WILDCARD ATHLETE APPLICATION: U17/U19/U23 National Championships

Jan 12, 2026 | Boxing Ontario News

The 2026 U17/U19/U23 National Championships will take place March 18-22, 2026 at the Genesis Centre in Calgary, Alberta. In advance of this highly-anticipated event, Boxing Ontario is inviting applications from athletes interested in being considered for “wildcard” spots to compete at Nationals.

Important Deadlines:

  • Wildcard Selection Camp Deadline: Wednesday, February 4 by 12pm
  • Final Wildcard Application Due: Sunday, February 1 by 5pm ET

Athlete Eligibility:

  • Athletes must be a registered 2026 competitive member in good standing with Boxing Ontario and completed your yearly medical
  • Not have any outstanding fees payable to Boxing Canada/Boxing Ontario
  • Must have competed in Boxing Ontario’s 2025 Golden Gloves Provincial Championships
  • Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Age and weight classifications are further outlined in World Boxing Rules
    • The age of a boxer is determined using their calendar year of birth; ie. boxers between the ages of 17 to 18 are categorized as U19, and boxers between the ages of 15 to 16 are categorized as U17

Other factors taken into consideration for your application:

  • A sparring session for Open Class (11 or more bouts) U17, U19, and U23 boxers to evaluate potential wildcard spots for Nationals has been confirmed during Brampton Cup weekend.
    • Location: Bramalea Boxing Club
      Date: February 6, 2026
      Time: 9:30 AM
  • The High Performance Committee will be taking the results of sparring at the training camps into consideration for team selection.
  • Registration in advance is REQUIRED for matchmaking purposes
  • Please bring these items with you to camp:
    • Boxing book
    • Proof of registration for 2026 season
    • Mandatory gear: headgear, hand wraps, 16oz gloves (no exceptions), and groin protection (mandatory for male boxers)
  • Other factors will include: boxer record, amount of bouts, and other experiences in boxing (ie: training camps, results in tournaments, etc.) which should be included in the application form below.

Please note: Athletes may not compete in the Brampton Cup and also attend this sparring session. 

Register for Wildcard Selection Camp

Required Documents:

  • A clear photo of the front page of the athlete’s record book (ID page)
  • Photos of all recorded bouts in the record book
  • Must be able to provide proof of Permanent Residence of Canada and/or Canadian Citizenship at Nationals
  • Complete the submission form below fully for review:

Provincial Training Camp

The 2026 U17/U19/U23 National Championships will take place March 18-22, 2026 at the Genesis Centre in Calgary, Alberta. In advance of this highly-anticipated event, Boxing Ontario’s Nationals Team Coaches and High Performance & Coaching Committee is hosting a training camp for gold and silver medalists and successful wildcard athlete applicants. Please register for camp in advance below.

Wildcards will be notified by the HPC Committee regarding the success of their applications.

Learn More

Final athlete selection pursuant to Boxing Ontario High Performance Committee review and Board approval.  Selection Criteria available here.