Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2040 - Office of Athletics
Chapter 4 - Licensees and Their Responsibilities
Section 20 CSR 2040-4.050 - Timekeepers

(1) The timekeeper sounds the bell at the beginning and end of each round. The timekeeper shall also indicate by pounding the ring when there is ten (10) seconds remaining in the round to warn the referee of the end of the round. When there is ten (10) seconds remaining in the rest period between rounds the timekeeper shall sound a whistle or buzzer to warn the referee, contestants, and seconds of the beginning of the next round.

(2) It is the duty of the timekeeper to keep accurate time of all bouts. The timekeeper keeps an exact record of time taken out at the request of a referee for an examination of a contestant by the physician, or the replacement of a glove or adjustment of any equipment during a round and the timekeeper reports the exact time of a bout being stopped.

(3) The timekeeper shall be impartial. Any timekeeper who signals interested parties at any time during bouts may be subject to discipline.

(4) The timekeeper shall be responsible for the knockdown count during boxing, kickboxing, and full-contact karate. The timekeeper begins counting each second during the knockdown count. If the knockdown occurs within ten (10) seconds of the end of the round, the timekeeper shall not ring the bell until the referee indicates the contestant is ready.

(5) When officiating at professional wrestling contests, the timekeeper records the exact time of all falls. The timekeeper also notifies wrestling contestants between falls when it is time for them to return to the ring. Ten (10) minutes may be the maximum time allowed for rest periods between falls. Any delay on the part of a contestant in returning may be reported to the office.

(6) The timekeeper selected for each bout is at the sole discretion of the office and such determination may be final. The promoter is responsible for all compensation for the timekeeper. The office shall set the amount of compensation to be provided to the timekeeper.