Delaware Administrative Code
Title 24 - Regulated Professions and Occupations
Department of State
Division of Professional Regulation
8800 - Combative Sports Entertainment Rules and Regulations
Part B - Amateur Boxing Rules and Regulations
Section 8800-B-1.0 - Amateur Boxing
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
1.1 All amateur bouts must have the sanction of an amateur boxing association recognized by the Director before a permit will be granted by the Division.
1.1 The application for permit must be submitted to the Division at least fifteen full working days prior to the scheduled event.
1.3 All amateur boxing events will be conducted in accordance with USA Boxing Rules or other approved sanctioning body's rules.
1.4 All boxers, coaches, assistant coaches, officials, physicians, administrators and clerks/inspectors shall be registered members of the approved sanctioning organization.
1.5 A physician licensed to practice in Delaware must examine a contestant before they enter the ring and the physician must also be at the ringside during the progress of the contest.
1.6 All protective gear shall comply with USA Boxing Rules or other approved sanctioning body's rules.
1.7 A representative from the Division may be in attendance at amateur events to observe the sanctioning body's compliance to the USA Boxing Rules or other approved sanctioning body's rules.
1.8 The representative from the Division shall have the authority to halt any part of the event at any time in the interest of public safety.
1.9 Nothing in these rules shall be applicable to any bouts or events conducted as an extracurricular activity by any educational institution or public safety training program in the State.
1.10 Based on the requirements set forth in Title 18 § 105(b) (5), the following criteria for determining physical and mental fitness shall include but is not limited to: blood pressure, pulse, respiration, heart rhythm, heart murmurs, ears, nose, throat, extremities, medications taken, negative pregnancy test results, and mental assessment, which must meet acceptable standards as determined by the examining physician prior to the event.
