lookwhosback: It is currently the plan that Kansas will implement fat testing at alpha beginning with the 07-08 season.

takedown121: The method that will be used for checking hydration in neither expensive or difficult.

Color charts showing levels of specific gravity will be distributed by the KSHSAA to all schools who wrestle. Additional copies will be available for purchase for a nominal fee. Urine, in a clear cup will be placed on a white sheet of paper next to the color chart. If the urine is obviously in the "OK" range of colors, the wrestler is declared to be hydrated. If it is difficult to determine whether or not the color is sufficent to establish hydration a "dip stick" will then be used. These will be simple "pass, fail" sticks; that is, they turn one color and it means hydrated and if it turns another color it means not hydrated (I am not sure what those colors are). As vitamins, supplements, etc. can turn urine darker a wrestler should let the evaluator know they are taking them so a dip stick could then be used.

According to the doctor on the KSHSAA committee, dip sticks of the type being described cost about 50 cents each.