United World Wrestling today announced updated Rules and Regulations for the discipline of Beach Wrestling. The modifications of the rules comes after several years of tournaments and a desire to ensure fair competition which highlights technique and awards wrestling actions.

The most significant changes include:

• First wrestler to THREE points is declared the winner
• One point for a takedown or pushout, and two points for takedowns with back exposure
• One 3-minute period with no overtime
• Criteria for match tied during regulation: 1. Highest value action 2. Last to score
• Wrestling surface is increased from 6m in diameter to 7m in diameter

The current Beach Wrestling calendar includes World Beach Wrestling Festival June 10-12; the Pan-American Beach Wrestling Championships, June 22-23 in Cartagena, Colombia; and the 2015 Beach Mediterranean Games organized in Pescara (ITA) which begin in late August.