Bishkek 2023 - World Deaf Senior Wrestling Championships

Technical Regulations - Wrestling Freestyle

1. EVENTS
This competition will be conducted during the World Deaf Senior Wrestling Championships from 02 Sep 2023 to 12 Sep 2023 and will consist of the following 30 events (20 for men, 10 for women and 0 for mixed):

EventMenWomenMixed
Wrestling Freestyle 50 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 53 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 55 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 57 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 59 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 61 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 62 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 65 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 68 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 70 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 72 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 74 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 76 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 79 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 86 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 92 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 97 kg
Wrestling Freestyle 125 kg
Wrestling Greco-Roman 55 kg
Wrestling Greco-Roman 60 kg
Wrestling Greco-Roman 63 kg
Wrestling Greco-Roman 67 kg
Wrestling Greco-Roman 72 kg
Wrestling Greco-Roman 77 kg
Wrestling Greco-Roman 82 kg
Wrestling Greco-Roman 87 kg
Wrestling Greco-Roman 97 kg
Wrestling Greco-Roman 130 kg

2. PARTICIPANTS

2.1 Invitation to Participate
ICSD and the Organising Committee will invite all National Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) members in good standing to participate in the competition.

2.2 Eligibility

2.2.1 Hearing Loss
Participation in the competition is restricted to athletes who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Refer to the ICSD Audiogram Regulations for additional details on measurement of hearing loss.

2.2.2 Age
Athletes must meet the minimum age requirement for each event listed below:

EventMinimum AgeMaximum Age
Wrestling Freestyle 50 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 53 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 55 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 57 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 59 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 61 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 62 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 65 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 68 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 70 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 72 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 74 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 76 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 79 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 86 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 92 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 97 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Freestyle 125 kg18-Born on or before 31 Dec 2005
Wrestling Greco-Roman 55 kg--No restriction
Wrestling Greco-Roman 60 kg--No restriction
Wrestling Greco-Roman 63 kg--No restriction
Wrestling Greco-Roman 67 kg--No restriction
Wrestling Greco-Roman 72 kg--No restriction
Wrestling Greco-Roman 77 kg--No restriction
Wrestling Greco-Roman 82 kg--No restriction
Wrestling Greco-Roman 87 kg--No restriction
Wrestling Greco-Roman 97 kg--No restriction
Wrestling Greco-Roman 130 kg--No restriction

2.2.2.1 Minor
Any participants who is a minors (age of 18 and under) is required to submit the Underage Athlete Form with parents’ and/or guardians’ signature to ICSD in order to participate in the competition.

2.2.3 Compliance
Only athletes who comply with the Deaf World Championships Regulations are allowed to participate in the competition.

2.3 Number of Teams
Not Applicable

2.4 Qualified Teams
Not Applicable

2.5 Number of Athletes per Discipline
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each Wrestling Freestyle discipline listed below:

MenWomen
1010

2.6 Number of Athletes per Event
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
Wrestling Freestyle 50 kg-1-
Wrestling Freestyle 53 kg-1-
Wrestling Freestyle 55 kg-1-
Wrestling Freestyle 57 kg11-
Wrestling Freestyle 59 kg-1-
Wrestling Freestyle 61 kg1--
Wrestling Freestyle 62 kg-1-
Wrestling Freestyle 65 kg11-
Wrestling Freestyle 68 kg-1-
Wrestling Freestyle 70 kg1--
Wrestling Freestyle 72 kg-1-
Wrestling Freestyle 74 kg1--
Wrestling Freestyle 76 kg-1-
Wrestling Freestyle 79 kg1--
Wrestling Freestyle 86 kg1--
Wrestling Freestyle 92 kg1--
Wrestling Freestyle 97 kg1--
Wrestling Freestyle 125 kg1--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 55 kg1--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 60 kg1--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 63 kg1--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 67 kg1--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 72 kg1--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 77 kg1--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 82 kg1--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 87 kg1--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 97 kg1--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 130 kg1--

2.7 Number of Reserves or Substitutes per Event
A maximum number of reserve/substitute athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
Wrestling Freestyle 50 kg-0-
Wrestling Freestyle 53 kg-0-
Wrestling Freestyle 55 kg-0-
Wrestling Freestyle 57 kg00-
Wrestling Freestyle 59 kg-0-
Wrestling Freestyle 61 kg0--
Wrestling Freestyle 62 kg-0-
Wrestling Freestyle 65 kg00-
Wrestling Freestyle 68 kg-0-
Wrestling Freestyle 70 kg0--
Wrestling Freestyle 72 kg-0-
Wrestling Freestyle 74 kg0--
Wrestling Freestyle 76 kg-0-
Wrestling Freestyle 79 kg0--
Wrestling Freestyle 86 kg0--
Wrestling Freestyle 92 kg0--
Wrestling Freestyle 97 kg0--
Wrestling Freestyle 125 kg0--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 55 kg0--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 60 kg0--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 63 kg0--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 67 kg0--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 72 kg0--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 77 kg0--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 82 kg0--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 87 kg0--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 97 kg0--
Wrestling Greco-Roman 130 kg0--

2.8 Competition Entry Standards
Not Applicable

2.9 Competition Entry Rules
Only an authorised representative of each NDSF is allowed to submit competition entries.

2.10 Non-Starting Athletes
A fine of USD$100.00 will be levied on each non-starting athlete unless he/she submits a doctor's declaration in writing English that he/she should not be allowed to start.

3. REGISTRATION
Please refer to the 13. Preliminary and Final Registrations in the Deaf World Championships - Regulations, for further details on registration.

4. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

4.1 Technical Organisation
ICSD is be responsible for the technical organisation of the competition in conjunction with the ().

4.2 Committees

4.2.1 Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is comprised of the ICSD Wrestling Freestyle Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Konstantin Dzougoutov - ICSD Wrestling Freestyle Director (Chair)
Manz Uwe - UWW Referee Delegate
Aram Akopyan - Sport Liaison Officer

4.2.2 Protest Committee
The Protest Committee is comprised of the ICSD Wrestling Freestyle Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Konstantin Dzougoutov - ICSD Wrestling Freestyle Director (Chair)

4.3 Competition Rules
The competitions will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the (version: January 2023). In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations, the English text shall prevail. Unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules and Regulations shall be dealt with as follow:

4.3.1 Cases of a general nature will be resolved in accordance with the Deaflympics Regulations, General Technical Rules - and this Wrestling Freestyle Technical Regulations.

4.3.2 Cases of a technical nature related to competition rules will be resolved in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.4 Competition Equipment

All equipment used during competition must comply with the Rules and Regulations.

4.5 Competition Clothing

4.5.1 Participants must wear competitive uniforms representing their nationality, duly registered and published in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.5.2 Participants must observe the Deaf World Championships Regulations regarding advertisements on their uniforms and clothing worn in the competition area.

4.6 Draw
The draw for all events will be conducted under control of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.7 Competition Plan
The competition plan will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.8 Officials

4.8.1 Judge/Referee/Umpire
Allocation of the officials to conduct the events will be made by the Technical Committee. Wherever possible, officials will possess the international license valid for 2023. However, officials with the highest level of national accreditation may be assigned.

4.8.2 Appointment
The Organising Committee, the Wrestling Freestyle Director and an ICSD-designated Respresentative shall appoint a representative and an appropriate number of officials to conduct each event.

4.9 Unforeseen Incidents
In the event of unforeseen incidents not covered by the rules and regulations, the Technical Committee will make a determination. In the absence of the Technical Committee, the ICSD Wrestling Freestyle Director will make a determination.

5. VENUES

5.1 Competition Venue

The competitions will take place at:
VenueSport Event
Kozhomkul Sport Palace

5.2 Training Venue
To be announced

6. SCHEDULES

6.1 Competition Schedule

Date - TimeMenWomenMixedVenue
03 Sep 2023 - 10:30  Kozhomkul Sport Palace
04 Sep 2023 - 10:30  Kozhomkul Sport Palace
05 Sep 2023 - 10:30  Kozhomkul Sport Palace
06 Sep 2023 - 10:30  Kozhomkul Sport Palace
08 Sep 2023 - 10:30  Kozhomkul Sport Palace
09 Sep 2023 - 10:30  Kozhomkul Sport Palace
10 Sep 2023 - 10:30  Kozhomkul Sport Palace
11 Sep 2023 - 10:30  Kozhomkul Sport Palace

6.2 Training Schedule
To be announced

6.3 Technical Meeting

6.3.1 Date and Location

The Technical meeting will take place at:
Date - TimeVenue
02 Sep 2023 - 16:00Technical MeetingJannat Regency Hotel
07 Sep 2023 - 16:00Technical MeetingJannat Regency Hotel

6.3.2 Attendance
Each participating NDSF may be represented by a maximum of two officials, of whom at least one must be deaf. The NDSF may also bring an interpreter if necessary.

7. CONTROL AND SANCTIONS

7.1 Hearing Devices
The use of any hearing aid(s)/amplification or cochlear implant is not allowed in the restricted zone area.

7.1.1 Restricted Zone Area
The restricted zone area is in effect at the moment the athlete enters the competition area during the warm-up and competition periods.

7.1.2 Violation and Penalty
When this rule is violated, refer to ICSD Audiogram Regulations 8: Violations and Penalties.

8. PROTESTS

8.1 Procedures for launching a protest
All sport related protests will be resolved in accordance with the Rules and Regulations and will be adjudicated by the Protest Committee.

8.1.1 Any protest must be written in English on the Official Protest Form. The form and a deposit USD$100.00 must be given to the ICSD Wrestling Freestyle Director within 0 minutes after the official public posting of results.

8.1.2 The ICSD Wrestling Freestyle Director will decide whether the protest is sport-related or eligibility-related. The Protest Committee will review all sport-related protests, and the ICSD Representative will review all eligibility-related protests.

8.1.3 The deposit of USD$100.00 will be returned to the applicant only if the protest is considered valid.

8.2 Procedure for reviewing a protest
The Protest Committee will meet in the competition venue or a designated office at a time decided upon by the ICSD Wrestling Freestyle Director.

8.2.1 The ICSD Wrestling Freestyle Director will chair of the Protest Committee.

8.2.2 The Sport Liaison Officer (SLO) will be responsible for booking a meeting room and interpreters.

8.2.3 The SLO will contact and inform all members of the Protest Committee of the meeting time and location.

8.2.4 The ICSD Wrestling Freestyle Director will be responsible for liaising with the State Sports Association's Competition Manager.

8.2.5 After adjudication, the ICSD Wrestling Freestyle Director will forward the original Official Protest Form (along with the protest fee if the protest was denied) to the ICSD Secretariat. The SLO will forward a copy of the form to the Deaf World Championships Headquarters.

9. ADDENDUM

9.1 The age of the year of birth
Senior competitions will be for 18 years old and older – meaning that athletes born in 2005 and earlier are allowed to compete.

9.2 Licenses for the athletes
All athletes participating in competitions organized by ICSD must have a valid UWW license for the current year, which will also provide insurance in case of an accident. Suppose an athlete does not have a UWW license. In that case, it is the respective ICSD Member Nation’s responsibility to insure the wrestler, as UWW will not bear any responsibility in case of an accident.

9.3 Referee(s)
According to the ICSD Regulations, each participating country must bring its Delegation UWW licensed referee(s).

Notice: this regulations are subject to change. Last updated on Tuesday, 01-Aug-23 15:28:55 GMT.