D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 19. AMUSEMENTS, PARKS, AND RECREATION |
Chapter 19-21. BOXING EVENTS |
Section 19-2132. TIMEKEEPERS
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2132.1The timekeeper shall sit at ringside closest to the gong. The timekeeper shall indicate the beginning and end of each round by striking the gong once with a metal hammer.
2132.2The timekeeper may have a whistle and an accurate stopwatch that an inspector of the Commission has examined and certified.
2132.3The timekeeper shall warn the seconds of the contestants by blowing a whistle ten (10) seconds before the beginning of each round.
2132.4Prior to starting a contest the referee shall obtain from each contestant the name of the chief second. The referee shall hold that chief second responsible for the conduct of the assistant seconds during the contest.
2132.5A referee shall wear solid dark trousers, a gray shirt with elbow length sleeves and collar, and a black bow tie, and standard low-cut boxing shoes.