PURPOSE:
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Boxing competition for registered members of USA Boxing to gain experience, build confidence, develop character, and as well showcase their boxing skills in a safe and regulated environment.
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ELIGIBLE
PARTICIPANTS:
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All currently registered USA Boxing members in the Pee Wee, Bantam, Intermediate, Youth, Junior & Elite Divisions are eligible.
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COMPETITION
DATEs & TIMES:
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May 6, 2023 with the first bout @ 2pm Saturday. Limited to 30 bouts each day participants will be matched by age, weight, and experience level according to USAB National Rulebook Appendix F, Guide for Making Matches at the local level.
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LOCATION:
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806 Travis Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
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SPECTATORS:
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Entrance Fees: Ages 12 & Up $7, Under 12 Free. NO OUTSIDE FOOD or DRINK allowed.
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REGISTRATION:
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Registration does not guarantee a matched bout. Entries will open April 15th, 2023 and will close when the host has determined the necessary amount of bouts has been set. Registrations must be emailed to mekakez21@yahoo.com. Please send via a competitors list or text file. Age determined by May 6th, 2023.
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ATHLETE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:
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A USA Boxing Competition Passbook (valid for 2023), A Physical/Fit to Box Form dated between May 6, 2022-May 5, 2023 and Birth Certificate or V present on the Athlete member profile. A release to Compete with braces also required if applicable. NO BOOKS ISSUED ON DAY OF TOURNAMENT!
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WEIGH-INS:
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Weigh-ins will take place from 8-10am at 806 Travis St Wichita Falls TX 76301.
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PHYSICALS:
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Physicals will take place from 8-10am Saturday with each Athlete to report directly to the Doctor after an official weigh- in.
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COACHES &
OFFICIALS:
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Coaches must be registered with USA Boxing for 2023 to possess a current Coach’s Certification and Passbook so as to work at any USA Boxing sanctioned event. Up to 3 Coaches allowed in the corner. Background check/Safesport must also be current for all coaches and officials.
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EQUIPMENT:
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All boxer’s uniforms must have a color-contrasting waistband. No adornment may be affixed to the trunks, such as metal or plastic objects, sequins, etc. Trunks cannot have fabric that is partially attached, such as “gladiator/Thai” type trunks, fringe, or tassels. All other items, headgear, foul-proof cups, breast protection, form-fitted mouth pieces, uniforms, tape and gauze, velpeau (soft stretchy cotton), hand wraps, sponges, spit buckets, etc. must be provided by the participants.
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AWARDS:
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Winners will receive custom belts and trophies to be presented to runner-ups.
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TOURNAMENT Host:
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Mike Zapata
904.207.8714
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