Each match is comprised of one regulation round (Regulation Time) and one overtime period (OT). There will be no positive points awarded in Regulation Time. Athletes can incur point deductions for illegal guard pulling, passivity, and stalling during regulation time. The overtime period will include both point scoring and deductions. Negatives from Regulation Time will carry into OT.
Referees and Judges
- The referee is the only person who can assign positive points or enforce stalling penalties.
- Judges, with unanimous consent, can adjust points assigned in error.
- Judges may correct points if the referee assigns an incorrect amount.
- Judges, with unanimous consent, can adjust points assigned in error.