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1 AOB / APB / WSB Referees & Judges Seminar April 16 17, 2013 Zagreb, Croatia

2 Instructor LUIZ BOSELLI (BRA) AIBA EC Member Technical & Rules Commission Vice President & Secretary

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule Objectives New Rules Protest Scoring System FOP Decisions Judges Referee Low Blow Timekeeper Announcer Coaches Supervisor Deputy Supervisor R&J s Evaluator 3 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

4 DAILY SCHEDULES April 16 19:00 21:00 R&J Seminar April 17 09:00 12:00 R&J Seminar 12:00 13:00 Lunch 13:00 16:00 R&J Seminar with Videos 16:00 16:30 Coffe Break 16:30 18:30 R&J Seminar with Videos 4 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

5 Objectives of this Seminar

6 OBJECTIVES To explain and train Judges to work with new Scoring System To prepare Referees to officiate with the new rules, mainly removal of the headgear To review all new rules This is the third AOB Test Event, with new Scoring System and without headgear 6 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

7 PARTICIPANTS All invited officials are from: National Referees and Judges from Croatia Qualifications: All officials will be evaluated during the National Championships 7 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

8 NEW RULES March 11, 2013

9 AOB RULES (I) AOB AIBA OPEN BOXING Age Classification Elite Boxers years Youth Boxers years Junior Boxers years The boxers age is determined by year of birth 9 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

10 AOB RULES (II) The annual Medical Certification must be submitted online through the AIBA Database yearly. Medical Bout Report after KO and TKO Ringside Doctor recommends how many rest days should be prescribed or the protective measures 10 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

11 AOB RULES (III) 3 Coaches: 2 Coaches may mount the apron of the ring 1 Coach of the 2 may enter the ring 1 Coach on the floor WEIGH-IN: General Weigh-in: The Boxer s weight must not exceed the maximum nor the minimum of the Boxer s Weight Category. No Tolerance. Daily Weigh-in: Only the maximum weight limit will be controlled 11 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

12 PROTEST

13 AOB PROTEST The Protest must be made in writing and giving clear reasons for the protest and specifying which rules were violated. No Protest against Judge s decisions will be accepted. An administrative fee is US$ The evaluation must be conducted by the Supervisor or Deputy Supervisors if applicable, Referees Evaluator and Judges Evaluator. The decision is final, no further review will be allowed R&J Seminar - Croatia

14 GLOVES

15 AOB GLOVES Elite Men 10 oz = 49 kg - 64 kg 12 oz = 69 kg kg All other categories (Women/Youth/Junior) 10oz for all weight categories 15 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

16 HEADGUARD

17 HEADGUARD ELITE MEN After June 1 st, 2013 Headguard are no longer allowed Grace Period at National Level until May 31, 2013 First International Competition: AIBA World Championships Almaty, KAZ October, R&J Seminar - Croatia

18 SCORING SYSTEM

19 SCORING SYSTEM (I) The new Scoring System is as per current WSB Scoring System: Ten Points Must System Until May 31 and when the Electronic Scoring System becomes defective, the Judges shall use Scorecards to score the points R&J Seminar - Croatia

20 SCORING SYSTEM (II) Judges Assignment Electronic Scoring System: Draw Commission assigns 1 Referee and 5 Judges for each bout, without the position of the Judges, only names. Manual Scoring System: Draw Commission assigns 1 Referee and 3 Judges for each bout, without the position of the Judges, only names R&J Seminar - Croatia

21 SCORING SYSTEM (III) Judges Position R&J Coordinator calls the Referee and Judges to the FOP. When the Judges arrive at the FOP, they randomly draw the Judge s position using ping pong balls. The R&J Coordinator informs the Supervisor the position of each Judge R&J Seminar - Croatia

22 SCORING SYSTEM (IV) Judges Selection Electronic Scoring System: When starting the bout, the Computer randomly selects 3 Judges out of 5 and reveals this information with the official decision of the bout. Manual Scoring System: The scoring system will be operated with 3 judges. The scores of the 3 judges will be considered R&J Seminar - Croatia

23 SCORING SYSTEM (V) Manual Scoring System Referee: At the end of each round, the Referee shall collect all 3 Score Cards and delivers to the Supervisor. The Referee should wait a couple of seconds to get the Score Cards, avoiding to cross the ring R&J Seminar - Croatia

24 SCORING SYSTEM (VI) Judge: At the end of each round the Judges must determine the winner of the round. It is mandatory, one Boxer must receives ten (10) and the opponent nine (9) or less, depending on the judgement, according to the criteria. Every round must have a declared winner NO TIE R&J Seminar - Croatia

25 SCORING SYSTEM (VII) Possible Results of each Round: 10 x 9 9 x x 8 8 x x 7 7 x x 6 6 x R&J Seminar - Croatia

26 SCORING SYSTEM (VIII) 26 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

27 SCORING SYSTEM (IX) MANUAL 27 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

28 SCORING SYSTEM (X) TIE Round No Tie Bout Possible Tie 28 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

29 SCORING SYSTEM (XI) Electronic System: Flashing lights on the Score Pad, indicating a tie breaker situation. The Judge will then be required to break the tie by pushing the Red or Blue button, and press OK to confirm the winner by tiebreaker. Manual System: When using Scorecards, on the last round, the Judge must indicate the winner of the bout in case of a tie R&J Seminar - Croatia

30 SCORING SYSTEM (XII) Example 1 TIE BOUT: Red x Blue R1-10 x 8 R2-9 x 10 R3-9 x x R&J Seminar - Croatia

31 SCORING SYSTEM (XIII) Example 2 TIE BOUT: Red x Blue R1-10 x 9 R2-10 x 9 R3-9 x x 28 W - -1 x 0 28 x R&J Seminar - Croatia

32 SCORING SYSTEM (XIV) TIE BOUT - Electronic System: A Judge shall declare the winner of the bout by tie breaker if one of the following three cases occurs: a. 1 Judge Tie and 2 Judges declare different winners b. 2 Judges Tie and 1 Judge declares winner c. 3 Judges Tie If one of these cases occurs, the score pad will flash a light, asking the Judge to choose the boxer in the Red corner or the Blue corner as the winner R&J Seminar - Croatia

33 SCORING SYSTEM (XV) The scoring of the points for each round shall be made within fifteen (15) seconds following the conclusion of the round by the Judges using the Scoring System. Scores are transmitted directly to a computer system maintained by the Supervisor and no alterations or additions may be made to these scores after the initial transmission R&J Seminar - Croatia

34 SCORING SYSTEM (XVI) 34 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

35 SCORING SYSTEM (XVII) Announcement of the Scores: The announcement of the scores on the live TV broadcast will be made immediately prior to the commencement of the next round. The scores of the final round shall not be disclosed or displayed, until the winner of the bout has been announced R&J Seminar - Croatia

36 SCORING SYSTEM (XVIII) 36 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

37 SCORING SYSTEM (XIX) The scores of the final round shall not be disclosed or displayed, until the winner of the Bout has been determined. Following such determination as shown on the Scoring System, the Supervisor shall notify the Referee and the official announcer of the winner of the Bout as shown on the Scoring System. The Referee shall then position himself in the center of the ring with both Boxers, and the official announcer shall announce the winner of the Bout over the public address system. The Referee will then raise the hand of the winning Boxer and only then, will the scores of the final round and the total scores be made public on the live TV broadcast as well as announced in the Venue R&J Seminar - Croatia

38 SCORING SYSTEM (XVIII) 38 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

39 FIELD of PLAY

40 AOB FOP The position of Draw Commission Table, R&J Coordinator and standby R&J will depend of the FOP R&J Seminar - Croatia

41 DECISIONS

42 DECISIONS (I) Points WP Technical Draw TD (Only APB and WSB) Technical Knock-Out TKO Technical Knock-Out Injury TKO-I Disqualification DQ Knock-Out - KO Walk-Over WO No Contest NC (Only APB and WSB) 42 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

43 DECISIONS (II) Points WP(1) At the end of a Bout, the winner shall be determined on the basis of the total score of the Judges. Unanimous Decision: 3 Judges appoint the same Boxer as the winner of the bout. Split Decision: a. 2 Judges appoint the same Boxer as the winner and the other Judge appoints the other Boxer as the winner. b. 2 Judges appoint the same Boxer as the winner and the other Judge declares tie R&J Seminar - Croatia

44 DECISIONS (III) Points WP (2) When an Injury is caused by an Unintentional Foul: AOB After start the 1 st Round APB After start the 3 rd Round WSB After start the 2 nd Round When both Boxers are injured at the same time: AOB After start the 1 st Round APB After start the 3 rd Round WSB After start the 2 nd Round 44 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

45 DECISIONS (IV) Points WP (3) A Bout may be terminated by the Referee due to an event that is out of the Boxer s or Referee s control, such as the destruction of the ring, the failure of the lighting supply, forces of nature and other similar unforeseen conditions. In such circumstances, the Judges will score the round for each Boxer up to the time of the termination of the Bout and the Boxer who is ahead on points will be declared the winner of the Bout on points in accordance to the Scoring System. The round in which the Bout is stopped will be scored, even if it is a partial round: AOB After start the 1 st Round APB and WSB After start the 3 rd Round 45 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

46 DECISIONS (V) Technical Knock-Out TKO (1): If a Boxer retires voluntarily owing to injury or not. The Coach throws a towel in the ring to retire his boxer. The Boxer fails to resume boxing immediately after the rest period between rounds. If a Boxer, in the opinion of the Referee is being outclassed or is receiving excessive punishment. If a Boxer is unfit to continue and fails to resume boxing after a Knock Down R&J Seminar - Croatia

47 DECISIONS (VI) Technical Knock-Out TKO (2) If a Boxer doesn t recover after one (1) minute and thirty (30) seconds, in accordance with the rule concerning the low blow. If a Boxer doesn t come back into in the ring in the allowed thirty (30) seconds after this Boxer being knocked-out of the ring, When the Bout is stopped by the Supervisor following the advice of a Ring-side Doctor. Third KD in one Round or Fourth KD in a Bout Women, Youth and Juniors 47 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

48 DECISIONS (VII) Technical Knock-Out Injury TKO-I If a Boxer, in the opinion of the Referee, is unfit to continue because of a sustained or increased injury from correct punches, If a Boxer becomes incapable of continuing to compete, without receiving punches R&J Seminar - Croatia

49 DECISIONS (VIII) Disqualification DQ A Boxer can be disqualified for a foul or misconduct. An intentional foul causes an injury to a Boxer and the fouled and injured Boxer cannot continue because of the injury sustained from the intentional foul. The third warning will automatically disqualify the Boxer R&J Seminar - Croatia

50 DECISIONS (IX) Knock-Out KO If a Boxer is Knocked-Down and fails to resume boxing before he is counted out to ten. If the Referee summons the Ringside Doctor in the ring, in case of an emergency, before the Boxer is counted out to ten. In the event of a Double KO occurs both Boxers will lose the bout by KO R&J Seminar - Croatia

51 DECISIONS (X) Walk Over WO When a Boxer is present in the ring fully attired for boxing and the Boxer s opponent fails to appear after having been called out by the public address system. In case the Supervisor knows in advance that a Boxer will not be present, he must cancel the procedure mentioned before and the Announcer will announce the official result to the public R&J Seminar - Croatia

52 JUDGES

53 JUDGES (I) 5 Judges shall be assigned to each Bout. The computer randomly selects 3 Judges out of 5 Judges. Until distribution of the Electronic Scoring System, AOB competitions using scorecards are allowed with 3 Judges. The Judges will not apply Warnings. The Supervisor does. Every Round must have a declared winner No Tie Every Bout must have a declared winner No Tie 53 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

54 JUDGES (II) Duties: Primary duty is to judge the bout according to Criteria and Rules. Judges should judge independently and without bias. Bring Referee s attention with anything the Referee may not have noticed as loose ropes, etc. Action should be done between the rounds. May not speak to anyone during a bout. May not give any sign to a Boxer or Judge. May not leave seat until the decision is announced to the public. Shall use the Scoring System for judging R&J Seminar - Croatia

55 JUDGES (III) Criteria to award scores for boxers: 10 x 9 Close round 10 x 8 Clear winner with complete dominance 10 x 7 Total dominance 10 x 6 Overmatched Number of quality blows on the target area Domination of the Bout Competitiveness Technique and Tactics Superiority Infrigement of the Rules 55 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

56 JUDGES (IV) Legal Blow: 1. Knuckle surface 2. Legal scoring area of body 3. Weight of body or shoulder 4. While not infringing a rule 5. Clearly connected 6. Must have clear vision of punch 56 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

57 JUDGES (V) TARGET AREA 57 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

58 JUDGES (VI) Tips (1): Never rely on past performance, reputations or titles earned by a particular athlete. Boxers who swing their blows are liable to connect the target area with the inside of the glove. Considerable proportions of swinging blows do not contact with the knuckle part of the closed glove, and are therefore foul blows. Judge must not award points 58 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

59 JUDGES (VII) Tips (2): Infighting may be described as the exchange of several blows when the Boxers are close together. The Judges need to consider the combination blows. DO NOT give credit for blows delivered whilst the Boxer is infringing the rules 59 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

60 JUDGES (VIII) Tips (3): Award your points for the boxing you see, not for what a Boxer can do, or has done on other occasions. DO NOT be influenced by the crowd or by the corners. DO NOT engage in conversations or other distractions during the contest. You need absolutely concentration. Give your undivided attention to the competing Boxers. Be prepared to advise the Referee if needed R&J Seminar - Croatia

61 REFEREES

62 REFEREES (I) Duties (1): Primary Duty: To care for both Boxers and to make the health of both Boxers his primary concern throughout the Bout To see that the rules and fair play are strictly observed To maintain control of the contest at all its stages To prevent a weak Boxer from receiving undue and unnecessary punishment 62 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

63 REFEREES (II) Duties (2): When the Referee has disqualified a Boxer or stopped the Bout, the Referee shall first inform the Supervisor which Boxer has been disqualified or the reason for which the Bout was stopped. The Referee may consult the Ringside Doctor in respect of any injury to a Boxer R&J Seminar - Croatia

64 REFEREES (III) Duties (3): To use four words of command: - Stop when calling for a temporary stop and when ordering boxers to stop boxing - Box when ordering boxers to resume boxing - Break when breaking a clinch, upon which command each Boxer shall step back before continuing to box - Time when the Referee needs to interrupt the Bout for a longer period (in this case, the time keeper stops the watch) 64 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

65 REFEREES (IV) Duties (4): The Referee shall not indicate the winner, by raising a Boxer s hand or otherwise, until the official announcement has been made. When the winner of a Bout is announced, the Referee shall position in the centre of the ring, face to main TV camera, with the Boxers and raise the hand of the winning Boxer 65 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

66 REFEREES (V) Authorities (1): To terminate a contest at any stage if the Referee considers it to be one-sided. To terminate a contest at any stage if one of the Boxers has received an injury on account of which the Referee decides the Boxer should not continue. To terminate a contest at any stage if the Referee considers the Boxers are not in earnest. In such cases, the Referee may disqualify one or both Boxers R&J Seminar - Croatia

67 REFEREES (VI) Authorities (2): To caution a Boxer or administer a warning to a Boxer against fouls or for any other reason in the interest of fair play, or to ensure compliance with these Rules. To disqualify a Boxer who fails to comply immediately with the Referee s commmand, or behaves towards the Referee in an offensive or aggressive manner at any time R&J Seminar - Croatia

68 REFEREES (VII) Authorities (3): With or without previous warning, to disqualify a Boxer for committing a serious foul. To interpret these Rules insofar as they are applicable or relevant to the Bout or to decide and take action on any circumstance of the Bout which is not covered by these Rules R&J Seminar - Croatia

69 REFEREES (VIII) Right to check the Boxer Once a Boxer has entered the ring, the Referee shall insure that the Boxer is wearing a cup-protector and gumshield and properly dressed. The Boxer must be wearing no other objects except for the boxing apparel specified in the Rules. No other objects may be worn during the Bout. In the event of a Boxer s glove becoming undone during a Bout, the Referee shall stop the Bout to have the issue rectified R&J Seminar - Croatia

70 REFEREES (IX) Right to check the judges Right to check the Ringside Doctors Ask the Supervisor if it is allowed to start the bout Signal to the Timekeeper to sound the gong and start the bout 70 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

71 REFEREES (X) Center Ring Instructions Short and to the point Confirm Authority Careful with the Heads Establish Waistlines Bout Specific Concerns 71 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

72 REFEREES (XI) During Bout: Movement and Positioning (1) Neutral, easy and calm. Strive for the right distance between yourself and the boxers Stay Alert Shortening your distance when: - Difficult and tough bouts - Boxers infighting - Ability of one boxer is in doubt - Boxers moving towards/fighting on ropes - There is a good deal of noise - Sounds signalling that 10 seconds are left in the round 72 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

73 REFEREES (XII) During Bout: Movement and Positioning (2) Stay at the dominant or open side Positioning when both boxers are of the same stance: You can work both sides If one of the boxers appears to be fatigued or weak, work that open side whenever possible 73 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

74 REFEREES (XIII) During the Bout: One Minute Rest Period Full one-minute rest period Critical for boxers and their team Avoid interruptions Make eye contact with your team Observe and evaluate boxer Tidy yourself Be ready for the start of the next round Make sure corners are clean before starting the next round 74 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

75 REFEREES (XIV) Fouls Has to decide about following: Accidental or Intentional foul? Type of foul Point deduction? Possible disqualification? Continuation bout or not? You don t always have to call time; do it especially for potentially harmful and unsafe situations 75 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

76 REFEREES (XV) Fouls: Accidental Immediately declare accidental foul Call Time and Ringside Doctor if necessary Concussive head injury fouls Fouls: Intentional Immediately declare intentional foul Automatic point deduction Consider disqualification Concussive head injury fouls 76 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

77 REFEREES (XVI) Tips (1): Six Characteristics distinguish a great referee: 1.Good Judgment 2.Knowledge of the Rules 3.Movement and Positioning 4.General Ring Mechanics 5.Identify right time to start an eight count 6.Identify the right time when to declare a TKO or KO 77 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

78 REFREES (XVII) Tips (2): Priorities of the duties: 1. Safety of the Boxers 2. Uphold the Rules 3. Prevent either Boxer from receiving any unnecessary and excessive blows Never allow spectator or any outside source to influence decision Be strict without being severe (Boxing is a sport) Never try to intimidate a Boxer by finger pointing when issuing a caution or warning 78 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

79 REFEREES (XVIII) Tips (3): Be sure to use the whole hand as this projects a better image and will maintain respect form the competitors In the ring, be as discreet as the bout allows you Move alertly around the ring: Avoid remaining in one position for long period thus obstructing the view of the Judges and onlookers and indeed not seeing as much of the contest as you should Never give commands, if Boxers have their back to you: Ensure you are in a correct position where the boxers fully understand your instruction, actions, or signals 79 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

80 REFEREES (XIX) Tips (4): Distinguish between infighting and clinching A clinch occurs when one or both Boxers lead and for a moment their arms become locked together: This is not an offence Offence does occur when a Boxer does not make an attempt to disengage from the clinch and continues to hold 80 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

81 REFEREES (XX) Tips (5): Do not walk backwards; always move in a forward direction where possible Do not give the command BREAK too quickly or too often - BREAK order should be given when the Boxers are slow in getting out of a clinch At the command BREAK, insist that Both boxers take a full step backwards 81 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

82 REFEREES (XXI) Tips (6): Avoid saying Stop or Break too often, unless it is because of a Head Butt. After the verbal command of Break, it may be necessary to use the hands to touch and separate the Boxers. At the end of the round, call Stop and wait for the Boxers to retire to their corners: 82 - R&J Seminar - Croatia - Do not turn your back on the Boxers, but move to the center of the ring, turn and back into the neutral corner

83 REFEREES (XXII) Tips (7): The Referees have the great responsibility to avoid cuts, injuries and concussions. Take care with the clashing of the heads Caution or Warn Boxers for Head Butting In case of an accidental clash of heads, allow one or both boxers to recover, then continue the bout without standing 8-count, only Caution the two Boxers 83 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

84 REFEREES (XXIII) Tips (8): Read the rules and the manual thoroughly before each assignment Practice the application of the rules in sparring sessions Attend seminars Keep physically fit and follow a clean lifestyle Be physically and mentally ready to officiate Tone up and stretch before each of your bouts Carefully watch the boxers during each round and in the intervals, keep an eye on the Ringside Doctor, squad, judges, and the Supervisor during the intervals as well 84 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

85 LOW BLOW

86 LOW BLOW After a low blow, if the offended complains, the Referee has two (2) options: Disqualifying the offender immediately, if an intentional and hard blow Start an eight count After the count till eight, the Referee has two (2) options: If the Boxer is fit to continue: the Referee gives a warning to the offender, if the Referee considers necessary, and the Bout continues If the Boxer is unfit to continue: the Referee gives a maximum of up to one minute and a half (1 30) to recover After above mentioned timeframe, the Referee has two (2) options: If the Boxer is fit to continue: the Referee applies a warning to the offender and the Bout continues If the Boxer is unfit to continue: he loses the bout by TKO 86 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

87 CAUTION

88 CAUTION The number of Cautions given before a Warning is issued falls at the sole discretion of the Referee The Referee must use Common Sense when deciding how many Cautions he allows before issuing a Warning 88 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

89 KNOCKDOWNS

90 KNOCKDOWNS Compulsory Count Limits: A maximum of three (3) eight counts will be given in one (1) Round Elite Men: No limit of the amount of eight counts will apply in one Bout Women, Youth and Juniors: A maximum of four (4) eight counts will apply in one Bout 90 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

91 TIMEKEEPER

92 TIMEKEEPER Working with the timekeeper Sounding bell at begin and end of round Sounding last 10 seconds of the round Counting for knockdowns Control the time: Low Blow, LOC and if a boxer falls out of the ring Does not sound the bell if the Referee is still counting a knockdown that occur concurrent with the end of the round. Sounds the bell when the Referee says box Temporarily stops the clock, when the Referee says Time Resumes time when the Referee says Box Time stoppage is not necessary when the Referee says Stop 92 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

93 ANNOUNCER

94 ANNOUNCER (I) Duties Official Announcer: Announce the entrance of the Boxer Announce the Referee and Judges Announce 10 seconds before the end of rest-period - Seconds Out Announce the number of each round right after the start of each round Announce the final results at the end of the bout after receiving the official results from the Supervisor 94 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

95 ANNOUNCER (II) 95 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

96 COACHES

97 COACHES The amount of Coaches is limited as follows: A maximum of 3 (three) Coaches can accompany the Boxer to the ring Maximum of 2 (two) Coaches may mount the apron Maximum of 1 (one) Coach may enter the ring 1 (one) Coach must always remain on the floor 97 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

98 R&J s DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

99 R&J s DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY (I) 99 - R&J Seminar - Croatia

100 R&J s DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY (II) National Level R&J: AOB Local Competitions 1-Star Level R&J: AOB National Competitions Dual Competition Confederation tournaments 2-Star Level R&J: AOB National Competitions AOB Continental Competitions except Men Elite Continental Championships APB National Ranking Competitions except Title Bout 3-Star Level R&J: All AOB Competitions All APB Competitions WSB R&J Seminar - Croatia

101 R&J s DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY (III) Possible downgrade at any time for various reasons such as: When the safety of a boxer is a concern; When the performances of the R&J are not acceptable; When ethics or corruption matters are raised. Potential Sanctions: Downgrade of R&J Certification Suspension Financial Penalty R&J Seminar - Croatia

102 SUPERVISOR

103 SUPERVISOR SYSTEM For AOB competitions, the following positions will be considered: 1 Supervisor 2 Deputy Supervisor (if use two (2) rings) 1 Referee s Evaluator 1 Judge s Evaluator Other ITOs: Equipment Manager, R&J Coordinator, Draw Commission Medical Jury. Thus, this means there will not be Technical Delegate and Competition Jury Members anymore R&J Seminar - Croatia

104 AOB SUPERVISOR ROLE (I) A Supervisor has the arduous responsibility of ensuring that the laws and the rules are implemented rigorously and with good judgment by giving directions to the teams to comply with the Technical and Competition Rules. Liaise and cooperates with the Competition Manager, Venue Manager, ITOs, Referees and Judges, Timekeeper, Announcer and Scoring System Operator. Maintain and operates the Scoring System during the Bouts and Matches R&J Seminar - Croatia

105 AOB SUPERVISOR ROLE (II) Enter deductions into the Scoring System following any warning given by the Referee. Review the Protest with the Referee s Evaluator and Judge s Evaluator. Make the announcer aware of the name of the Boxer shown as the winner on the computer monitor after the bout is over R&J Seminar - Croatia

106 AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (I) Before the Competition, check with the Competition Manager: Structure and transport planning Accomodation and Food Competition material Venue and facilities FOP Location and lay out of the Medical Examination and Weigh-in Security Scoring System R&J Seminar - Croatia

107 AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (II) Before the Competition: Organize a Technical Meeting together with the Competition Manager, all the team representatives and coaches. Meeting with ITOs Meets together with the R&J Evaluators, Referees and Judges. Conduct the Draw R&J Seminar - Croatia

108 AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (III) Before the Bouts, ensure: Scoring System works properly Competition Material FOP Sound ITOs Referees and Judges Medical Facilities including Ambulance Randomly draws boxers names for Doping Exams R&J Seminar - Croatia

109 AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (IV) During the Bouts, ensure: Controls the FOP Approves the Referees and Judges for each Bout Checks the positions of each Judge in each Bout Enters the Warnings in the Scoring System according to the Warnings issued by the Referee Confirms that the result of the bout is correct Gives the Official Result to the Announcer Gives the Official Result to the TV Broadcast R&J Seminar - Croatia

110 AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (V) R&J Seminar - Croatia

111 AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (VI) After the session, ensure: Transport for all teams and ITOs is available Transport for the Medical Doctor who is handling doping tests Meeting with Competition Manager to evaluate the day After the Competition signs the R&J Record Book Deliver the Report R&J Seminar - Croatia

112 AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (VII) Accept or Reject the Protest Review with the Referee s Evaluator and Judge s Evaluator the Protests R&J Seminar - Croatia

113 DEPUTY SUPERVISOR

114 DEPUTY SUPERVISOR AIBA will appoint two (2) Deputy Supervisors when using two (2) rings. Deputy Supervisors have the same duties as the Supervisor in each ring R&J Seminar - Croatia

115 R&Js EVALUATOR

116 R&Js EVALUATOR (I) At all events, the R&J Evaluators will evaluate the Referees and Judges. This evaluation process will have different objectives: To select R&Js that will be used for next competitions. To select R&J s, which would need to go through another examination process, in order to keep their position. To select R&J s, whose performances are the best, and offer recycle for R&J s needed R&J Seminar - Croatia

117 R&Js EVALUATOR (II) Duties: Meet together with the Supervisor, Referees and Judges, before and after the matches Review with the Supervisor or the Deputy Supervisor any accepted Protests R&J Seminar - Croatia

118 REFEREES EVALUATION R&J Seminar - Croatia

119 JUDGES EVALUATION R&J Seminar - Croatia

120 COMPARISON AOB/APB/WSB RULES

121 Major Rules AOB, APB, WSB (I) RULE AOB APB WSB Age categories 10 categories 6 categories Weight Categories 49, 52, 56, 60, 64, 69, 75, 81, 91 and +91 as per APB 49, 52, 56, 60, 64, 69, 75, 81, 91 and +91 as per AOB 52, 60, 69, 81, 91 and +91 Weight No Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Number of Rounds 3 * 3 min 6, 8, 10 or 12 * 3 min 5 * 3 min R&J Seminar - Croatia

122 Major Rules AOB, APB, WSB (II) RULE AOB APB WSB Scoring System 10 Point Must System 10 Point Must System 10 Point Must System Judges 3 selected out of 5 3 selected out of 5 3 selected out of 5 Judges Position randomly drawn Position randomly drawn Position randomly drawn Only against Referee Only against Referee Only against Referee Protest Decision after the session APB Commission to define the process WSB Commission to define the process R&J Seminar - Croatia

123 Major Rules AOB, APB, WSB (III) RULE AOB APB WSB Decision on Points Injury by unintentional foul after the start of the 1 st round Injury by unintentional foul after the start of the 3 rd round Injury by unintentional foul after the start of the 2 nd round Technical Draw NO Injury by unintentional foul occurs in the 1 st or 2 nd round Injury by unintentional foul occurs in the 1 st round No Contest NO Possible Possible TKO Possible Possible Possible R&J Seminar - Croatia

124 Major Rules AOB, APB, WSB (IV) RULE AOB APB WSB Count Limits Elite Men Max 3 in 1 round No limit in1 bout Max 3 in 1 round No limit in 1 bout Max 3 in 1 round No limit in 1 bout Count Limits Women, Youth & Junior Max 3 in 1 round Max 4 in 1 bout N/A N/A Seconds on Ringside R&J Seminar - Croatia

125 Major Rules AOB, APB, WSB (V) RULE AOB APB WSB Elite Men 10 oz 49,52,56,60,64 10 oz 49,52,56,60,64 10 oz 52 and 60 Gloves 12 oz 69,75,81,91, oz 69,75,81,91, oz 69, 81, 91, oz all other age classifications Gloves Closure Velcro as per WSB Laces Velcro as per AOB R&J Seminar - Croatia

126 Major Rules AOB, APB, WSB (VI) RULE AOB APB WSB Bandage 4.5 meters stretchy cotton 12 meters gauze 2.50 meters tape 12 meters gauze 2.50 meters tape Vest YES NO NO Headguard Elite Men No headguard Effective on June 1 Grace period NO NO Annual Medical Certificate Submission online Submission online Submission online R&J Seminar - Croatia

127 Major Rules AOB, APB, WSB (VII) RULE AOB APB WSB Competition Officials Supervisor Deputy Supervisor(s) ITOs Supervisor Ringside Doctors Supervisor Ringside Doctors R&J Management System Coaches Management System Unique for all programs Unique for all programs R&J Seminar - Croatia

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