Item 8:
UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR OF WRESTLERS
The unsportsmanlike rule for contestants covers two situations in which the penalty is administered differently. They are as follows:
Situation One -- If the wrestler is unsportsmanlike during the bout, his opponent would be awarded match point(s) in the following manner:
First Offense - 1 point; Second Offense - 1 point; Third Offense - 2 points; Fourth Offense - Disqualification from the match.
Situation Two -- If an unsportsmanlike act occurs prior to the first period or after the third period (or fall), the offending wrestler's squad would lose one team point. On the second offense, he would be asked to leave the premises and his squad would lose another team point.
(Note: Flagrant misconduct at any time would result in immediate disqualification from the dual meet or tournament and the deduction of ALL team points earned.)
Q: During the second period, Wrestler A showed overt displeasure over the referee's call. Is this unsportsmanlike behavior? If so, what is the penalty?
A: I would be unsportsmanlike behavior and the official would award Wrestler B one match point since it occurred during the bout.