Nominations

Make sure you have discussed your nomination with your coach and your coach's contact details are included in your nomination!  You should also ask your coach to nominate themselved online under the "coach" category of nomination.

Please nominate for the weight division in which you intend to compete. Ensure your gender is entered to display the correct weight division, noting that there are separate junior categories for athletes that will not turn 17 or older in 2023.

Catchweights will not be used. The current weight field on the nomination form is only there to allow the matchmaker to assess your likelihood of making your nominated weight division.

Boxers will not be offered an alternative match if their coach refuses an offered match that meets the age/experience/weight matching criteria contained within the Boxing Australia Technical and Competition Regulations. 

Draw

The draw is available here: 

Clearances

Boxers and coaches who are members of interstate associations (eg Boxing NSW, Boxing Victoria) must request clearance from their State/Territory Member Association. Clearance is conducted for each tournament to ensure that interstate boxers hold a current membership, and that interstate coaches hold current membership and accreditation. Clearances should be completed as soon as possible and no later than 5 days before the tournament.

Boxing ACT members need to ensure that they have uploaded to their profile a photo of the medical page of their book and a copy of their blood tests for HIV and Hepatitis. Remember that blood tests for adult boxers must have been done within 6 months of the tournament date. You can update your profile by going to our website and clicking the "Login" button at top right-hand side. If you can't remember your username or password, click "Login" then "Forgot login details?"

Sequence of Events

Proposed timings for the event are as follows:

• 7:30 - 9:00am Weigh in and medical check for boxers
• 10:30am Technical Brief to Coaches
• 11:00am - 6:00pm Competition

Weigh-in and Medical Check

All boxers must bring their Blue Book and proof of their most recent serology (blood test) results to the weigh-in. All boxers must have had a medical in the last 12 months. Serology must be within 6 months of the tournament date for boxers aged over 18, or 12 months for boxers aged under 18.

Boxers will only be given one attempt to weigh-in on the official scales. A set of test scales will be available.

Boxers and coaches will need to leave the venue once weigh-in and medical is complete. 

Coaches Brief

All coaches must attend the Coaches Brief. The brief will be delivered next to the ring. Coaches of boxers ages under 18 are required to bring a Working With Vulnerable People card or other State/Territory equivalent.

Session Information

Blue or red competition singlet and shorts must be worn as per the corner indicated on the draw.

Mouthguards must not contain the colour red.

Hands can only be wrapped using cotton bandages. Professional gauze and adhesive taping is not permitted.

Drink bottles used during the bouts must be clear and contain only water.

Red and blue warm-up areas are available. Boxers/coaches competing in the first three bouts of their sessions may enter the venue 30 minutes before the session starts to commence warmup.

Coaches/Corner Staff

All boxers must be cornered by a coach holding a current Boxing Australia coaching accreditation (Level 1 or higher) and a full Competition membership with Boxing ACT or another State/Territory Member Association of Boxing Australia. Boxers can have an additional assistant coach in their corner; however, only Boxing Australia accredited coaches can mount the apron or enter the ring. 

Spectating 

Spectator tickets are available for purchase at the door. Payment by card/Paywave only – no cash.

Prices are $28 per adult (16 or over) or $10 per child (5-15), infants under 5 are free.

A live-stream of the event will also be available for purchase through the Boxing ACT Facebook page.

Canteen facilities will be available at the venue 11am-5pm. No alcohol can be purchased or brought into the venue.

Spectators must remain seated at all times unless moving between entrance/exit and amenities.

Parking / Access

Parking for the weigh-in and boxing sessions is in the carpark off Leverrier St, Bruce, with the route to the Combat Centre (building 14) indicated in blue on the map. It is marked as a staff-only carpark but is available to the public on the weekend.

Note that the building itself does not have signage indicating it is the Combat Centre, so look for the building number.

COVID

Due to the risk of further outbreaks, spectator numbers will be strictly controlled to meet social distancing restrictions. Please be mindful of social distancing and hygiene measures. Hand sanitiser will be available throughout the venue and attendees are encouraged to wear a mask if not competing.

Please do not attend if you are exhibiting symptoms or have reason to suspect you have been in contact with a COVID infected person in the 7 days prior to the event.  

All attendees are required to follow the directions of tournament staff to ensure compliance with the COVID-Safe Plan. Attendees that refuse to follow directions will be escorted from the venue.

Volunteers

Please remember that this event is organised and run by volunteers who are doing this for the good of the sport. Rude or disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated.

Please direct any questions to admin@boxingact.org.au.