City vs Country

Canberra and regional NSW take on Greater Sydney in our inaugural City vs Country clash! It should be a great weekend of boxing open to juniors (10 yrs and up) through to masters of all experience levels. Points from every bout will determine if the title goes to the bush or the big smoke!

Nominations and matching

Before nominating as a boxer make sure you have discussed this with your coach! Your coach is the person who negotiates matching with our matchmaker.

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 2 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 - To be confirmed

Proposed timings for the event are as follows:

Day 1 (Saturday):

• 10:00 - 11:00am Weigh in and medical check for boxers competing today in Session 1
• 11:00 - 12:00pm. Weigh in and medical check for boxers competing today in Session 2
• 12:00pm Technical Brief to Coaches
• 2:30 - 5:30pm Session 1
• 6.00 - 9.00pm Session 2

Day 2 (Sunday)

• 8:00 - 9:00am Weigh in and medical check for boxers competing today in Session 3
• 9:00 - 10:00am Weigh in and medical check for boxers competing today in Session 4
• 10:00am Technical Brief to Coaches
• 11:00 - 2.00pm Session 3
• 2.30 - 5.30pm Session 4

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.

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

Male boxers must be clean shaven for the weigh-in - no moustaches, beards or stubble.

See the Parking and Access Section below for details on parking and entry during the weigh-in session.  

On the Saturday, boxers and coaches will need to leave the gym once weigh-in and medical is complete. Casey Shopping Mall off Clarie Hermes Drive has the nearest shops and cafes to the venue.

Coaches Brief

All coaches must attend the Coaches Brief. The brief will be delivered in the main gym floor 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.

Event Sessions

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 their allocated 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 can be purchased online at www.boxingact.org.au/events from 03 July. No tickets will be available at the door.

Family and friends have priority purchasing of tickets before they are available to the general public.

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. 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

Please note that separate parking areas and access routes are to be used for Weigh-in and the Sessions on the Saturday only. Parking for the Saturday Weigh-in is in the main carpark near the front entrance to the school, off Kelleway Ave, marked in orange on the map.

Parking for the Saturday boxing sessions, the Sunday weigh-in and the Sunday boxing sessions is in the carpark off Clarrie Hermes Drive, highlighted in blue on the map.

 

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 consider wearing a mask.

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 14 days prior to the event. Full refunds will be arranged if you have to avoid attendance on this basis. 

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.