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SPS 192.86(3)(b) (b) Avetine.
SPS 192.86(3)(c) (c) Thrombin.
SPS 192.86 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.87 SPS 192.87Requirements for cage. Unless otherwise approved by the commissioner or department representative, the cage in which a bout is conducted shall meet the following requirements:
SPS 192.87(1) (1)The cage shall be approved by the department and may be inspected prior to each bout by the referee, inspector, or department representative.
SPS 192.87(2) (2)The fighting-area floor shall be no smaller than 18 feet in diameter and no larger than 36 feet in diameter.
SPS 192.87(3) (3)The fighting-area floor shall be padded in a manner approved by the department, with at least a one-inch layer of foam padding. Padding shall extend beyond the fighting area and over the edge of the platform.
SPS 192.87(4) (4)The fighting-area floor shall not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building and shall have 2 sets of suitable steps or ramps for use by the contestants.
SPS 192.87(5) (5)Posts shall be made of metal not more than 6 inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to a minimum height of 58 inches above the fighting-area floor and shall be properly padded in a manner approved by the department.
SPS 192.87(6) (6)The fighting area shall be enclosed by a fence made of material, such as vinyl-coated chain-link fencing, that will not allow a contestant to fall out or break through it onto the building floor or spectators.
SPS 192.87(7) (7)All metal parts shall be covered and padded in a manner approved by the department and may not be abrasive to the contestants.
SPS 192.87(8) (8)The fighting area shall have 2 separate entries onto the fighting-area floor.
SPS 192.87 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.88 SPS 192.88Requirements for ring. Unless otherwise approved by the commissioner or department representative, the ring in which a bout is conducted shall meet the following requirements:
SPS 192.88(1) (1)The ring shall be a square of not less than 16 nor more than 20 feet on a side within the ropes. The apron of the ring floor shall extend at least 18 inches beyond the ropes. The ring may not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building or grounds of an outdoor arena and shall have 3 sets of suitable steps for the use of boxers, coaches, and officials, one in each boxer's corner and one in a neutral corner or area for use by ringside physicians and referees.
SPS 192.88(2) (2)The ring shall be circumscribed with at least 4 ropes. Ropes may not be less than one inch in diameter or more than 2 inches in diameter. Ropes may not be made of metal. Ropes shall be wrapped securely with soft material. The lowest rope shall be 18 inches above the ring floor, the second rope 30 inches, the third rope 42 inches, and the fourth rope 54 inches above the ring floor. The ropes shall be secured with 2 spacer ties on each side of the ring. The ring floor shall be padded with a one-inch layer of padding of felt, rubber or other similar material, placed on a one-inch base of building board or similar supporting base. Padding shall be covered with canvas duck, or similar material tightly stretched and laced securely in place, preferably under the apron.
SPS 192.88(3) (3)Ring posts shall be at least 3 inches in diameter, extending from the floor to the height of 58 inches above the ring floor. Ropes shall be connected to posts with the extension not shorter than 18 inches. Turn-buckles shall be covered with a protective padding. Full-length vertical corner pads shall be secured in place.
SPS 192.88 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.89 SPS 192.89Number, type, and duration of rounds and bouts.
SPS 192.89(1)(1)Professional bouts shall be a minimum of 3 rounds and a maximum 12 rounds of no more than 3 minutes each. Each round shall have a one minute rest period that includes a 10 second warning signal.
SPS 192.89(2) (2)Amateur bouts shall be a minimum of 3 rounds and a maximum of 5 rounds of no more than 2 minutes each. Each round shall have a one minute rest period that includes a 10 second warning signal.
SPS 192.89(3) (3)A minimum of 24 rounds shall be scheduled for an event unless waived by the commissioner or department representative.
SPS 192.89 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.90 SPS 192.90Types of bout results. A Muay Thai bout may end under any of the following results:
SPS 192.90(1) (1)Knock-out, which occurs when a contestant is down for at least 10 seconds as determined by the referee.
SPS 192.90(2) (2)Technical knock-out, which occurs under any of the following circumstances:
SPS 192.90(2)(a) (a) The referee stops the bout because the contestant can no longer defend himself or herself.
SPS 192.90(2)(b) (b) The ringside physician advises the referee to stop the bout.
SPS 192.90(2)(c) (c) An injury as a result of a legal strike or series of legal strikes is severe enough to terminate the bout.
SPS 192.90(2)(d) (d) The referee stops the bout because a contestant is injured by a legal strike or series of legal strikes and cannot continue.
SPS 192.90(2)(e) (e) The referee stops an amateur bout because of a combination of 3 knockdowns and standing 8 counts.
SPS 192.90(3) (3)Decision via scorecards, which may be of any of the following types:
SPS 192.90(3)(a) (a) Unanimous, which occurs when all 3 judges score the bout for the same contestant.
SPS 192.90(3)(b) (b) Split decision, which occurs when 2 judges score the bout for one contestant and one judge scores for the opponent.
SPS 192.90(4) (4)Disqualification, which occurs under any of the following circumstances:
SPS 192.90(4)(a) (a) An injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul as determined by the referee is severe enough to terminate the bout.
SPS 192.90(4)(b) (b) A contestant commits multiple fouls or a flagrant foul as determined by the referee.
SPS 192.90(4)(c) (c) A contestant who has been knocked out of the ring does not, as determined by the referee under s. SPS 192.79 (9), return to the ring before the count of 20.
SPS 192.90(4)(d) (d) A contestant's mouthpiece is repeatedly dislodged or it is determined by the referee the mouthpiece has purposely been spit out. As provided under s. SPS 192.83, disqualification under this paragraph is at the referee's discretion.
SPS 192.90(4)(e) (e) A contestant's second leaves the designated area.
SPS 192.90(5) (5)Forfeit, which occurs when a contestant fails to begin competition or prematurely ends the bout for reasons other than injury.
SPS 192.90(6) (6)Technical draw, which occurs under any of the following circumstances:
SPS 192.90(6)(a) (a) An injury from an intentional foul later becomes aggravated by legal strikes, the referee stops the bout before completion of a majority of the scheduled rounds because of the injury, and the injured contestant is even or behind on the score cards at the time of the stoppage.
SPS 192.90(6)(b) (b) Both contestants are down as described in s. SPS 192.79 (6) for at least 10 seconds as determined by the referee.
SPS 192.90(7) (7)Technical decision, which occurs when an injury from an intentional foul later becomes aggravated by legal strikes, the referee stops the bout before completion of a majority of the scheduled rounds because of the injury, and the injured contestant is ahead on the score cards at the time of the stoppage.
SPS 192.90(8) (8)No contest, which occurs when the referee determines either from their observation or that of the ringside physician that the bout may not continue because of an unintentional foul or accidental injury and stops the bout before completion of a majority of the scheduled rounds.
SPS 192.90 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.91 SPS 192.91Rule meetings. All contestants shall attend pre-bout meetings with the referee and a department representative to review the bout rules, fouls, and department requirements. Seconds and other persons approved by the department may attend meetings under this section.
SPS 192.91 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.92 SPS 192.92Consumables.
SPS 192.92(1)(1)Only water or an approved electrolyte-replacement beverage may be consumed during the bout. Electrolyte-replacement beverages include Gatorade®, Powerade®, Propel ®, and Smartwater®. All consumables are subject to approval by the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.92(2) (2)Beverages shall be brought to ring or cage side unopened, sealed, and only in a plastic container. Unsealed beverages are prohibited.
SPS 192.92(3) (3)The inspector or department representative shall approve and sign off on any beverage.
SPS 192.92(4) (4)No stimulant beverages or beverages with caffeine, such as Red Bull® and Rockstar, are allowed.
SPS 192.92(5) (5)The department reserves the right to inspect, test, or remove any beverage from ring or cage side. The department may test any contestant that an inspector or department representative believes is in violation of this section.
SPS 192.92(6) (6)Any beverage that is tested and found to have been altered in a manner that has not been approved by the inspector or department representative shall result in the contestant being subject to disqualification and disciplinary action.
SPS 192.92(7) (7)Tobacco use is not permitted in the contestant's locker room.
SPS 192.92(8) (8)Use of any energy stimulant in pill or other form is not permitted.
SPS 192.92 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
subch. VIII of ch. SPS 192 Subchapter VIII — Conducting Unarmed Combat Sports under Alternate Rules
SPS 192.93 SPS 192.93Department approval required.
SPS 192.93(1)(1)Unarmed combat sports bouts conducted other than as provided under s. 444.05, Stats., and subchs. IV to VII are prohibited, except as approved by the department. A request for approval under this section shall be submitted to the department at least 45 calendar days before the proposed date of an event and no more than 90 calendar days before an event by a licensed promoter on forms provided by the department and shall include the proposed date, starting time, and location of the event and a copy of all rules and regulations under which the proposed bouts will be conducted.
SPS 192.93(2) (2)The department may deny a request for approval under sub. (1) if the department determines any of the following:
SPS 192.93(2)(a) (a) The request does not provide all required information.
SPS 192.93(2)(b) (b) The requestor does not have appropriate knowledge of the proper conduct of the proposed bouts.
SPS 192.93(2)(c) (c) Referees licensed under s. SPS 192.08 would generally not possess the knowledge and experience necessary to act as a referee for the proposed bouts.
SPS 192.93(2)(d) (d) Judges licensed under s. SPS 192.07 would generally not possess the knowledge and experience necessary to act as a judge for the proposed bouts.
SPS 192.93(2)(e) (e) Contestants licensed under s. SPS 192.06 would generally not possess the knowledge and experience necessary to compete in the proposed bouts.
SPS 192.93(2)(f) (f) The proposed bouts pose an unreasonable threat to the health or safety of contestants, spectators, or officials.
SPS 192.93 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.94 SPS 192.94Effect of approval and withdrawal of approval.
SPS 192.94(1)(1)Approval issued under s. SPS 192.93 permits the requestor to include the approved bouts in the application under s. SPS 192.14 and may not be construed as approval of the event or any portion thereof. Approval may not be transferred to another event or to another promoter.
SPS 192.94(2) (2)The department may establish rules and requirements for conducting bouts in addition to those approved under s. SPS 192.93.
SPS 192.94(3) (3)The department may withdraw approval under s. SPS 192.93 at any time for violation of ch. 444, Stats., or this chapter.
SPS 192.94 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
subch. IX of ch. SPS 192 Subchapter IX — Medical Requirements, Discipline, Suspensions, Rest Periods, and Drug Testing
SPS 192.95 SPS 192.95Medical requirements, physicals, and examinations.
SPS 192.95(1)(a) (a) Contestants shall produce all required physical examination and laboratory results required to obtain or renew a license under s. SPS 192.06.
SPS 192.95(1)(b) (b) The commissioner, department representative, or ringside physician may require that a contestant take an additional HIV test, hepatitis B surface antigen test, or hepatitis C antibody test and provide the results within 2 weeks of an event in which a contestant is scheduled to compete.
SPS 192.95(2) (2)The commissioner, department representative, or ringside physician may order a computed tomography, or CT, scan with contrast; a magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, examination; or any other medical examination needed to determine if a contestant is in satisfactory physical condition to compete in unarmed combat sports.
SPS 192.95(3) (3)All contestants shall have a pre-bout physical examination by the ringside physician within 36 hours before each bout, and if requested by a contestant, referee, or inspector, after a bout. After each pre-bout and post-bout examination of a contestant, the ringside physician shall complete a report, on forms provided by the department, and submit the completed reports to the department representative.
SPS 192.95 Note Note: Forms are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department's website at: http://dsps.wi.gov.
SPS 192.95(4) (4)The ringside physician shall review all documents provided by contestants regarding medical examinations and laboratory results and examine each contestant as appropriate in the ringside physician's judgment including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, vision, and lungs. The ringside physician shall certify as fit those contestants whose physical condition appears satisfactory for competition and shall disqualify others. The results of the examination shall be recorded on a form provided by the department and submitted by the ringside physician to the inspector.
SPS 192.95 Note Note: Forms are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department's website at: http://dsps.wi.gov.
SPS 192.95(5) (5)A contestant who has been knocked out or injured in a bout that was terminated by a referee shall undergo a thorough physical examination by a physician licensed in accordance with ch. 448, Stats., and be certified fit to participate in competitive unarmed combat sports. If a contestant has been knocked out or injured by a head blow, a medical suspension is required under s. SPS 192.97.
SPS 192.95(6) (6)Female contestants shall submit to a pregnancy test conducted under the supervision of the inspector or ringside physician at their pre-bout physical examination, pursuant to s. 444.095 (3) (b) 3., Stats.
SPS 192.95 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.96 SPS 192.96Grounds for discipline.
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