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TOURNAMENT | 2024 Boxing Ontario x Boomerz Boxing Novice Tournament
August 23 - August 25
Boomerz Boxing Club in partnership with Boxing Ontario will be hosting a Novice-only tournament in London, Ontario on August 23rd to August 25th, 2024 at BMO Centre London. Please review ALL the information and action items below.
This tournament is open to Novice boxers (0-10 bouts) in the following categories:
Male/Female: Initiation Funbox, Juniors, Youth, Elite, Masters
Initiation Funbox (born in 2014,2015,2016)
Junior A (born in 2012-2013)
Junior B (born in 2010-2011)
Junior C (born in 2008-2009)
Youth (born in 2006-2007)
Elite (born in 2005 and earlier)
Masters (1983 and earlier)
SCHEDULE, RESULTS, TICKETS & INFO
Please continue to check the bout sheets below for the most up-to-date schedule. The schedule is always subject to change pending athlete withdrawals and walkovers.
⚠️ ALL COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING ATHLETE WITHDRAWALS MUST BE DIRECTED TO [email protected]
‼️ATHLETES: Scroll down to view your weigh-ins and medicals checklist.
‼️ COACHES: Scroll down to view your coach accreditation checklist, coaches handbook, and Technical Meeting Record.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Registration does not guarantee a bout in this tournament, however, early registration will improve your chances of a bout.
- The number of bouts will be limited by the number of rings and sessions. The maximum number of registrations was extended to 390 to create more bouts for boxers
- If the maximum number of participants is reached prior to the registration deadline, registration will have to close. EARLY REGISTRATION IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
- Reminder: Boxing Ontario membership provides insurance coverage and is required to participate fully in the 2024 season, including cornering at club competitions and tournaments, running sparring, and more.
- UPDATE: Due to the large number of tournament entries, we have a large number of fights per ring and per session. As such, we are currently unable to host any makeup or exhibition bouts.
- The draw is conducted at random and there are no re-draws permitted.
MEDICALS & WEIGH-INS
Boxers must weigh-in on the day(s) they are scheduled to compete. All weigh-ins will be conducted at the competition venue (BMO Centre).
Friday: 2:00-3:00 PM EST
Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 9am
✅ Boxers must arrive to each weigh in with completed book (or temporary book), with completed name, photo, signature, and registration listed in the back.
✅ Ensure you bring your pre-bout medical (download here) completed and signed by athlete and coach.
IMPORTANT:
‼️BOXERS SHOWING UP TO THE WEIGH-IN STATION WITHOUT BOOKS/COMPLETE TEMPORARY BOOKS, OR COMPLETED MEDICAL FORMS WILL NOT BE WEIGHED IN.
‼️Boxers who do not show up on time for weigh-ins (within the first hour) will not be weighed in.
COACH REGISTRATION CHECKLIST & ACCREDITATION
Coach registration is MANDATORY in order to corner athletes and to receive a wristband at accreditation (which provides access to the field of play). If you do not register before the deadline (Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 at 11:59 pm), you will not be able to corner at this tournament. Registration will not be conducted on site. Please make sure you have completed the following:
🔗 Download Coaches Handbook Here
🔗 View Technical Meeting Record Here
- Ontario Coaches must be registered with Boxing Ontario for 2024. In order to process your coaching membership: (a) both the Safe Sport and Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders modules must be completed. and (b) ensure that your police check is up to date (within 3 years), or you must provide a new one.
- Complete the registration for the Novice Tournament (link in the button below).
- A Coaching Card or a registration number with photo ID is required at all club competitions and tournaments. If you have not received your 2024 Boxing Ontario Coaching Card, please contact the office at [email protected] to receive your registration number.
- Coaches accreditation time and location: AT WEIGH-INS. Collect coach wristband: Friday, August 23rd, 2024 at 12:00 pm
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
TOURNAMENT DATES: Friday, August 23rd – Sunday, August 25th, 2024
TOURNAMENT VENUE: BMO Centre London: 295 Rectory St, London, ON N5Z 0A3
TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW: 3 Day, 2 Rings, 4 Sessions
Session 1: Friday 6pm – 10pm
Session 2: Saturday 1pm – 5pm
Session 3: Saturday 6pm – 10pm
Female Sparring: Sunday 9am – 11am [REGISTER HERE]
Session 4: Sunday 12pm
TOURNAMENT HOTEL: Boxing Ontario & Ramada London: A Winning Partnership!
Welcome to Ramada at 817 Exeter Road, London, ON!
Restaurant & Lounge: Enjoy breakfast and dinner in our on-site restaurant.
Meeting Spaces: Plan your strategies in our meeting spaces or bring your team for a team dinner.
Draft Beer: Celebrate victories with our selection of draft beers in the lounge.
Fitness Centre: Free access to Crunch Fitness just across the road.
Indoor Salt Water Pool: Relax and recharge after a day at the gym.
Perks: Free Parking
Exclusive Rates: (With commission/Night Stay)
Two Double Beds – $149+tax+mat
Two Queen Beds – $159+tax+mat
Book Now! Call 519-681-4900 and ask for the Boxing Ontario Rate.
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
The Novice Tournament and Boomerz Boxing have partnered with their local YMCA to provide access to the YMCA’s amenities for all tournament participants. For $16, participants may access the YMCA’s gym, saunas, pool, etc. for the entirety of the tournament weekend.
Centre Branch YMCA
382 Waterloo St, London, ON N6B 2N8
SPECTATOR TICKETS
Spectator Tickets: $20 per session
Weekend Pass: $50
Can be purchased at the door and online.
Get Tickets!ATHLETE REGISTRATION
UPDATE: The maximum number of athletes has been reached, and athlete registration has closed.
Entry Fee: $30 early bird entry fee (ends June 30) – $50 regular entry fee ends July 4th, 2024 6:00 PM EST or once we have reached our maximum of 390 registrants.
Please ensure your Boxing Ontario membership (or membership from your specific province/territory/country) is up-to-date (2024 membership), as well as your yearly medical, PRIOR to registering for the tournament. If you have not registered with your boxing association and submitted your medical by Monday, August 5, 2024, you will be removed from the tournament and given a full refund.
IMPORTANT PRE-TOURNAMENT DEADLINES
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE ENDS: Sunday, June 30, 2024
COACH REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 at 11:59 pm
WEIGHT CHANGE DEADLINE: Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at 12:00 pm. All weight changes must be confirmed by emailing [email protected]
DEADLINE TO WITHDRAW FROM TOURNAMENT TO ENSURE FULL REFUND: Thursday, August 8th, 2024
DRAW: Monday, August 12th, 2024 @ 1:00pm. All teams should have a coach present at the Draw on Zoom.
TECHNICAL MEETING FOR COACHES: Monday, August 19th, 2024 at 8:00 pm on Zoom. All coaches should be present for the Technical Meeting:
QUESTIONS
General Inquiries: Weight Changes, Withdraws, Refunds
Boxing Ontario
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (416) 426-7250 ext.1
Venue/Hotel Inquiries
Abdul Jouda
Email- [email protected]
This is a boxing event sanctioned by Boxing Ontario. This contest is sanctioned by an organization officially recognized by the Province of Ontario.
