SNAKE PIT EVENT MANAGER
The event manager is responsible for the safety of the event.
The event manager will also have the responsibility for checking the weights and the matching of opponents. The event manager ensures that they are fit to compete and that all health and safety requirements have been met for the event
REFEREES
(a) The central referee has overall say before, during and after the match. He is responsible for ensuring that nails, skin, attire, head guards, protective guards and such standards are met by the wrestlers. This can also include asking wrestlers to remove jewellery that is a risk to themselves or their opponent.
The central referee’s overall responsibility is to ensure that is kept at all times. It is the responsibility of the referee to apply the rules and cease the wrestling in the event of a pin/ fall or submission.
Should the bout run the full time, the referee decides and declares a winner based on the overall dominance of either wrestler. Note – there are no points to be scored in Catch wrestling.
(b) The peripheral referee is there to support the central referee and advise in case of query. They do not have overall say but will support and work with the central referee to aid with decision making.
TIME KEEPER
It is the responsibility of the timekeeper to ensure that the clock is accurate, and pause should injury time be called or if the referee calls for ‘time’ during the bout.
DOCTOR/MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE
It is the responsibility of the doctor / medical representative to ensure the safety of the wrestler as much as possible and work alongside the referee to this effect.
CORNERS
Coaches must be approved by The Snake Pit and must be able to share their credentials and ability to coach and manage their wrestler.
WHAT TO WEAR – ATTIRE/CLOTHING
CLOTHING
Close fitting shorts, full leg tight fitting bottoms, short or long tight sleeve tops / rash guards are permitted. No tracksuit bottoms, hoodies, t shirts, loose shorts will be permitted.
Clothing must not be grabbed and so it is the responsibility of the wrestler to ensure that clothing worn cannot be grabbed.
FOOTWEAR
Wrestling boots or bare feet permitted. Trainers or any outdoor footwear is not allowed.
MOUTHGUARDS
Optional
HEAD GUARDS OR PROTECTIVE GUARDS
Headguards or protective guards are at the discretion of the referee as to whether they are to be allowed. The referee has the right to refuse the wearing of a head guard or knee guard if he feels that it can be used detrimentally against the opponent. For example, where metal framing forms part of the guard. An example of acceptable attire would be a soft knee guard used to protect the knee needing additional support.
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