The Match Supervisor chair

The chair for the Match Supervisor must be placed just outside the safety area, behind, and to the left or right of the referee. One red flag shall be placed on the seat of his chair. Where the competition area is elevated, the chair for Match Supervisor will be placed outside the elevated area.

Scoreboards

For each competition area there shall be 2 scoreboards that indicate the scores horizontally, not exceeding 90 centimeters in height and 2 meters in width, placed outside the competition area where they can be easily seen by the Referees, Commission members, officials and spectators.

Whenever electronic scoreboards are used, manual scoreboards must be available as a backup.

The scoreboards must correspond to the demands set out by the KWU and should be at the disposal of the Referees as needed.

Timing clocks

There shall be two timing clocks prepared (one in reserve) to measure contest duration.

Whenever electronic timing clocks are used, manual timing clocks must also be used for control.

The time clocks must be accessible to those persons responsible for maintaining their accuracy, and they must be checked regularly for accuracy at the start and during the competition.

The manual timing clocks and scoreboards must be used simultaneously with the electronic equipment, in case of failure of the electronic equipment.

Time signal

There shall be a drum, gong, bell or similar audible device to indicate to the Referee the end of the time allotted for the contest.

There shall be a small bag of red color 20 cm x 10 cm with beans inside, to be thrown in the direction of the Referee’s feet to indicate to the Referee the end of the time allotted for the contest.

Scales

There shall be two scales prepared (one in reserve).

The scales must be accessible to those persons responsible for maintaining their accuracy, and they must be checked regularly for accuracy at the start and during the competition.

Red and white ribbons

There shall be 3 red and 3 white ribbons of approximately 80 cm long 4 cm wide to indicate the red competitors (AKA), one for the competitor in the competition area, one for the competitor, preparing to enter the competition area, one in reserve.

ARTICLE 3: OFFICIAL DRESS AND COMPETITORS’ HYGIENE

1. Competitors and their coaches must wear the official uniform as herein defined.

2. The Referee Commission may disbar any official or competitor who does not comply with this regulation.