BASIC
RULES FOR TRADITIONAL
SHUAI-CHIAO
COMPETITION
1.
Officials
At
minimum, there will be one main ring referee, a timekeeper, and a scorekeeper.
The
main referee will call the points for the match. If two side judges are
available, the referee will have the side judges call the points. Disputed
points will be settled by the referee's call. Any questions regarding the
match time or score will be referred to the timekeeper or scorekeeper.
2.
Match Timing for Round Robin Competition
The
match will consist of a single, 3 minute round.
After
a fall or throw, the clock will be stopped in the adult divisions, but will
continue in the junior divisions. The main referee will immediately bring
the players back to the center of the mat, announce the point decision and the
current score, and restart the match: the timekeeper will then restart the clock
in the adult divisions. The main referee may halt the action at any time
to warn of safety or rule infractions, or to bring the players back to the
center of the mat. Unless specifically told to stop time by the main
referee, the timekeeper will keep the clock running until a throw or fall
occurs.
3.
Match Scoring
Points
will be awarded according to USSA regulations: 3 points for dynamic (full body
flip in air or over shoulder level) throws, 2 points for a clean throw, opponent
on back or side, 1 point for just bringing opponent down to the mat ("four
points down").
"Four
points down" means:
On
the back or side; sitting down on the mat; kneeling on all fours; kneeling with
both feet and knees on the mat; kneeling on one knee with both feet and one hand
on the mat; crouching with both feet and hands on the mat.
If
the opponent is thrown out of bounds the thrower must have both feet remain in
bounds to score. If the thrower falls after the opponent one point is
deducted, unless the opponent deliberately pulls the thrower down.
A
point will NOT be awarded for:
Sacrifice
throws -- falling down to throw the opponent.
Opponent
falling with no control by thrower.
Falling down
with the opponent.
Exceptions
to the last item: if the opponent deliberately pulls the thrower down on top of
him, or if the thrower completes a clean lower hooking type throw with control,
a point will be awarded to the thrower.
These
scoring rules are designed to reward controlled techniques, and to prevent
injuries caused by reckless throwing or reaching for the mat with the hands.
4.
End of Match
The
match will end when the 3 minutes are up, or when one player is 10 points ahead.
If
the point score is tied, the player who scored the first point will win the
match. If no points have been scored, the match is a draw. No
extension rounds will be fought unless the match is a final.
5.
Tournament Scoring for Round Robin Competition
Each
player will fight every other player in the division. The player who wins
the most matches will win the division. If a division is split into two
groups for the round-robin, the First place players from each group will fight
for First and Second place. The Second place players will fight for Third
and Fourth place.
A
draw gives each contestant a 1/2 win score. If there are two players with
an equal number of wins, the winner of their match against each other will win
the division. If they fought to a draw, or if more than two players have
won equal numbers of matches, the winner will be decided by comparing the points
for throws accumulated by each player during the division competition.
Second and third place will be determined by the same methods.
6.
Safety Rules Governing Matches
No
player shall willfully disregard the safety of his opponent.
The
main referee may immediately disqualify a player, and award the match to his
opponent, if a flagrant violation is committed. The side judges may point
out safety violations to the referee. Minor violations will receive a
warning. Three formal warnings of safety violations will result in
disqualification. Prohibited actions include:
Deliberately
striking the joints, groin, spine, head, or other vital areas of the
opponent.
Pulling hair, head butting or grinding.
Choking, biting, gouging, or pinching. Kicking or striking with excessive
force. Twisting the finger, wrist, ankle, or
neck. Continuing to fight with one or both
players down on the mat.
Arm
bars, elbow, and knee joint locks are permitted only if they are done with
regard for the opponent's safety, and as part of a throw.
7.
General Rules of Conduct
The
players will show respect for each other and the officials.
The
main referee will issue a formal warning to a player who violates the general
rules of conduct. Three such conduct warnings will result in a point being
awarded to the other player. The main rule is to display good
sportsmanship.
No
stalling. The players must show good fighting spirit: a player may not
deliberately avoid or run from his opponent, or attempt to move out of
bounds. A player must show a willingness to attack as well as
defend. No hanging on the opponent. If the players are in a static clinch,
the referee will call "SWITCH GRIPS" after five seconds. No foul language
or verbal abuse will be tolerated.
Any
disputes over rulings or regulations will be decided by a consensus of the
tournament officials after referring to the current edition of the United States
Shuai Chiao Association handbook.
Weight
Divisions
135
– under
136
– 150
151
– 165
166
– 180
181
– 195
196
– 215
216 – up
