District of Columbia Administrative Code

2119 FOULS 2119.1 No contestant shall commit any of the following fouls: (a) Hitting the opponent below the belt; (b) Hitting an opponent who is down or who is rising after being down. (c) Holding the opponent with one hand and hitting the opponent with the other hand. (d) Holdin…

2120 INTENTIONAL LOSSES 2120.1 If the referee determines that one or both of the contestants are attempting to lose the contest, the referee shall stop the contest and notify each contestant involved that the contestant’s purse will be withheld pending a final decision as to whet…

2121 FINAL DECISION 2121.1 Judges designated by the Commission shall make the final decision in each event, unless the contest is first stopped by the referee for reason of a knockout, technical knockout, foul, inability of a contestant to continue, or other reason for which the …

2122 THE RING 2122.1 The ring in an event shall be at least sixteen feet (16’) square and at most twenty feet (20’) square within the ropes. The ring’s floor shall extend beyond the ropes at least twenty-four inches (24”). The ring shall be padded with felt, corrugated paper, mat…

2123 TICKETS 2123.1 The promoter shall provide to the Commission, prior to the commencement of an event at which admission is charged, a manifest or report on the number, kind, and price of tickets printed for the contest. 2123.2 Each ticket shall have the price, name of the prom…

2124 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1981).

2125 COMPENSATION 2125.1 The total purse for a professional contestant may be no less than fifty dollars ($50) for each round scheduled in a contest. 2125.2 A contestant’s share of the purse shall be at least sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66 2/3%) of the total purse. 2125.3 T…

2126 PROTECTION OF CONTESTANTS DURING EVENT 2126.1 The examining physician shall attend to the contestants at the immediate ringside until the conclusion of the final contest on a program. 2126.2 After the final contest on a program the examining physician shall go to the dressin…

2127 PROTECTION OF CONTESTANTS AFTER EVENT 2127.1 After an event, the Commission, in its discretion, may order a rest period from four (4) to ninety (90) days in length for a contestant, considering the difficulty of the contest for the contestant and the number and severity of t…

2128 MANAGERS 2128.1 No person shall manage a contestant without a written, notarized contract with the contestant, which shall be on file with the Commission. 2128.2 The Commission shall accept for filing only the original or a certified copy of the standard Commission contract …

2129 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1981).

2130 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1981).

2131 SECONDS 2131.1 Each contestant shall have at least two (2) and not more than three (3) seconds. Only one (1) second is allowed inside the ring between rounds. 2131.2 No person who holds only a second's license shall act as a manager, assist in procuring matches, or take a sh…

2132 TIMEKEEPERS 2132.1 The timekeeper shall sit at ringside closest to the gong. The timekeeper shall indicate the beginning and end of each round by striking the gong once with a metal hammer. 2132.2 The timekeeper may have a whistle and an accurate stopwatch that an inspector …

2133 JUDGES 2133.1 The Commission shall designate three (3) judges for each contest, who shall score the contestants and make final decisions. 2133.2 The Commission may designate substitute judges for a contest in the absence of the judges originally designated for the contest. S…

2134 REFEREES 2134.1 The referee is the chief official in each contest. The referee shall enforce these rules during the contest. 2134.2 The referee may stop a contest if the referee thinks one of the contestants is clearly disadvantaged or if a contestant appears injured. The re…

2135 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1981).

2136 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1981).

2137 AMATEUR BOXING EVENTS 2137.1 The Commission shall cooperate in the enforcement of United States Amateur Boxing Federation or National Collegiate Athletic Association rules; provided, that these rules are not contrary to this chapter or chapter 16 of this title. 2137.2 In add…

2199 DEFINITIONS 2199.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases have the meanings ascribed: Contest - single boxing match. Contestant - a boxer taking part in a specific contest. Boxing event - a boxing contest, match, exhibition, or showing. Program - one or mor…

2200 APPLICABILITY 2200.1 This chapter applies to wrestling events, professional and amateur, in the District of Columbia and to the participants in these events. 2200.2 Chapter 20 of this title (Boxing and Wrestling General Rules and Procedures) supplements this chapter. SOURCE:…

2201 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1981).

2202 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1981).

2203 CONTRACTS 2203.1 No person shall promote a professional event in the District without having first entered into a valid written contract, conforming to the requirements of this chapter with each contestant or manager. 2203.2 A contract required by this section shall include …

2204 PROVISION OF NAMES OF CONTESTANTS 2204.1 The promoter of a wrestling event shall furnish the Commission the names of each contestant at least four (4) days before the event. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking at 35 DCR 3753, 3754 (May 20, 1988). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise not…

2205 ARRIVAL; FAILURE TO PERFORM CONTRACT 2205.1 A contestant shall report to the inspector in the dressing room at least one (1) hour before the contestant is scheduled to enter the ring. 2205.2 A contestant who fails to perform in a contest for which the contestant or the manag…

2206 DRESSING ROOM 2206.1 The inspector is in charge of and shall supervise all activity in the dressing room of each contestant. 2206.2 The inspector shall ensure that contestants and seconds are dressed in accordance with this chapter. 2206.3 No person shall enter the contestan…

2207 APPEARANCE OF CONTESTANTS 2207.1 Contestants shall be clean and neat in appearance. 2207.2 The skin of each contestant shall be free from grease, lotions, or other foreign substances. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking at 35 DCR 3753, 3754 (May 20, 1988). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless oth…

2208 ANNOUNCERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND INTRODUCTIONS 2208.1 The announcer shall announce for each contest the names of the contestants, their weights, and other matters as directed by the Commission. 2208.2 The announcer shall announce the decision, and, when the decision has been m…

2209 THE RING 2209.1 The ring in an event shall be at least sixteen feet (16’) square and at most twenty feet (20’) square within the ropes. The ring's floor shall extend beyond the ropes at least twenty-four inches (24”). The ring shall be padded with felt, corrugated paper, mat…

2210 TICKETS 2210.1 The promoter shall provide to the Commission, prior to the commencement of an event at which admission is charged, a manifest or report on the number, kind, and price of tickets printed for the contest. 2210.2 Each ticket shall have the price, name of the prom…

2211 PROTECTION OF CONTESTANTS 2211.1 In case of serious injury to a contestant, the Commission may conduct an investigation to determine if there has been a violation of this chapter on the part of any person. 2211.2 The examining physician shall attend to the contestants at the…

2212 APPEAL OF DECISION 2212.1 A contestant may appeal the decision of a referee to the Commission if the contestant believes the referee was unfair in any ruling. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking at 35 DCR 3753, 3758 (May 20, 1988). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authori…

2299 DEFINITIONS 2299.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases have the meanings ascribed: Contest - a single wrestling match. Contestant - a wrestler taking part in a specific contest. Event - a wrestling contest, match, exhibition, or showing. 2299.2 The defin…

2300 APPLICABILITY 2300.1 This chapter applies to kickboxing events, professional and amateur, in the District of Columbia and to the participants in these events. 2300.2 Chapter 20 of this title (Boxing and Wrestling General Rules and Procedures) supplements this chapter. SOURCE…

2301 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1994 Repl.).

2302 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1994 Repl.).

2303 CONTRACTS 2303.1 No person shall promote a professional event in the District without having first entered into a valid written contract, conforming to the requirements of this chapter, with each contestant or manager. 2303.2 A contract required by this section shall include…

2304 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1994 Repl.).

2305 ARRIVAL; FAILURE TO PERFORM CONTRACT 2305.1 A contestant shall report to the inspector in the dressing room at least one (1) hour before the contestant is scheduled to enter the ring. 2305.2 A contestant who fails to perform in a contest for which the contestant or the manag…

2306 DRESSING ROOM 2306.1 The inspector is in charge of and shall supervise all activity in the dressing room of this section according to the rules of the association or federation under whose auspices a championship contest is held. 2306.2 The inspector shall ensure that contes…

2307 WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS 2307.1 The following weight classifications for kickboxers are hereby established: (a) Flyweight, one hundred twelve pounds (112 lbs.) or under; (b) Bantamweight; over one hundred twelve pounds (112 lbs.) but not more than one hundred and twenty-five p…

2308 WEIGH-IN 2308.1 Contestants shall be weighed in the presence of each other and an official of the Commission or at such other time prior to the contest as deemed appropriate by the Commission. 2308.2 If a contest is postponed for more than twenty-four (24) hours, each contes…

2309 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1994 Repl.).

2310 FAILURE TO MAKE WEIGHT 2310.1 When a contestant fails to make the weight, the Commission may cancel the permit for the contest, move to fine or suspend the contestant or take other appropriate action. 2310.2 A champion who fails to make the weight for a title match shall los…

2311 CONTESTANTS’ EQUIPMENT 2311.1 Contestants shall wear gloves, headgear, a mouthpiece, foot pads, and shin guards approved by the Commission. 2311.2 In bouts of welterweights or lighter, the gloves shall be eight ounces (8 oz.). In the middleweight and heavier classes, gloves …

2312 LENGTH AND NUMBER OF ROUNDS 2312.1 The length of a round in a contest is two (2) minutes, and there is a one (1) minute rest between rounds. 2312.2 A professional contest shall be scheduled for a minimum of five (5) rounds. 2312.3 An amateur contest may not exceed five (5) r…

2313 ANNOUNCERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND INTRODUCTIONS 2313.1 The announcer shall announce for each contest the names of the contestants, their weights, and other matters as directed by the Commission. 2313.2 The announcer shall announce the decision, and when the decision has been ma…

2314 REFEREE’S INSPECTION 2314.1 The referee shall inspect the bandages and the gloves of each contestant to ensure that no grease or other foreign substance has been illegally applied thereto. 2314.2 The referee shall ensure that each contestant is wearing a protective cup and m…

2315 MINIMUM KICK REQUIREMENT OFFICIALS 2315.1 In addition to the judges and referee, the Commission shall designate two (2) minimum kick requirement officials, one assigned to each contestant. 2315.2 The minimum kick requirement official assigned to a contest shall sit in the co…