Wrestling headgear

Wrestling headgear is made to protect the wearer from long term injury.

Headgear is required to be worn in high school and college wrestling in the United States.

[1][2] In Canada, and in international competition (freestyle and Greco-Roman), headgear is allowed but not required.

Since an opposing coach is able to ask for this documentation before each match, it is important for athletes to carry it with them regularly.

In the past in the Senior Level, Olympics, and World Championships, a wrestler could protest and their opponent would have to remove their headgear.