West Coast Conference (WCC)

1. Purpose

This document outlines WCC-specific rules and operational guidelines for NCWA-WCC wrestling programs. All rules have been proposed for formal inclusion in the WCC Coaches Guide and are subject to adaptation by the WCC Board.

2. National Duals and Regional Duals

2.1 Hosting an Event During the Same Weekend as National or Regional Duals

• No school that has an NCWA-sanctioned team in the West Coast Conference may host an event (tournament or dual) on the same weekend designated for the National Duals by the NCWA National Board.

• No school that has an NCWA-sanctioned team in the West Coast Conference may host an event (tournament or dual) on the same weekend designated for the Regional Duals if it is being held in the West Coast Conference territory.

• A fine of $500 shall be assessed per team to the NCWA team of any school hosting a wrestling event (tournament or dual) on the same weekend as National Duals or Regional Duals (if held in the WCC). The fine shall be payable to the WCC treasurer prior to being allowed to register for the WCC Championships.

• No exceptions or exclusions.

2.2 Eligibility for National or Regional Duals

Only NCWA-sanctioned teams can participate in the National Duals or Regional Duals. Attendance is by application. Teams with fewer than eight weights may still apply and compete, but will not accrue points toward the National Collegiate Cup per the national NCWA rules. Wrestlers must compete as part of a collegiate-endorsed team to participate in National Duals.

• Rule 7.3.3, Paragraph 5: Only two wrestlers per weight class are permitted for the Men’s divisions at the West Coast Conference Championships.

• Transition schools will follow NCAA standards — one wrestler per NCAA weight class.

• Any wrestler who participates in the Conference Championships must be both eligible for and committed to competing at the National Championships. A wrestler who withdraws from or fails to enter the National Championships without prior approval from the Board for good cause may be subject to disqualification from competition in the following year, monetary sanctions as deemed appropriate by the Board and payable by the wrestler’s institution or team, or both.

• All byes in brackets must be randomly drawn and evenly distributed among participating teams.

• No team should receive a disproportionate number of byes across the tournament.

• Tournament directors are responsible for verifying fair distribution prior to competition start.

• The vote for the following season’s conference location will take place at this year’s WCC Conference Championship.