W. Va. Code R. § 177-2-46

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

Section 177-2-46 - Hand Wraps

46.1. All contestants shall be required to gauze and tape their hands prior to a match. In all weight classes, the hand wraps on each contestant's hand shall be restricted to soft gauze cloth not more than 15 yards in length and 2 inches in width, held in place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon's tape, 1 inch in width, for each hand. Surgeon's adhesive tape shall be placed directly on each hand for protection near the wrist. However, as opposed to boxing wraps, the tape may cross the back of the hand twice and extend to cover and protect the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. The hand wraps shall be evenly distributed across the hand. Hand wraps and tape shall be placed on the contestant's hands in the dressing room in the presence of the inspector and, if warranted, in the presence of the manager or chief second of his or her opponent.

46.2. Under no circumstances are gloves to be placed on the hands of a contestant until the approval of the inspector is received. Substances other than tape and gauze shall not be utilized. For example, pre-wraps may not be used.