2013 USA Boxing Junior Olympic Region 8 Championships Fact Sheet June 13-16, 2013 Fighter Nation Gymnasium Woodforest Blvd. Houston, Texas 77015

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1 2013 USA Boxing Junior Olympic Region 8 Championships Fact Sheet June 13-16, 2013 Fighter Nation Gymnasium Woodforest Blvd. Houston, Texas Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 13, 4:00PM Central Time Registration/Arrival : June 13, 2013 Event s: June 14-16, 2013 Departure : June 16, 2013 Event Locations: Entry Forms: Registration Deadline: Preliminaries Championships: Fellowship of the Nations / Fighter Nation Gymnasium All entry forms can be found online at Thursday, June 13, 4:00PM Central Time Registration: Registration will take place on Thursday, June 13 from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Fighter Nation Gymnasium. There will be an area set up for the USA Boxing Junior Olympic Region 8 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 emergency, weather or flight delays, the participant must call Tournament Director Termite Watkins (281) or JO Chairman David Pereida (281) 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 : 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 year old 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: year old Males/Females: Three, 1.5-minute rounds year old Males/Females: Three, 2-minute rounds

2 Qualification Tournaments for Intermediate and Senior Junior Olympic Boxers: LBC J/O tournaments Gulf (25), Southwestern (26), South (43), West (47) & Border (53) General Weigh-in: Tournament Draw: Trial Scale: USA Boxing Membership: Citizenship Required: Travel: A general weigh-in that is MANDATORY for ALL ATHLETES will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 5:00 PM. The general weigh-in will be held at Fighter Nation Gymnasium. ALL ATHLETES MUST BE PRESENT. The draw will take place immediately following the General Weigh-ins on Thursday June 13. Physicals will be on each day of competition. Brackets and bout sheets will be posted upon completion of the draw on and on gymnasium and at the host hotel and Boxing Venue. A trial scale will be available 1 hour before the weigh-in start time. 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 Region 8 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 and venue, for the duration of the event, is the responsibility of the participant. Housing: *La Quinta Inn & Suites, Channelview (281) Super 8, Channelview (281) La Quinta Inn & Suites, Normandy (251) Holiday Inn Express, Jacinto City (713) *HOST HOTEL: A preferred hotel provider of Region 8 Junior Olympics Boxing 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 only provide gloves. Velpeau and gauze/tape will be permitted for use during the Junior Olympic Tournament. All other items (head gear, 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. Athlete Entry: All Athletes must turn in the following forms to complete the registration process: Athlete Entry Form USA Boxing Code of Conduct Form 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. Coaches Entry: All Coaches must turn in the following forms to complete the registration process: Non-Athlete Entry Form USA Boxing Code of Conduct Form 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 Form Officials Referral Form Officials Code of Ethics Form All officials are welcome to participate. If you wish to participate or need additional information please contact Gulf Chief of Officials Ricky Webb at (713) or franandricky@aol.com. Officials must be registered with USA Boxing for the 2013 membership year, and be currently a USA Boxing certified Official. All officials must provide a completed official referral form signed by their LBC president and chief of officials. Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 13, 4:00PM

4 Proud Sponsors of the 2013 USA Boxing Junior Olympic Region 8 Championships:

5 La Quinta Inn & Suites Channelview 5520 East Sam Houston Parkway North Houston, TX (281) US Boxing Group Code: Junior Olympics Rate $89 + Tax RESERVATION (CUT OFF DATE) JUNE 1, Guests are able to make their own reservations listed below. It s Very Important that Guests Use the Group CODE to enable them to receive the Rate Offered. 1 Calling the Hotel (281) (Give Group Code) Included In the Rate: Full On-the-House Hot Breakfast Buffet Fitness Center Wireless Internet Service All rooms have a Microwave & Mini refrigerator. 42 LCD TV with 90 HD Channels Internet Cafe BBQ Patio Indoor Pool 24 hour security Local Shopping Centers Restaurants Activities Reservations are open for booking! (CUT OFF DATE JUNE 1, 2013)

6 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 Scoring system and Judge/Referee Protocol: Based on a 10-point must system There will be 5 judges judge s seated on three sides of the ring for all bouts Three of the judges scores randomly will count in determining the outcome of each individual bout 5 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

7 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 ATHLETES MUST HAVE ITEMS 1. USA BOXING COMPETITION PASSBOOK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR PASSBOOK AT REGISTRATION YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED INTO THE TOURNAMENT DRAW!! 2. PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP A COPY OR PICTURE OF YOUR ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR GOVERNMENT ISSUED U.S. PASSPORT WILL BE ACCEPTED. 3. BOXING EXQUIPMENT USA BOXING APPROVED HEADGEAR, MOUTHGUARD (NO RED), UNIFORMS, BOXING BOOTS Paperwork Deadline: Thursday, June 13, 4:00PM Central time Submit paperwork by mail to: Gulf Assoc. President, Mr. Moya 331 Peacedale Ct. Houston, TX By moya01@aol.com By Fax: 713/

9 ATHLETE ENTRY FORM Paperwork Deadline: Thursday, June 13, 4:00PM Central Time 2013 USA BOXING JUNIOR OLYMPIC REGION 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS OFFICIAL ATHLETE ENTRY FORM LBC Tournament Sanctioned by USA Boxing: REGIONAL Tournament Sanctioned by USA Boxing: NATIONAL Tournament Sanctioned by USA Boxing: USA BOXING NATIONAL OFFICE Association, Inc. Association, Inc. Association, Inc. PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX: MALE FEMALE NAME: Weight Class: Your Age As Of December 31, 2013: LBC: Region Name & No.: Birth : Address: Passbook Validation: Street City State/Zip (2013) Phone #: Cell Phone #: Fax: Address: Personal Coach Name & Phone: Your Personal Boxing Club: Do you wear Dental Braces? Yes No If yes you must comply with Article 2, (g) USA Boxing, Inc. rules. WAIVER/WARNING IN CONSIDERATION OF YOUR ACCEPTING THIS ENTRY, I HEREBY, FOR MYSELF, MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS WAIVE AND RELEASE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES I MAY OR MIGHT HAVE AGAINST UNITED STATES AMATEUR BOXING (USA BOXING), ANY SANCTIONING LOCAL BOXING COMMITTEE OF USA BOXING AND ALL SPONSORS AND VENUE OWNERS, OR THE OFFICERS, SUB-COMMITTEES AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND ASSIGNS OF THESE ENTITIES, FOR ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE SUFFERED BY ME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN, AND/OR ARISING FROM TRAVELING TO AND/OR RETURNING FROM THE BELOW LISTED TOURNAMENTS. The USA Boxing Local Championship Tournament at: : The United States Amateur Boxing Regional Tournament at: Houston, TX : 6/13-16, 2013 The United States Amateur Boxing National Tournament at: : AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES OF UNITED STATES AMATEUR BOXING. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT I ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE THAT I MAY INCUR IN THESE BOXING BOUTS. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT MEDICAL OR OTHER SERVICES RENDERED TO ME BY OR AT THE INSISTANCE OF ANY OF THE NAMED PARTIES IS NOT AN ADMISSION OF LIABILITY TO PROVIDE OR CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ANY SERVICES AND IS NOT A WAIVER BY ANY OF SAID PARTIES OF ANY RIGHT OR RIGHTS HEREUNDER. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE HAD NO INJURIES TO MY HANDS, NEITHER FRACTURES NOR BROKEN BONES, WITHIN THREE MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATES OF THIS ENTRY FORM, AND KNOW OF NO OTHER INJURIES TO THE HEAD, CONCUSSION, FAINTING SPELLS, AND WILL NOTIFY BOXING OFFICIALS IMMEDIATELY SHOULD ANY OF THESE INJURIES AND CONDITIONS BE EXPERIENCED IN THE FUTURE. IN ADDITION, I ALSO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT OF BOXING CARRIES A RISK TO ME OF SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT PARALYSIS OR DEATH; I VOLUNTARILY AND KNOWINGLY RECOGNIZE, ACCEPT AND ASSUME THIS RISK. Signed: Signed: Participant s Full Name Parent(s) or Guardian(s) REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS : :

10 USA Boxing, Inc USA Boxing Junior Olympic Region 8 Championships Release to Compete With Braces USA Boxing Rule (4) (g) Boxers who wish to compete with braces are required to have attached to their passbooks a completed release to compete with braces form. This form requires the written approval of their dentist, parents and/or guardian (if under 18 years of age) and a dentist-molded mouthpiece. This includes upper and/or lower braces. Boxers competing with braces waive the right to dental coverage under the USA Boxing insurance program. I understand the above rule and give my permission for compete in amateur boxing. Dentist Approval: (Boxer s name) to Print Name Signature State License Number Parent or Legal Guardian Approval (if boxer is a minor): Print Name Signature Athlete: Print Name Signature

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.

12 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; 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) Participant Name (Signature) Name of Event Witness

13 MEDICAL TREATMENT FORM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: 2013 USA Boxing Region 8 Junior Olympic Championships Participants USA Boxing Events Department Medical Treatment Form United States Amateur Boxing s insurance company requires a signed medical treatment form either authorizing emergency medical treatment or not authorizing medical treatment for all participating individuals. Participants under 18 years of age, are required to have parental / guardian signatures as well. Please complete and sign the attached form. Be sure to indicate whether treatment is approved or not approved. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact the Events Department at USA Boxing Headquarters at (719) if you have any questions. MEDICAL TREATMENT FORM I AUTHORIZE a duly appointed representative of United States Amateur Boxing, Inc., to consent to emergency medical treatment during my participation in USA Boxing s sanctioned event. I DECLINE to authorize consent for emergency medical treatment during my participation in USA Boxing s sanctioned event for the following reasons: If you marked DECLINE, please mark one of the following: Religious Personal Other: Signed: (Athlete Signature) : Signed: (Parent/Guardian Signature for athletes under 18 yrs.) : Rev.04/18/13 FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY

14 USA Boxing, Inc. Release To Compete With Breast Implants Boxers who wish to compete with breast implants are required to have attached to their passbooks a completed Release To Compete With Breast Implants form. This form requires the written approval of their plastic surgeon, their primary care provider and, parent and/or guardian (if under 18 years of age). Boxers competing with breast implants will not be covered under the USA Boxing insurance program for damage to the implants, replacement of same or injury occurring from such damage. I understand the above rule and give my permission for to compete in amateur boxing. (Boxer s name) Plastic Surgeon Approval: Print Name Signature State License Number Primary Care Physician Approval: Print Name Signature State License Number Parent or Legal Guardian Approval (if boxer is a minor): Print Name Signature Athlete: Print Name Signature

15 OFFICIALS MUST HAVE ITEMS 1. PROOF OF 2013 USA BOXING MEMBERSHIP USA BOXING BLUE OFFICIAL S PASSBOOK 2. PROOF OF USAB OFFICIALS CERTIFICATION CLINIC INFORMATION: OCN NUMBER, DATE, LOCATION TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORMS NON-ATHLETE ENTRY FORM, OFFICIALS CODE OF ETHICS, CODE OF CONDUCT, OFFICIALS REFFERAL FORM Paperwork Deadline: Thursday, June 13, 4:00PM Central Time Submit paperwork by mail to: Gulf Assoc. President, Mr. Moya 331 Peacedale Ct. Houston, TX By moya01@aol.com By Fax: 713/

16 NON-ATHLETE ENTRY FORM NON-ATHLETE ENTRY FORM Name of Competition: 2013 USA BOXING JUNIOR OLYMPIC REGION 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS Name: LBC#: Region#: Address: Street City State Zip Phone #: Validation #: 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, deman ds, 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) Participant Name (Signature) Rev.04/18/13 FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY

17 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 Boxeo 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;

18 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) Participant Name (Signature) Name of Event Witness

19 Official s Code of Ethics Outlined below is the USA Boxing Official s Code of Ethics. I understand that my compliance with the Code is a requirement for my participation in a USA Boxing event as an Official. An Official is defined as a referee, judge, timekeeper, computer tech, clerk, or weight master. I also recognize that this Code does not establish a complete set of rules that prescribes every aspect of appropriate/inappropriate behavior. 1. I will act in a manner consistent with the spirit of fair play and responsible conduct. Neutrality is of the utmost concern. 2. I will comply 100% with the neutrality rule and not officiate any bout that involves a participant from my current or former Region(s). I must notify the Ring Captain of any conflict so that the next neutral official can take my place. The only person that is authorized to make an exception, and only if there is a shortage of officials, is the Ring Captain. [USA Boxing rule (6) Conflict of Interest Rule] 3. I will remove myself from working a bout if I'm assigned to work a bout where a conflict exists such that there is a bias or partiality to any of the participants, i.e., including, but not limited to being related to or having worked in a coaching/training capacity with any of the participants. We MUST attempt to avoid any situation where it might APPEAR that a boxer has an advantage by your involvement as an official on that bout. 4. If I am related to a boxer or if there is a boxer to whom I am very close that is competing in this event I must eliminate myself from officiating in this boxer's weight class. 5. I am here to work as an Official and only in the capacity of an Official. I will not work as a coach or as a second for the duration of this tournament. I acknowledge that my failure to comply with the Official's Code of Ethics set forth in this document by USA Boxing may result in my immediate dismissal as an official from this event and that additional disciplinary action may be applied against me for such inappropriate behavior. I pledge to uphold the spirit of this Code, which offers a general guide to my conduct as a participant as an official in this USA Boxing event. Name (Printed) Name (Signature) Region(s): Name of Event: 2013 USA BOXING JUNIOR OLYMPIC REGION 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS

20 OFFICIALS REFERRAL FORM Officials Referral Form To Chief of Officials for: LBC 2013 USA Boxing Junior Olympic Regional Championships Year / Event This is to certify that Official and competent to work the tournament listed above. is a Level I will: 2013 USA Boxing Registration # Referee Judge Timer C/T List Regional or National Events Worked (Minimum Level for a Regional Tournament): Year Event Location LBC President: Signature LBC Chief of Officials: Signature Rev.04/18/13

21 COACHES CERTIFICATION FORM Coaches Certification Form LBC To Coach at: 2013 USA BOXING JUNIOR OLYMPIC REGION 8 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 Location Coach Signature Rev.04/18/13 FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY

22 CONTACTS Tournament Director Termite Watkins Phone: 832/ Junior Olympic Chairman David Pereida Phone: 281/ Gulf Boxing Association, President Juan Moya Phone: 832/ Gulf Boxing Association, Secretary Michael Campbell Phone: 832/ Gulf Boxing Association, Treasurer Diane Cromeans Phone: 832/ Gulf Boxing Association, Chief of Officials Ricky Webb

23 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS /Time Activity Location Thursday June 13, 2013 See Arrival Schedule JO Boxing / Tournament Staff Arrival Houston, Texas See Arrival Schedule Participants Arrival (Athletes, Coaches, Officials) Houston, Texas 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration Fighter Nation Gymnasium 5:00 pm General Weigh-in (Mandatory for all Athletes) Fighter Nation Gymnasium Immediately following weigh-in Tournament Draw (Mandatory for Coaches) Fighter Nation Gymnasium 7:00 pm Officials Meeting (Mandatory for Officials) Fighter Nation Gymnasium 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm JO Orientation (For athletes, coaches) Fighter Nation Gymnasium Friday June 14, :00 am (Scales open 7:00 am) Weigh-ins / Physicals (Those Boxing Today) Fighter Nation Gymnasium 10:00 am - Following weigh-in Team Managers / Coaches Meeting Fighter Nation Gymnasium 6:30 pm Opening of event Oration and National Anthem Fighter Nation Gymnasium 6:45 pm Bouts begin Tournament bouts begin Fighter Nation Gymnasium 7:00 pm -? pm Preliminaries continue Fighter Nation Gymnasium 11:00? pm Brackets will be posted Fighter Nation Gymnasium Saturday, June 15, :00 am (Scales open 7:00 am) Weigh-ins / Physicals (Those Boxing Today) Fighter Nation Gymnasium Immediately following weigh-in Team Managers / Coaches Meeting Fighter Nation Gymnasium 1:00 pm 6:00 pm Semi-Final / Final bouts continue Fighter Nation Gymnasium 7:00 pm -? pm Brackets will be posted Fighter Nation Gymnasium Sunday, June 16, :00 am (Scales open 7:00 am) Weigh-ins / Physicals (Those Boxing Today) Fighter Nation Gymnasium Immediately following weigh-in Team Managers / Coaches Meeting Fighter Nation Gymnasium 1:00 pm 6:00 pm Championships Fighter Nation Gymnasium 6:00 pm Awards Ceremony Fighter Nation Gymnasium