Boxing/Jr. Olympics eligibility
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Question
If a 16 year old boxes in the Under-19 National Tournament can he then still box in the Jr Olympics?
The rule is as follows: "Restriction. Junior Olympic boxers may not enter or compete in any
open class (age 17 and up) boxing tournament, championship or boxing contest, except as mentioned in 101.7(2)(a). If they do compete, the boxer is no longer eligible to compete as a Junior Olympic boxer." 101.7(2)(a): "Under no circumstances will a 16-year-old boxer compete in the Junior Olympic Tournament process once the athlete has competed in an open class qualifying event." Since the Under-19 was a qualifying event for an international championship, any 16 year old would not be eligible to compete in the JO National Championships or qualifying tournaments leading to.
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Melanie Ley
Expertise
I can answer all questions related to amateur boxing except those having to do with the actual physical training. I am not a coach. 8-) 21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Experience
21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Organizations
USA Boxing, Inc.
Education/Credentials
High school graduate; some college.
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