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It appears that forfeits are being handled differently statewide, and how they are handled certainly affects a wrestler's win/loss record. To ensure consistency the correct interpretations below must be followed by all schools in all competitions.

If a wrestler forfeits a match in a dual meet, he does not have to take a loss. For his opponent to receive a forfeit win, that opponent must appear on the mat for his hand to be raised by the official. Also, if School A is scheduled to host School B in a dual.School B cancelsif the official is present, each wrestler from School A can receive a forfeit win if he steps on the mat and has his hand raised by the official. School A would also receive a 1-0 forfeit win. School B must take a team loss but individual wrestlers from School B do not have to take forfeit (losses). The same procedure could be followed if a team does not show for a dual team tournament. (NOTE: "official" means the official scheduled to call the match, not an "official" school representative)

Situation A: Wrestler A weighs in for tournament competition but, prior to competing in the 1st round, he is injured and unable to wrestle. How are wins/losses handled? A contestant is considered to be on the bracket when he makes weight at the weigh-in, therefore Wrestler A's
opponent would receive a forfeit (win) and Wrestler A must take at least one loss. Wrestler A would also have to take an additional forfeit (loss(es) for the consolation round(s) (if applicable)

Situation B: Wrestler A weighs in for tournament competition but, prior to his competing, for whatever reason, chooses not to compete. Would his opponent receive a bye or would he receive a forfeit? How are wins/losses handled? Wrestler A's opponent would receive a forfeit (win), and the Wrestler A must take a forfeit (loss) for the 1st round, and take an additional forfeit (loss(es) for consolation round(s) (if applicable)

Situation C: Wrestler A weighs in for tournament competition but, prior to his competing, he is disciplined and removed from competition by his coach. Would his opponent receive a bye or would he receive a forfeit? Ruling: Wrestler A's opponent would receive a forfeit (win), and Wrestler A would take a forfeit (loss). If the forfeit is in the championship round, he would also have to take an additional forfeit (loss(es) for the consolation round(s) (if applicable)

Situation D: Wrestler weighs-in at initial weigh-in of tournament. He wrestles one match, leaves to take SAT, and does not appear on the mat for his 2nd round match. Ruling: This wrestler would have to take a forfeit (loss) for failing to appear for his 2nd round match, and is no longer eligible to continue in the tournament. He would also have to take an additional forfeit (loss(es) for the consolation round(s) (if applicable)

Rule 10-3-2

If an individual does not show up for initial weigh-ins, or does not make weight the first day of a tournament, his 1st round opponent will receive a BYE, not a forfeit.

If this occurs: Even if the brackets have already been constructed, the bracket should be redrawn so that everyone has an equal opportunity to draw for the bye. NOTE: We will not be redrawing brackets for the NCHSAA regional tournaments, therefore, it is up to individual schools who are hosting a tournament, whether or not to redraw the bracket. However a BYE should be placed on the line and NOT A FORFEIT. The opposing wrestler should not receive a forfeit (win)

Rule 10-3-1

There shall be no byes after the 1st round of competition in both the championship and consolation brackets, and no further drawing is necessary for championship or consolation rounds.

Situation A: Wrestler A receives a bye in the 1st round of a tournament and, in that same half bracket, Wrestler B is to wrestle Wrestler C. Wrestler C forfeits the match and, in the 2nd round, Wrestler A should be wrestling Wrestler B. Wrestler A, however, fails to show up for the 2nd round match. Would Wrestler B receive a bye in the 2nd round or would he win the 2nd round match by a forfeit. Ruling: Wrestler B would win the 2nd round match by a forfeit.