Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 192.80

Current through September 30, 2024
Section SPS 192.80 - Appearance and attire
(1) Male contestants shall wear a groin protector that will protect them against injury from a foul blow.
(2) Female contestants may wear groin and breast protectors.
(3) Each contestant shall wear Thai shorts. The shorts may not have pockets, buttons, zippers, grommets, exposed hook-and-loop fasteners, or metal of any kind. Shorts shall be approved by the inspector or department representative.
(4) Male contestants may not wear a shirt or top.
(5) Female contestants shall wear a short-sleeved or sleeveless form-fitting rash guard, a sports bra, or both. Padding for a sports bra shall be secured to the fabric of the bra. Loose fitting tops are prohibited.
(6) No piercing accessories are permitted.
(7) A contestant may wear soft contact lenses. No other corrective lenses are permitted.
(8) Namman Muay may be applied below the head on a contestant's body, and a small amount of Vaseline jelly or other petroleum jelly may be used on the facial area. No other substances may be used on the head or any other part of the body.
(9) Vaseline® jelly or other petroleum jelly may be applied in between rounds to address a cut, but may not be reapplied to the entire facial area. Namman Muay may not be applied in between rounds.
(10) Taping of hands, wrists, and ankles is permitted.
(11) Only neoprene joint supports may be used. Metal supports are prohibited.
(12) Fingernails and toenails shall be trimmed.
(13) The inspector or department representative shall determine whether head or facial hair presents any hazard to the safety of the contestant or their opponent or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the event. Facial hair may not be braided.
(14) Contestants may not wear any equipment that fails to receive approval from the inspector or department representative.
(15) Contestants may not wear shoes or padding on their feet during competition.
(16) Ankle guards that have been approved by the inspector or department representative may be worn.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 192.80

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