2011 USAB Regional Championships

2011 USA Boxing East Central Region No.2 Senior Championships

Held at the Hampton Convention Center, Hampton, VA

Part of the "Hampton Sports Festival"

Hosted by the Virginia Association of USA Boxing LBC No.12 Sanction No. 11-12-03

Robert Matney, President LBC No.12 and East Central Region No.2 Coordinator

Advancing Champions and Delegation

Males

1.      108lbs Flyweight, Gregory Outlaw, On Points, PVA LBC No.10

2.      114lbs Bantamweight, Emmanuel Folly, Unopposed, MAA LBC No.08

3.      123lbs Featherweight, Gary Antonio Russell, On Points, PVA LBC No.10

4.      132lbs Lightweight, Kevin Rivers, On Points, PVA LBC No.08

5.      141lbs Light Welterweight, Gary Allen Russell, By RSC, PVA LBC No.10

6.      152lbs Welterweight, Moshea Aleem, On Points, VAA LBC No.12

7.      165lbs Middleweight, Immanuel Aleem, On Points, VAA LBC No.12

8.      178lbs Light Heavyweight, Jerry Odom, On Points,  PVA LBC No.10

9.      201lbs Heavyweight, Anthony Tettis, On Points, AMA LBC No.11

10.  201+lbs Super Heavyweight, Fred Lathom, On Points, AMA LBC No.11

Females

1.      112lbs Bantamweight, Tyreisha Douglas, Unopposed, SAA LBC No.09        

2.      119lbs Featherweight, Rayleen Williams, Unopposed, MAA LBC No.08

3.      132lbs Light Welterweight, Asia Stevenson, By Walk-Over, PVA LBC No.10

4.      141lbs Welterweight, Samantha Griffith, Unopposed, AMA LBC No.11

5.      165 lbs Light Heavyweight, Franchon Crews, On Points, SAA LBC No.10

Staff

1.      Team Manager: Robert Matney, East Central Region No.2 Coordinator

2.      Coach: Bernard Roach, Potomac Valley LBC No.10

3.      Coach: Omar Aleem, Virginia LBC No.12

4.      Officials: TBD

LBC Competition Bout Sheet United States Amateur Boxing Association, Inc. / East Central Region No.2 / Virginia LBC No.12   Date: 19FEB11 Event: East Central Region Senior Tournament Venue:  Hampton Convention Center            Ring #: 1 of 2 Chief of Officials: Richard Ellis Host: Virginia LBC No.12 Sanction No.: 11-12-03 Prepared by: R.D. Matney
Bout Information			RED CORNER			Category	BLUE CORNER
Bout	Minutes	Rounds	Boxer’s Name		LBC	Weight/Class	Boxer’s Name		LBC
1	3	3	Steve Fulton		MAA LBC No.08	Flyweight / 108lbs	Gregory Outlaw	On Points	PVA LBC No.10
2	3	3	Gary Antonio Russell	By RSC	PVA LBC No.10	Featherweight / 123lbs	Michael Daniels		VAA LBC No.12
3	3	3	Omar Douglas		MAA LBC No.08	Lightweight / 132lbs	Kevin Rivers	On Points	PVA LBC No.10
4	3	2	Amonte Everhart		AMA LBC No.11	Light Welterweight / 141lbs	Gary Allen Russell	By RSC	PVA LBC No.10
5	3	3	Kevin Ottley		SAA LBC No.09	Welterweight / 152lbs	Moshea Aleem	On Points	VAA LBC No.12
6	2	4	Franchon Crews	On Points	SAA LBC No.09	Light Heavyweight  / 165lbs	Dara Shen		VAA LBC No.12
7	3	3	Immanuel Aleem	On Points	VAA LBC No.12	Middleweight / 165lbs	Matthew Gonzales		MAA LBC No.08
8	3	3	Arron Wright		AMA LBC No.11	Light Heavyweight / 178lbs	Jerry Odom	On Points	PVA LBC No.10
9	3	3	Charles Johnson		PVA LBC No.10	Heavyweight / 201lbs	Anthony Tettis	By RSC	AMA LBC No.11
10	3	3	Fred Lathom	On Points	AMA LBC No.11	Super Heavyweight / 201+lbs	Charles Jerome		PVA LBC No.10
Champions: Flyweight / 108lbs, On Points, Gregory Outlaw, PVA LBC No.10 Light Heavyweight  / 165lbs, On Points, Franchon Crews, SAA LBC No.09 Light Heavyweight / 178lbs, On Points, Jerry Odom, PVA LBC No.10 Super Heavyweight / 201+lbs, On Points, Fred Lathom, AMA LBC No.11

2011 USA Boxing East Central Region No.2 Senior Championship Tournament

                It is with great pride and excitement the Virginia Association of USA Boxing LBC No.12 announces the 2011 USA Boxing East Central Region No.2 Senior Championship Tournament. All of our LBC Clubs, Coaches, Officials, Committees and Board of Directors stand ready to make this a great tournament experience.

                In addition to having the excitement of having the actual tournament in action there will also be a second ring for matched bouts on Saturday and Sunday. Full matching making information detailed at the end of this document.

                This year's tournament will be in partnership with the Hampton Sports Festival. Athletes from across the country are coming to Hampton to participate in the second Hampton, VA Sports Festival! Exhilarating competitions and clinics covering 10 sports, presented by the best and brightest sports minds in the country. Full event information detailed at the end of this document.

All tournament information, flyers and documents will be available on the following websites:

www.vausaboxing.org

www.tidewaterboxing.com

Please visit the venue website for the Hampton Sports Festival information and event updates.

www.hamptoncvb.com and please be sure to see the YOUTUBE video "Hampton VA, Sports Festival" to see the event promotion.

2011 USA BOXING EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL SENIOR TOURNAMENT

DATES: Friday, February 18th through Sunday, February 20th, 2011

VENUE: Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666

HOST:   Virginia Association of USA Boxing LBC No.12 and the City of Hampton, Virginia

Contact Information:

Virginia Association of USA Boxing LBC No.12

Robert Matney, President

633 10th St. Ste 101

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Cell: 757-439-6357

Gym: 757-962-5694

FAX: 757-962-7813

Email: vbzmachine@gmail.com

Look me up on FACEBOOK too.

2011 USA BOXING EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL SENIOR TOURNAMENT

EVENT DIRECTIONS:

1 Take I-64 to Hampton, VA

2 Take exit 263 to merge onto US-258 N/VA-134 S/W Mercury Blvd toward Coliseum

3 Turn right at Saville Row

4 Turn left at Pine Chapel Rd

TEAM REGISTRATIONS AND WEIGH-INS: at the venue, Room TBD

10 AM TO 12 PM Friday 18 FEB   

8AM-10AM  Saturday 19 FEB   

8AM-10AM  Sunday 20 FEB   

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Athlete weight class declaration must be entered on the LBC TEAM ROSTERS and any athlete more than 2lbs over declared weight class will be disqualified at the scales.

DRAW:

The draw and bracketing will be held at 12:15 PM at the venue, Room TBD immediately after the weigh-ins on Friday 18 FEB 2011. Results will be posted immediately after completion.

COMPETITION START TIMES:

Friday, 18 FEB 5:00 PM  

Saturday, 19 FEB 4:00 PM  time subjest to change

Sunday, 20 FEB 1:00 PM  time subject to change

EAST CENTRAL REGION MEETING:

1:30 PM Friday, 18 FEB  at the venue, Room TBD

The meeting is an open meeting with all attendees having voice but only LBC Presidents or their authorized representatives may vote.

Please remember that LBC dues are due at this meeting.

COACHES MEETING:

3:00 PM Friday, 18 FEB  at the venue, Room TBD

OFFICIAL’S CLINIC Levels 1 & 2:

Saturday, 19 FEB 2011 10:00 AM  at the venue, room TBD

BOXING EQUIPMENT:

All USA Boxing rules and equipment regulations will be in force.

TEAM ROSTER:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Athlete weight class declaration must be entered on LBC TEAM ROSTERS

Team Rosters are to be sent to Reggie Barnnet Sr., LBC 12 Tournament Chairman via email if possible to: gglovestx2@yahoo.com. Please copy (cc) this information to Robert Matney, LBC President at vbzmachine@gmail.

Please email the rosters as soon as possible after your respective LBC tournaments.

Rosters may also be faxed or mailed to Robert Matney at the contact information above.

As a request please send the club information with the athletes information. This will help us to provide the local media with detailed information for their coverage. Thank you.

ADVANCEMENT:

Regional champions, both men and women, will advance to the USA Boxing National Championships to be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado in June. Only competitors advancing through the Regional Tournament will be considered members of the Regional Team. Stipends if provided by USAB will only be awarded to Regional Team members.

PARTICIPATION:

Each Local Boxing Committee (LBC) is entitled to bring a full team of male and female competitors and two team coaches.

All athletes and non-athletes must have current USA Boxing registration.  All entrants (athlete and non-athlete) must complete an entry form and a medical consent form. Coaches must have a current Background Investigation and proof of certification to work in a corner.  All athletes must have a current Passbook to enter the competition.  All Open Class Boxers must have five (5) bouts recorded in their passbook before entering the nationals, and walk-overs do not count. NO BOOK NO BOXING!

Age Determination Date: Athletes must be 17 years of age on August 1,

2011 and cannot exceed 34 years of age on August 1, 2011.

Senior Male Weight Classes:                          Senior Female Weight

Classes:

49kg/108lbs Light Flyweight                          48kg/106lbs Flyweight

52kg/114lbs Flyweight                                   51kg/112lbs Bantamweight

56kg/123lbs Bantamweight                            54kg/119lbs Featherweight

60kg/132lbs Lightweight                                57kg/125lbs Lightweight

64kg/141lbs Light Welterweight                     60kg/132lbs Light Welterweight

69kg/152lbs Welterweight                              64kg/141lbs Welterweight

75kg/165lbs Middleweight                             69kg/152lbs Middleweight

81kg/178lbs Light Heavyweight                     75kg/165lbs Light Heavyweight

91kg/201lbs Heavyweight                              81kg/178lbs Heavyweight

91+kg/201+lbs Super Heavyweight                81+kg/178+lbs Super Heavyweight

REGIONAL COACHES: Personal coaches must be currently registered with USA Boxing and certified by their LBC. Personal coaches may work the corners of their athletes. However, each LBC will only be allowed free admission for 5 coaches (1 head, 1 asst and 3 additional coaches).  The coaching roster decision will be up to each LBC president and their names must be submitted in advance. All others must purchase tickets.

REGIONAL OFFICIALS: Each LBC is requested to bring at least two Officials as part of their delegation. Impartial judging can be assured if each contest is judged using only neutral Officials. Only Officials who work the Regional tournament will be considered for inclusion as Regional Officials at the Nationals.

Officials intending to participate are asked to contact Master Official Ernie Green for coordination.

Mobile: 757-650-2328

Email: eg436@aol.com

ACCOMODATIONS AND RESERVATIONS:

Mention "USA Boxing Hampton Sports Festival" when making reservations.

Comfort Inn Coliseum & Convention Center (VA410)

1916 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, VA, 23666-4235

Phone: (757) 827-5052

Fax: (757) 827-0666

Comfort Inn @ $64.99 online reservations http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-hampton-virginia-VA410

The Comfort Inn® Coliseum & Convention Center is conveniently located within walking distance of the Hampton Coliseum and the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

Amenities and features, including free deluxe breakfast with hot waffles, free coffee and a free USA Today . Guests will enjoy working out in the fitness center and relaxing by the seasonal outdoor pool.

For business travelers, the hotel offers free wireless and hard-wired high-speed Internet access and access to copy services.

All spacious guest rooms come equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, hair dryers and cable television. In addition to standard amenities, some rooms include whirlpool bathtubs. Non-smoking rooms are available upon request.

Whether traveling to the Hampton area for business or pleasure, come experience hospitality and friendly service at the Comfort Inn Coliseum & Convention Center.

BEST WESTERN Coliseum Inn & Suites

1809 W Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, Virginia, 23666-3205   

Phone: 757-838-5011      

Fax: 757/838-7349 

Toll Free Reservations: 800-780-7234 

Best Western @ $74.00 online reservations http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=47140

Best Western Inn Hampton offers an indoor pool, restaurant/lounge, handicap access, meeting and banquet space, free cable TV, and suites with refrigerator and microwave. Kids 18 and under stay free

This property is centrally located near all major attractions, shopping and military bases. Additional hotel features include:

• Free vehicle and bus parking
• Convenient express check-in and check-out
  for groups
• Complimentary in-room coffee
• Movies and extended cable channels
• Iron, ironing boards and hairdryers in every room
• Free local telephone calls
• Guest laundry facilities on premises and valet
  service available 
• High speed Internet access and WiFi in guest rooms
• Guest Business Center with WiFi
• Free continental breakfast
• Sports Lounge

SHOPPING:

The Peninsula Towne Center and Riverdale Plaza Shopping Centers, WALMART, restaurants and gas stations are located within walking distance, approximately 2 blocks, of the hotels and convention center.

ADDED ATTRACTION "MATCHED BOUTS":

In addition to the tournament we are offering matched bouts. Matched bouts will be made in the second boxing ring Saturday and Sunday. For those interested in matched bouts please send your match requests to:

Coach Robert Jackson

Roughouse Boxing Club

Email: robgodcom@yahoo.com

Mobile: (757) 867-0632

All MATCHED bouts are matched according to USA Boxing Rule Book. All divisions and classes are welcomed.

When requesting matched bouts be sure to include the following:

1. Name

2. Experience i.e. 50-6, Open

3. Weight class desired

4. Coach and club information

5. If the athlete is a Junior Olympian include Age and Date of Birth

HAMPTON SPORTS FESTIVAL:
This February 18-20, 2011, join over eight-thousand spectators as they flood all three exhibit halls of the Hampton Roads Convention Center for the Second annual Hampton, VA Sports Festival & Expo. Featuring over 10 sports with simultaneous competition and a free expo, the Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau sponsored event is a must see for any sports enthusiast.

 “We are delighted for the return on the Hampton, VA Sports Festival,” said Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau Group Sales Manager Kris Smith.  “This event will allow us to showcase Hampton’s dynamic sports scene to athletic planners from across the country.  In addition, the Hampton, VA Sports Festival will give our citizens, as well as out-of-town guests, the chance to view a wide range of entertaining and exciting competitions.” 

Participants in this year’s festival are expected to travel from countries such as Canada and Mexico, as well as states such as Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. 

The Second annual Hampton, VA Sports Festival & Expo will feature over 10 sports, including:

Boxing

Muay Thai

Kickboxing

Mixed Martial Arts

Cornhole

Taekwondo

Chess

Body Building

No Gi Grappling

Gymnastics

 During the festival, a free expo will take place in the main concourse of the building, directly in front of the convention center exhibit halls. The general public will have an opportunity to speak with local sports clubs, city departments, and area health representatives, as well as doctors specializing in sports medicine. Select merchandise will also be available for purchase. 

For more information on the Second annual Hampton, Virginia Sports Festival & Expo, contact Craig Lenniger at 757/728-5314 or clenniger@hamptoncvb.com. Check out “Hampton, VA Sports Festival” fan page on Facebook to become a fan and follow the developments!

Where:

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Drive

Hampton, VA 23666

When:

February 18, 2011

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

February 19, 2011

9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

February 20, 2011

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 Cost:
$10 One Day Pass

$17 Weekend Pass

Free for children 10 and under (with paying adult)

The expo is free and open to the public

Partially bordered by the Hampton Roads harbor and Chesapeake Bay, Hampton, with the 344,000 sq. ft. Hampton Roads Convention Center, is located in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.  Hampton is the site of America's first continuous English-speaking settlement and is home to such visitor attractions as the Virginia Air & Space Center and Riverside IMAX ® Theater, Hampton History Museum, harbor tours and cruises, Hampton University Museum, Fort Monroe, Peninsula Town Center, award-winning Hampton Coliseum, The American Theatre, among others.

We hope this tournament will produce lasting memories for your athletes and clubs. Hopefully we produce our next Olympians from this tournament. Any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. Please vist this website often for important updates as we get closer to the torunament.

Robert Matney

VA USAB President