W. Va. Code R. § 177-2-29

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 177-2-29 - Seconds

29.1. Dress. -- Seconds and managers acting as seconds must be attired.

29.2. Demeanor. -- Seconds may not excessively coach or in any way assist a principal during a round, or by word or action attempt to heckle or annoy his principal's opponent.

29.3. Conduct. -- Seconds may not enter a cage until an audible device indicates the end of the round and are prohibited from spraying or forcefully throwing water on a contestant. Seconds shall leave the cage at the sound of the timer's whistle ten (10) seconds before a round is to begin, removing all obstructions, buckets, stools, etc., promptly at the sounding of an audible devices.

29.4. Throwing in the towel. -- Seconds may throw a towel in the cage as a token of defeat or may step upon the cage apron and indicate to the referee that his or her contestant should not continue; otherwise, the referee is the sole judge as to the ability of a contestant to continue.

29.5. Prohibition of certain dressings. -- No second shall be permitted to use grease or any other substances on the body of a contestant. The use of petroleum jelly in corners is not allowed except in the use of stopping blood and on cuts. Petroleum jelly, or other substances approved by the commission, may be used in between rounds in the use of stopping blood and on cuts and only in the presence of a representative of the commission. The use of drugs, alcohols or stimulants during a match by any contestant, second, trainer, or manager is adequate cause for revoking license.

W. Va. Code R. § 177-2-29