1. A. Required equipment: The following equipment shall be required, unless otherwise noted:

   1. (1) Hand and foot equipment: All contestants will wear regulation gloves and foot protective equipment approved by the sanctioning body representative. Breaking, roughing, or twisting of gloves or footpads shall not be permitted.
   2. (2) Shin-pads: Shin-pads of a soft substance or material must be worn by all contestants and approved by the sanctioning body representative if the event sanction so requires such equipment.
   3. (3) Groin protector: All contestants must wear an approved groin protector. A plastic cup with an athletic supporter is adequate, but and abdominal guard is preferable.
   4. (4) Mouthpiece: All contestants must wear fitted mouthpieces.

2. B. Prohibited equipment or other items: The following equipment or other listed items are prohibited from being worn by any contestant:

   1. (1) elbow pads;
   2. (2) forearm pads;
   3. (3) rings or other jewelry; or
   4. (4) any other items not authorized by the commission or sanctioning body rules.

[15.6.12.11 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002]