OAR 230-150-0070: Medical Requirements

(1) An amateur unarmed combat sports competitor is not permitted to participate without the following unless otherwise approved by the Administrator: (a) Laboratory results must have been drawn within six (6) months of the date of scheduled competition. (A) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 4th Generation or ½ serum AB, EIA with confirmation. (B) Hepatitis B (HBsAg) (C) Hepatitis C antibody (b) Comprehensive physical examination within one year of scheduled competition from licensed medical personnel, affirming that the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor: (A) Has undergone a thorough medical examination; and (B) Is physically fit and qualified to participate in amateur unarmed combat sports; (C) Pre-bout physicals required under section 10 of the rule do not satisfy this requirement. (c) Annual Eye Exam by optometrist or ophthalmologist; (d) For female amateur unarmed combat sports competitors: (A) Clinical laboratory results from a serum or urine pregnancy test administered not more than fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled event, affirming the negative test results for pregnancy; or (B) A negative over-the-counter pregnancy test taken by the competitor, and verified by the AAO assigned physician on-site at the event; or (C) A female competitor may choose not to take a pregnancy test, and instead sign a release form to receive certification to compete in the event. (D) A female competitor who tests positive for pregnancy may not participate in an unarmed combat sports event. (E) A female competitor who fails to submit pregnancy test results or signed release consistent with the requirements of this rule may not participate in an unarmed combat sports event. (2) It is the responsibility of the AAO of an event to ensure that no amateur unarmed combat sports competitor participates in an event without the information required in subsection (1). (3) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing sanctioned by USA Boxing.