1. Field of play description/requirements

  1. Competition ring:
    1. Dimensions - The ring will be a regulation boxing ring that shall measure a minimum of 5.0 m square to a maximum of 6.0 m square. These measurements shall be inside the line of the ropes.
    2. The ring floor shall extend beyond the ropes a minimum of 0.4 metres.
    3. The ring floor shall be padded with a surface material of felt, rubber or canvas that covers the entire platform. The surface must be clean, even and free of damages. Any tears must be mended with new material that ensures an even surface.
    4. There must be a padded elastic under layer that is between 1.5 and 3.0 cm thick.
    5. The spectator seats must be a minimum of 1.5 meters away from all official tables on all 4 sides of the ring. The Event Coordinator can request a barrier between the spectators and the competition area as well as volunteer/staff to ensure that spectators are not within this area.
    6. The four corner posts shall be well padded to ensure the safety of the athletes.
    7. One corner post shall be red and the corner post, directly across, shall be blue to correspond to the athletes and the other two corner posts must be white. Sponsor names can be placed on the posts but must not detract from the color.
    8. There will be a minimum of three ring ropes of a thickness of 3 cm that are covered with a padded material. The lowest rope must be a minimum of 40 cm from the ring floor.
    9. The ring ropes will be joined at each side by two pieces of sturdy material or thin rope.

2. Field of play variations

  1. None - all ring disciplines must be in regulation ring as described above.