1.         All C.B.F. Rules and Regulations, medical protocols, and the Safety Code pertaining to male boxers in Canada shall be applicable to female boxers.

 2.         Female boxers must have a mammogram at initial licensing, and as deemed       necessary by a doctor from time to time.  If a mammogram, or subsequent breast examination, which is to be carried out as part of the pre-bout medical, show the presence of breast implants, the doctor will inform the contestant of the ramifications and potential of a rupture of an implant.

 3.         A breast protector, or an athletic bra must be worn by all female boxers during any match.

 4.         A urine pregnancy test must be carried out on all female boxers no more than seven (7) days prior to a match.  Any woman found to be pregnant will not be permitted to box.

 5.         The length of rounds for female boxers will be two (2) minutes.

 6.         Female boxers will be permitted to box other female contestants only.

 7.         A female boxer must be qualified to perform as a boxer

 8.         Hair shall be safely secured in a manner that it shall not interfere with the vision or safety of either contestant.

 9.         No jewelry will be worn during a bout.

 10.            Promoters shall provide separate dressing room facilities for the women contestants.

 11.        Each contestant shall provide herself with two (2) uniforms of contrasting colors.  Said uniforms shall consist of a body shirt and shorts.  No leotards or other such costumes are permissible.

 12.        Female boxers will be required to wear an appropriate protector against low blows, similar to the protective gear worn by male boxers.

 13.          The number of rounds for a Female Championship match shall be (ten) 10.

 14.        All non Championship female matches shall be four (4), six (6), or eight (8) rounds in duration.

 15.       In order to compete in a Female Championship match, a contestant must have boxed in at least one bout scheduled for eight (8) rounds.

 

Appendix D
CPBF Drug Testing Policy

CANADIAN BOXING FEDERATION

The Canadian Professional Boxing Federation does not condone, or permit the use of any drug by any of its participants, unless they are used in any legitimate medical circumstance. The following Drug Testing Policy – Appendix “D” of the CBF Safety Code, may be used, where applicable, in conjunction with any Canadian Championship match.

 1.       The CBF reserves the right to use either it’s own drug testing procedure, or the drug testing policy of the host commission

2.       Notwithstanding the following, the CBF or the host commission medical advisor may, at his or her discretion, require any participant to submit to any drug or anti-doping test as dictated by the circumstances.

3.       The CBF may require a boxer to submit a urine, or other sample, for testing of the following drugs:

Ø       Cannabinoids

Ø       Cocaine

Ø       Amphetamines

Ø       Barbituates

Ø       Benzodiazepines

Ø       Opiates

4.       The collection of the samples shall be in accordance with the instructions for the chain of custody supplied with the drug testing kits.

5.       There shall be one commission / federation member (or someone working for the commission or federation – such as a Dressing Room Inspector or Corner Inspector) maintaining visual contact with the boxer to be tested from immediately following the match, until the sample is collected.

6.       The boxer is not permitted to eat or drink anything except water and an electrolyte replenishment approved by the commission.

7.       ALL information requested on the forms accompanying the sample kit shall be filled out, including any initials or signatures.

8.        The samples and accompanying paperwork shall be presented to the commission Medical Examiner, who shall deliver, or have delivered, to the appropriate testing lab in accordance with the chain of custody directions.

9.   In the event that the host commission and the CBF use different drug testing criteria, the CBF, in consultation with the host commission, may adopt the host commission’s policy.

SUGGESTED PENALTIES FOR POSITIVE DRUG TESTS:

Ø       First time offence: Minimum sixty (60) days suspension  - and up to a maximum of $250.00 fine.

Ø       Second time offence: Minimum ninety (90) days suspension – and up to a maximum $500.00 fine.

Ø       Third time offence: Minimum one hundred and eighty (180) days suspension – and a maximum $1000.00 fine

Ø       Completion of a drug counseling program may also be a condition of license reinstatement.

Ø       Where the winner of the Championship contest tests positive for drugs, the title shall be declared vacant, and the match declared a “No Contest”.

Ø       Where the loser of a Championship contest tests positive for drugs, the decision shall be recorded as the official result indicated.