Free Printable Wrestling Dual Meet Score Sheet
The official team record for a dual, made simple. This printable score sheet lists all 14 high school weight classes with space for each team's wrestler, the bout result, team points, and a running team score.
A wrestling dual meet score sheet tracks all fourteen high school weight classes from 106 to 285 pounds, recording each bout's winner, result, and the team points earned, with a running team-score box and a scoring key (decision 3, major decision 4, technical fall 5, pin 6, forfeit 6) so you always know the team score.
This template is built for high school wrestling duals. It lists every weight class in order, gives you a spot for each team's wrestler, the bout result, and the points awarded, and keeps a running team total at the bottom. Hand it to your scorer at the table and you have a clean, official record of the whole meet.
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What This Score Sheet Includes
Everything the scorer's table needs for a complete dual meet record.
All 14 Weight Classes
- •106 through 285 listed in order
- •One bout row per weight class
- •Wrestler name for each team
- •Starting-weight note (coin toss / draw)
Bout Results
- •Winner column (Home or Visitor)
- •Result type (Dec, MD, TF, Fall, FFT)
- •Bout score line for the margin
- •Team points awarded per bout
Running Team Score
- •Home and Visitor point columns
- •Running team-score box
- •Final team score row
- •Space for deducted points / penalties
Scoring Reference Key
- •Decision = 3, Major = 4, Tech Fall = 5
- •Fall / Pin = 6
- •Forfeit / Default / DQ = 6
- •Date, location, and officials line
Score Sheet Preview
Here's the printable dual meet score sheet. Print this page or use it as a reference.
WRESTLING DUAL MEET SCORE SHEET
| Wt | Home Wrestler | Visiting Wrestler | Winner | Result | Home | Vis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | H / V | |||||
| 113 | H / V | |||||
| 120 | H / V | |||||
| 126 | H / V | |||||
| 132 | H / V | |||||
| 138 | H / V | |||||
| 145 | H / V | |||||
| 152 | H / V | |||||
| 160 | H / V | |||||
| 170 | H / V | |||||
| 182 | H / V | |||||
| 195 | H / V | |||||
| 220 | H / V | |||||
| 285 | H / V | |||||
| TEAM TOTAL | ||||||
Running Team Score
Add team points after each bout. Higher total wins the dual.
Scoring Reference Key
| Decision (win by 1 to 7) | 3 pts |
| Major Decision (win by 8 to 14) | 4 pts |
| Technical Fall (15-pt lead) | 5 pts |
| Fall / Pin | 6 pts |
| Forfeit / Default / DQ | 6 pts |
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How to Use This Score Sheet
Step-by-step instructions for scoring a dual meet.
Fill in the header and lineups
Write in the date, location, official, and both team names. Record the starting weight class from the coin toss or draw, then pencil in each team's wrestler at every weight from the lineup cards. Doing this before the first whistle keeps the table calm once bouts start.
Record the winner and result after each bout
When the official signals the result, circle the winner (Home or Visitor) and write the result type: decision, major decision, technical fall, fall, or forfeit. Note the bout score so you can confirm the margin matches the result, for example an 11-3 win is a major decision.
Award team points from the key
Use the scoring key to enter team points in the winning team's column: 3 for a decision, 4 for a major, 5 for a technical fall, and 6 for a fall, forfeit, default, or disqualification. Enter the points in the Home or Visitor column on that weight's row.
Keep the running team score
Update the running team-score box after every bout so the gym always knows the team score, not just the individual result. At the end, total both columns, account for any deducted points from penalties, and record the final team score. The higher total wins the dual.
Dual Meet Scoring, Explained
How individual bout results turn into team points.
A dual meet is team versus team. Each of the 14 weight classes is wrestled once, and the way a wrestler wins decides how many team points their team earns. The bigger the win, the more team points, which is why coaches push wrestlers to go for the pin even when they are already ahead.
| Result | How It's Won | Team Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Decision | Win by 1 to 7 points | 3 |
| Major Decision | Win by 8 to 14 points | 4 |
| Technical Fall | Win by a 15-point lead (bout ends) | 5 |
| Fall (Pin) | Both shoulders to the mat | 6 |
| Forfeit / Default / DQ | No opponent, injury, or disqualification | 6 |
One number matters more than any other on this sheet: a fall is worth 6 team points, double a regular decision. A single pin, or even a forfeit at an empty weight class, can flip a dual that looked decided. That is also why an open weight class is so costly. Leaving a weight unfilled hands the other team 6 free points before anyone steps on the mat. For more on the weights themselves, see our wrestling weight classes guide.
Tips for Coaches and Scorekeepers
Practical advice to keep the table accurate on meet day.
Print a stack for the season
Print a copy for every dual on your schedule plus a few extras. Keep them in a binder with your lineup cards. You will inevitably need a spare when a tri-meet or quad puts two duals on the same day.
Write the bout score, not just the result
Recording the actual bout score (like 9-2) next to the result protects you if there is a question about whether a win was a decision or a major. The margin is what determines the team points, so having it written down settles any dispute at the table.
Watch for forfeits and open weights early
Compare both lineup cards before the meet and flag any open weight classes. A forfeit is 6 team points, so knowing where the free points are going helps the coaching staff plan strategy, like whether to bump a wrestler up a weight to avoid giving one away.
Use pencil and keep a backup
Use pencil so you can cleanly correct a result if the official changes a call. Have both teams keep a sheet so the official table copy can be checked against the other if the totals ever disagree at the end of the dual.
Keep completed sheets for the season
Store finished score sheets in a binder. They are useful for tracking dual records, spotting which weight classes keep costing you points, and reporting results to your conference. Pair them with your lineup cards to see how bumps and forfeits affected each result.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does scoring work in a wrestling dual meet?
In a dual meet, two teams wrestle one bout at each of the 14 weight classes, and the winner of each bout earns team points based on how they won. A regular decision is worth 3 team points, a major decision 4, a technical fall 5, and a fall (pin), forfeit, default, or disqualification is worth 6. You add up the team points across all 14 bouts, and the team with the higher total wins the dual.
How many team points is a pin worth in a dual meet?
A fall, also called a pin, is worth 6 team points, the most any single bout can earn. A forfeit (no opponent at that weight), a default (an opponent who cannot continue due to injury), and a disqualification are also worth 6 team points each. That is why one pin can swing a close dual: it is worth twice as much as a regular decision.
What's the difference between a decision, major decision, and technical fall?
The difference is the margin of victory in the individual bout. A decision is a win by 1 to 7 points and earns 3 team points. A major decision is a win by 8 to 14 points and earns 4 team points. A technical fall is a win by a 15-point lead, which ends the bout early, and earns 5 team points. Tracking the bout score on your sheet tells you which result to record.
How are forfeits scored in a dual meet?
A forfeit happens when a team has no wrestler at a weight class. The team that does have a wrestler is awarded the bout and 6 team points, the same as a pin, without anyone wrestling. Forfeits matter a lot in duals because an empty weight class hands the other team 6 points for free, so coaches work hard to field a full lineup across all 14 weights.
What are the 14 high school wrestling weight classes?
The standard high school weight classes are 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, and 285 pounds. A dual meet wrestles one bout at each of these 14 weights. The order can start at any weight (a coin toss or draw decides the starting class), but every weight class is contested once. This score sheet lists all 14 in order so you can record each bout.
Who keeps score at a wrestling dual meet?
An official scorer at the scorer's table keeps the running team score, usually a coach, manager, or volunteer from the home team. The mat official signals the result of each bout (the type of win and the points), and the scorer records it and updates the team total. Both teams typically keep their own sheet too, so any scoring disputes can be checked against the official table copy.
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