The contestants are called in a loud and clear voice to present themselves on the mat. A contestant cannot be called to compete in a new bout until he has had a rest period of twenty (20) minutes from the time his preceding bout ended.

A delay is granted to any wrestler who does not reply to the first request in the following manner: The competitors must be called three times at 30-second intervals. If the wrestler does not come forward after the third call, he will be disqualified and will not be placed. These calls are made in both French and English. His opponent will win the bout by default.