SECTION 92:10-3-11. Timekeepers

(a)   No licensed timekeeper shall act as a timekeeper at any boxing, mixed martial arts, elimination tournament, or kickboxing match in this State unless the match is held in accordance with the rules in this Chapter.

(b)   The timekeeper shall have during the performance of the timekeeper's duties a bell and at least two (2) stopwatches. In addition, the timekeeper shall have a whistle, and a hammer or wooden mallet.

(c)   The timekeeper shall be located within his arm length of the bell in a seat designated by the Commission. No match shall begin or continue unless the timekeeper is in his designated seat.

(d)   The timekeeper shall not use the whistle, bell, or other instrument during the progress of a round except in the manner and at the time authorized in this Chapter.

(e)   Ten seconds before the beginning of each round, the timekeeper shall give warning to the seconds of each participant by blowing the whistle. Ten seconds before the end of each round, the timekeeper shall give warning by pounding three times on the ring floor or the table where the timekeeper is stationed.

(f)   If directed by the referee, the timekeeper shall take time out.

(g)   The timekeeper shall strike the bell to signify the beginning and ending of each round.

(h)   If a match ends before the scheduled number of rounds, the timekeeper shall inform the referee and the Commission of the exact duration of the match.

(i)   The timekeeper shall be familiar with and perform such other duties as set forth these Rules.

(j)   In the event that an automatic time keeping machine is available, it may be used, provided

however, that manual time keeping is maintained in the event of equipment failure.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1255, eff 5-28-02; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03]