S.D. Admin. R. 20:81:04:25

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

Section 20:81:04:25 - Ring requirements

The ring for a contest shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The ring for a contest may not be less than sixteen feet or more than twenty-two feet square with ropes and must be elevated three and one-half feet off the floor. The promoter shall provide suitable steps for the use of contestants;

(2) The ring posts must be constructed of metal not more than four inches in diameter. The posts shall extend from the floor to a height of fifty-eight inches above the ring floor and shall be fastened securely to the floor or to the other posts;

(3) The ropes must be a minimum of three in number, extending in a triple line eighteen inches, thirty-five inches, and fifty-two inches from the floor of the ring and be at least one inch in diameter and wrapped in soft materials. The ropes may not be closer than eighteen inches to the ring posts. If four ropes are used, the ropes must be proportionately spaced;

(4) The ring floor must extend beyond the lower rope for a distance of not less than eighteen inches;

(5) The entire floor of the ring must be padded to the thickness of at least one inch with felt, corrugated paper, matting, or other soft materials approved by the Commission. A canvas covering stretched tightly and laced to the ring platform must cover the padding materials; and

(6) The promoter must provide a suitable bell.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:81:04:25

41 SDR 7, effective 7/28/2014.

General Authority:42-12-10.

Law Implemented:42-12-10.