046-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-2

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 15-2 - Tactics Deemed Fouls

(a) Hitting the opponent below the belt;

(b) Hitting an opponent who is down or is getting up after being down;

(c) Deliberately maintaining a clinch without other action;

(d) Wrestling or kicking the opponent;

(e) Putting a finger into any orifice of the opponent or into any cut or laceration on an opponent, including fishhooking;

(f) Pulling the opponents hair;

(g) Manipulating the opponents fingers;

(h) Striking an opponent who is helpless as the result of blows but is supported by the ropes and does not fall;

(i) Butting the opponent with the head, shoulder, knee, or elbow;

(j) Hitting the opponent with the elbow or forearm;

(k) Striking the opponent's body over the kidneys;

(l) Hitting the opponent on the back of the head or neck;

(m) Gouging the opponent's eye in any manner;

(n) Using abusive language in the ring;

(o) Hitting during a break, which is signaled by the referee's command or physical act to separate two contestants;

(p) Hitting the opponent after the bell has sounded, ending the round;

(q) Using the ropes to gain an advantage over the opponent;

(r) Pushing the opponent around the ring or into the ropes;

(s) Timidity, including intentionally spitting out the mouthpiece;

(t) Biting the opponent;

(u) Headlocks;

(v) Throat punches or strikes directly towards the throat of an opponent;

(w) Fingers outstretched toward an opponent's face or eyes; and

(x) Engaging in any other action not described in this subsection that is deemed an intentional foul by the referee on the basis that the action poses a danger to the safety of either contestant, impedes fair and competitive play, or is unsportsmanlike.

046-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-2

Adopted, Eff. 6/15/2018.

Amended, Eff. 2/13/2019.