DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
61K1-4.008Pre-Match Physical for Amateurs
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 39, No. 21, January 31, 2013 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
61K1-4.008 Pre-Match Physical of Amateur.
(1) No change.
(2) Amateurs must provide the amateur sanctioning organization sanctioning the matches with the following documentation prior to completing the pre-match physical. The documentation shall be accepted by the amateur sanctioning organization for 24 months following the completion of the documentation:
(a) An ophthalmological examination identifying problem(s) including but not limited to:
1. Retinopathy or detached retina; provided however, that the applicant shall be permitted to participate in a match if the amateur provides, at or before the weigh-in, the written statement of a licensed ophthalmologist stating that the amateur’s retina is completely healed and that in the ophthalmologist’s expert medical opinion, no unusual or extraordinary risk to the amateur is anticipated as a result of the retinopathy or a previously detached retina.
2. Solitary eye,
3. Blindness defined as central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the best correction possible and/or the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angular distance of no greater than 20 degrees in the better.
(b) A physical obtained by an M.D. or D.O. For female participants, this documentation may be obtained by a Board Certified OB/Gyn and should address the medical conditions listed in paragraphs (9)(a) through (9)(e).
(3)(2) Ringside physicians shall have a suitable place or room in which to make their examinations prior to each match.
(4)(3) The examination given all amateurs shall include the following:
(a) through (f) No change.
(g) Weight;
(h) Skin.
(5)(4) No amateur shall be allowed to engage in any match if any of the following conditions are found by the physician:
(a) Inguinal and/or abdominal hHernia;
(b) through (d) No change.
(e) Blood Systolic pressure over 140/90 mm per hg; If the systolic pressure is above 140, the physician shall take the amateur’s blood pressure again either within twenty (20) minutes or on the day of the matches. Amateurs may fight with a systolic pressure over 140 at the discretion of the physician;
(f) Active infectious communicable disease, including Infectious skin lesions, such as boils or infected wounds, as well as any other bacterial, viral, fungal, and/or mycobacterial communicable diseases, including tuberculosis;
(g) Recent wounds, especially on face and ears;
(h) Hand injury and/or injuries, and fracture(s) less than 6 weeks old, if, in the physician’s opinion, the injury would be detrimental to the amateur’s health or ability to effectively compete or exhibit;
(i) An indication that the amateur is using or is under the influence of narcotics, drugs, stimulants, depressants, alcohol, local anesthetics or such a high level of analgesics as to render the amateur unable to recognize if the amateur is seriously injured.
(j) Retinopathy or detached retina; provided however, that the applicant shall be permitted to participate in a match if the amateur provides, at or before the weigh-in, the written statement of a licensed ophthalmologist stating that the amateur’s retina is completely healed and that in the ophthalmologist’s medical opinion, no unusual or extraordinary risk to the amateur is anticipated as a result of the retinopathy or a previously detached retina.
(j)(k) Dental abscess or loose tooth or teeth;
(k)(l) Ophthalmological problem(s) including but not limited to:
1. Retinopathy or detached retina; provided however, that the applicant shall be permitted to participate in a match if the amateur provides, at or before the weigh-in, the written statement of a board certified ophthalmologist stating that the amateur’s retina is completely healed and that in the ophthalmologist’s expert medical opinion, no unusual or extraordinary risk to the amateur is anticipated as a result of the retinopathy or a previously detached retina.
2. Solitary eye,
3. Blindness defined as central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the worst eye with 20/40 or worse in the better eye with the best correction possible in both eyes and/or the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angular distance of no greater than 20 degrees in the better.
(l)(m) History of epilepsy or seizures, provided however, that the applicant shall be permitted to participate in a match if the amateur provides, at or before the weigh-in, the written statement of a board certified neurologist stating that the epilepsy or seizure disorder is well-controlled and that in the neurologist’s expert medical opinion, no unusual or extraordinary risk to the amateur is anticipated as a result of the epilepsy or seizure disorder;
(n) Blindness;
(m)(o) History of kidney problems, including solitary kidney; provided however, that the applicant shall be permitted to participate in a match if the amateur provides, at or before the weigh-in, the written statement of a board certified nephrologist stating that the kidney problem is resolved and that in the nephrologist’s expert medical opinion, no unusual or extraordinary risk to the amateur is anticipated as a result of the resolved kidney problem and/or solitary kidney;
(n) History of blood clotting disorders or abnormal bleeding, including hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease; provided however, that the applicant shall be permitted to participate in a match if the amateur provides, at or before the weigh-in, the written statement of a board certified hematologist stating that the bleeding problem is well controlled and that in the hematologist’s expert medical opinion, no unusual or extraordinary risk to the amateur is anticipated as a result of the bleeding disorder;
(o)(p) No change.
(p)(q) No change.
(6)(5) Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDS status:
(a) Amateurs participating in mixed martial arts matches must comply with the following:
1. No change.
2. Each amateur shall provide the and amateur sanctioning organization with rapid HIV test results indicating no infection with the human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS. Negative results will be acceptable for a period of up to twenty-four (24) months. After twenty-four (24) months, the amateur will need to be re-tested and provide the amateur sanctioning organization with current lab results.
(7)(6) No change.
(a)1. No change.
(b)2. No change.
3. A letter or documentation once every from an ophthalmologist indicating an eye exam without evidence of disease.
(c)4. No change.
(8)(7) All amateurs with cuts and abrasions that require dressing, bandages, or band-aids must be approved to compete by a physician prior to being cleared to participate.
(9)(8) Female participants are limited to participation with additional medical restrictions. If any of the following conditions exist, the athlete is not permitted to participate:
(a) Painful Ppelvic disease states such as symptomatic endometriosis;
(b) Abnormal vaginal bleeding of undetermined etiology;
(c) Recent secondary amenorrhea of undetermined cause;
(d) Recent breast bleeding;
(e) Recently discovered breast masses;.
(f) Confirmed pregnancy in participants over 10 years of age.
Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.006, 548.043, 548.046, 548.071, 548.075 FS. History–New_________.
