3-1-4a (NEW): The duties of the referee before a dual meet begins each day were further clarified. The referee shall perform the skin checks or verify that the designated, on-site meet appropriate health-care professional has performed the skin checks.

3-1-5 (NEW): The duties of the referee before a tournament begins each day were expanded. Specifically, the referee shall perform the skin checks or verify that the designated, on-site meet appropriate health-care professional has performed the skin checks.

10-2-9a (NEW): A new criterion was added for wrestler advancement in a bracket that emphasizes sportsmanship during competition.

2015-16 Major Editorial Changes

3-3-1b; 4-1-2 NOTE (NEW); 8-1-3; 8-2-2; 8-2-6; Illustrations – 14, 15.

2015-16 Points of Emphasis

1. Communicable Skin Conditions and Skin Checks
2. Biting
3. Slams
4. Stalling in the Ultimate Tiebreaker
5. The Body Scissors