2010 Golden Gloves

Since the first Golden Gloves tournament in 1923, the Golden Gloves of America, Inc. and its member franchises have provided an opportunity and environment for young athletes to develop lifetime skills. Hundreds of dedicated administrators, coaches, trainers and counselors have unselfishly spent countless times and effort to assist young people in the development of personal character and athletic skills. The Golden Gloves program has led the way in promoting amateur boxing in the United States and has produced the majority of competitors for America’s boxing teams in the Pan-Am and Olympic Games

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Virginia/North Carolina Golden Gloves to provide an activity and safe environment that promotes and enhances the physical and emotional well-being and social development of young athletes; develops individual athletic skills, work ethic, discipline, sportsmanship, self-respect and pride; and provides entertainment to citizens of the community. We are the southern sub-region of the Washington D.C. Golden Gloves franchise and our geographical boundries are all of the state of Virginia and the eastern section of North Carolina from the northern border to the southern border, from the western limits of Raleigh and east including the All Marine Corps Team of Camp Lejeune. To complete our mission annually we conduct championships that advance to the regional and national levels of competition annually.

Seven Cities Boxing Club and Tidewaterboxing.com are proud to announce the 2010 Virginia/North Carolina Golden Gloves competition.  The Golden Gloves for 70 years has been synonymous with the launching of future world champions and being the great American past time. Legends born of the Golden Gloves include, but not limited to, Mohammed Ali, Pernell Whitaker, Oscar De Lahoya, Shane Mosely, Steve "USS" Cunningham and many more.

Last year's event, endorsed by Governor Kaine and Mayor Sessoms, was a grand affair held to a maxed out crowd at the Westin Hotel of Virginia Beach Towne Center. Local politicians, celebrities and prominent professional sport figures were at this event in support of our amateur boxers. This is the premiere event for amateur boxers of Virginia and North Carolina. These athletes train all year round for the Golden Gloves in their pursuit to join the ranks of other champions.

This year we return to the resort area at the Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel where we will put on an Atlantic City casino style show that retains that grassroots feel that we all love and enjoy. This 3 day event will take place Friday 26 March through Sunday the 28th. We are currently seeking corporate and private sponsoring for this prestigious amateur boxing event. Sponsor packages include multi media outlets such as radio, television, local newspapers and various internet social environments. Event opportunities may include ring announcements, event signage, vendor tables/booths, VIP area hospitality, after parties, ticket packages, hotel accommodations and even limousine services. We can do just about anything.

In addition to the normal sponsorship packages we will consider all sponsorships by Gift and Service In-Kind donation.

Please contact our sales team for details and information. 757 651 4169 or vbgoldengloves@gmail.com

We would like to thank our past sponsors Sysco Foods, Associated Distributors, 7-11,  ShoreCom, Verve Energy Drink, Steven Alexander Homes, Stihl Chainsaws, FM 102.1 The Game, American Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning, Chix Custom Cycles, Clutch Bar and Grill, Guadalajara's, Icehouse, Red Star Tavern, McCormick and Schmick's, Ruth's Chris, P.F. Chang's, Smokey Bones, University Pizza, Scandals, Elegant Limousine Service, Gold Star Auto and Auto Graphicsof Bonney Road. Special thanks goes out to Clutch Bar and Grill for their boxing ring signage sponsorship.

A very special thannks to the U.S. Navy Color Gaurd for their presentation of the national and state colors.

6 PM FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 26-27March 2010 and 12 PM SUNDAY, 28 March 2010

 Doors open at 5 PM and 11 AM respectively.

General Admission:                          

$15 daily general admission ($40 all event pass)

 $20 daily premium seats ($55 all event pass)

Children under 12 years, with proof of age, $10 daily or $25 all event pass.

Children under 6 years free.

Floor /Ringside VIP seating, VIP Tables and ticket/lodging packages call our sales team at (757) 651-4169 or vbgoldengloves@gmail.com

Athletes, Coaches and Officials,

It is with great pride and pleasure the Virginia Association of USA Boxing, Inc., Seven Cities Boxing Club and Tidewaterboxing.com announce the 2010 “Virginia and North Carolina Golden Gloves Championships”.

Dates:          Friday, 26 March thru Sunday, 28 March 2010

Venue:        Sheraton Virginia Beach  Oceanfront Hotel

                     3501 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

                     Phone: (757) 425-9000

                     http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=814

                     http://www.vbfun.com

 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Weigh-Ins/Pre Bout Physicals:      

The scales will close promptly at the advertised times!

 10 AM – 12 PM, FRIDAY and SATURDAY,27/28 March 2010

 08 AM – 10 AM, SUNDAY, 29 March 2010

Weigh-Ins/Physicals at the venue

Pre-bout physical times to be announced

Brackets will be made for all weight classes of the Novice and Open classes. (Males only)

Matched bouts may be made, at the discretion of the Tournament Chairman, for all divisions including female bouts.

Draw/Meeting:   Initial draw and daily coaches meetings will be held at scale closing times.

Bouts:   

6 PM FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 27/28 March 09 and 12 PM SUNDAY, 29 March 09

 Doors open at 5 PM and 11 AM respectively.

General Admission:                          

$15 daily general admission ($40 all event pass)

 $20 daily premium seats ($55 all event pass)

Children under 12 years, with proof of age, $10 daily or $25 all event pass.

Children under 6 years free.

Floor /Ringside VIP seating, VIP Tables and ticket/lodging packages call our sales team at (757) 651-4169 or vbgoldengloves@gmail.com

Membership has benefits: Non-Athletes of the Virginia or North Carolina Associationsof USA Boxing, Inc. that are not participating in the Golden Gloves competition may purchase a special event pass for $10 at the initial weigh-ins only.  This pass is for   individuals currently registered with “The Virginia or North Carolina Association of  USA Boxing, Inc” and have proof of registration (Registration Pink Copy with validation sticker or Coaches Card with validation sticker or Officials Passbook with Validation Sticker).

Athletes with current passbook and validation sticker not participating will be issued a special event pass free of charge at the initial weigh-ins only. COACHES: You must provide a written list of the non-participating athletes and proof of registration at the weigh-ins, no exceptions. These names will be verified at the venue door.

Team Rosters:

 Team rosters (see attachment) including matched bout requests are required to be submitted to

 the Tournament Director, Reggie Barnett Sr. NO LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS Friday, 19 MARCH 2010. 

Send by mail, email or fax to;

Reggie Barnett Sr., Tournament Director

633 10^th St Ste 101, V.B., VA 23451

(757) 717-5291 mobile

 (757) 962-7813 fax

vbzmachine@gmail.com

Entry Procedures:

All entrants (athlete and non-athlete) must complete an entry form, a medical consent form , dental and/or implant waiver and/or female acknowledgement, (as applicable).  All completed forms must be submitted to Reggie Barnett Sr., Tournament Director before the 19 MARCH DEADLINE before the athlete is allowed to weigh-in.  The boxer and parent/legal guardian must sign entry forms if the boxer is under the age of 18 years old. Each tournament participant (Boxers, Coaches, Officials, Physicians, Tournament  Administration, etc.) must be registered with USA Boxing for the 2010 membership year, and have proof of registration (Registration Pink Copy, Membership Card, Passbook with Validation Stamp).   All athletes must have a current Passbook to enter the competition.  DO NOT WAIT TILL COMPETITION DAY TO REGISTER!  LBC registrations will not be conducted the day of weigh-ins.  Books will be complete to include athlete picture and signature.

No credentials will be issued to anyone until a complete entry package, both athletes and non-athlete, are complete and turned into the tournament chairman.

*********************************** Competition Weight Classes****************************************

Competition Weight: All Junior and Novice matches will the current 11 weight classes; 106, 112, 119, 125, 132, 141, 152, 165, 178, 201 and 201+lbs.

OPEN CLASS BOXERS....The new weight classes will be contested for this tournament.  They are as follows; 108, 114, 123, 132, 141, 152, 165, 178, 201 and 201+. *********OPEN CLASS ONLY FOR NEW WEIGHT CLASSES********

Entry weight must be entered and declared on entry form at time of registration. The weight recorded will be the weight contested.  An athlete more than two (2) pounds over declared weight will not be allowed to compete.  There is no weight allowance.  If an athlete is within two (2) pounds of declaration he/she will have until posted scale closing time to meet the required weight. No coaches will be allowed at the scales.  A trial scale will be made available.  Brackets will be made by computer draw.

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Grooming: Boxer’s are required to report to the scales clean shaven (no beards or goatees).  A mustache trimmed to the edges of the mouth is permitted.  Hair must be cut as not interfere with the boxer’s vision.  Sideburns are not permitted to extend below the earlobe.  Boxers who do not report to registration properly groomed will not be allowed to weigh-in.

Protests: A $100 CASH protest fee must accompany each official protest.  The fee will be returned if the protest is found to be valid.

Equipment: All equipment, uniforms and hand wrapping will conform to “USA Boxing, Inc.” rules and regulations. Only approved material will be used for hand wrapping – no commercial hand wraps allowed. A protective cup and form-fitted mouthpiece and headgear are required.  Headgear must have the “USA Boxing, Inc.” stamp of approval.

Awards:  Individual awards will be presented by our sponsors.  Outstanding Bout trophies will be presented to the Novice and Open divisions.  Only currently registered clubs are eligible for the Outstanding Team team trophy.  All athletes competing with unregistered clubs will box in an “Unattached” status.

Officials: Officials wishing to participate must be scheduled and coordinator by the Tournament Chief of Officials, Richard Ellis in order to receive requisite compensation.   

Directions: Venue is located at 36th & Atlantic Ave in Virginia Beach. From all points, take Interstate 64 to the 264 exchange (Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway). Travel East on 264 to the oceanfront exit. Turn Left on Atlantic Avenue & follow it till 36th Street.

Accommodations:  

Royal Clipper Inn and Suites

3506 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 428-8992‎

1-800-676-9258.

royalclipper.com

Located just across the street from the Golden Gloves Competition venue on Atlantic avenue, the Royal Clipper provides you with the experience of all that the beach has to offer and so much more. Our clean rooms are fully air-conditioned and furnished. We're also conveniently located minutes from golf shopping, amusements, theaters, sporting and convention facilities.

DOUBLE ROOM $56.37 total: $49. plus tax Each of our individually air-conditioned Double rooms is equipped with: Electronic Locks, two Double beds, a Refrigerator, microwave, Data Port Speakerphone with Voicemail, Iron and Ironing Board , Hair Dryer, SAFE, a 25" remote Color Television with HBO, cable and a VCR.

When making reservations mention "Golden Gloves", this is the cheapest rate at the oceanfront and just feet away from the Golden Gloves venue.

Directions: We are located at 36th & Atlantic Ave in Virginia Beach. From all points, take Interstate 64 to the 264 exchange (Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway). Travel East on 264 to the oceanfront exit. Turn Left on Atlantic Avenue & follow it till 36th Street. Call us at 1-800-676-9258.

Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel  

3501 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

(757) 425-9000

$99 plus tax mention "Golden Gloves" when making reservations

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