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

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.