Section 1370.20  Application for a License as a Boxing Contestant, Second, Timekeeper, Referee, Judge, Matchmaker or Manager

a)         Contestants in a Boxing Contest.

1)         First Time Boxers.  (Amateur boxers desiring to turn professional) Applications for licensure shall be completed on forms supplied by the Department and shall include:

A)        A recent photograph or photo identification (e.g., driver's license, passport);

B)        Proof of age (driver's license or copy of birth certificate);

C)        Social Security Number or similar identification (i.e., green card, visa);

D)        Two years of amateur boxing experience for amateurs and the total number of bouts and a breakdown of wins and losses.  The applicant shall have a minimum of 20 bouts or demonstrate exceptional fighting ability as approved by the Department;

E)         The required fee set forth in Section 1370.305 of this Part; and

F)         Proof of completion of a physical examination by a physician within 90 days after application for licensure. The physician shall conduct such examinations and tests as necessary to attest to the fitness of the applicant to engage in boxing contests, which shall include, but not be limited to:

i)          E.K.G;

ii)         Chest x-ray;

iii)         E.E.G.;

iv)        Urine test indicating no non-prescribed drugs; and

v)         Blood tests verifying no sexually transmitted diseases. Boxers must be free of the HIV virus to be licensed in Illinois.

For a female boxer, in addition to the requirements of subsection (a)(1)(F)(i)-(v), the physical examination shall include a pelvic, abdominal and breast exam, noting any masses.  The boxer shall also provide to the physician prior to the prefight exam the results of a U.C.G. (pregnancy) test taken within 48 hours before any event.

2)         Boxers Licensed in Other Jurisdictions.  Application for licensure shall be completed on forms supplied by the Department and shall include:

A)        Federal identification card and proof of licensure in another jurisdiction;

B)        Proof of completion of a physical examination by a physician.  The physician shall conduct such examinations and tests as necessary to attest to the fitness of the applicant to engage in boxing contests.  A female boxer shall also provide to the physician prior to the prefight exam the results of a U.C.G. (pregnancy) test taken within 24 hours before any event;

C)        Proof of current HIV Test.  Boxers must be free of the HIV virus to be licensed in Illinois;

D)        Proof of age (driver's license or copy of birth certificate);

E)         Social security number or similar identification (i.e., green card, visa); and

F)         The required fee set forth in Section 1370.305 of this Part.

3)         Applicants over age 35  who have not competed in a contest within the last 36  months may be required to appear before the Board to determine their fitness to participate in a contest.

b)         Seconds.  Any person assisting or working the corner of any boxer must be licensed.  Applications for licensure shall be completed on forms provided by the  Department and  shall include:

1)         A recent photograph;

2)         Proof of a current license in another jurisdiction.  Applicants not licensed elsewhere may be required to appear for an interview with the Board;

3)         Proof of good moral character, which includes notification of any felony conviction that might have a direct relationship to duties as a second or any discipline in another jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed; and

4)         The required fee set forth in Section 1370.305 of this Part.

c)         Referee, Judge or Timekeeper.  Applications for licensure as a referee, judge or timekeeper shall be completed on forms provided by the Department and shall include:

1)         A recent photograph;

2)         Proof of a medical examination from a physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act;

3)         Proof of experience as a referee, judge or timekeeper for 5 of the last 7 years in amateur boxing, 3 of the last 5 years in Golden Glove Tournaments, 2 of the last 3 years in national tournaments or proof of licensure in another jurisdiction;

4)         Proof of good moral character, which includes notification of any felony conviction that might have a direct relationship to duties as a referee, judge or timekeeper or any discipline in another jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed; and

5)         The required fee set forth in Section 1370.305 of this Part.

d)         Manager and Matchmaker.  Applications for licensure as a manager or matchmaker shall be completed on forms provided by the Department and shall include:

1)         A recent photograph;

2)         Proof of good moral character, which includes notification of any felony conviction that might have a direct relationship to duties as a manager or any discipline in another jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed; and

3)         The required fee set forth in Section 1370.305 of this Part.

e)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the experience is questioned by the Department or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking licensure shall be requested to:

1)         Provide such information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain such relevance or sufficiency, clarify information or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.

(Source:  Amended at 26 Ill. Reg. 13624, effective September 3, 2002)