he New York State Athletic Commission (SAC) is authorized to regulate professional boxing and wrestling contests, matches, and exhibitions within the state of New York pursuant to Title 25 of the Unconsolidated Laws. Comprised of three members appointed by the governor, in addition to a physician, a Medical Advisory Board, and staff, SAC administers licenses, enforces rules and regulations, and ensures that medical and safety standards are being met. It provides training seminars for referees, judges, and inspectors, oversees hundreds of events annually across the state, and is committed to promoting and maintaining the health, safety and integrity of its regulated athletic activities.
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Mission
The New York State Athletic Commission is mandated by section 8900 of the Unconsolidated Laws to accomplish the following activities with respect to boxing and wrestling contests, matches and exhibitions:- Administer all licenses involved with the commission's activities and
enforce where necessary.
- Grant licenses to applicants that pass the necessary regulations according
to law, rules and regulations.
- Enforce the rules and regulations pertaining to the supervision and regulation
of boxing and wrestling activities.
- Review all regulations that may enhance or streamline the effectiveness
of the commission and recommend changes or alternatives as appropriate for
the sports of boxing and wrestling in the State of New York.
- Re-evaluate the commission's outlook on medical and safety standards by
research and the normal procedures that have been utilized in the past.
- Promote the sports of boxing and wrestling with innovative ideas to advance these sports and ensure that New York State continues to host many great sporting events.
Commission Policies
The commission consists of three members appointed by the governor. In addition, there is a physician and
the Medical Advisory Board.
Physical examinations of applicants for licensing, including boxers, wrestlers and officials are required by law. Our guidelines insist that all boxing and wrestling activities include, but are not limited to, the participation of attending physicians and the inclusion of safety gear on the premises. The physicians examine injuries and require periodic follow-up when injuries occur.
Boxer/Manager Promoter Forms
- Professional Wrestling Notification Form (pdf)
- Promoter Contest Request Form (pdf)
- Before Contest Report (pdf
- Boxer/Manager Contract (pdf)
- Boxer/Promoter Contract (pdf)
- Boxer/Promoter Contract Disclosure Form (pdf)
- Event Information Form (pdf)
- Promoter's License Application (pdf)
Medical Advisory Board
