Nova Scotia proclaims Combat Sports Authority Act
Posted Mar 8, 2023 07:13:00 PM.
The province has updated its regulations around combat sports by proclaiming the Combat Sports Authority Act.
The act was previously known as the Boxing Authority Act, but given the growing interest in other combat sports like mixed martial arts, Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, said they'd updated regulations to keep athletes safe.
“These changes will make sure that both professional and amateur combat sports are operating effectively and accountably,” said Dunn.
According to the province, the regulations also designate sanctioning bodies for amateur combat sports in Nova Scotia, including boxing, judo, karate, taekwondo and wrestling.
“This is a great day for the Nova Scotia Combat Sports Authority, giving them greater oversight to ensure the safety and compliance of all combatants competing in the many disciplines of combat sports throughout the province,” said Mickey MacDonald, Chair Nova Scotia Combat Sports Authority.
The Nova Scotia Combat Sports Authority sanctions professional combat sports events in the province.
