Section 1370.30  Structure of Ring

a)         Size of Ring

1)         The ring for a boxing contest shall be no less than 16 feet square, or larger than 24 feet square.  The ring floor shall be constructed of at least a one-inch base of building board; it shall be padded with at least a one-inch layer of ensolite, foam rubber or their equivalent.  There must be a top covering of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched and placed to the ring platform.

2)         The ring shall have four posts not less than 3 inches in diameter that extend from the floor of the ring to a height of no less than 48 inches or more than 58 inches.  The posts shall be securely anchored and adequately padded.

b)         The ring shall have 4 ropes, each not less than one inch in diameter.  The ropes shall be padded with a soft material.

c)         The floor of the ring shall not be more than 4 feet above the floor on which it is standing, and shall be supplied with steps for the entry and departure of contestants and officials, as the Department may require.

d)         The platform of the ring must extend beyond the ropes for a distance of at least 2 feet.

e)         The ring shall be kept clear of obstructions.

(Source:  Amended at 25 Ill. Reg. 4229, effective March 13, 2001)