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TABLE OF PROVISIONS
Regulation
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PART 1—PRELIMINARY
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Objective
Authorising provision
Commencement
Definitions
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PART 2—LICENCES, PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS
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Division 1—Promoters
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Promoter's licence
Promotion permit
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Division 2—Trainers, match-makers, referees and judges
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Licence to act as a trainer, match-maker, referee or judge
Division 3—Professional contestants
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Registration as a professional contestant
Certificate of fitness
Professional contestants to advise Board of contests outside
Victoria
PART 3—GENERAL
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List of timekeepers
Duties of medical practitioner
Fitness certificates
Blood testing
Additional medical tests
Reporting of professional contestants as unskilled
Arrival of contestants in Victoria prior to professional contests
Conduct at promotions
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Regulation
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SCHEDULE
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Form 1─Application for Promoter's Licence
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Form 2─Application for a Promotion Permit
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Form 3─Application for Licence as Trainer, Matchmaker, Referee or
Judge
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Form 4─Application for Registration as a Professional Contestant
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Form 5─Certificate of Fitness
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Form 6─Professional Contest-related Medical Examination
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Form 7─Blood Testing
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Form 8─Medical Test
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Form 9─Results of Medical Test Required by Board
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Form 10─Assessment of Professional Skills
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ENDNOTES
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1. General Information
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2. Table of Amendments
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3. Explanatory Details
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PART 1—PRELIMINARY
1 Objective
The objective of these Regulations is to prescribe
forms, fees, matters relating to fitness tests,
medical examinations and tests, and other matters
for the purposes of the Professional Boxing and
Combat Sports Act 1985.
2 Authorising provision
These Regulations are made under section 22 of
the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act
1985.
3 Commencement
These Regulations come into operation on 1 July
2008.
4 Definitions
In these Regulations—
blood test means a test for each relevant virus;
contestant registration record, in relation to a
professional contestant, means a booklet
provided by the Board to the contestant at
the time of the contestant's registration;
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officials means members of the Board, the
Secretary to the Board, employees of the
Department, referees, judges, timekeepers
and medical practitioners who have been
engaged to attend a promotion;
relevant virus means the following—
(a) the HIV virus;
(b) the Hepatitis B virus;
(c) the Hepatitis C virus;
the Act means the Professional Boxing and
Combat Sports Act 1985.
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PART 2—LICENCES, PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS
Division 1—Promoters
5 Promoter's licence
(1) For the purposes of an application for a promoter's
licence, or the renewal of a promoter's licence,
under section 6 of the Act—
(a) the prescribed form is Form 1 of the
Schedule; and
(b) the prescribed fee is $225.
(2) For the purposes of section 6(3) of the Act, the
prerequisites for the issue of the licence are that
the applicant has an appropriate knowledge of the
following—
(a) the Act and these Regulations;
(b) any relevant rules made under section 23 of
the Act;
(c) any conditions to which the licence would be
subject if issued.
6 Promotion permit
(1) For the purposes of an application for a permit
under section 7 of the Act to conduct a
promotion—
(a) the prescribed form is Form 2 of the
Schedule; and
(b) the prescribed fee is $100.
(2) For the purposes of section 7(2) of the Act, the
prerequisites for the issue of the permit are as
follows—
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(a) that the application was made to the Board at
least 14 days, or a shorter period decided by
the Board, before the date of the proposed
promotion;
(b) that the applicant has the capacity to pay for
the promotion;
(c) that all professional contestants who will
participate in the promotion are adequately
matched having regard to experience,
competence and weight;
(d) that the proposed venue for the promotion is
satisfactory for the purposes of conducting a
promotion;
(e) that the timekeepers for the promotion have
been selected from the list kept by the Board;
(f) that adequate security will be provided to
protect officials attending the promotion
from verbal and physical abuse and threats;
(g) that female contestants have not been
matched against male contestants.
Division 2—Trainers, match-makers, referees and judges
7 Licence to act as a trainer, match-maker, referee or
judge
(1) For the purposes of an application for a licence, or
the renewal of a licence under section 6 of the
Act, to act as a trainer, match-maker, referee or
judge—
(a) the prescribed form is Form 3 of the
Schedule; and
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(b) the prescribed fee is as follows—
(i) for an application to act as a trainer—
$70;
(ii) for an application to act as a
match-maker—$70;
(iii) for an application to act as a referee—
$100;
(iv) for an application to act as a judge—
$50.
(2) For the purposes of section 6(2) of the Act, the
prerequisites for the issue of the licence are as
follows—
(a) that the applicant has an appropriate
knowledge of the following—
(i) the Act and these Regulations;
(ii) any relevant rules made under
section 23 of the Act;
(iii) any conditions to which the licence
would be subject if issued;
(b) for the purposes of an application for a
trainer's licence, or the renewal of a trainer's
licence—that the applicant has a current First
Aid certificate;
(c) for the purposes of an application for a
match-maker's licence, or the renewal of a
match-maker's licence—that the applicant
has sufficient experience in the industry as a
trainer, contestant or promoter and has a
good knowledge of professional contestants
and their relative skills;
(d) for the purposes of an application for a
referee's or judge's licence, or the renewal of
a referee's or judge's licence—that the
applicant has adequate eyesight (whether
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natural eyesight or with the aid of glasses or
contact lenses) to act as a referee or judge at
a promotion.
(3) A licence to act as a referee also authorises the
person who holds the licence to act as a judge.
Note
A licence to act as a judge does not authorise the person
who holds the licence to act as a referee.
Division 3—Professional contestants
8 Registration as a professional contestant
(1) For the purposes of an application under
section 10A of the Act—
(a) the prescribed form is Form 4 of the
Schedule; and
(b) the prescribed fee is $50.
(2) For the purposes of section 10A(3) of the Act, the
relevant prerequisites are as follows—
(a) that the applicant has given the Board details
of the most recent amateur and professional
contests in which the applicant has
competed;
(b) that the applicant has given the Board a
certificate in Form 7 of the Schedule
certifying that the applicant is not unfit;
(c) that the applicant possesses an adequate level
of the following skills for professional
contests—
(i) defensive skills, including evasive
skills and speed of reaction;
(ii) mobility and ring generalship;
(iii) strategic and tactical awareness;
(iv) endurance and stamina.
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(3) For the purposes of subregulation (2)(b),
a medical practitioner who is completing a Form 7
must have regard to the matters referred to in
regulation 14(3)(a), (b) and (c), as if the applicant
were a professional contestant.
9 Certificate of fitness
For the purposes of sections 10A(2)(d) and 10C of
the Act, a certificate of fitness must be in Form 5
of the Schedule.
10 Professional contestants to advise Board of contests
outside Victoria
A professional contestant registered and resident
in Victoria who competes in a professional contest
outside Victoria that is not controlled by a
licensing authority must—
(a) enter details of that contest in the contestant's
contestant registration record; and
(b) advise the Board of the result of that contest,
and any injury sustained by the contestant in
the contest, before the contestant competes in
another professional contest.
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PART 3—GENERAL
11 List of timekeepers
For the purposes of section 13A of the Act, the list
of persons who may act as timekeepers kept by
the Board must include the following details for
each person on the list—
(a) the person's name;
(b) the person's contact information;
(c) the date the person was included on the list.
12 Duties of medical practitioner
(1) For the purposes of section 12(2) of the Act, a
medical practitioner who conducts a medical
examination under that section must—
(a) for an examination conducted before a
professional contest—record the results of
the examination in accordance with Part A of
Form 6 of the Schedule; and
(b) for an examination conducted after a
professional contest—
(i) record the results of the examination in
accordance with Part B of Form 6; and
(ii) record in the professional contestant's
contestant registration record the details
of the contest as required by
subregulation (2); and
(iii) notify the professional contestant's
trainer if the contestant is declared to be
unfit.
(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(b)(ii), the
details to be recorded must include the
following—
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(a) whether the result of the contest was a win,
loss or draw for the professional contestant;
(b) whether the result was achieved by
knockout, technical knockout, scoring a
majority of points, or whether the referee or
doctor stopped the contest;
(c) the date and location of the contest;
(d) the weight of the contestant;
(e) the name of the contestant's opponent;
(f) the number of rounds fought;
(g) the particulars of any concussion or other
injury suffered by the contestant;
(h) whether the contestant has been declared
unfit;
(i) the name of the medical practitioner
recording the details.
(3) If, in a professional contest, a professional
contestant is knocked out, judged unable to
continue or receives heavy punishment, the
medical practitioner who has been engaged by the
promoter to attend the promotion must make
suitable arrangements for the observation,
transportation and subsequent medical treatment
of the contestant.
13 Fitness certificates
(1) For the purposes of section 12(1)(b) of the Act, a
professional contestant must present to a medical
practitioner for a fitness test at least once every
12 months.
(2) As soon as practicable after presenting for a
fitness test under subregulation (1), and before the
professional contestant's next professional contest,
the contestant must give the Board a certificate in
Form 5 of the Schedule.
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14 Blood testing
(1) A professional contestant must undergo a blood
test before each professional contest in which the
contestant competes.
(2) Despite subregulation (1), if a professional
contestant is to compete in a professional contest
and has had a blood test not more than 6 months
before the date of the contest, the contestant is not
required to undergo a further blood test before the
contest.
(3) For the purposes of section 12(3) of the Act, in
considering whether or not a professional
contestant is unfit to compete in contests
generally, a medical practitioner must have regard
to the following—
(a) the type of blood test that the contestant has
undergone;
(b) whether the contestant's most recent blood
test shows the contestant has been exposed to
a relevant virus;
(c) if the contestant has been exposed to a
relevant virus—
(i) whether the contestant's blood is likely
to be infectious to other people;
(ii) the treatment the contestant has
received for the relevant virus.
(4) As soon as practicable after undergoing a blood
test under subregulation (1), and before the
professional contestant's next professional contest,
the contestant must give the Board a certificate in
Form 7 of the Schedule.
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15 Additional medical tests
(1) The Board may direct a professional contestant to
present for a medical test after a professional
contest if, on a medical practitioner's advice, it
reasonably considers that the test is in the interests
of the contestant's health and safety.
(2) A direction under subregulation (1) must be in
Form 8 of the Schedule.
(3) As soon as practicable after presenting for a
medical test as directed under subregulation (1),
and before the professional contestant's next
professional contest, the contestant must give the
Board a certificate in Form 9 of the Schedule.
16 Reporting of professional contestants as unskilled
For the purposes of section 10B(1)(b) of the Act,
the results of an assessment by the Board of a
professional contestant's skills must be recorded in
Form 10 of the Schedule.
17 Arrival of contestants in Victoria prior to
professional contests
(1) A professional contestant who intends to compete
in a professional contest in Victoria must arrive in
Victoria—
(a) 24 hours before the contest; or
(b) the shorter period decided by the Board,
having regard to—
(i) the distance travelled by the contestant
to reach Victoria; and
(ii) the health and safety of the contestant.
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18 Conduct at promotions
(1) A promoter must ensure that only a person
authorised by the Board sits in any seat around the
ring apron.
(2) At a promotion, a person holding a licence, permit
or registration under the Act must not, when
acting in the capacity of holder of the licence,
permit or registration, abuse or threaten (whether
verbally or physically) an official.
Note
Sections 9 and 10B of the Act provide that the Board may
cancel or suspend a person's licence, permit or registration
under the Act if the person contravenes these Regulations.
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SCHEDULE
Regulation 5
FORM 1
Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985
APPLICATION FOR PROMOTER'S LICENCE
I apply for a promoter's licence or renewal of promoter's licence to conduct
professional boxing and combat sports contests:
1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Postal address:
4. Phone numbers:
5. Email address:
6. Date of birth:
Type of identification:
Sighted:
7. I *have/have not previously held a Promoter's Licence. If previously
licensed state the Licence No.:
State or Territory:
8. My experience in promoting or assisting in promoting is:
9. I agree to be bound by the conditions attached to this promoter's licence,
if approved.
10. I consent to the Board providing my contact details to other licensed
individuals for the purposes of organising professional boxing and
combat sports promotions. *YES/NO
11. I enclose *cash/cheque/money order for licence fee of $225.00 together
with one recent passport size photograph.
Signed:
Date:
*Cross out whichever is not applicable.
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Form 2
Regulation 6
FORM 2
Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985
APPLICATION FOR A PROMOTION PERMIT
1. I
(name)
of
(address)
licensed promoter No.
apply for a permit to conduct
a (state number) contest
(state type)
promotion
on (date) at
(venue)
doors opening at (time)
commencing (starting time).
2. The main event will be between (name and gender)
and
(name and gender)
and will be contested
over (number) rounds of (number) minutes duration.
3. The proposed contests are between:
Name
Gender
Name
4. Proposed Weigh-in details: Date
Time
Gender
Place
5. If you propose to provide any other form of entertainment on the
promotion (e.g. singing, dancing) give details:
6. Please provide the name of the licensed match-maker used to match the
professional contestants.
7. Please provide the name of the medical practitioner to be used at the
promotion.
8. Please provide the name of the listed timekeeper/s to be used at the
promotion.
9. Please provide details of insurance that you intend to provide for
professional contestants and officials and public liability insurance.
•
Promotion participant insurance
•
Public liability insurance
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10. Costing Details
Proposed Seating Prices
Matchmaking
$
Ringside
$
Purses
$
___________
$
Advertising
$
___________
$
Venue hire
$
___________
$
Officials and doctor
$
___________
$
Tax (overseas
contestant)
$
$
Other (airfares,
accommodation, etc.)
$
$
$
11. Attached is evidence of my capacity to pay for all costs associated with
the promotion (e.g. Bank letter or statement, supported guarantee, bank
records, or other satisfactory evidence).
12. I agree to be bound by any conditions attached to this permit, if
approved.
13. I enclose cash/cheque/money order for permit fee of $100.
14. Security
Which Firm?
How Many?
How will they be identified?
NOTE: All security personnel must be licensed crowd controllers.
What steps will be taken to ensure the protection of officials from verbal
and physical abuse and threats? (e.g. it will be a condition of entry that
persons behaving in an abusive or threatening way will be ejected from
the venue etc).
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15.
Type of contest
No. of contests
Rules used
Boxing
Kickboxing—above the
waist kicks
Kickboxing—below the
waist kicks
Muay Thai
Other (specify)
(Signed)
PROMOTER
Date:
Telephone:
Mobile phone:
Email:
NOTE:
1. If required, any supplementary information requested by the Board must
be provided before a permit will be issued.
2. An application to register or re-register a contestant should reach the
Board in reasonable time before the date of the contest.
3. International and interstate professional contestants must arrive in
Victoria 24 hours before participating in a professional contest, unless
the Board approves arrival within a shorter time period.
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Form 3
Regulation 7
FORM 3
Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985
APPLICATION FOR LICENCE AS TRAINER,
MATCHMAKER, REFEREE OR JUDGE
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
I apply for a licence, or renewal of licence as a professional boxing and
combat sports
(insert category)
1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Telephone:
4. Email:
5. Date of birth:
Type of identification:
Sighted:
6. I *have/have not previously been licensed.
If previously licensed state category:
Licence No.:
7. Have you been a trainer? *YES/NO
If YES please give details of your experience:
Boxing/Combat Sports
If not in Victoria, in which State/Territory?
8. Have you worked as a referee, judge, or matchmaker? *YES/NO
If YES please give details of your experience:
9. Have you ever competed as an amateur or professional boxer or combat
sports contestant? *YES/NO
If YES please give details of your experience:
10. If applying for a Trainer's Licence:
• do you have your own gymnasium or dojo? *YES/NO
If YES give Address:
• do you have a current First Aid certificate? *YES/NO
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11. If applying for a Licence as a Judge or a Referee, do you possess
adequate vision? *YES/NO
Do you wear glasses or contact lenses to correct any problems with your
eyesight? Please provide details (this information is collected for the
purpose of determining suitability for the role identified, thereby
maintaining the integrity of promotions and protecting the health and
safety of contestants). *YES/NO
Details:
12. If applying for a licence as a trainer or match-maker, do you consent to
the Board providing your contact details to other licensed individuals
for the purposes of organising professional boxing and combat sports
promotions? *YES/NO
I agree to be bound by the conditions attached to this licence, if approved.
I enclose *cash/cheque/money order for licence fee of $ (insert appropriate
amount from list below) together with 2 passport size photographs.
Signed:
Date:
Trainer: $70.00
Match-maker: $70.00
Referee: $100.00
Judge: $50.00
NOTE:
Applicants may be required to submit such additional information as is
considered necessary for the issue of a licence.
*Cross out whichever is not applicable.
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Form 4
Regulation 8(1)(a)
FORM 4
Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A PROFESSIONAL
CONTESTANT
I apply to be *registered/re-registered as a professional contestant.
1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Phone:
4. Email:
5. Date of birth†:
Type of identification:
Sighted:
6. Competition Name:
(If you intend to use any other name than your real name please
provide details)
7. I *have/have not been previously registered.
(If previously registered you must forward your contestant registration
record with this application)
8. Have you ever been registered or disciplined by any other Licensing
Authority—(Please give details)
9. I *have/have not competed as an amateur.
10. Give details of your last 5 boxing and combat sport contests (amateur,
professional or both):
If none please state accordingly:
Date
Place
Opponent
Result
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11. Current trainer's name:
Telephone:
12. I enclose a certificate of fitness provided by a registered medical
practitioner in the form of Form 5. (Note: the medical examination
must be completed within 14 days before the date of this application).
I also enclose a completed Form 7.
13. I consent to the collection of medical information relating to me on the
understanding that it is collected for the purposes of protecting my
health and safety and that of other contestants, and that this information
will be kept private in accordance with the Health Records Act 2001,
except where disclosure to other parties is provided for in the Act and
the Regulations. *YES/NO
14. I consent to the collection of information relating to injuries sustained
by me at professional contests on the understanding that it is collected
for the purposes of informing research into professional boxing and
combat sports injuries to promote the health and safety of professional
contestants. I accept that this information will be retained by the state
and national governments and may be made available to academic
researchers under strict guidelines, but that I will not be identifiable by
name. *YES/NO
15. I enclose 2 recent passport size photographs of myself.
16. I enclose *cash/cheque/money order for registration fee of $50.00
I understand that boxing and combat sports are hazardous activities that may
lead to serious injury. In particular, successive blows to the head may lead to
movement of the brain within the skull of a contestant, rupturing veins, and
in rare cases, arteries. The resulting bleeding may lead to the formation of
blood clots, causing pressure inside the skull, restricting the supply of oxygen
to the brain and causing serious damage to the brain and even death.
In seeking registration as a professional contestant I knowingly accept this
risk.
Signed:
Date:
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Form 4
NOTES:
*Cross out whichever is not applicable.
†Evidence of age should be submitted with first application.
Office Use Only
Office Use Only
1. Registration Issued
1. Blood Taken—Date
2. Registration Expiry Date
2. Blood Expiry—Date
3. Fitness Expiry Date
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Form 5
Regulations 9, 13(2)
FORM 5
Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS
Full Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Date of Birth:
Sex:
Previous Competition History:
DECLARATION
I (name) certify that (contestant) is *FIT/UNFIT to compete in
professional contests.
*Cross out whichever is inapplicable.
Comments:
Signed by:
Name:
Qualification:
Telephone:
Date:
CONFIRMATION OF IDENTITY
I sighted a driver's licence or (insert other) as photographic proof of
identity of (insert name of the professional contestant) whose fitness is
certified above.
Signature of Medical Practitioner:
Date:
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Form 6
Regulation 12
FORM 6
Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985
PROFESSIONAL CONTEST-RELATED MEDICAL
EXAMINATION
Contestant Registration Record sighted?
*YES/NO
Contestant's name:
Registration No.:
Date of Expiry:
PART A
PRE-CONTEST EXAMINATION
YES
NO
NORMAL
ABNORMAL
6/
6/
Was there any problem with your health
following your last contest?
Have you had any significant medical
problem since your last contest?
Have you had any recent infection, cough
or cold or been on medication recently?
Assessment of Central Nervous System
(CNS)—memory, comprehension, speech
Examination of CNS—co-ordination, pupil
reflexes, tone, etc.
Chest, lungs
Heart—sounds, rhythm, bruits
Pulse:
BP:
Abdomen, hernial orifices
Musculo-skeletal esp. hands
Ears, nose and throat, skin
Eyes
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Form 6
COMMENTS:
Registration: sighted/unsighted
Registration: satisfactory/unsatisfactory
I have had regard to this person's most recent blood test:
*YES/NO
Mouthguard: satisfactory/unsatisfactory
*FIT/UNFIT to compete at
– a particular contest
– contests generally
Medical practitioner's signature:
Printed Name:
Date:
DATE
VENUE
WEIGHT
OPPONENT'S NAME
NO. OF ROUNDS
SCH
RESULT
STATUS
COMMENTS
ACTUAL
PART B
POST-CONTEST EXAMINATION
YES
NO
NORMAL
ABNORMAL
Is there any injury to report?
Is there any difficulty with vision?
Has the contestant suffered concussion or
heavy punishment?
Assessment of conscious state, memory,
comprehension, speech
Assessment of co-ordination, pupil
reflexes, tone, etc.
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Injury Occurrence
 new injury
 aggravated/recurrent injury
 illness
 other
Body Region Injured
 head
 superficial
 intercranial (includes
concussion)
 face
 eyeball
 eyebrow
 eyelid
 nose
 cheek
 teeth/gums/mouth
 ears
 jaw
 neck
 thorax
 shoulder
 upper arm
 elbow
 forearm
 wrist
 hands/fingers
 trunk (chest/abdomen/back/
pelvis/hip)
 leg (please specify__________)
 other_____________________
Cause/Mechanism of Injury
 being kicked
 being punched
 collision with ropes,
turnbuckles, ring uprights
 collision with opponent/referee
(including headbutting)
 kicking an opponent
 overexertion (e.g. muscle tear)
 overuse injury
 struck floor
 punching an opponent
 fatigue
 fall out of ring
 other ___________________
Nature of Injury/Illness
 abrasion/graze
 bruise/contusion
 concussion/brain injury/loss of
consciousness
 dislocation/subluxation
 fatigue
 fracture (including suspected
fracture)
 inflammation/swelling
 open wound/laceration/cut
 overuse injury to muscle or
tendon
 respiratory problems
 sprain (ligament/joint)
 strain (muscle/tendon)
 other___________________
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Contributing Factors
 Were there any contributing
factors to the injury?
(e.g. unsuitable footwear, ring
surface, equipment, foul play,
fatigue, weight, ill-matched
competitors)?
_____________________________
_____________________________
Protective Equipment
Was protective equipment worn on
the injured body part? If yes, what
type (e.g. mouthguard, ankle brace,
taping, groin protector, breast
protector)?
_____________________________
_____________________________
Initial Treatment Ringside
 none given (not required)
 none given (referred elsewhere)
 Vaseline/wiping
 RICER
 CPR
 dressing
 sling, splint
 crutches
 massage
 stretch exercises
 strapping/taping only
 other____________________
Comments:
Are any medical tests needed?
Contestant is *FIT/UNFIT to compete in professional contests.
Medical practitioner's signature:
Printed Name:
Date:
*Cross out whichever is inapplicable.
__________________
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Form 7
Regulations 8(2)(b), 8(3), 14
FORM 7
Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985
BLOOD TESTING
I certify that I have sighted the results of blood testing relating
to (name of contestant)
of
(address of contestant)
.
The tests are dated:
They show that the contestant's blood is infectious to other people or could be
expected to be infectious in the next six months with the following viruses:
HIV—*YES/NO
Hepatitis B—*YES/NO
Hepatitis C—*YES/NO
The contestant is therefore *UNFIT/NOT UNFIT to compete in professional
contests.
Medical Practitioner:
Medical Practitioner's Signature:
Qualification:
Address:
Phone:
Date:
CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF BLOOD TEST RESULTS
I, (insert name of professional contestant) of
(address)
hereby authorise the release of the results of the required test to the
PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND COMBAT SPORTS BOARD and its
officers, for the purposes of protecting my health and safety and that of other
participants.
Signature of Person Examined:
Date:
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CONFIRMATION OF IDENTITY
I sighted a driver's licence or
(insert other)
as photographic proof
of identity of (insert name of the professional contestant)
whose results
are detailed above.
Signature of Medical Practitioner:
Date:
*Cross out whichever is inapplicable.
__________________
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Form 8
Regulation 15(2)
FORM 8
Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985
MEDICAL TEST
The Board directs (name of contestant)
, as a professional contestant
registered under the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985, to
undertake medical testing.
Test:
Time period in which testing is to occur:
Reasons for test:
Board Member/s' Signature/s:
Date:
Advising Medical Practitioner's Name:
Qualifications:
Address:
Telephone:
__________________
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Form 9
Regulation 15(3)
FORM 9
Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board 1985
RESULTS OF MEDICAL TEST REQUIRED BY BOARD
DECLARATION
I certify that I have sighted the results of the medical testing relating
to
(name of contestant)
of
(address of contestant)
that the Board directed the contestant to undertake in Form 8 on (date) .
The tests are dated:
In relation to the results of the medical testing, the contestant is
*UNFIT/NOT UNFIT to compete in professional contests.
Further testing is required. *YES/NO
(If yes, please specify)
Signature of Medical Practitioner:
Medical Practitioner's Name:
Qualifications:
Address:
Telephone:
Date:
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
(To be completed following discussion of results with medical practitioner).
I, (insert name of professional contestant) of
(address)
hereby authorise the release of the results of the required medical test to the
PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND COMBAT SPORTS BOARD and its
officers, for the purposes of protecting my health and safety and that of other
participants.
Signature of Person Examined:
Date:
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Form 9
CONFIRMATION OF IDENTITY
I sighted a driver's licence or
(insert other)
as photographic
proof of identity of (insert name of the professional contestant) whose
results are detailed above.
Signature of Medical Practitioner:
Date:
*Cross out whichever is inapplicable.
__________________
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Form 10
Regulation 16
FORM 10
Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board 1985
ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Name of contestant:
Registration No.:
Reason for assessment:
Assessment against criteria:
(1) Defensive skills, including evasive skills and speed of reaction:
(2) Mobility and ring generalship:
(3) Strategic and tactical awareness:
(4) Endurance and stamina:
(5) Other relevant factors:
Summary:
Recommendation:
The professional contestant does/does not have the required skills to be
registered as a professional contestant.
The contestant's registration should be:
(a) continued;
(b) suspended until adequate skills can be demonstrated;
(c) cancelled.
Signatures of assessing Board members:
Board decision:
Date of decision:
Period of suspension, if applicable:
If registration is cancelled—period of disqualification from applying for
re-registration:
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Endnotes
ENDNOTES
1. General Information
The Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Regulations 2008,
S.R. No. 82/2008 were made on 24 June 2008 by the Administrator of the
State of Victoria as the Governor's Deputy, with the advice of the Executive
Council under section 22 of the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports
Act 1985, No. 10183/1985 and came into operation on 1 July 2008:
regulation 3.
The Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Regulations 2008 will sunset
10 years after the day of making on 24 June 2018 (see section 5 of the
Subordinate Legislation Act 1994).
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Endnotes
2. Table of Amendments
There are no amendments made to the Professional Boxing and Combat
Sports Regulations 2008 by statutory rules, subordinate instruments and Acts.
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3. Explanatory Details
No entries at date of publication.
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