Originally posted by near fall:
looking at national growth curves, 2 pounds clearly is not enough-with new emphasis on establishing lower weight limits i.e. mandating body fat testing and urinalysis for the state of hydration during that testing, there is lack of insight into the growth needs of high school athletes. Kansas used to give 5 pounds! That's too much. Also,Kansas deviates from the NFHS rules by allowing weighins at home sites the morning of a dual/tourney
If the desired target weight for certification can not be maintained over the course of the season, the option is obvious, go up to the next weight.
The intent of the of the rule is not to establish "lower weight limits" but to curb unhealthy weight cutting.
The two pound weight allowance is sufficient.
