Florida Administrative Code
61 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
61K1 - Florida Athletic Commission
Chapter 61K1-4 - HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR AMATEUR BOXING, KICKBOXING, AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Section 61K1-4.022 - Kickboxing Apparel

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 61K1-4.022

Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024

(1) Each male amateur shall wear the following:

(a) Traditional boxing trunks or Thai boxing shorts must be worn, the belt of which shall not extend above the waistline. Long pants with an elastic waistband may be worn in Full Contact/American Style kickboxing matches;

(b) A protective cup or groin protector as approved by the amateur sanctioning organization representative;

(c) Shin and instep protective pads, provided by the promoter, approved of by amateur sanctioning organization's representative.

(2) Each female amateur shall wear the following:

(a) Traditional boxing trunks or Thai boxing shorts must be worn, the belt of which shall not extend above the waistline. Long paints with an elastic waistband may be worn in Full Contact/American Style kickboxing matches;

(b) A close fitting tank or halter type top;

(c) Shin and instep protective pads, provided by the promoter, approved of by amateur sanctioning organization's representative;

(d) A protective cup or protective pelvic girdle to cover the pubic area, ovaries, coccyx and sides of the hips is optional;

(e) Breast protectors are optional.

(3) All amateurs shall wear an individually fitted mouthpiece, which shall be in the amateur's mouth at all times during the matches.

(4) All amateurs must wear elbow pads constructed of non-abrasive material, minimum 1/2'' inch thick around the impact area of the elbow.

(5) Prohibited apparel:

(a) Eyeglasses;

(b) Shoes;

(c) Any type of apparel with metal straps, buckles, necklaces or any other type of jewelry.

(6) Amateurs may wear soft contact lenses. Hard contact lenses are forbidden.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003(2) FS. Law Implemented 548.003, 548.0065 FS.

New 3-14-13, Amended 11-16-20, 7-8-21.

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