Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Boxing,
Kickboxing and Muay Thai shall take place in a ring that complies with all
requirements set forth in this division unless otherwise approved by the
Administrator. Mixed Martial Arts and Combat Jiu-Jitsu may take place in a ring
but must meet specified ring requirements set forth for MMA to be held in a
ring.
(2) A ring must meet the
following requirements:
(a) The ring must not
be less than 18 feet square within the ropes, nor more than 24 feet;
(b) The ring floor must extend at least 24
inches beyond the ropes. The ring floor must be padded with ensolite or other
similar closed-cell foam a minimum of 3/4 inches thick. Padding must
extend beyond the ring ropes and over the edge of the platform, with a top
covering of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the
ring platform. Material that tends to gather in lumps or ridges must not be
used;
(c) The corners must be
protected inside the ring with a pad at least six inches wide and covered with
a material similar to the ring floor material long enough to cover all the rope
joints;
(d) The ring platform must
not be more than four (4) feet above the floor of the building and must have
two (2) sets of suitable steps for the use of the competitors, officials and
medical personnel. Ring posts must be made of metal, not more than three (3)
inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to a height of 58
inches above the ring floor. Ring posts must be at least 18 inches away from
the ring ropes;
(e) There must be
four ring ropes, not less than one (1) inch in diameter and wrapped in soft
material. The lower rope must be 18 inches above the ring floor with two rope
separator on each side;
(f) The
lower rope shall have applied around it a padding of a thickness of not less
than one-half inch and of a type and construction to be approved by an
authorized representative of the superintendent;
(g) The lower rope shall be offset at least
6" (six inches) and not more than 12" (twelve inches) toward the ring
apron;
(h) There must not be any
obstruction or object, without limitation, on any part of the ring
floor;
(i) Any variance to the
requirements of a ring must be approved by the Administrator.
(3) A ring used for a bout of
mixed martial arts must meet the following requirements:
(a) There must be five ring ropes, not less
than 1 inch in diameter and wrapped in soft material. The lowest ring rope must
be 12 inches above the ring floor.
(b) All other requirements as specified in
230-070-0000(2)
(4) It
is the responsibility of the promoter to have an attendant available at all
times during the event capable of making emergency repairs, corrections and
adjustments to the ring, the lights and other necessary fixtures.
(5) This section does not apply to an
entertainment wrestling ring.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
463.113
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
463.113
