1. Checks of personal equipment may be carried out at any time during the competition. It is not a mandatory procedure. Any athlete, in case of doubt by any of the judges, can be checked for the appropriateness of the use of equipment, both before and after the performance.
2. If the athlete wishes, he can submit the form for verification at his weigh-in session, no later than 20 minutes before the start of performance of his group.
3. Equipment checks can only be carried out by judges, members of the jury, and technical committee.
4. Equipment that does not comply with these rules is not allowed for use. Except when it can be fixed. For example: the length of bandages or trouser legs can be cut yourself to meet the standards.
5. Any piece of uniform or equipment must be prohibited if it is untidy or damaged (torn), or contains inscriptions and images of an offensive nature.
6. Any mistake of the judges, when checking equipment, does not give the right to use it during the competition. If such a mistake is found, all tries that the athlete performed with its use do not count.
7. Items such as watches, jewelry, glasses and feminine hygiene supplies do not need to be checked.
8. Any athlete who sets a federation record must be immediately checked by the jury members or judges on the platform.