ENTRY PACKET TEXAS JUNIOR GOLDEN GLOVES. 2nd Annual MALE & FEMALE BOXERS AGES 8-16 YEARS PORT ISABEL, TEXAS. JUNE

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1 ENTRY PACKET nd Annual JUNE MALE & FEMALE BOXERS AGES 8-16 YEARS PORT ISABEL, TEXAS RGV District Texas Golden Gloves Athletic Association 1920 N. Vermillion Avenue Suite A, Brownsville, Texas Mrs. Lou Gracia, Tournament Director PH (956) Member of the Texas Athletic Federation Held under the sanction of USA Boxing Inc. PO Box San Antonio, Tx No coach/athlete entry will be accepted unless the entrant is a member of USA Boxing and Golden Gloves of America Inc.

2 REGISTRATION SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2014 ATHLETE AND COACHES REGISTRATION Golden Gloves will conduct general weigh-ins and registrations at multiple locations across Texas for the convenience of our athletes and coaches. 1. ALL COACHES AND ATHLETES MUST BE REGISTERED WITH USA BOXING AND PROVIDE PROOF, VIA PASS BOOKS, OF CURRENT CERTIFICATION (coaches) AND REGISTRATION ************** NO BOOKS NO BOX **************** ** COACHES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT PASSBOOKS (with picture) DAILY DURING EVENT** 2. ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO WEIGH IN AND MUST PRESENT PASSBOOK AND ALL REQUIRED ENTRY FORMS COMPLETELY FILLED OUT. CERTIFIED WEIGHT RECORDED AT GENERAL WEIGH-IN WILL DETERMINE COMPETITION WEIGHT CLASS. NO JUMPING WEIGHT CLASSES. NO WEIGHT ALLOWANCES. 3.PLEASE REVIEW ALL FORMS TO INSURE COMPLETENESS TO INCLUDE GUARDIAN SIGNATURE COACHES ITEMS/FORMS REQUIRED ATHLETES ITEMS/FORMS REQUIRED VALID PASSBOOK WITH PROOF OF CLINIC COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT TEAM ROSTER VALID PASSBOOK WITH $5.00 FEE ENTRY FORM CODE OF CONDUCT FORM WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM DECLARATION OF NON PREGNANCY (FEMALES) ***ALL REQUIRED FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT TO INCLUDE BRACES/DENTAL FORMS 4. $5.00 ATHLETE EARLY REGISTRATION FEE VIA MONEY ORDER,CASH,OR CHECK($35.00 FEE FOR NSF CHECKS) REGISTRATION DONE AFTER JUNE 21ST IS $10.00 PER ATHLETE. REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE 5. AGE- TOURNAMENT AGE DETERMINATION IS THE AGE OF EACH BOXER ON DECEMBER 31, EXAMPLE; If you are 8 years old and will turn 9 years old during the 2014 calendar year you may enter. However, if you will turn 17 years of age or older during the 2014 calendar year you may NOT enter. 3. DIVISIONS-BOTH MALES AND FEMALES AGES 9-16 YEARS MAY PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 9-10 YEARS ROOKIE (0-4 BOUTS) NOVICE (5-10BOUTS) OPEN (11+BOUTS) 11-12YEARS ROOKIE (0-4 BOUTS) NOVICE (5-10BOUTS) OPEN (11+BOUTS) 13-14YEARS ROOKIE (0-4 BOUTS) NOVICE (5-10BOUTS) OPEN (11+BOUTS) 15-16YEARS ROOKIE (0-4 BOUTS) NOVICE (5-10BOUTS) OPEN (11+BOUTS) 4. WEIGHTS- MALE WEIGHTS FEMALE WEIGHTS MALE BOXERS YEARS OPEN DIVISION WINNERS WILL ADVANCE TO MESQUITE NEVADA, JULY If you have questions regarding divisions or weights please contact Mr. Ellis Johnson, RGV Golden Gloves Chief of officials at (210) , eejohnsonii@juno.com

3 REGISTRATION SITES REGISTRATION LOCATIONS AVAILABLE JUNE 21ST IN YOUR AREA: $5.00 ATHLETE REGISTRATION AT EACH SITE ON JUNE 21ST 2014 AUSTIN 10:00AM-2:00PM Contact: Art Cardenas The Fit Pit Boxing Gym Ph(512) Thornton Rd. Austin TX CORPUS CHRISTI 9:00AM-11:00AM Contact:Robert Gonzalez Elmercado Bingo Hall Ph(361) Airline Rd. Suite 2, Corpus Christi Tx FORT WORTH 12:00PM-2:00PM Contact:Jeanie Sharp Golden Gloves State Gym Ph(956) N Henderson Fort Worth TX HARLINGEN 8:00AM-10:00AM Contact: Lou Gracia Spartans Boxing Academy/The Soccer House Ph(956) Valle Vista Mall 2020 S. Expressway 83 Harlingen TX (rear entrance facing Dixieland Rd) LAREDO 3:30PM-5:30PM Contact: Lou Gracia Boxing Pride Gym Ph(956) McPherson Rd. Suite 6A Laredo, Tx HOUSTON 12:00PM-2:00PM Contact: Ray Zaragoza Fighter Nation Boxing Gym Ph(281) Woodforest Houston TX EL PASO 1:00PM-3:00PM Contact: Ladislao Vicencio El Paso County Coliseum Ph(915) E Paisano El Paso TX SAN ANTONIO 1:00PM-3:00PM Contact: Ellis Johnson Ohana Academy Ph(210) Jones Maltsberger Ste. 116 San Antonio TX EAST TEXAS 8:00AM-10:00AM Contact: Ken Jones Byron Payton Gym Ph(903) Luck Street Troup TX LAST CHANCE / ON-SITE REGISTRATION IN PORT ISABEL TEXAS THURSDAY JUNE 26, 2014 FROM 2:00PM 4:00 PM $10.00 ON SITE REGISTRATION FEE WILL APPLY.

4 SCHEDULE SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2014 ATHLETE AND COACHES REGISTRATION SEE LOCATIONS IN TEXAS AND TIMES ON PAGE 3 THURSDAY- JUNE 26, 2014 Port Isabel Event Center-309 E. Railroad Ave. Port Isabel Texas 78578, (956) :00AM - 4:00PM CHECK-IN (MANDATORY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS) 2:00PM - 4:00PM LAST CHANCE / ONSITE REGISTRATION 4:30PM COACHES MEETING (MANDATORY) 6:00PM OFFICIALS MEETING (MANDATORY) FRIDAY JUNE 27, :00AM WEIGH IN FOR ALL BOXERS COMPETING ON FRIDAY NIGHT Port Isabel Event Center-309 E. Railroad Ave. Port Isabel Texas 78578, (956) :00AM GROUP MEDIA PHOTO AT PORT ISABEL LIGHT HOUSE 4:30PM DOORS OPEN TO COACHES AND ATHLETES ONLY 5:00PM PHYSICALS FOR ALL BOXERS AT COMPETITION SITE 5:30PM DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC 5:30PM MANDATORY COACHES MEETING, OFFICIALS, & DOCTORS MEETING 6:30PM BOXING CEREMONY BEGINS SATURDAY JUNE 28, :00AM WEIGH IN & PHYSICALS FOR ALL BOXERS COMPETING ON SATURDAY 11:30AM BEACH BBQ SOUTH PADRE ISLAND BEACH ACCESS#2 5:00PM DOORS OPEN TO COACHES AND ATHLETES ONLY 5:30PM DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC 5:30PM MANDATORY COACHES, OFFICIALS, & DOCTORS MEETING 6:30PM BOXING BEGINS SUNDAY JUNE 29, :00AM WEIGH IN & PHYSICALS FOR ALL COMPETING BOXERS 12:00NOON DOORS OPEN TO COACHES AND ATHLETES ONLY 12:30PM DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC 12:30PM MANDATORY COACHES MEETING, OFFICIALS, & DOCTORS MEETING 1:30PM BOXING BEGINS **SCHEDULE MAY CHANGE IF AFTERNOON BOXING SESSIONS ARE REQUIRED ***If you are staying on South Padre Island please allow additional time when traveling due to causeway traffic.

5 ADDITIONAL INFO. GOLDEN GLOVES RULES FOR COACHES AND BOXERS MR ELLIS JOHNSON WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS RULE CHANGES WITH COACHES AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS TO HELP INFORM ATHLETES OF THE DIFFERENCES/CHANGES DURING OUR GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNAMENTS. COACHES CAN MEET WITH MR. JOHNSON ON: JUNE 21, PM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (DURING SAN ANTONIO SITE REGISTRATION) JUNE 26, :30PM PORT ISABEL TEXAS (DURING COACHES METING) JUNE 27-28, :30PM MANDATORY COACHES MEETING PRIOR TO COMPETITION JUNE 29, :30PM MANDATORY COACHES MEETING PRIOR TO COMPETITION CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE COACHES WILL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR, ACTIONS, AND CONDUCT OF THEIR BOXERS WHILE IN THE HOST CITY, IN HOTEL, AND AT TOURNAMENT VENUE. BOXERS, COACHES, AND OFFCIALS FOUND IN VIOLATION OF CODE OF CONDUCT MAY BE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BEING BARRED FROM ALL TOURNAMENT FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OR FUTURE TOURNAMENTS AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CITATION OR ARREST FOR VIOLATION OF LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS. TEXAS GOLDEN GLOVES AND THE CITY OF PORT ISABEL RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICES AND DISMISS PARTIES IF REQUIRED WITHOUT REFUND. TRADEMARK AND AUDIO/VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY GOLDEN GLOVES NAME AND IMAGES ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS. ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE OF SAID IMAGES OR NAME IS CONSIDERED ILLEGAL. GOLDEN GLOVES DOES NOT ALLOW OUTSIDE PARTIES TO UTILIZE CAMERAS, CAMERA PHONES, VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENT DURING OUR EVENTS. PHOTOS AND PROFESSIONAL VIDEO FOOTAGE WILL BE TAKEN BY AN APPROVED AGENT AUTHORIZED BY RGV GOLDEN GLOVES. ITEMS WILL BE MARKETED AND PROMOTED FOR SALE DURING AND AFTER THE EVENT. FOOTAGE MAY ALSO BE USED IN THE EVENT OF A GRIEVANCE OR LEGAL DISPUTE. ALL INDIVIDUALS PARTICPATING IN SAID EVENTS DO HERBY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE FOR THEIR IMAGES TO BE USED FOR ABOVE STATED PURPOSES. EQUIPMENT TEXAS GOLDEN GLOVES WILL PROVIDE GLOVES. BOXER MUST PROVIDE ALL OTHER ITEMS SUCH AS HAND WRAPS, FORM-FITTED MOUTHPEICES (NO RED COLOR), UNIFORMS (BOXING TRUNKS AND SINGLET WITH CONTRASTING BELT LINE), CORNER EQUIPMENT (TOWEL, WATER, ETC.),FOUL PROOF CUPS/GROIN PROTECTOR, HEADGEAR ETC. AWARDS UNOPPOSED AWARDS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM COMPETITION AWARDS ADVANCING CRITERIA DUE TO THE NUMBER OF DIVISIONS, IN 2014 WE WLL ADVANCE ONLY ONE TEAM OF JUNIOR MALE BOXERS (AGES YEARS ) OPEN DIVISION TO MESQUITE NEVADA ON JULY AS OUR STATE TOURNAMENT GROWS WE ANTICIPATE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF TEAMS ADVANCING EACH YEAR TO THE NATIONAL JUNIOR GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNAMENTS. A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS WILL ALSO BE DISTRIBUTED TO FEMALES TRAVELING TO THE 2014 GIRLS/WOMENS GOLDEN GLOVES CHAMPIONSHIPS JULY IN FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA. ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC $10.00 ADULTS/TEENS $5.00 KIDS 6-11 YEARS KIDS UNDER 5 YEARS FREE (AT DOOR) *ADVANCE MULTI DAY PASSES WILL ONLY BE SOLD PRIOR TO JUNE 27th BOUTS. CONTACT MRS. GRACIA FOR PURCHASE. MULTI DAY PASS : ADULT 3 DAY PASS $25.00 AND KIDS 3 DAY PASS $12.00

6 HOTELS TRAVEL All tournament participants are responsible for their own meals, lodging, and transportation to and from the RGV Golden Gloves boxing event. SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION The WAVE is a FREE shuttle service that runs 7am-9pm daily. Stops at various locations in Port Isabel, Laguna Heights, and South Padre Island. For shuttle stop Locations and time see BROWNSVILLE AIRPORT $1.00 Fee for airport shuttle to Port Isabel/South Padre Island. Contact Valley Metro for schedule HARLINGEN AIRPORT $25.00 one way / $40.00 round trip Fee for airport shuttle to Port Isabel/South Padre Island. Contact southpadreshutlle.com for schedules AREA HOTELS OFFERING GOLDEN GLOVES DISCOUNT RATES: Distance from the Port Isabel Event Center. Rates for 2 Double Beds( 4 PER ROOM).39 MI SOUTHWIND INN Ph(956) GG RATE $ E. DAVIS ST. PORT ISABEL, TX MI CASA ROSA MOTEL Ph(956) GG RATE $ W. STATE HWY. 100 PORT ISABEL, TX MI PORT ISLA INN Ph(956) GG RATE $ N. 2ND ST. PORT ISABEL, TX MI SCHLITTERBAHN RESORT Ph(956) GG RATE $ $30 PP/DAILY WATERPARK FEE 100 PADRE BLVD. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX MI TEXAS INN Ph(956) GG RATE $ SOUTH PADRE ISLAND HWY BROWNSVILLE, TX MI COMFORT SUITES Ph(956) GG RATE $ SUNRISE BLVD. BROWNSVILLE, TX Port Isabel Visitors information go to South Padre Island Visitors information go to Brownsville Visitors information go to

7 OFFICIALS TRAVEL LODGING, MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM COMPETITION VENUE ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPANT. BEFORE BOOKING YOUR HOTEL, BE SURE TO ASK IF THE HOTEL OFFERS A SPECIAL GROUP RATE FOR GOLDEN GLOVES. ROOMS ARE LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME- FIRST-SERVE BASIS. BOOK EARLY TO ENSURE A ROOM AT HOTELS **FOR LIST OF HOTELS OFFERING SPECIAL GOLDEN GLOVES RATES SEE ENCLOSED LIST ON PAGE 6**. OFFICIAL S REFERRAL and ACCOMMODATIONS OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE TOURNAMENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A REFERRAL FORM FROM YOUR GOLDEN GLOVES DISTRICT. IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE AS AN OFFICIAL DURING THIS TOURNAMENT OR ANY FUTURE RGV GOLDEN GLOVES EVENT PLEASE CONTACT MR. ELLIS JOHNSON, RGV GOLDEN GLOVES CHIEF OF OFFICIALS AT (210) OR EEJOHNSONII@JUNO.COM. IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF ACCOMMODATIONS CONTACT MR JOHNSON VIA . GOLDEN GLOVES HAS LIMITED GROUP ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THOSE OFFICIALS WHO WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE TO OFFICIATE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TOURNAMENT. ROOMS ARE LIMITED AND DISTRIBUTED ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE BASIS. **MANDATORY OFFICIALS MEETING THURSDAY AT 6:00PM Port Isabel Event Center RV SPACE RENTAL Cameron County Parks Dept. has boat and RV spaces for rent UNIFORMS THE OFFICIAL UNIFORM FOR THIS TOURNAMENT IS THE NATIONAL GOLDEN GLOVES LIGHT BLUE OFFICIALS SHIRT, BLACK TROUSERS (NO DENIM), AND BLACK SHOES. TEXAS GOLDEN GLOVES WILL PROVIDE EACH REGISTERED TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL WITH ONE OFFICIAL S SHIRT FREE OF CHARGE. ADDITIONAL SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED AT TEXAS GOLDEN GLOVES OFFICIALS DISCOUNT RATE DURING THE TOURNAMENT. **INDIVIDUALS MUST NOT OFFICIATE IN ANY OTHER ATTIRE THROUGHOUT DURATION OF THE TOURNAMENT** MEALS Meals are provided daily during the boxing event in the official s hospitality room. Meals are for officials only. If you have special dietary requirements/allergies please Mrs. Gracia at RGVGoldenGloves@aol.com VOLUNTEER POSITIONS IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER, VOLUNTEER OR SPONSOR PLEASE CONTACT MRS. LOU GRACIA AT (956) Thank you for participating in Golden Gloves events. Your contribution to the sport means a great deal to our organization and the young athletes we serve.

8 AREA ATTRACTIONS City of Port Isabel Texas has many specialty shops and seaside restaurants. Historic museums and the only public lighthouse on the Texas gulf coast. Rich in history and charm. Residents are warm and friendly. Great family destination all year round. For more information There is so many things to do in Brownsville Texas. One jewel of the City is it s beautiful Gladys Porter Zoo. 26 Acres of tropical plants and over 1,600 different animals. Open every day. Schlitterbahn Beach Water Park and Resort 25 Acre beach water park. Ranked #1 Kid Friendly destination. Both indoor and outdoor water park slides. Family picnic areas and Boogie Board water challenge area. Daily passes and family/group Rates available. The BLACK DRAGON PIRATE SHIP (956) 943-MATE There s strange happenings at South Padre Island and Port Isabel, TX. A gathering of thieves, brigands, pirate folk and back-stabbing blackguards the likes of which haven t been seen since the days of Blackbeard! This musty group will capture you and sail the Laguna Madre with a crew of real pirates while you enjoy your grub and grog. The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Madre weight room is available FREE to Golden Gloves athletes June Thursday- Saturday 12noon-3PM. 190 Port Rd. Port Isabel TX