The AIBA Executive Committee adopted changes to the AIBA Technical and Competition Rules at its meeting in Xiamen, China. The changes were made to increase the safety and protection of boxers.


Below is a summary of the modifications to the AIBA Technical and Competition Rules:

Weight Classification:

Elite & Youth Boxers:

Male - 10 weight classifications

46kg - 49kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 64kg, 69kg, 75kg, 81kg, 91kg, 91+kg

Elite & Youth Boxers:

Female - 10 weight classifications

45kg - 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 64kg, 69kg, 75kg, 81kg, 81+kg

As previously announced, three weight divisions have been fixed for Women's Boxing at the 2012 Olympic Games: 48-51kg, 57-60kg, 69-75kg

Duration and number of rounds:

Elite & Youth Male - 3 rounds of 3 minutes each

Elite & Youth Female - 4 rounds of 2 minutes each

Junior Male & Female - 3 rounds of 2 minutes each

For all above, the rest time between rounds is one (1) minute.

This meeting is open to all registered members of Boxing Saskatchewan

When: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration: Contact Mike Kucik 1-306-625-3916

OR email head official Donny Racette at racette9@sasktel.net

Junior Team Members:

Male

52kg Zach Campbell
54kg Ben Ironstand
57kg Mackenzie Mason
60kg Lucas Allan
63kg Marco Muller

Youth Team Members:

Male

48kg Brody Pigeon

Female

60kg Jayde Hayden

Coaches

Michelle Nelson
Frank Fiacco

Boxing Saskatchewan wishes our team all the best.

Wednesday Jan 27.
69kg Paul Bzdel lost to Brandt Butt, Man.

Thursday Jan 28
64 kg Kye Sabo lost to Ron Makavoz, Ont

Location: Lonsdale Boxing Club
1600 Dewdney Ave
Regina, Sask.

Times: February 13 at 12 noon and 6:30 p.m.
February 14 at 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

This camp is for members of the Provincial Junior and Youth Teams. Attendance at this camp is mandatory

Please confirm your attendance with Graham Craig at 306-789-1271 or 306-525-6678 by February 7th.

For the Elite National Championships being held in Ste. Hyacinthe Que from January 26-30.

Team Members:
64 kg-Kye Sabo
69kg- Paul Bzdel

Coaches:
Joe Stack
Clayton Twardzik

Officials:
Pat Fiacco
Frank Fiacco

Boxing Saskatchewan wishes our team all the best!

Location: Lonsdale Boxing Club - 1600 Dewdney Ave., Regina Sask.

Date: December 12 and 13, 2009

Weigh-ins: Ramada Hotel and Convention Centre - 1818 Victoria Avenue, Regina.

December 12 - From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and December 13 - From 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Boxing Times: December 12 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
December 13 at 12 noon.

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

This competition is for male and female competitors.

Location: Lonsdale Boxing Club - 1600 Dewdney Ave.

Weigh-ins: Nov. 14 - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and Nov. 15 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Competition times: Nov. 14 - 4:00 p.m. and Nov. 15 - Noon

Registration forms have been mailed to all registered boxing clubs.

Note: Registration forms must be received by Oct. 31, 2009.

Contact person: Frank Fiacco 1-306-352-3778

Fax registrations to: 1-306-352-3779

or mail to:

Lonsdale Boxing Club
1600 Dewdney Ave.
Regina, Sask.
S4R 1G6

This camp is open to all male boxers born in 1993, 1994 and 1995.

This is the first of several training camps/competitions to determine our Canada Winter Games team to compete at the Games to be held in Halifax in 2011.

Please advise Graham Craig, Executive Director at 306-789-1271 / 306-525-6678 of your attendance.

Level 2 Coaches Clinic
Date: May 17, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Hub City Boxing Club, 1387 Fletcher Ave, Saskatoon, Sask
Course Instructor: Joe Stack

for further information please contact Joe Stack at 306-978-0060

The final Medal Count is:

63kg Junior Male- Drake Thauberger- GOLD
75kg Youth Female- Vienna Pierno- GOLD
91kg Youth Male-Spencer Deschene- SILVER
60kg Youth Female- Jayde Hayden- SILVER
60kg Junior Male- Marco Muller- BRONZE
54kg Junior Male- Braunsen Asapace- BRONZE

CONGRATULATIONS TEAM!!!

Team members are:

Junior Male: 52kg Braunsen Asapace, 60kg Marco Muller, 63kg Drake Thauberger

Youth Female: 57kg Jayde Hayden, 75kg Vienna Pierno,

Youth Male: 57kg Shane Niebergall, 91kg Spencer Deschene,

FTS Female: 52kg Shyloe Davis

Coaches: Frank Fiacco, George Goff

Check the results section, starting Tuesday February 24, for daily updates.

PERFORMANCE NUTRITION FOR BOXING

presented by Tom Hamilton of the Saskatchewan Sport Medicine and Science Council.

Date: Saturday February 14th
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Location: Lonsdale Boxing Club - 1600 Dewdney Ave., Regina, Sk

Admission is free to registered Boxing Saskatchewan members.

Please confirm your attendance with Graham Craig at 525-6678 or 789-1271.

Athlete of the year Finalist- Youth Male

Best of luck at the awards dinner to be held at TCU Place in Saskatoon on March 18.