I agree with Rford. I referee kids wrestling and you see it quite a bit of kids hitting moves and not really establishing control. I would have awarded 2 reversal, but no back points. I don't believe I would have decided it was control and began counting before time expired. I understand Martinmom, that it is frustrating when you think you get jobbed by the official. I believe he made the right call in a tough spot. Sorry for your son. But yelling at the official and then blasting him and the tourney on the internet is not the way to handle it, very unprofessional.


David Budke
USAWKS Referee
KSHSAA Referee
dbudke@fhtc.edu