EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

6.1.1.

Combat Sambo competitions shall be conducted on a competition площадке measuring 13 m × 13 m with a flat surface designed to eliminate the risk of injury to competitors.

A square competition mat measuring not less than 10 m × 10 m, or 8 m × 8 m for local-level competitions, shall be installed within the competition area.

6.1.2.

A standard tatami or wrestling mat may be used for competitions.

6.1.3.

The centre of the competition mat shall be marked by a circle with a diameter of 40–60 cm.

6.1.4.

The working area shall consist of a square located within the safety zone measuring not less than:

• 8 m × 8 m; or
• 6 m × 6 m for local competitions.

A circular competition area with a diameter of 6–8 metres may also be used.

6.1.5.

The area on which the mat is laid shall be at least 2 m wider than the mat on each side and shall be free of any foreign objects and any barriers.

6.1.6.

If the competition is held on a platform, the height of the platform shall not exceed one meter. The side surfaces of the platform shall have an outward slope of 45° and shall be decorated with panels.

6.1.7.

The mat blocks (mats or tatami) shall cover the competition area without any gaps. The mat shall be secured with a restraining wooden frame having a height equal to one-half of the height of the mats where the surface material does not allow the mat to remain in a solid state under the load of the bouts.

6.1.8.

In order to comply with hygiene requirements (washing, disinfecting the mat, foot-wiping mats, etc.), appropriate conditions shall be provided during the competition.

6.1.9.

For the Pro-Full discipline, the use of a ring or an octagon with a minimum side width or diameter of at least 6 m is permitted.

6.1.10.

In order for the mat blocks (mats or tatami) to tightly cover the competition area without gaps, the mat shall be secured with a restraining wooden frame, the height of which shall be equal to one-half of the height of the mats (double-sided adhesive tape may be used to secure the mat).

6.1.11.

Appropriate conditions shall be provided to ensure compliance with hygiene measures (washing, disinfection, foot-wiping mats, etc.).

6.2.1.

The audible signal (bell or gong) shall be sufficiently loud.

6.2.2.

The scales used for weighing competitors shall be calibrated and shall provide a weighing accuracy of ±0.05 kg.

6.2.3.

Stopwatches (or electronic timing devices) shall be certified and equipped with a start/stop function without resetting the minute and second readings.

6.3.1.

To inform judges and competitors of the expiration of each minute of the bout, display boards or an electronic scoreboard showing the time count may be used.

6.3.2.

To inform spectators and competitors about the progress of the bout, an electronic scoreboard or display board shall be installed to show the scores for technical actions, as well as any remarks and warnings announced to the competitors.

6.3.3.

The numbers and text displayed on the board and the scoreboard shall be clearly visible to competitors and spectators.

6.4.1.

The sports facility where the competition is held shall comply with fire safety regulations and standards.

6.4.2.

The sports hall shall be equipped with a general lighting system providing uniform illumination. The daylight factor shall be 2.5% with overhead or combined lighting and 0.7% with side lighting. The combined lighting coefficient shall be 1.5% with overhead or combined lighting and 0.4% with side lighting. The non-uniformity of natural lighting shall not exceed 3:1. The level of artificial lighting shall be at least 800 lux.

6.4.3.

When competitions are held indoors (where spectator seating is available), the air temperature shall not be lower than 15°C. The relative humidity shall be 30–60% during the warm season and 30–45% during the cold season.

6.4.4.

Competitions shall be held in premises equipped with general mechanical ventilation or natural ventilation with air supplied through dedicated ventilation ducts.

6.4.5.

When competitions are held outdoors, the competition area shall be level and free from foreign objects to prevent injuries.

6.4.6.

The area surrounding the competition area shall be kept free of spectators for a distance of at least 3 meters around its perimeter.