S.D. Admin. R. 20:81:04:14

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:81:04:14 - Appearance and attire

In a boxing bout or contest, each contestant must meet the following appearance and attire requirements:

(1) Each contestant must be clean and present a tidy appearance;

(2) The excessive use of grease or any other foreign substance may not be used on the face, hair, or body of the contestant. The referee or Commission designee shall cause any excessive grease or foreign substance to be removed. The Commission, or its designee, shall determine whether head and facial hair present any hazard to the safety of the contestant or opponent or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the contest. The contestant may not compete in the contest unless the circumstances are corrected to the Commission, or its designee's, satisfaction;

(3) A contestant may not wear any jewelry or piercing accessories while participating in the contest;

(4) A male contestant shall wear boxing shorts, an abdominal guard, foul proof cup, and shoes, or other clothing approved by the Commission. A female contestant shall wear boxing shorts, an abdominal guard, foul proof cup, body shirt, and shoes, or other clothing approved by the Commission. Breast protection is optional for female contestants;

(5) A contestant must use a mouthpiece that has been individually fitted;

(6) All contestants shall secure their hair in a manner that does not interfere with the vision or safety of either contestant, including no products or ornaments;

(7) No contestant may use cosmetics, perfumes, colognes, or other fragrances; and

(8) Male contestants shall wear groin protection.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:81:04:14

41 SDR 7, effective 7/28/2014.

General Authority:42-12-10.

Law Implemented:42-12-10.