Or. Admin. Code § 230-130-0440

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 230-130-0440 - Equipment

(1) Groin Protection - all male competitors must wear a groin protection.

(2) Female competitors may wear breast protection.

(3) Female competitors must wear a sports bra (no metal or hard plastic components), and/or rash guard shirts. Rash guards may not be long sleeved.

(4) Male competitors must wear trunks with no pockets, and any strings must be tucked in and taped.

(5) Competitors must wear an approved and fitted mouth guard.

(6) Knee or ankle braces are not permitted, nor is taping for the same purpose, but competitors may use neoprene or elastic ankle sleeves provided there are no hard metal or plastic components, or taping underneath.

(7) Elbow pads for amateur competitors when elbow strikes have been allowed.

(8) Shoes are not permitted.

(9) Shirts or rash guards are not permitted for male competitors.

(10) Gloves:

(a) Must be supplied by the promoter and approved by the Commission;

(b) Both competitors must have the option to both use the same brand and quality of glove, and any variations must be approved by both competitors and an authorized representative of the superintendent;

(c) May only be used in only one bout per event;

(d) Main event gloves must be new and provided by the promoter;

(e) Must have the distal portion of the thumb attached to the body of the glove;

(f) No breaking, skinning, roughing or twisting is permitted;

(g) Must weigh a minimum of eight (8) ounces for competitors weighing less than 160 lbs.;

(h) Must weigh a minimum of ten (10) ounces for competitors weighing 160 lbs. and over;

(i) For competitors weighing less than 126 lbs, six (6) ounce gloves may be approved for use;

(j) Weight of gloves for both competitors must be the same;

(k) Must only be placed on the competitor in the presence of an Inspector;

(l) If found to be unfit, shall be immediately discarded and replaced with gloves meeting the above requirements;

(m) Promoters are required to have new replacement gloves available at ringside.

Or. Admin. Code § 230-130-0440

SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 1/9/2018; SAC 3-2023, amend filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/1/2023; SAC 4-2023, amend filed 11/13/2023, effective 1/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113