1. Field of play description/requirements

  1. Mat/Cage/Fighting Area Requirements and Equipment:
    1. Size: The mat/cage/fighting area can be circular or have at least 4 equal sides and must be no smaller than 20 feet x 20 feet and no larger than 42 feet x 42 feet. The mat/cage/fighting area floor shall be padded in a manner as approved by the Chief Official, with at least 1 inch nominal layer of foam padding including but not limited to eco-foam, EVA open-cell, NBR closed-cell.
    2. Padding shall extend beyond the cage/fighting area and over the edge of the platform if a raised is used. The cage/fighting area shall have a vinyl or other plastic rubberized covering. Material that tends to gather in lumps or ridges must not be used.
    3. Height: The cage/fighting area platform shall not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building and shall have suitable steps or ramp for use by the participants. Ring posts shall be made of metal not more than 6 inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to between 5 and 7 feet above the canvas of the mat/cage/fighting area and shall be properly padded in a manner approved by the sanctioning body.
    4. Borders: The main competition area or canvas can be enclosed with a minimum 3 foot safety border of padding if a border is used as a safety margin.
    5. If mesh protection is used, the mesh area must have 2 gated entrances, preferably on opposite sides of the mat/ring/fighting area.

2. Field of play variations

  1. All disciplines must be in the regulation as described in field of play description/requirements.