Section 8: Safety Considerations
Mandatory mat thickness + foam compliance; protection zone ≥1.5 m. NCAA weight management framework: official minimum weight assessment + hydration testing pre-season; weight loss limits enforced. Concussion protocol: removal + graduated return-to-play assessment for any actual or suspected concussion (head impacts from takedowns and slams are primary risks). Required: certified athletic trainer at every meet; team physician + EMT/ambulance + AED at championship-level. Skin disease screening before each match per NCAA + USA Wrestling protocol (impetigo, ringworm, MRSA exclusion).