SPS 192.74SPS 192.74Consumables.
SPS 192.74(1)(1)Only water or an approved electrolyte-replacement beverage may be consumed during the bout. Electrolyte-replacement beverages include GatoradeÒ, PoweradeÒ, PropelÒ, and SmartwaterÒ. All consumables are subject to approval by the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.74(2)(2)Beverages shall be brought to ring or cage side unopened, sealed, and only in a plastic container. Unsealed beverages are prohibited.
SPS 192.74(3)(3)The inspector or department representative shall approve and sign off on any beverage.
SPS 192.74(4)(4)No stimulant beverages or beverages with caffeine, such as Red BullÒ and Rockstar, are allowed.
SPS 192.74(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 192.74(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 192.74(7)(7)Tobacco use is not permitted in the contestant’s locker room.
SPS 192.74(8)(8)Use of any energy stimulant in pill or other form is not permitted.
SPS 192.74 HistoryHistory: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
subch. VII of ch. SPS 192Subchapter VII — Conducting Muay Thai at Events
SPS 192.75SPS 192.75General provisions.
SPS 192.75(1)(1)A male contestant may not compete against a female contestant in a bout.
SPS 192.75(2)(2)Each contestant shall present all required physical examination forms and laboratory reports to the ringside physician at the pre-bout examination.
SPS 192.75(3)(3)All professional and amateur bouts shall be conducted under the supervision of the department.
SPS 192.75(4)(4)Only licensed participants or persons approved by the department may be allowed in the ring or cage or designated locker rooms.
SPS 192.75(5)(5)Amateur contestants may not currently or have ever been a professional fighter in any combative sport. This includes mixed martial arts, boxing, karate, or any other form of a combative sport. Any contestant found in violation will be subject to disciplinary action.
SPS 192.75(6)(6)Debut amateur contestants shall complete a department-approved form detailing the contestant’s experience and training for unarmed combat sports competitions. The trainer of a debut contestant shall certify that the contestant is skilled enough to compete and has never engaged in any form of unarmed combat as a professional.
SPS 192.75 NoteNote: 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 192.75(7)(7)A bout in which more than 2 contestants participate is prohibited.
SPS 192.75(8)(8)Bouts shall take place in a cage meeting the requirements under s. SPS 192.87 or ring meeting the requirements under s. SPS 192.88.
SPS 192.75(9)(9)Improper use of or tampering with equipment by a contestant or contestant’s second is prohibited. Any violation of this subdivision may result in a point reduction or disqualification of the contestant.
SPS 192.75(10)(10)Contestants may perform a Ram Muay inside the ring or cage prior to the beginning of a bout. If both contestants in a bout choose to perform a Ram Muay, the contestants shall perform their Ram Muay at the same time. A Ram Muay may not exceed 3 minutes in duration. After completion of a Ram Muay, a contestant shall remove all attire and accessories not required or allowed under s. SPS 192.80.
SPS 192.75 HistoryHistory: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.76SPS 192.76Weigh-in and weight classes.
SPS 192.76(1)(1)Contestants shall weigh in no more than 36 hours prior to the start time of the event in which they will compete. The weigh-in shall be conducted under the supervision of an inspector or department representative at a place designated by the promoter in an area with ample lighting to observe contestants and conduct the weigh-in.
SPS 192.76(2)(2)Contestants may wear a shirt, a pair of shorts, and socks at the weigh-in. Contestants may not wear any additional apparel or jewelry.
SPS 192.76(3)(3)The scale shall be provided by the promoter and approved by the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.76(4)(4)Contestants may not participate in a bout where the weigh-in weight difference of opposing contestants exceeds the weight allowance shown in Table A. In this section, “weight allowance” means the difference in weight permitted between contestants in 2 different weight classes.