwise $15 at the door. Included in this charge is a continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday plus all the materials from the Sessions.

The cost of the clinic and all related expenses are Tax Deductible.

This clinic is a must for all Wrestling Officials.

Based on the success of previous clinics, we are again having this years’ clinic in conjunction with the annual Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Clinic at Coon Rapids High School.

There will be a joint session on the 2007-08 Rules with the coaches. It will count towards your requirement to attend a MSHSL Rules Meeting.

This year the MSHSL is initiating a new system for developing promotional levels of officials. Wrestling is one of the first to participate.

This clinic will provide Level I basic training and Level II/III advanced training. These training sessions will meet your MSHSL requirement for advancement and maintenance of your classification.

On Saturday in addition to the joint sessions with the Coaches, will be a series of clinics presented by many of the known officials within the state. They have valuable experience in officiating key matches and in knowledge of the rules.

Clinic Goals

This is a clinic to improve the officiating for wrestling in Minnesota. This clinic will allow officials throughout the state to receive training that will help them be better officials and will lead to consistency in officiating.

Newer officials will learn the basics and mechanics to perform at a higher level. What can be learned in this clinic would take you years of experience to learn on your own.

This clinic will meet the MSHSL training requirements for your classification.

The clinic also provides an excellent opportunity to meet and discuss wrestling officiating with officials throughout the state.

In addition to the discussions and video presentations, there will be on the mat demonstrations to show particular holds or situations and what the proper positioning by the official should be.