NFHS WRESTLING SCORING NOTATION

The NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee adopted a standard set of scoring symbols so scorekeepers record individual match scores consistently. Used properly, they give both coaches and referees a running account of the match. Scorers should use only these authorized symbols.

Scoring moves

SymbolMeaning
T3Takedown
R2Reversal
E1Escape
N2Near fall
N3Near fall (5 seconds)
N4Near fall (as a result of injury or bleeding)
C1Points earned after a second caution
RORide-out

Infractions and conduct

SymbolMeaning
SwStalling warning
SStalling
TVTechnical violation
PIllegal hold / maneuver or unnecessary roughness
CCaution
WWarning
FSFalse start
UCMUnsportsmanlike conduct — match point
UCTUnsportsmanlike conduct — team point
CMwCoach misconduct warning
CMCoach misconduct
FMCFlagrant misconduct

Match results

SymbolMeaning
FFall (recorded with the time, e.g. F 1:38)
TFTechnical fall (recorded with the time, e.g. TF 4:25)
ForForfeit
MForMedical forfeit
DefDefault
DQDisqualified
DecDecision
MDMajor decision

Choice of position

SymbolMeaning
▲Selects up
▼Selects down
=Selects neutral

Overtime and procedure

SymbolMeaning
OTOvertime
SVSudden victory
TBTiebreaker
UTBUltimate tiebreaker
ITInjury time
IT (= ▲ ▼)Choice after a second injury time-out
BTBlood time
HNCHead, neck, cervical column

Scorekeepers circle the first point(s) scored in the regulation match, including overtime.

Scoring symbols are set by the NFHS and can change between seasons. Confirm against the current NFHS Wrestling Rules Book.