2013 USA Boxing Junior Olympic National Championships Fact Sheet June 25-29, 2013 Mobile, Alabama

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1 2013 USA Boxing Junior Olympic National Championships Fact Sheet June 25-29, 2013 Mobile, Alabama Registration Deadline: Friday, June 14, 5:00PM Mountain Time Registration/Arrival Date: June 25, 2012 Event Dates: June 26-29, 2012 Departure Date: June 30, 2012 Event Locations: Entry Forms: Registration Deadline: Preliminaries Championship Finals:, Mobile, AL All entry forms can be found online at Friday, June 14, 5:00PM Mountain Time Registration: Registration will take place on Tuesday, June 25 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Mobile Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. There will be an area set up for the USA Boxing Junior Olympic National Championships Tournament Staff to check-in and verify all participants information with tournament officials. You must provide current passbook in order to participate. NO BOOK NO BOX!!! All participants must also provide valid proof of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate, U.S. Passport, etc.) If you are delayed due to weather or flight delays, the participant must call Tournament Director Debbie Holmes at (214) All athletes must have five registered bouts in order to compete. Walkovers and/or unopposed wins do not count towards the 5-bout rule. Age Determination Date: ALL athletes must be between the ages of in the year of Therefore athletes must be born in the years **ATHLETES CANNOT TURN 17 ANYTIME DURING THE YEAR OF Junior Male and Female Weight Classes: Males/Females (13 weight classes, as defined by AIBA technical and competition rules): 46kg/101lbs 63kg/138lbs 48kg/106lbs 66kg/145lbs 50kg/110lbs 70kg/154lbs 52kg/114lbs 75kg/165lbs 54kg/119lbs 80kg/176lbs 57kg/125lbs 80+kg/176+lbs 60kg/132lbs Number Rounds/Duration: Males/Females: Three, 2-minute rounds

2 Qualification Tournaments for Junior Males & Females (15-16 years old ONLY): 2013 Junior Olympic Regional Champions (14 regions) 2013 Junior World Team Open Champions 2012 Junior Olympic National Champions General Weigh-in: Tournament Draw: Trials Scale: USA Boxing Membership: Citizenship Required: Travel: A general weigh-in that is MANDATORY for ALL ATHLETES will take place on Tuesday, June 25 at 5:00 PM. The general weigh-in will be held at. ALL ATHLETES MUST BE PRESENT. The draw will take place immediately following the General Weighins/Physicals on Tuesday, June 25. Brackets and bout sheets will be posted upon completion of the draw on A trial scale will be available at various times throughout the tournament. The times will be posted during Registration. Each tournament participant (Boxers, Coaches, Officials, Physicians, Tournament Administration, etc.) must be registered with USA Boxing for the 2013 membership year, and have proof of registration (Athlete, Coach or Officials passbook with Passbook Validation Label). Coaches and Officials must be currently certified. Citizenship is required of all participants in the tournament. Permanent residency is no longer sufficient. All athletes must bring an original certified birth certificate or proof of citizenship to registration. (i.e. government issued passport) All participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Junior Olympic National Championships. After an athlete is eliminated from the tournament, he/she is eligible to return home at their own expense. Ground transportation to and from the airport, hotel any venue used, for the duration of the event, is the responsibility of the participant. Check with your local hotel for shuttle schedules and availability. Housing: *Hampton Inn & Suites (251) Holiday Inn (251) Ramada Inn-Civic Center (251) Renaissance Riverview Plaza (251) *HOST HOTEL: A preferred hotel provider of USA Boxing. Book online at: HHonors.com/teamusastays Registration and daily weigh-ins will take place at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Conduct & Discipline: Individuals deemed guilty of misconduct will be immediately barred from all tournament facilities and required to leave at their own expense. All participants must adhere to the USA Boxing Code of Conduct, which must be signed and turned in upon event registration.

3 Equipment: USA Boxing will provide gloves and headgear (if needed). Velpeau and gauze/tape will be permitted for use during the Junior Olympic Nationals. All other items (foul-proof cups, breast protectors, form-fitted mouthpieces, uniforms, sponges, water bottles, etc.) must be provided by the participants. All headgear must be made to USA Boxing/AIBA specifications, if the athlete wants to wear his/her own. Athlete Entry: Coaches Entry: All Athletes must turn in the following forms to complete the registration process: Athlete Entry Form USA Boxing Code of Conduct Medical Treatment Form Braces Release Form Breast Implant Form (females only) It is important that all forms are completed and signed by the participant and their parent and/or guardian if they are under the age of 18. All Coaches must turn in the following forms to complete the registration process: Non-Athlete Entry Form USA Boxing Code of Conduct Coach s Certification Form Coaches must be both a current registered and certified coach through USA Boxing in order to work their athlete(s) corner. Please contact your LBC if you need to update your registration and/or certification. Officials Entry: All Officials must turn in the following forms to complete the registration process: Non-Athlete Entry Form USA Boxing Code of Conduct Officials Referral Form Officials Code of Ethics All officials are welcome to participate. If you wish to participate or need additional information please contact Angel Villarreal at algvillarreal@yahoo.com. Officials must be registered with USA Boxing for the 2013 membership year, and be currently USA Boxing certified and a minimum Level II Official. All officials must provide a completed official referral form signed by their LBC president and chief of officials. Registration Deadline: Friday, June 14, 5:00PM Mountain Time

4 CONTACT INFORMATION: Tournament Director: Debbie Holmes Cell: (214) USA Boxing Director of Events: Nicki Smeland Phone: (719) Proud Sponsors of the 2013 USA Boxing Junior Olympic National Championships:

5 Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile Downtown Historic District 62 South Royal Street Mobile, AL Phone US Boxing Group Code: UBB Rate $89 + Tax Guests are able to make their own reservations with any of the 3 ways listed below. It s Very Important that Guests Use the Group CODE to enable them to receive the Rate Offered. 1 Calling the Hotel (Give Group Code) Hampton (Give Group Code) 3 (In Group Field put the Group Code) Included In the Rate: Full On-the-House Hot Breakfast Buffet/ Fitness Center & Wireless Internet Service is included in the rate offered. All rooms have a Microwave & Mini refrigerator. Parking is not included in the rate but is the hotel site for $9 per day with in and out services up to 24 hours of your stay. For any guests needing extra parking the city garage is located across from the hotel site. Reservations are open for booking!

6 Tournament Rules Implemented for the 2013 USA Boxing Junior Olympic National Championships As Outlined by the AIBA Technical & Competition Rules RULE 1. CLASSIFICATION OF BOXERS 1.1. Age Classification: Boys and Girls Boxers between the ages of 15 to 16 are categorized as Junior Boxers The age of a Boxer is determined using his/her year of birth Weight Classification For Junior Boxers (Boys and Girls), thirteen (13) Weight Categories as follow: 44 kg - 46 kg, 48 kg, 50 kg, 52 kg, 54 kg, 57 kg, 60 kg, 63 kg, 66 kg,70 kg, 75 kg, 80 kg and 80+ kg RULE 5. BANDAGES (Valpeau) 5.1. Use of Bandages (Valpeau): 5.2. Specifications: A bandage must not be longer than 4.5m (14.76 feet), and not shorter than 2.5m (8.2 feet). The bandage should be 5.7cm (2 ¼ inches) wide. GAUZE/TAPE (From USA Boxing Rule Book) For competitions within the United States, each boxer shall wear hand wraps that are made of cotton gauze, or soft surgical gauze, or velpeau (velpeau use reference (3) below). (a) Cotton/soft surgical gauze 15 yards of 2-inch gauze and a minimum of 3 feet, and a maximum of 6 feet of 1-inch adhesive tape per hand. The tape must be applied 1 inch behind the knuckles. Only ¾ inch tape may be applied between fingers and may not cover the striking surface of the hand. RULE 8. DURATION AND NUMBER OF ROUNDS 7.3. In all AOB Junior Boys and Girls competitions, the Bouts must consist of three (3) rounds of two (2) minutes each. RULE 21. GLOVES Specifications For all other AOB Competitions: Ten (10) oz gloves must be used. Weigh-in/Physicals: A general weigh-in shall be conducted for all boxers prior to the tournament draw. At the general weigh-in a boxer shall not exceed the maximum of the boxer s weight class nor below the minimum of the boxer s weight class. At the daily weigh-in only the maximum weight limit will be controlled The boxer will only be allowed one chance to make his weight during each weigh-in There will be a zero tolerance weight over the allowed weight The test scale shall be of the same manufacture and same calibration, or the difference will be noted on the test scale Boxers must be clean shaven with no facial hair Boxers will receive physical check prior to weighing-in on the official scale Equipment: Mouth piece: Boxers cannot have red or have any red color on the mouthpiece Hand wraps: ft. Max ft. Min, 2.25 in. wide, made of a stretchy cotton material with Velcro closure Women: breast and pubic protectors are optional; any protector must not conceal any portion of the scoring area. Hair nets are mandatory for any boxer with long hair using headgear Boxer cannot have tape on any part of their uniform

7 Tournament Rules Implemented for the 2013 USA Boxing Junior Olympic National Championships As Outlined by the AIBA Technical & Competition Rules Scoring system and Judge/Referee Protocol: Based on a 10-point must system There will be 3 judges seated on three sides of the ring for all bouts All three of the judges scores will count in determining the outcome of each individual bout 3 judges and 1 referee will be used to officiate each bout At the end of the round the winner will be issued the score of 10 and the loser 9 or less, but not lower than 6, every round must have a declared winner If the bout is tied the judges will be asked to select a winner Scoring criteria of a bout: Number of legal blows landed Domination of round Competitiveness Technique & Tactics Infringement of rules Evaluate the entire round from the first second to the last Decisions will be one of following: Points WP; Technical Knockout TKO; Technical Injury - TKO I; Disqualification DQ; Knockout KO; Walkover WO Cautions Warnings DQ Cautions will be at the discretion of the referee, there is no limit to the number of cautions that may be given by the referee Warning will carry the weight of one point Disqualification of the boxer will occur after 3 warnings The referee can DQ a boxer at anytime Referee commands Stop, Box, Break, Time any exercise that will take more than 10 seconds, must stop the clock Referee can touch the boxers to stop and break them Compulsory Counts Junior, Youth and Women: 3 in the round and 4 max in the bout Time Keeper Start the round Signal 10 seconds before the end of each round Stop the clock when the Referee says TIME Keep track of time on a knock down counting with the referee Keep track of time on Low blow, loss of conciseness, and if the boxers falls out of the ring Stopping a bout The medical commission will advise the supervisor to stop a bout if they feel the boxer is unable to continue.

8 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 2013 USA BOXING JUNIOR OLYMPIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS MOBILE, ALABAMA As of April 9, 2013 Subject to change Time Activity Location MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013 See Arrival Schedule USA Boxing/Tournament Staff Arrival Mobile Airport TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 See Arrival Schedule Participants Arrival (Athletes, Coaches, Officials) Mobile Airport See Arrival Schedule Physicians Symposium Arrival Mobile Airport 9:00 AM - Completion Venue set-up 2 Rings 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration 5:00 PM General Weigh-in/Physicals (Mandatory for ATHLETES) Immediately following Tournament Draw (Mandatory for TEAM MANAGERS) weigh-in 7:00 PM Tournament Officials Meeting (Mandatory for OFFICIALS) 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tournament Orientation (Mandatory for TM/ATHLETES/COACHES) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, :00 AM (Scales open 6:30am) Weigh-ins / Physicals (Those Boxing Today) Immediately following weigh-in Team Managers/Coaches Meeting 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Physicians Symposium Hampton Inn 11:00 AM Opening Ceremonies 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Prelim Competition - 2 Rings 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Prelim Competition - 2 Rings THURSDAY, JUNE 27, :00 AM (Scales open 6:30am) Weigh-ins / Physicals (Those Boxing Today) Immediately following weigh-in Team Managers/Coaches Meeting 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Physicians Symposium Hampton Inn 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Quarterfinals Competition - 2 Rings 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Quarterfinals Competition - 2 Rings FRIDAY, JUNE 28, :00 AM (Scales open 6:30am) Weigh-ins / Physicals (Those Boxing Today) Immediately following weigh-in Team Managers/Coaches Meeting 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Physicians Symposium Hampton Inn 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Semifinals Competition - 2 Rings 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Semifinals Competition - 2 Rings SATURDAY, JUNE 29, :00 AM (Scales open 6:30am) Weigh-ins / Physicals (Those Boxing Today) Immediately following Mandatory Finalist Meeting/Information Packet weigh-in completion Immediately following weigh-in Team Managers/Coaches Meeting 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Physicians Symposium Testing Hampton Inn 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Finals Competition - 2 Rings SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 See Departure Schedule Athletes/Coaches / Tournament Staff Depart Mobile Airport

9 COACHES MUST HAVE ITEMS 1. PROOF OF 2013 USA BOXING MEMBERSHIP USA BOXING RED COACH S PASSBOOK 2. PROOF OF USAB COACHES CERTIFICATION CLINIC INFORMATION: DATE, LOCATION, CLINICIAN TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORMS NON-ATHLETE ENTRY FORM, CODE OF CONDUCT, COACHES CERTIFICATION FORM Paperwork Deadline: Friday, June 14, 5:00PM Mountain Time Submit paperwork to: USA Boxing Events Attn: Nicki Smeland 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO Fax: (719) nsmeland@usaboxing.org

10 NON-ATHLETE ENTRY FORM NON-ATHLETE ENTRY FORM Name of Competition: 2013 USA Boxing Junior Olympic National Championships Name: LBC#: Region#: Address: Street City State Zip Phone #: Validation #: Date of Birth: (2013) Check one: Official: Coach: Other: (If other, what capacity) Coaches and officials please list current level: WAIVER AND RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK IN CONSIDERATION OF ME BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN A NON-ATHLETE CAPACITY, AND ACCEPTANCE OF THIS ENTRY FORM IN A UNITED STATES AMATEUR BOXING COMPETITION, I AGREE: 1. I understand the nature of United States Amateur Boxing, Inc. activities and my experience and capabilities and believe I am qualified to participate in such activity. I further acknowledge that I am aware the activity will be conducted in facilities open to the public during the activity. I further agree and warrant that if I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the activity. 2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that: (a) United States Amateur Boxing, Inc. activities involve risks and dangers of SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH ( Risks); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by me or the actions or inactions of others participating in the activity, the condition in which the activity takes place, or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES incurred as a result of my participation in these activities. 3. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the United States Amateur Boxing, Inc., it s clubs and LBC s, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, and employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the activities take place (each considered one of the Releasees herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations and further agree that if, despite this release, I, or anyone on my behalf makes a claim against any of the Releasees named above, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES FROM ANY LITIGATION EXPENSES, ATTORNEY FEES, LOSS LIABILITY, DAMAGE OR COST ANY MAY INCUR AS THE RESULT OF ANY SUCH CLAIM. Participant Name (Print) Date Participant Name (Signature) Date Rev.04/26/13 FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY

11 Athlete/Non-Athlete Code of Conduct Outlined below is the USA Boxing Code of Conduct I understand that my compliance with the Code is a requirement for my participation in USA Boxing events. I recognize that my participation in this event is an honor. I also recognize that this Code does not establish a complete set of rules that prescribes every aspect of appropriate behavior. Further, I: 1. Will act in a manner consistent with the spirit of fair play and responsible conduct; 2. Will recognize, respect and adhere to the authority of USA Boxing s appointed coaches and team leaders; 3. Will attend and arrive at all team functions a minimum of 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start, to include meetings, practices, press conferences, competitions, etc. unless excused or otherwise instructed by the team leader or USA Boxing s designee; 4. Will comply with USA Boxing and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) uniform requirements; 5. Will park my vehicle for the duration of the camp at the US Olympic Sport House; 6. Will arrive at camp within the pre-designated % of my competition weight. Weights will be taken the morning of the first scheduled full training day: a. One week camp: 2% b. Two week camp: 3% c. Three week camp: 4% 7. Will adhere to all curfews established by the team leader or USA Boxing s designee; 8. Will maintain an appropriate level of fitness to promote optimal athletic performance; 9. Will make every effort to perform to the best of my abilities; 10. Will refrain from the use of performance-limiting drugs, including, but not limited to, tobacco and alcohol; 11. Will refrain from the use of any personal electronic device while in attendance of training sessions, meetings, and/or study table; 12. Will not commit a doping violation as defined by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Association International de Boxe Amateur (AIBA), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), or the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) rules; 13. Will abide by the policies and rules established by USA Boxing, the USOC and AIBA; 14. Will respect others, including my teammates, coaches, competitors, officials and spectators; 15. Will not engage in, nor tolerate, any form of verbal, physical or sexual abuse; 16. Will respect the property of others; 17. Will refrain from profanity and derogatory language that would reflect negatively on myself and USA Boxing; 18. Will refrain from illegal or inappropriate behavior that would detract from a positive image of myself and USA Boxing; 19. Will refrain from engaging in any behavior that could detract from my ability, or my teammates ability, to perform optimally; 20. Will refrain from using any electronic devices during practice, team functions, competition, and curfew hours. 21. Will maintain a positive attitude and act in a way that will bring honor to myself, the team, USA Boxing and the United States of America;

12 22. Will limit socialization with members of the opposite sex to public areas, exceptions being immediate family members, members of the USA delegation and/or other times as approved by the team leader; 23. Will remember that I am an ambassador for USA Boxing, my country and the Olympic movement; and 24. Will cooperate with USA Boxing s grievance process and Judicial Committee requests. Any member present during any violation of the Code of Conduct should leave the area immediately or be considered a participant by choice. Disciplinary Procedures and Penalties Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct set forth in this document for USA Boxing may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the penalties outlined in this agreement. Penalties could include: 1. Temporary or permanent termination of USA Boxing membership. 2. Suspension from USA Boxing activities for a specified period. 3. For National Team members: a. Immediate dismissal from team and return home at athlete s expense. b. Withholding of a portion or all of any stipend(s) received from USA Boxing, USOC, etc. Following any proposed disciplinary action by USA Boxing against a member, the member has a right to a hearing by the Judicial Committee, if requested in the statute of limitations and submitted with the filing fee. Any appeal taken for disciplinary action rendered in an emergency hearing shall be to USA Boxing s CEO and will be conducted in accordance with Article XVI, of USA Boxing s 2013 revised Constitution and By-laws. Acceptance I pledge to uphold the spirit of this Code, which offers a general guide to my conduct as a participant in a USA Boxing event. I agree to follow the USA Boxing Grievance Procedures if I am charged with violation of the Code. I have familiarized myself with the Code and understand that my acceptance of it, as signified by my signature below, is a condition of my membership in this USA Boxing event. Participant Name (Printed) Date Participant Name (Signature) Name of Event Witness

13 COACHES CERTIFICATION FORM Coaches Certification Form Date LBC To Coach at: 2013 USA BOXING JUNIOR OLYMPIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Year / Event I certify that I, am a Level Coach and competent to work in an athlete s corner at the tournament listed above USA Boxing Registration # Last Coaches Clinic Attended Level Date Location Coach Signature Date Rev.04/26/13 FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY