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California might have adopted this, but I think the two major states is Wisconsin and Arizona. I do remember last year track had a survey sent to us coaches regarding uniform change. Basically contemplating the same thing for the NFHS. I believe only 3700 or so did the survey out of the 10,000+ sent out. Of those I am pretty sure 75% were for the change for HS level students. Everyone has the same statement in mind, this will help grow and expand the sport. Nothing has come of it as of yet for the NFHS, but I would expect the conversation to be brought up many more times over the next few years. Nothing wrong with getting a head start on the switch now, because it's bound to happen. Good article from April 2016 about the survey and the changes. http://www.flowrestling.org/article/40808-multiple-states-considering-shorts-shirt-uniform-change

Great topic gameface. There is no down side to giving teams an option to where the two piece uniform. Get the kids in the room. Most big kids struggle with confidence which is the perfect reason to get them in the sport. The uniform two pieces is still form-fitting it keeps everything inside the shirt. The incease in injury because of the uniform is just a joke. I have never been in a wrestling practice where kids wore just singlets. If this was a real issue it would be required just as it is for football players to be in full pads to have full contact. If a team has singlets and have the same design for two piece there is no problem. You are just making up rules to fit arguments when I was at Union county I had kids wearing two different singlets that were different colors and had no issues but now every one must match what a joke. I hope this passes and Ky kids some more kids out. I would love to see the state close the gap on the other states

I say we give it a shot... try the new uniforms... as long as we dont start seeing injuries from hands getting caught, or ppl grabbing the uniform... we need to do whatever it takes to grow and develop the sport. Although I think its going to take more than a yr or two for us to see the change in numbers.

After speaking with about 30 trainers and half a dozen medical professionals about potential injury risk and their thoughts, I will be voting singlets only at both levels.

As a parent of a bigger wrestler I can see where some insecurities come from the kids in the upper weight classes come when the subject of singlets comes in. My son loves his singlet collection, but many of his friends think that they are too form fitting. With all the compression/dry fit gear out there these days, maybe it would be worth trying out another option. I know all coaches would agree that trying to fill in the upper weight classes are difficult at best. Anything that would advance the sport is always worth looking into. I know wrestling is a tough sport, and not cut out for everyone, but shouldn't we try to get as many kids out on the mat as possible.

While I don't think singlets are the main reason kids don't choose to wrestle, you hear it said enough, that an alternate uniform is worth considering, and I think we'd be doing the sport a disservice if we don't at least explore the option. Even a couple extra kids would mean a lot to most teams, especially at the higher weights, where many teams seem to struggle to fill spots. Uniforms have evolved and changed in every other sport...maybe it is time for wrestling to evolve as well.

I know it may be hard for some Veterans of the sport to accept but feel this would be nothing but positive in reaching more young people here in the state of Kentucky. Our objective here is to provide an opportunity for any child no matter what their size and build, this change would allow a choice of either the singlet or short/shirt combo. Really think this is a great idea and a step in pushing Kentucky wrestling to more youth.

I've seen a finger get dislocated after getting caught in a shirt (once), but no other injuries due to clothing in over 30 years of being on the mats. If it's unsafe to wear fighter shorts and compression shirts at tournaments, then why in the heck do we allow kids to wear whatever in the practice room (hoodies, sweats, etc.) where most of the wrestling occurs? I believe this is a no-brainer. Kids should have the option to wear either. I've had dozens of youth kids choose not to wrestle in tournaments or quit because of singlets. It is clearly impacting participation. I haven't heard of a good argument against it.