Athletics Control Act
Loi sur le contrôle des sports

R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 52

GENERAL

Historical version for theperiod December 3, 2010 to December 31, 2010.

Last amendment: O.Reg. 465/10.

This Regulation is made in English only.

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CONTENTS

Sections
Definitions / 1-2
PART I / PROFESSIONAL CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS — GENERAL / 2.1
Licences — General / 3-4
Application of Uniform Championship Rules / 4.1
PART I / PROFESSIONAL BOXING — GENERAL / 5-47
PART I.1 / PROFESSIONAL BOXING — GENERAL / 47-51
PART II / PROFESSIONAL BOXING — WHERE BLOWS MAY BE STRUCK BY THE FISTS ALONE / 52-62
PART III / PROFESSIONAL BOXING — WHERE BLOWS MAY BE STRUCK BY BOTH THE FISTS AND THE FEET / 63-79
PART IV / AMOUNT PAYABLE TO MINISTER / 80
PART IV / MIXED MARTIAL ARTS / 80-81
PART V / AMOUNT PAYABLE TO THE MINISTER / 82-81.-91

Definitions

1.In this Regulation and in the Act,

“professional”, when used in respect of a participant or contestant in a professional contest or exhibition of boxing, means a natural person who at any time,

Note: On January 1, 2011, the definition of “professional” is amended by striking out “of boxing” in the portion before clause (a). See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.1 (1), 35.

(a)enters and competes in the contest or exhibition for a staked bet, private or public money or gate receipts or receives any consideration for his or her services as an athlete, except merchandise or an order for merchandise not exceeding $35 in value or reasonable travelling and living expenses actually incurred while going to, remaining at and returning from the place of contest or exhibition,

(b)teaches, pursues or assists in the pursuit of boxing as a means of livelihood,

Note: On January 1, 2011, clause (b) is amended by striking out “of boxing” and substituting “of the professional sport”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.1 (2), 35.

(c)sells or pledges any prize that he or she receives from the contest or exhibition, or

(d)promotes or manages the contest or exhibition for personal gain;

“professional contest or exhibition”, when used in respect of a professional contest or exhibition of boxing, means a professional contest or exhibition in which,

Note: On January 1, 2011, the definition of “professional contest or exhibition” is amended by adding “or mixed martial arts” after “boxing” in the portion before clause (a). See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.1 (3), 35.

(a)the participants or contestants represent or are members of an athletic association, club, corporation, league, team or unincorporated organization that is composed of professionals or is ordinarily recognized as being composed of professionals, or

(b)the participants or contestants are professionals. O.Reg. 197/06, s.1.

Note: On January 1, 2011, section 1 is amended by adding the following subsection:

(2)Mixed martial arts are designated as a professional sport for the purpose of the definition of “professional contest or exhibition” in section 1 of the Act. O.Reg. 465/10, s.1 (4).

See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.1 (4), 35.

2.In this Regulation,

“appearance forfeit” means the amount of money that a boxer, under a written contract to appear in a professional boxing contest or exhibition, agrees to pay in accordance with this Regulation upon failure to so appear;

Note: On January 1, 2011, the definition of “appearance forfeit” is revoked and the following substituted:

“appearance forfeit” means the amount of money that a participant, under a written contract to appear in a professional contest or exhibition, agrees to pay in accordance with this Regulation upon failure to so appear;

See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.2 (1), 35.

“bout” means a contest or exhibition between two contestants;

“local municipality” means a city, town, village or township;

Note: On January 1, 2011, section 2 is amended by adding the following definition:

“mixed martial arts” means fighting where blows are struck, in whole or in part, with the hand, elbows, knees or feet but does not include boxing;

See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.2 (2), 35.

“ringside medical practitioner” means a legally qualified medical practitioner approved by the Commissioner;

“weight forfeit” means the amount of money that a boxer, under a written contract to take part in a professional boxing contest or exhibition, agrees to pay an opponent upon failure to comply with the weight requirements under the contract. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.2.

Note: On January 1, 2011, the definition of “weight forfeit” is revoked and the following substituted:

“weight forfeit” means the amount of money that a participant, under a written contract to take part in a professional contest or exhibition, agrees to pay an opponent upon failure to comply with the weight requirements under the contract.

See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.2 (3), 35.

Note: On January 1, 2011, the Regulation is amended by adding the following section:

PART I
PROFESSIONAL CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS — GENERAL

2.1This Part applies to all professional contests or exhibitions. O.Reg. 465/10, s.3.

See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.3, 35.

Licences — General

3.(1)The Commissioner shall not license any professional contest or exhibition of boxing where it is intended that male and female opponents are to be in the ring at the same time. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.3(1); O.Reg. 197/06, s.2 (1).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (1) is amended by striking out “of boxing”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.4, 35.

(2)The Commissioner may in his or her discretion suspend or cancel a licence at any time after the date of issuance where,

(a)the past conduct of a person holding a licence affords reasonable grounds for belief that the person will not conduct himself or herself in the sport in accordance with law, integrity or honesty; or

(b)the person holding the licence is carrying on activities that are or will be detrimental to the integrity of the sport. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.3(2); O.Reg. 685/92, s.1.

(3)Every applicant for a licence to hold a professional contest or exhibition of boxing shall at the time of the making of the application fully disclose to the Commissioner the identity of all persons involved in holding, conducting or promoting the contest or exhibition. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.3(3); O.Reg. 197/06, s.2 (2).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (3) is amended by striking out “of boxing”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.4, 35.

(4)Despite the repeal of Regulation 76 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1980, a licence or permit issued under that Regulation is valid until the date of its expiry or until it is suspended or cancelled, whichever occurs first. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.3(4).

4.Where a person holding a licence fails to comply with any provision of the Act or this Regulation, the Commissioner may fine the person an amount not exceeding $50 or suspend the licence, or both. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.4.

Application of Uniform Championship Rules

4.1(1)The Uniform Championship Rules published by the Association of Boxing Commissions and dated July 3, 2008, a copy of which is published on the website of the Ministry of the Minister, apply to a professional contest or exhibition of boxing in which blows may be struck by the fists alone if the contest or exhibition is scheduled to last for at least 10 rounds, and no more than 12 rounds, and the winner of it is scheduled to receive a title within a weight division. O.Reg. 78/10, s.1.

(2)If the Uniform Championship Rules mentioned in subsection (1) apply to a professional contest or exhibition, subsections 34 (10) and (11), section 37 and subsection 53 (4) do not apply to it. O.Reg. 78/10, s.1.

Note: On January 1, 2011, section 4.1 is revoked. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.5, 35.

PART I
PROFESSIONAL BOXING — GENERAL

Note: On January 1, 2011, the heading immediately before section 5 is revoked. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.5, 35.

5.This Part applies to professional contests or exhibitions of boxing in which blows may be struck by the fists alone or to professional contests or exhibitions of boxing in which blows may be struck by both the fists and the feet. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.5.

Note: On January 1, 2011, section 5 is revoked. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.5, 35.

6.The following are established as weight classes in professional contests or exhibitions of boxing:

1.Up to and including 118 pounds, with no more than three pounds difference in weight between opponents.

2.From 119 pounds up to and including 130 pounds, with no more than four pounds difference in weight between opponents.

3.From 131 pounds up to and including 183 pounds, with no more than five pounds difference in weight between opponents.

4.From 184 pounds up to and including 200 pounds, with no more than 12 pounds difference in weight between opponents.

5.Over 201 pounds. O.Reg. 197/06, s.3.

Note: On January 1, 2011, section 6 is revoked. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.5, 35.

7.No person who is seventeen years of age or under shall take part in a professional contest or exhibition of boxing except with the approval of the Commissioner. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.7.

Note: On January 1, 2011, section 7 is amended by striking out “of boxing”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.6, 35.

8.(1)No person shall,

(a)hold;

(b)act as a matchmaker at;

(c)act as a second at;

(d)take part in;

(e)referee;

(f)judge;

(g)act as a timekeeper at; or

(h)act as a ringside medical practitioner at,

a professional contest or exhibition of boxing except under the authority of a licence or, as the case may be, a permit issued by the Commissioner. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(1).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (1) is amended by striking out “of boxing” in the portion after clause (h). See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.6, 35.

(2)No person shall manage a professional boxer except under the authority of a licence or permit issued by the Commissioner. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(2).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (2) is amended by striking out “professional boxer” and substituting “participant in a professional contest or exhibition”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (1), 35.

(3), (4)Revoked: O.Reg. 194/91, s.1.

(5)A person who is not a resident of Ontario and who applies for a permit to take part in a professional contest or exhibition of boxing shall at the time of applying provide evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner that the person is the holder of a current valid licence to take part in professional contests or exhibitions of boxing in another jurisdiction. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(5); O.Reg. 197/06, s.4(1).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (5) is amended by striking out “of boxing” wherever that expression appears. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (2), 35.

(6)Where a person intends to hold a professional contest or exhibition of boxing, the person shall apply to the Commissioner for a licence or permit, as the case may be, at least thirty days prior to the date on which the contest or exhibition is to take place. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(6).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (6) is amended by striking out “of boxing”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (2), 35.

(7)An application for a licence or permit to hold a professional contest or exhibition of boxing shall be accompanied by a written acknowledgment from the owner, occupier or manager of the premises intended to be used for the contest or exhibition that the premises will be available for the contest or exhibition on the date stated in the application. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(7).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (7) is amended by striking out “of boxing”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (2), 35.

(8)No person shall be granted a licence or permit to hold a professional contest or exhibition of boxing unless at the time of applying the person provides evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner that the person has obtained a general liability insurance policy with coverage of $2,000,000 that insures against possible injury sustained by members of the public or officials or property damage occasioned in a professional contest or exhibition of boxing. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(8); O.Reg. 197/06, s.4(2).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (8) is amended by striking out “of boxing” wherever that expression appears. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (2), 35.

(9)The Commissioner shall not grant a licence to a person to take part in a professional contest or exhibition of boxing unless,

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (9) is amended by striking out “of boxing” in the portion before clause (a). See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (2), 35.

(a)at the time of applying for the licence, the person provides to the Commissioner,

(i)the results of an electroencephalographic examination or other tests that are appropriate in accordance with current medical practice in Canada, dated within 90 days before the date on which the person submits the application to the Commissioner,

(ii)the results of an HIV, Hepatitis B and C test dated within 30 days before the date on which the person submits the application to the Commissioner, and

(iii)the results of an eye examination dated within 90 days before the date on which the person submits the application to the Commissioner; and

(b)the Commissioner, in consultation with a legally qualified medical practitioner, finds that the person is fit to box, based on the results of the examinations and tests described in clause (a). O.Reg. 197/06, s.4(3).

Note: On January 1, 2011, clause (b) is amended by striking out “fit to box” and substituting “fit to take part in the contest or exhibition”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (3), 35.

(10)The Commissioner shall not grant a permit to a person to take part in a professional contest or exhibition of boxing unless,

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (10) is amended by striking out “of boxing” in the portion before clause (a). See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (4), 35.

(a)at the time of applying for the permit, the person provides to the Commissioner,

(i)the results of an electroencephalographic examination, a computerized axial tomography examination known as a Catscan or other tests that are appropriate in accordance with current medical practice in Canada, dated within 60 days before the event for which the permit is issued,

(ii)the results of an HIV, Hepatitis B and C test dated within 30 days before the event for which the permit is issued, and

(iii)the results of an eye examination dated within 90 days before the event for which the permit is issued; and

(b)the Commissioner, in consultation with a legally qualified medical practitioner, finds that the person is fit to box, based on the results of the examinations and tests described in clause (a). O.Reg. 197/06, s.4(3); O.Reg. 78/10, s.2.

Note: On January 1, 2011, clause (b) is amended by striking out “fit to box” and substituting “fit to take part in the contest or exhibition”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (5), 35.

(10.1)If the Commissioner, at any time, is of the opinion that a boxer who intends to take part in a professional contest or exhibition of boxing is unfit to box because of an injury that the boxer has received, the Commissioner may suspend the boxer’s licence or permit to take part in the contest or exhibition until,

(a)the boxer undergoes a medical examination that includes an electroencephalographic examination or other tests that are appropriate in accordance with current medical practice in Canada;

(b)the boxer provides the results of the medical examination to the Commissioner; and

(c)the Commissioner, in consultation with a legally qualified medical practitioner, finds that the boxer is fit to box, based on the results of the medical examination. O.Reg. 197/06, s.4(3).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (10.1) is revoked and the following substituted:

(10.1)If the Commissioner, at any time, is of the opinion that a person who intends to take part in a professional contest or exhibition is unfit to so take part because of an injury that the person has received, the Commissioner may suspend the person’s licence or permit to take part in the contest or exhibition until,

(a)the person undergoes a medical examination that includes an electroencephalographic examination or other tests that are appropriate in accordance with current medical practice in Canada;

(b)the person provides the results of the medical examination to the Commissioner; and

(c)the Commissioner, in consultation with a legally qualified medical practitioner, finds that the person is fit to take part in the contest or exhibition, based on the results of the medical examination. O.Reg. 465/10, s.7 (6).

See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (6), 35.

(11)A licence to hold a professional contest or exhibition of boxing is valid only for the specific event for which it is issued. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(11).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (11) is amended by striking out “of boxing”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (7), 35.

(12)A licence to engage in any of the acts referred to in clauses (1) (b) to (h) or subsection (2) expires with the 31st day of December next following the date of its issue. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(12).

(13)A permit to engage in any of the acts referred to in clauses (1) (a) to (g) or subsection (2) is valid only for the specific event for which it is issued. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(13).

(14)The seating capacity at a professional contest or exhibition of boxing shall not exceed the seating capacity shown on the licence or permit. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(14).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (14) is amended by striking out “of boxing”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (7), 35.

(15)Despite the fact that a person is required to hold a licence or permit under this Part to act as a matchmaker, a person who is the holder of a licence or permit to hold a professional contest or exhibition of boxing may act as a matchmaker without being the holder of a matchmaker’s licence. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(15).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (15) is amended by striking out “of boxing”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (7), 35.

(16)Despite the fact that a person is required to hold a licence or permit under this Part to act as a second, a person who is the holder of a licence or permit to manage a professional boxer may act as a second at any professional contest or exhibition of boxing in which a boxer managed by him or her takes part without being the holder of a second’s licence. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(16).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (16) is revoked and the following substituted:

(16)Despite the fact that a person is required to hold a licence or permit under this Part to act as a second, a person who is the holder of a licence or permit to manage a participant in a professional contest or exhibition may act as a second at any professional contest or exhibition in which a participant managed by him or her takes part without being the holder of a second’s licence. O.Reg. 465/10, s.7 (8).

See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (8), 35.

(17)No person who is the holder of a licence or permit to hold a professional contest or exhibition of boxing shall be issued a licence or permit to manage a professional boxer. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(17).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (17) is revoked and the following substituted:

(17)No person who is the holder of a licence or permit to hold a professional contest or exhibition shall be issued a licence or permit to manage a participant in such a contest or exhibition. O.Reg. 465/10, s.7 (8).

See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (8), 35.

(18)No person shall be issued a licence or permit to referee a professional contest or exhibition of boxing without first undergoing a medical examination conducted by a legally qualified medical practitioner approved by the Commissioner and being found to be fit to engage in duties as a referee. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(18).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (18) is amended by striking out “of boxing”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (9), 35.

(19)Despite the fact that a person is required to hold a licence or permit under this Part to act as a timekeeper, a person who is the holder of a licence or permit to act as a judge or referee at a professional contest or exhibition of boxing may act as a timekeeper without being the holder of a timekeeper’s licence. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(19).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (19) is amended by striking out “of boxing”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (9), 35.

(20)Despite the fact that a person is required to hold a licence or permit under this Part to act as a judge, a person who is the holder of a licence or permit to act as a referee at a professional contest or exhibition of boxing may act as a judge without being the holder of a judge’s licence. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 52, s.8(20).

Note: On January 1, 2011, subsection (20) is amended by striking out “of boxing”. See: O.Reg. 465/10, ss.7 (9), 35.

9.(1)The following fees are payable:

1. / For a licence or permit to hold a professional contest or exhibit of boxing,
i.in a place that has a seating capacity of less than 2,500 and that is located in a municipality having a population of less than 100,000 / $75
ii.other than as set out in subparagraph i / 300
2. / For a licence or permit to act, with respect to professional contests or exhibitions of boxing, as a,
i.manager / $75
ii.participant / 50
iii.second / 50
iv.matchmaker / 50

O.Reg. 343/93, s.1.