New Weight Classes  Both the CAWL and the MD/VA States Association added a new 165 pound weight class and consolidated the 100, 105, and 110 pound weight classes down to 101 and 108 pounds for the 2006-07 season.  The new CAWL and MD/VA States Association weight classes for the 2006-07 season are:

50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 101, 108, 115, 122, 130, 140, 150, 165, 185 (200 for CAWL)

There is still a possibility that the 185 pound class will change to a higher weight in the MD/VA States Association tournament.

New OT Rule  Both the CAWL and the MD/VA States Association will follow the NFHS Wrestling rule change for overtime for the 2006-07 season.  The new rule states:

If no score occurs in the one minute sudden-victory period, two 30-second tiebreakers will take place. Scoring in these two tiebreakers will be conducted as in a regular match. If the score remains tied at the conclusion of the two tiebreakers, one additional 30-second period will be conducted, with the first person scoring declared the winner. If no points are scored, the offensive wrestler wins the match.

Previously, only one 30-second tiebreaker was conducted after the one-minute overtime period. The new rule provides for one additional 30-second tiebreaker and another 30-second period if the score remains tied after the tiebreakers.
 

CAWL Weight Class Rules as of 2006-07 Season

A team should make every effort to have a full team. A full team shall consist of nineteen (19) weight classes as follows:

50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 101, 108, 115, 122, 130, 140, 150, 165 and heavyweight 200.

A one pound (+1 lb) allowance will be granted on the second day of a two day competition, same as high school regulations.

Participants in the 50 pound weight classes cannot be ten (10) years old on or before December 31 of the current wrestling season.

Participants in the 55 pound weight classes cannot be eleven (11) years old on or before December 31 of the current wrestling season.

Participants in the 60 and 65 pound weight classes cannot be twelve (12) years old on or before December 31 of the current wrestling season.

Participants in the 70 and 75 pound weight classes cannot be thirteen (13) years old on or before December 31 of the current wrestling season.

Participants in the 80, 85 & 90 pound weight classes cannot be fourteen (14) years old on or before December 31 of the current wrestling season.

Participants in the 95 pound and above weight classes cannot be sixteen (16) years old on or before December 31 of the current wrestling season.

Participants in the heavyweight weight class, 200 lbs, must be at least 13 years old. Waivers could be submitted for a 12 year old if necessary.

Exception: A wrestler who is 14 on or before December 31, can be eligible to wrestle in the 85 lb. weight class if he can be certified at 80 lbs. or less at a certification weigh-in during the week prior to the first dual meet. Notify the Commissioner if you have a wrestler who fits this need. The League Commissioner will notify each team of the date, time and location of the certification. This is a one-time weigh-in prior to the season. After the certification the wrestler can weigh above 80 lbs. but must be less than 85 lbs.

NOTE: A one pound allowance can be given by the Commissioner for loss of practice time due to the schools being closed because of bad weather. This one pound is good for all wrestlers on that weekend only. Check with the Commissioner first . . . do not assume!