- (1) Bandages on the hands of unarmed combat sports competitors may not exceed one winding of surgeon’s adhesive tape, not over 2 inches wide, placed directly on the hand to protect the part of the hand near the wrist. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice, but may not extend within three-fourths of an inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist.
- (2) Each unarmed combat sports competitor shall use gauze not over 2 inches wide, held in place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon’s adhesive tape for each hand. Up to one 20-yard roll of gauze may be used to complete the wrappings for each hand. Strips of tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandages.
- (3) Bandages shall be applied or adjusted in the presence of a licensed referee or inspector and both unarmed combat sports competitors. Either competitor may waive his or her right to witness the bandaging of his or her opponent’s hands.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 463.113
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 463.113
History
SAC 7-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95
BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91
BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88