A wrestler is no longer considered a Novice if:
- They have received 1 first place award in an Open Tournament with 3 or
more on the chart.
- They have received 2 second place awards in an Open Tournament with 3 or
more on the chart.
- They have received 2 first place awards in a Novice Tournament with 3 or
more on the chart
- A total of 5 awards.
- 3rd place awards: 3rd place awards do not count toward the 5 award
count if obtained in a Novice Tournament.
In an open tournament 3rd place counts if there are 4 or more wrestlers on the
chart.
- Coaches discretion
The award count carries over to the next year or years.