Boxing Ontario Newsletter

The Junior Nationals just wrapped up and Ontario led the pack in overall medals and gold's.This is such great news and a testament to the fine athletes and coaches from our province.This represents the future of our sport and as such it will be very bright! Congratulations to all of Team Ontario at the juniors and seniors – we rock.The Senior National Team is full of our athletes with 3 males and 6 females.

We are also very excited about the news coming from AIBA and the 2012 Olympics.By fully endorsing the participation of women at the next games we are that much closer to the goal of having female boxers in London.The next important event will be this October when the IOC makes its final decision, we feel very positive that they will agree.If so there is no doubt that the National Team will be very strong with a strong Ontario contingent.

The Brampton Cup was a huge success and one of the biggest yet.Thanks to everyone for their hard work at the event and for putting in some long days and nights.Peter and his club did a great job as always and they should be proud of running such a successful event.

The season continues with a record number of club shows this month with a total of 12 shows.We recognize the time and effort it takes clubs to host these events so thank you for doing this a supporting our boxers.

The planning continues for our Gala Event on May 30^th, 2009 in Oshawa.Tickets are on sale now only $50 – the day includes a training camp, boxing show and our awards and it will be a great way to end the season.Contact our office for tickets or more details – we will also be out at club shows in the next few months selling tickets.

As always, please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any feedback or questions.

Want to prolong the life of your Top Ten Equipments and reduce/eliminate the odor in your sports bag?

1. Coaches using equipment for shows or tournaments, get proper Hygienic soap, mix with water spray lightly on gloves and wipe off germs and blood that could harm the next fighter using the glove.

2. When tournaments or fight card is finished, take gloves out of your sports bag as soon as possible, spray lightly with Lysol germ killer/disinfectant, leave gloves out of the Bag in a dry place for about 2 days; you can also do this for your Bayflex and leather head guards.

3. To keep your sports bag dry, remove any damp clothing from it and most importantly put desiccant bags in your sports bag. This bag literally eats moisture.

When you purchase leather products, look for these bags and save then, they are ideal. You can also find them in most piano stores, they are normally removed when shipment arrive from overseas.

4. Cleaning your equipment once a month is a good average but gloves, Head Guards, kicks and any other leather products, should be removed, cleaned and aired out on regular basis.

Soap suds can be used, this will also preserve leather. Be sure all leather is properly aired and dried before putting back in your bag.

The Junior and Youth National Championships took place this past weekend in Edmonton, AB. Athletes from all over Canada were vying for coveted gold hardware and title National Champion.

Team Ontario put forth amazing effort and hard work, which showed by the end of the championships. Team Ontario has returned home with a total of an astounding 13 Gold medals, 9 Silver and 13 Bronze. Team Ontario placed first in the medal ranking.

	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
*Ontario*	13	9	11	33
Quebec	3	6	10	19
Nova Scotia	3	1	8	12
Alberta	2	4	4	10
British Columbia	3	1	2	6
Manitoba	3	0	2	5
Saskatchewan	1	1	2	4
New Brunswick	1	2	0	3
Newfoundland	0	1	1	2

The Senior National Team Final Team Selection (FTS) also took place during this event. Spots on the coveted Canadian National Team were up for grabs. Athletes on the National team will take part in international competition.

The 2009 Senior Male National Team is comprised of 11 athletes of whom 3 are from Ontario. New on the team from Ontario is Steve Rolls of the Bigtyme Boxing Club. Steve is trained by Dewith Fraser. Toronto's Ibrahim Kamal and Orangeville's Steve Franjic are returning National team members.


48kg	Jonathan Quinit-MB
51kg	Francois Pratte-QC
54kg	Joey Laviolette-NS
57kg	David Gauthier-QC
60kg	Ibrahim Kamal-ON
64kg	Brandt Butt-MB
69kg	Michel Zewski-QC
75kg	Steve Rolls-ON
81kg	Steve Franjic-ON
91kg	Sylvera Louis-QC
91+kg	Didier Bence-QC

The 2009 Female National team is once again, for the second year in a row dominated by Ontario females. This team is surely a natural precursor to what could be the first women's amateur boxing team headed to the 2012 Olympics. Out of the 10 spots 6 belong to Ontario Women all of whom are returning members except one, Amanda Galle of Mississauga's All Canadian Boxing Club, she joins this list of top ranked women on her first journey to compete for Canada on an international level.


46kg	Melanie Grenon-QC
48kg	Jacqui Park-ON
51kg	Mandy Bujold-ON
54kg	Vicky Pellietier-QC
57kg	Amanda Galle-ON->NEW<-
60kg	Sandra Bizier-QC
64kg	Mary Spencer-ON
75kg	Susan Haas-AB
80kg	Melinda Watpool-ON
80+kg	Aimee Willimot-ON

2009 Boxing Ontario Awards & Dinner

As the Champion Series season end draws near, the moment has come for Boxing Ontario and all its members to recognize the efforts, time and dedication our members and volunteers put forth into making each season bigger and better.

The 2009 Boxing Ontario Awards will be held during our Boxing Gala on Saturday May 30^th, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Oshawa (same venue as the 2009 Provincials). Tickets are now available for sale. Simply fill out and submit this form to the Boxing Ontario office.

In order to make this dinner superb we NEED ALL members, coaches, officials, competitors, recreation members to submit your nominations for the achievements during the 2008 season. Nomination forms have been mailed to each Club, Coach, Official and Athlete. Forms are also available on the website.

From September 1, 2008 until March 31^st, 2009, Boxing Ontario is bringing you this contest.

The clubs that registers the most Recreational or Competitive members with Boxing Ontario

1^st Prize: FREE Club Membership for 2009/2010 Season

Value: $550

2^nd Prize: Boxing Heavy Bag Leather 120cm

Value: $225

3^rd Prize: Trolley Sport Bag w/Wheels

Value: $100

Recreational, FANatic and competitive memberships are eligible for this contest. All submissions must include proper fees and COMPLETE registration forms. Clubs must be registered for 2008 and 2009 to be eligible.

Only registrations sent in between September 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009 will be eligible for this contest.

Prize winners are not eligible for regular recreational incentives. All non-prize winners will receive regular recreational incentives. Prizes are subject to change.

A BOX-ON! Training Camp is scheduled for Saturday March 14, 2008 for those interested in becoming BOX-ON! instructors. The camp will be held in Sarnia at the Sharky's Boxing Club, 1596 London Rd, from 11-4pm. The cost for certification is $30. If you are interested please forward a resume outlining your experience working with children and youth, fitness and/or boxing.

A great way to introduce boxing to youths in schools while making some extra cash!!!!!

FCC is proud to announce the arrival of our brand NEW 20x20 portable platform competition ring on March 17, 2009.The ring will be available to rent for club events or tournaments.

Don't forget March 8 - SPRING FORWARD - Daylight Savings Time!!!

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