SPS 102.02
SPS 102.02
Emergency equipment. The amateur club holding the permit shall have at least one properly charged oxygen tank with a suitable mask and airways of assorted sizes, and it shall have a stretcher available at ringside.
SPS 102.02 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; am.
Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97.
SPS 102.03
SPS 102.03
Gloves. Gloves approved by the inspector shall be worn by boxers in all bouts. Only thumbless or thumb-attached gloves shall be approved.
SPS 102.03(1)
(1) Boxing gloves may be not less than 5 oz. each in weight when worn by a boxer under 140 pounds, and not less than 6 oz. when worn by other boxers.
SPS 102.03(2)
(2) Gloves shall be whole, clean and in sanitary condition. Breaking, roughing or twisting of gloves is prohibited. No foreign substances may be applied to gloves except for wrapping around the wrist area to safely secure the laces.
SPS 102.03(3)
(3) The inspector shall be responsible for rejecting gloves that may pose a safety or health problem to the amateur boxer.
SPS 102.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; am. (intro.) and cr. (3),
Register, July, 1988, No. 391, eff. 8-1-88; am. (1),
Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97.
SPS 102.04(1)
(1) Boxers shall wear one 2-inch by 10 yard roll of cotton gauze on each hand during all bouts and shows except as follows:
SPS 102.04(1)(a)
(a) The roll worn by boxers weighing 156 pounds and above may be longer than 10 yards, but may not exceed 12 yards.
SPS 102.04(1)(b)
(b) Boxers may use one training wrap type bandage on each hand not to exceed 6 feet 6 inches in length, held in place by a strip of one-inch adhesive tape not more than 8 inches in length around each wrist. Boxers may place 2 strips of one-inch adhesive tape on the back of each hand in the form of an "X" provided the strips do not extend more than one-half inch into the palm area of the hand.
SPS 102.04(2)
(2) No substance other than above prescribed may be used between the fingers or over the knuckles.
SPS 102.04 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; am. (1) (intro.),
Register July, 1993, No. 451, eff. 8-1-93.
SPS 102.05(1)(1) Boxers shall box in proper dress including an approved foul-proof protection cup for a male boxer, a breast protector for a female boxer, trunks with a belt line below or at the waistline, shoes of soft material, without spikes, cleats or heels, and socks which may extend to within one inch below the knee.
SPS 102.05(2)
(2) Boxers may not wear metal straps, buckles, necklaces, jewelry or other objects.
SPS 102.05(3)
(3) Boxers may not use any type of grease or other substance on the body.
SPS 102.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; am. (1),
Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 9-1-97.
SPS 102.06
SPS 102.06
Mouthpieces. Boxers shall wear an individually form-fitted mouthpiece during each round.
SPS 102.06 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85.
SPS 102.07
SPS 102.07
Headgear. Boxers shall wear headgear approved by the inspector in all bouts. Headgear shall meet substantially the following specifications:
SPS 102.07(1)
(1) Headgear shall be adjustable to different head sizes.
SPS 102.07(3)
(3) The outer casing of the headgear shall be constructed of tanned sheepskin of not less than 2, nor more than 3 ounces in weight.
SPS 102.07(4)
(4) Padding at back of head, ears, and temple area shall consist of 1/4-inch thickness of closed cell padding.
SPS 102.07(5)
(5) Padding for the area above the eyes shall consist of a combination padding of 1/4-inch closed cell padding and 3/8-inch latex foam rubber cemented together.
SPS 102.07(6)
(6) Padding for the ears shall consist of 1/2-inch flat foam rubber on the outside, fitted in a semi-circle.
SPS 102.07(7)
(7) Lace tips or any exposed metal is prohibited. The buckle under the chin shall be thoroughly protected.
SPS 102.07(8)
(8) The inner casing of the headgear shall be lined with 21/2 ounces of tanned unfinished sheepskin.
SPS 102.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85.
SPS 102.08(1)(1) Every second working in a boxer's corner shall have the following equipment:
SPS 102.08(1)(c)
(c) Sterile gauze pads, sterile cotton and cotton tipped swabs.
SPS 102.08(2)
(2) Seconds shall submit first aid kits and corner equipment to the ringside physician for inspection and approval before a show. Kits and equipment may not include stimulants.
SPS 102.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; am. (2),
Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97.
