S-3.1, r. 7 - Regulation respecting combat sports licensing

Section 61 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

61. A physician designated by the board may suspend the licence of a contestant who

(1)  has fallen to the ring mat during training for 10 seconds or more or has suffered a knock-out or a technical knock-out during a bout as a result of blows to the head; in either such case, the minimum suspension period shall be 60 days. Where 2 such events occur within a 6-month period, the minimum suspension period shall be 180 days. Where 3 such events occur within a 1-year period, the minimum suspension period shall be 1 year;

(2)  has suffered a technical knock-out as a result of cuts sustained during a bout; in such a case, the minimum suspension period shall be 30 days;

(3)  has suffered a knock-out or a technical knock-out during a bout as a result of blows to the body; in such a case, the suspension period shall be that determined by the physician;

(4)  has sustained a severe cut or injury to the body during training; in such a case, the suspension period shall be that determined by the physician; or

(5)  is declared unfit to fight; in such a case, the suspension period shall be that determined by the physician.

Where the physician suspends a contestant’s licence, the contestant may not engage in any training in which blows are exchanged without authorization by the board after consultation with the physician.

At the end of the suspension period, the contestant shall undergo the medical examination that may be required by the physician designated by the board at the time of its decision to suspend the contestant in order to determine if he is fit to resume fighting.

If the physician considers that the contestant is not fit to fight, he may extend the suspension period.

During the suspension period, a physician designated by the board may examine a contestant who so applies to the board and, if the physician considers that the contestant is fit to fight, he may terminate the suspension.

O.C. 663-95, s. 61.