1. To be promoted to Category M2, mat officials must be at least 17 years old during the USWOA Membership Year and their high school class must have graduated.

2. 17 year old officials still in high school will not be allowed to officiate at the University Nationals, Junior FILA World Team Trials, Junior National Duals, Cadet National Duals and the Olympic Regional Trials. They may still officiate at the Schoolboy/Girl National Duals, Kids/Cadets Regionals and the Junior Regionals if it is necessary for the conduct of the event.

3. A Category M3 official may officiate at the Cadet/Junior Nationals if they are 17 or more years old, their high school class has graduated, have been a USWOA member for 2 or more years and are eligible for promotion to Category M2. This means they have worked a USAW regional or national championship event and are familiar with mat procedures. They must also be recommended by their State Chairman or State Officials Director.

Full chart listing where each category may officiate is here:

USWOA Mat Officials:

The USWOA Executive Board wishes to remind all M1s, M1C‚s, and M2s, regarding compliance to category maintenance listed in the USWOA Policies and Procedures on the official's page at themat.com.

If you are unable to fulfill your maintenance requirements in the 2009 season, you may receive a downgrade for the 2010 or future membership years.

REQUIREMENTS:

M1-Must attend the clinic and officiate both Freestyle and Greco at one Regional or National USAW tournament.

M1C- Must attend the clinic and officiate both Freestyle and Greco at one Regional or National USAW tournament.

M2-Must officiate both Freestyle and Greco at one Regional or National USAW tournament.

If you are unable to fulfill your requirements for a year, you may ask the USWOA Executive Board in writing for a waiver. Each case will be reviewed by the Board.