How to Keep Scorebooks on Wrestling

Wrestling scorebooks are objective and easy to keep. Each wrestler is assigned a color and the referee wears color-coded wristbands. The referee displays each separate score on one hand and typically vocalizes the type of points awarded. The referee also communicates penalties and warnings directly to the scorekeeper who notes the penalty or point with a simple letter assignment. Wrestling matches are divided by periods and each period has a designated scoring space in the book.

Things You'll Need

  • Pencil
  • Score book
  • Ankle bands
  • Referee
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Instructions

    • 1

      Write the name of each wrestler in one of the color coded spaces on the match page. Make each wrestler check-in before the match and hand each wrestler a matching ankle band.

    • 2

      Watch the referee for scoring signals in each period and record the signals. Write "T2" for a takedown, "R2" for a reversal, "E1" for an escape and "N2" or "N3" for nearfall points. Nearfall occurs when one wrestler holds the other wrestler on his back for several seconds without pinning the opponent.

    • 3

      Mark and "S" if the referee signals stalling for one or both of the wrestlers. Stalling occurs when the wrestler is not attempting any offensive moves.

    • 4

      Mark the clock time and write "Fall" if one wrestler pins both shoulder blades of the opponent and the referee stops the match. Write "Tech Fall" and mark the score clock time if the referee stops the match because one wrestler has 15 points more than the opponent.

    • 5

      Write the final score in the designated boxes after the match ends. Circle the name of the winner and place an "X" through the name of the loser.