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SPS 192.82(2) (2)Contestant's shall use soft gauze cloth not more than 15 yards in length and 2 inches in width for each hand, held in place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon's tape one inch in width for each hand.
SPS 192.82(3) (3)No substances, liquid or material other than approved surgeon's tape and gauze are allowed.
SPS 192.82(4) (4)The manager or chief second of the opponent may elect to be present when hands are being wrapped and gloves placed on a contestant.
SPS 192.82(5) (5)Gauze and surgeon's tape shall be placed on the contestant's hands in the dressing room in the presence of the inspector or department representative, who shall inspect and initial each legally wrapped hand.
SPS 192.82(6) (6)Surgeon's tape shall be placed directly on each hand for protection near the wrist. The tape may not extend within an inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist.
SPS 192.82(7) (7)One strip of tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandages. Tape strips may be folded once, but braiding of tape strips is prohibited.
SPS 192.82(8) (8)Gloves shall be placed on a contestant's hands in the dressing room in the presence of the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.82(9) (9)The wrist portion of a contestant's gloves shall be sealed with identifying red or blue duct tape and initialed by the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.82 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.83 SPS 192.83Mouthpiece. All contestants shall wear a mouthpiece during competition. The round may not begin without the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee shall call time and have the mouthpiece replaced at the first opportune moment, without interfering with the immediate action. The referee may deduct points or disqualify a contestant if the mouthpiece is repeatedly dislodged or it is judged the mouthpiece is being purposely spit out.
SPS 192.83 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.84 SPS 192.84Headgear.
SPS 192.84(1)(1)Professional contestants, other than those participating in an exhibition bout, may not wear head gear. Professional contestants participating in an exhibition bout shall wear competition headgear weighing between 10 and 12 ounces that has been approved by USA Boxing, Incorporated or the commissioner or department representative. Headgear may include cheek protectors. Karate foam dipped style headgear, headgear with a jaw bar or face guard, and heavily padded training or sparring headgear are prohibited.
SPS 192.84(2) (2)Amateur contestants shall wear competition headgear weighing between 10 and 12 ounces that has been approved by USA Boxing, Incorporated or the commissioner or department representative. Headgear may include cheek protectors. Karate foam dipped style headgear, headgear with a jaw bar or face guard, and heavily padded training or sparring headgear are prohibited.
SPS 192.84 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.85 SPS 192.85Shin pads.
SPS 192.85(1)(1)Professional contestants may not wear shin pads. Amateur contestants shall wear shin pads that meet the requirements under sub. (2). Shin pads are subject to the approval of the commissioner or department representative.
SPS 192.85(2) (2)Shin pads shall be of a soft material and secured to the shins with the shin pad's elastic strap and medical or athletic tape. Shin instep pads are permitted, but shin pads with metal loop fasteners and grappling or soccer shin guards are prohibited.
SPS 192.85 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.86 SPS 192.86Corner equipment.
SPS 192.86(1)(1)At least one second who works in a contestant's corner may have the following equipment:
SPS 192.86(1)(a) (a) A bucket.
SPS 192.86(1)(b) (b) Clean towels.
SPS 192.86(1)(c) (c) Sterile gauze pads, sterile cotton, and cotton-tipped swabs.
SPS 192.86(1)(d) (d) Ice in a spill-proof sealed container.
SPS 192.86(1)(e) (e) Water in clear plastic sealed containers.
SPS 192.86(2) (2)Seconds shall submit the bucket and corner equipment to the inspector or department representative for inspection and approval before a bout.
SPS 192.86(3) (3)In case of a cut, a contestant's seconds may only make topical use of the following:
SPS 192.86(3)(a) (a) A solution of adrenaline 1/1000.
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
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