D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 19-2137

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 19-2137 - AMATEUR BOXING EVENTS

2137.1

The Commission shall cooperate in the enforcement of United States Amateur Boxing Federation or National Collegiate Athletic Association rules; provided, that these rules are not contrary to this chapter or chapter 16 of this title.

2137.2

In addition to the requirements of amateur rules, the promoter of an amateur event shall:

(a) Obtain a contest permit prior to holding the event;

(b) Provide the Commission with the tax exemption number of the promoter;

(c) Submit to the Commission, prior to commencement of the event, when admission is charged, a manifest or report on the number, kind, and price of the tickets printed for the event;

(d) Obtain the services of two (2) ringside physicians, licensed and approved by the Commission; and

(e) Ensure the availability of an ambulance on site during the event.

2137.3

The promoter shall provide, at a minimum, the following:

(a) Rosin boxes;

(b) Gloves;

(c) Water buckets and siphon bottles;

(d) Stretcher;

(e) Adequate lighting;

(f) Stools;

(g) Steps leading into the ring at both corners;

(h) A ring that is ready four (4) hours before the event; and

(i) A ring that is four feet (4') above the floor, with four (4) strand ropes secured by strings on all sides, corner and canvas paddings one and one-half (1 ½") inches thick, clean and sanitary.

2137.4

Each contestant competing in any amateur event shall be properly fitted with, and at all times during the event shall wear, protective head gear and a mouthpiece, approved by the Commission.

2137.5

Each contestant competing in any amateur event shall use thumbless or thumb- attached padded gloves approved by the Commission.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 19-2137

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3731, 3750-52 (May 20, 1988)