JAN. 19 2021: PROVINCIAL COACHES

Dear Athletes and Coaches,

Boxing Ontario and its committees are working hard to ensure our athletes will have the opportunity to participate in an event that will determine who will represent Ontario at the 2022 Canadian National Boxing Championships. At the present moment, Boxing Ontario is planning to host a “Private Evaluation Session”. The evaluation session will follow a similar format as a club competition with scheduled bouts that will be determined by an official draw.  In order for our boxers to be able to prepare and compete during the Ontario mandated lockdown, registered boxers will be provided with an official letter which will state that the athlete is considered to be on the Olympic pathway and therefor allowed to train.

QUALIFICATION PROCESS: DATES AND INFORMATION

Mandatory Coaches Meeting: Completed Monday Jan. 17 – 8:30 PM Eastern

Official Draw:  Completed Wednesday, January 19 — 12:00 PM Eastern — Access Link: (please refer to email)

Eligibility: Please refer to Boxing Canada’s Technical Handbook for details.

• Boxers entering the draw must be a member must be a Canadian citizen and in good standing with Boxing Canada.
• Boxers must also be double vaccinated. Boxing Canada requires all boxers to be able to provide proof of vaccine status using a QR code.  Medical exemptions and paper documents will not be accepted at the National Championships so we will be using the same policy for the qualifier.
• Athletes must be registered 2022 Competitive Members
• Documented Medical: No older than 12 months (Feb. 7, 2021)

Provincial Selection Evaluation Session:

• • Session Dates: February 5-6, 2022
  • Location: Kombat Arts

• Session Timing:
  • COVID Testing: 9:30 am
  • Weigh ins: 10:00 am Each Morning (only boxers who are schedule to fight need to weigh in)
  • Evaluation Bouts: 1:00 pm

Protocols:

• All participants must remain in venue following negative COVID test (until evaluation session has commenced)

In order for Boxing Ontario to limit exposure, the to two (2) boxers will advance in each weight class.  A bout between the top 2 boxers will not be required, however, if both boxers wish to compete in a final and time permits the request will be granted.  For weight classes with two or less registered boxers, or athletes receiving a bye, a formal weigh-in will be required, which will be held within their region.  Dates and times on those regional weigh-ins to be announced, however will take place no later than Saturday, Feb 13, 2022.

The Private Evaluation Session will be a closed event and spectators will not be allowed. Corners will also be limited to two coaches.  Everyone entering the facility must provide proof of vaccination using a QR code.

JAN. 1 2021: ALL BOXING ONTARIO MEMBERS

We are committed to ensuring a safe and equitable opportunity for our athletes to qualify for the Ontario Provincial Team. In order to determine effective next steps, we require all athletes to be registered for Provincial Qualifiers by January 7 at 12pm. You must be an “Open” category boxer to register, meaning 11+ fights on your record. This will ensure all eligible athletes are taken into consideration as we work forward and finalize a plan.

*Boxing Ontario will be subsidizing the registration for the 2022 Provincials along with any event registration costs. More details to be announced.

If you wish be removed from the Qualifiers and receive a refund, please contact [email protected].

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.