N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.7.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 15.6.7.12 - THE RING

Any ring in which an unarmed combat contest excluding mixed martial arts or exhibition is to be conducted, must first be inspected and approved by the commission chair or his designee as having met the following requirements.

A.Size: The standard ring shall be at least twenty (20 x 20) square feet within the ropes, but no more than twenty-four (24 x 24) square feet, unless otherwise approved by the commission; and have no less than eighteen (18) inches of unencumbered platform surface extending from the ropes.

B.Elevation: The ring shall not be elevated more than four (4) feet off of the floor, and shall be provided with two sets of suitable steps for use of contestants, coaches, and officials.

C.Ropes: The ring ropes shall be four (4) in number with the bottom rope off-set from the other three. The bottom rope shall be between thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) inches from the ring surface. The ropes shall be no less than one (1) inch in diameter and should be covered with a soft material to avoid injury to the participants.

D.Padding: The ring surface shall have a smooth, firm surface covered with clean canvas or other resilient material stretched taut and laced tightly to the ring platform. Between the surface and the cover, there shall be a layer of ensolite padding or similar material, at least one (1) inch thick that extends over the entire surface inside and outside of the ropes.

E.Ring posts: The ring posts shall be four (4) in number and shall extend no more than fifty-eight (58) inches from the surface of the ring. Each post shall be at least eighteen (18) inches distant from the ring ropes. Ring posts and turnbuckles shall be suitably padded to insure the participants' safety.

F.Lighting: The ring shall be amply illuminated by overhead lights that should be so arranged that shadows shall be eliminated and discomfort from heat and glare are minimized for persons in and near the ring.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.7.12

15.6.7.12 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002; A, 08-26-2012, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 24, December 30, 2016, eff. 1/15/2017