Rule 61K1-4.009. Post-Match Physical of Amateur; Suspension of Amateur Athlete

(1) Following each match, each amateur shall be examined by a physician licensed as an M.D. or D.O. The physician shall certify in writing the amateur’s physical condition and a professional assessment as to whether or not the amateur may need further medical treatment.

(2) Physicians shall have a suitable place or room in which to make their examinations after each match.

(3) The examination given all amateurs shall address the following:

(a) Any injuries sustained during the match;

(b) Dehydration;

(c) Signs or symptoms of concussion;

(d) Vision;

(e) Balance.

(4) The physician shall consider the need to prepare a suspension form, suspending the amateur from participating in future matches until cleared by a physician.

(5) When an amateur is suspended under this rule, or for technical knockout or knockout, the physician who performs the post-match physical examination shall complete Form BPR-0009-578, “Suspension of Amateur Athlete,” (April 2016) adopted and incorporated herein by reference, which may be obtained at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/sbc/forms.html or at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07360. The “Suspension of Amateur Athlete” shall be signed by the amateur sanctioning organization’s representative or by the physician and a copy shall be provided to the amateur. Rulemaking Authority 548.003, 548.006 FS. Law Implemented 548.006, 548.0065, 548.046 FS. History–New 3-14-13, Amended 8-25-16.