Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 192.22

Current through September 30, 2024
Section SPS 192.22 - Second's duties

The following provisions apply to seconds assisting a contestant:

(1) A maximum of 3 licensed seconds will be allowed to assist any one contestant or be positioned in a designated area by the ring or cage during a non-championship bout. For championship bouts, there may be 4 licensed seconds allowed to assist any one contestant. The appropriate number of licensed seconds allowed for championship and non-championship bouts will be subject to the approval of the commissioner or department representative and based on venue size and space. A licensed second under the age of 18 may not assist a contestant unless accompanied by a licensed second at least 18 years of age.
(2) A maximum of 2 seconds may enter the ring or cage to tend to a contestant between rounds. In case of an open cut, the ringside physician or a cut man who is licensed as a second may enter the ring or cage. With the exception of the contestants and referee, no other person may enter the ring or cage during a bout without approval from the commissioner or department representative.
(3) Licensed seconds under the age of 18 are prohibited from entering the ring or cage unless accompanied by a licensed second at least 18 years of age.
(4) There may be no profanity, insults, or degrading language from any person working the corner.
(5) If a second leaves the designated area, the contestant the second is assisting shall be disqualified.
(6) Any person violating any rule while working the corner shall be disqualified for the remainder of the event and subject to disciplinary action.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 192.22

Adopted by, CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12/1/2017