Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 192.56

Current through September 30, 2024
Section SPS 192.56 - General provisions
(1) A male contestant may not compete against a female contestant in a bout.
(2) Each contestant shall present all required physical examination forms and laboratory reports to the ringside physician at the pre-bout examination.
(3) All professional and amateur bouts shall be conducted under the supervision of the department.
(4) Only licensed participants or persons approved by the department may be allowed in the ring or cage or designated locker rooms.
(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.
(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.

Note: 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.

(7) A bout in which more than 2 contestants participate is prohibited.
(8) Bouts shall take place in a cage meeting the requirements under s. SPS 192.69 or ring meeting the requirements under s. SPS 192.70.
(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.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 192.56

Adopted by, CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12/1/2017