What is Hydration Testing Process?

The Hydration test is a way for UHSAA to determine the lowest allowable weight class that wrestlers are permitted to compete at. This test consists of a urine sample and body fat test. This test is required for all wrestlers prior to competition. UHSAA has a scheduled date and time for our team. It is critical that everyone attend this appointment. If you are unable to attend, you will need to discuss the situation with your coaches.

When is our Scheduled Hydration Test?

See Schedules

Rules and Passing tips.

Rules require that immediately prior to body fat testing, wrestlers be tested for hydration. Body

fat tests will not be performed on any wrestlers with a specific gravity of urine greater than 1.025

(Rule 1,5,2). Wrestlers who test higher than 1.025 will need to be retested, not within 48 hours of a previous hydration test.

Tips for Passing the Hydration Test

1. No VIGOROUS activity on the evening before and the day of the

testing (do not practice on the day of the test prior to testing).

2. Avoid any caffeinated beverages within 48 hours prior to testing.

3. On the day of the test, drink 17 oz. of fluid (water or sports drink recommended)

4. Avoid supplements of any kind (including vitamins and minerals) for two days prior to the

test.

5. Be awake 3 hours prior to testing. Urine sample should not be the first urine after waking

up.

6. Do not eat within 2 hours prior to testing.

What do Wrestlers need to bring?

1. Wrestlers will be required to present a picture I.D. (driver license, school activity card, state ID card, etc.) Wrestlers without proper identification will NOT be tested. 

2. Wrestlers will present a completed BIA test card (provided by coaches) at the test site. 

3. Wrestlers will be required to give a urine sample. The sample is to be offered at the test-site. 

4. For the body fat test and weigh-in, wrestlers are to wear a high school competition legal, as defined in rule 4-1, singlet only. 

5. In order to avoid late fees and individual appointment fees all wrestlers who could possibly wrestle during the year ought to test at the school’s initial test appointment. 

1. Hydration Testing Information

2. Low body fat doctors release form