Ala. Admin. Code r. 165-X-4-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 165-X-4-.05 - Conduct Of Promotion

(1) General Safety. It shall be the promoter's responsibility to insure safety for the Contestants, officials, media and fans and to comply with all safety standards required by the commission.

(a) Arena Security. Arena security is the responsibility of the promoter and such security measures provided by the promoter shall be sufficient to maintain order. At a minimum, two (2) sworn off duty law enforcement officers shall be retained for security.

(b) Obtain Ring. The promoter will provide a ring for the show and that the ring or cage must pass the certification requirements established the commission.

(c) Extra Gloves. Each promoter must have an extra set of gloves of the appropriate weight available to be used in case a glove is broken or otherwise damaged during the course of the contest or exhibition of toughman.

(2) Ringside Physician.

(a) Providing a physician. It shall be the responsibility of the commission representative to assign one or more physicians at ringside during each tough man or mixed martial arts contest.

1. The physicians assigned must be on the roster of physicians authorized to conduct pre-fight physicals and serve as ringside physicians created by the Alabama Athletic Commission.

2. At least one ringside physician must have in his or her possession any medical supplies and equipment reasonably anticipated to provide first-aid medical assistance for the type of injuries reasonably anticipated to occur in professional tough man or professional mixed martial arts matches.

3. The promoter shall compensate assigned ringside physicians in an amount to be mutually agreed upon by the promoter.

(3) Arena.

(a) Drinks. No tough man match will be allowed to commence or continue, without specific authorization from the commission, in any arena where concessionaires dispense or serve beverages in containers other than plastic, paper cups or aluminum cans.

(b) Arena safety. No tough man match will be allowed to commence or continue in any arena which appears to the commission appointed supervisor to be unsafe or where the commission appointed supervisor has reason to believe that such building or location does not conform to any applicable laws, ordinances and regulations in the city or unincorporated county area.

(4) Media Guidelines.

(a) Promoter Responsibilities For Media Personnel. It shall be the responsibility of the promoter to provide access to any sanctioned event to media professionals for print, television, radio and online media. The promoter has a duty to provide unencumbered access to media professionals while ensuring their personal safety at the event.

1. Promoters of tough man events shall provide media personnel with easily identifiable credentials that are clearly visible to state inspectors.

2. Promoters of tough man events shall provide a four-foot (4') wide open buffer zone between credentialed media and the ring apron.

3. Promoters shall ensure the safety of credentialed media professionals by requiring them to remain outside the four-foot (4') buffer zone at all times.

(i) Promoters shall provide security in the general area of credentialed media to insure they are allowed to perform their job functions with a clear view of the action and without hindrance from ticket holders, fight staff or others.

(5) Show.

(a) Marketing Prohibited Without Prior Commission Approval. Commission approval or authorization must be obtained prior to selling tickets, making announcements, or distributing advertisements concerning any show, show date, contestants, or toughman matches. Violations shall be referred to the investigations hearing of the commission for disciplinary action.

(b) Rounds scheduled.

(1) No tough man match shall have any rounds lasting longer than one (1) minute with a one (1) minute resting period.

(2) No tough man match shall be permitted for more than three (3) rounds duration.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 165-X-4-.05

New Rule: Filed December 27, 2013; effective January 31, 2014.

Authors: Matt Bledsoe; Brandon Owens

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-9-1020.