Regulated ProfessionsAthleticsAbout the Office The Missouri Office of Athletics was organized as an office under the Department of Economic Development, Division of Professional Registration, in 1983, by the Missouri Legislature. The director of the Department of Economic Development has the authority to make rules as are necessary for the administration and enforcement of Chapter 317, RSMo, pursuant 317.006.1(1), RSMo. The rules have been adopted by the Office of Athletics to govern professional boxing, sparring, professional wrestling, professional kick boxing and full contact karate contests in the State of Missouri.