1. Duties of Timekeeper;
   
   

   1. The main duty of timekeeper is to regulate the number and duration of the rounds, the intervals between rounds.  The intervals between rounds shall be of a full (1) minute duration.
      
      
   2. He shall commence and end each round by striking the gong or bell.
      
      
   3. Indicate or give a signal of 5 seconds to clear the ring before the commencement of each round.
      
      
   4. He shall take off time for temporary stoppages or when instructed to do so by the referee.
      
      
   5. He shall regulate all periods of time and counts by a watch or clock.
      
      
   6. At a “Knock-down” he shall signal to the referee with his hand the passing of the seconds while the referee is counting.
      
      
   7. If, at the end of a round, a boxer is “down” and the referee is in the course of counting, the gong indicating the end of the round of 2 minutes will not be sounded.  The gong will be sounded only when the referee gives the command “CHOCK” indicating the continuation of the match.  This will not apply, however, in the last round of the FINALS of the World Championship, World Cup competition, Continental Championships or International Tournaments.
      
      
      

2. Duties of Announcer;
   
   

1. Announce the name, club or country, weight and corner of both boxers to the public whenever they appear in the ring.
   
   
2. 5 seconds before commencing of each round he shall clear the ring by ordering “clear the ring” or “second out” .
   
   
3. Announce for the starting and ending of each round.
   
   
4. Announce the result of the competition and name of the winner.
   
   
   

3. Position:  they shall be seated directly at the ringside.