W. Va. Code R. § 177-2-37

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

Section 177-2-37 - Foul Procedures

37.1. If a foul is committed, the referee shall:

37.1.a. Call time;

37.1.b. Direct the non-injured contestant to a neutral corner;

37.1.c. Check the fouled contestant's condition and safety; and

37.1.d. Assess the foul to the offending contestant, deduct points, and notify each corners' seconds, the judges and the official scorekeeper.

37.2. If a bottom contestant commits a foul, unless the top contestant is injured, the match shall continue so as not to jeopardize the top contestant's superior positioning at the time.

37.2.a The referee shall verbally notify the bottom contestant of the foul.

37.2.b. When the round is over, the referee shall assess the foul and notify both corners' seconds, the judges and the official scorekeeper.

37.2.c. The referee may terminate a bout based on the severity of a foul. For such a flagrant foul, a contestant shall lose by disqualification.

W. Va. Code R. § 177-2-37