Canadian Boxing Federation
Commission Member Affiliation Dues
Member
commissions of the Federation are required to pay an annual membership due in
the amount specified and set at the Annual General Meeting of the Federation.
"Member" and "Special Member" commissions as defined in the
Bylaws of the Federation shall follow the same schedule of payment, and payment
is due in January of each year.
The following are the current membership dues (as of July 2009):
Municipal
Commissions
$350.00
Municipal
Commissions (less than 3 events)
$200.00
Municipal
Commissions (newly created) $100.00
Provincial & First Nations
Commissions $500.00
Rules Governing Professional
Boxing Contests In Canada
(Last updated August 2011)
UNIFORM
CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
CANADIAN
BOXING FEDERATION – CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES
Championships –
Weight Classes
21. Weight limits for Championship contests are as follows:
CLASS WEIGHT LIMIT
Flyweight 112 lbs. 50.80 Kg.
Bantamweight 118 lbs. 53.53 Kg.
Featherweight 126 lbs. 57.15 Kg.
Lightweight 135 lbs. 61.24 Kg.
Super Lightweight 140 lbs. 63.50 Kg.
Welterweight 147 lbs. 66.68 Kg.
Super Welterweight 154 lbs. 69.85 Kg.
Middleweight 160 lbs. 72.57 Kg.
Super Middleweight 168 lbs. 76.21 Kg.
Light Heavyweight 175 lbs. 79.38 Kg.
Cruiserweight 190 lbs. 86.18 Kg.
Heavyweight Over 190 lbs. > 86.18 Kg.
Notwithstanding the preceding, other intermediate weight classes may be
used from time to time as required.
RINGS
Rings -
Description
30. Rings used in all contests shall not be less than eighteen (18)
feet (5.49 meters) square within the ropes nor more than twenty (20) feet (6.1 meters)
square within the ropes and the floor of the ring shall extend beyond the ropes
not less than eighteen (18) inches (45.72 cm.). The floor of the ring
shall be padded with a one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) layer of Ensolite, or the
equivalent, placed over a one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) base of building board or
other suitable material. The padding shall be covered with canvass, duck
or similar material tightly stretched and laced securely in place under the
ring apron. Ring ropes shall be four (4) in number and not less than one
(1) inch (2.54 cm.) in diameter. All ropes shall be wrapped securely in
soft material. The lower rope shall be 18 inches (45.72 cm.) above the
ring floor, the second rope thirty (30) inches (76.2 cm.), the third rope
forty-two (42) inches (106.68 cm.) and the fourth rope fifty-four (54) inches
(137.16 cm.) above the ring floor. The ropes shall be secured on all
sides by two (2) ties equidistant from the corner posts so that the ropes
cannot be separated farther apart than they are at the corner posts.
GLOVES
Gloves -
Approved/Standards
31. The Federation shall maintain a list of approved makes of
boxing gloves and for all main events and Championship contests new gloves of
an approved make shall be used. The promoter shall provide two (2) full
sets of the approved make of gloves to the Commissioner or Federation
Supervisor, as the case may be, on the day prior to the scheduled date of the
contest. One set of gloves shall be used in the contest with the other
set maintained as a spare at ringside, in the event gloves must be replaced
during the contest. In all contests, boxers in weight classes above one
hundred forty seven (147) pounds (66.7 Kg.), shall use gloves that are ten (10)
ounces (283.50 grams) in weight; boxers in weight classes from and including
one hundred forty seven (147) pounds (66.7 Kg.) and below ,shall use gloves
that are eight (8) ounces (226.80 grams) in weight:
(a) The use of thumb-less and/or
attached thumb gloves of a standard approved by the Federation shall be
mandatory for all contestants.
(b) In the event of a
disagreement between the boxers over the brand of glove to be used in a bout,
when both types are approved by the CBF, the promoter will resolve the dispute
selecting gloves from the approved gloves list of the CBF.
Gloves - Putting
On
32. Gloves may be put on either in the dressing room or the ring,
under supervision of the commission as it so directs, except in Championship
contests, where the gloves shall be adjusted in the ring under supervision of
the referee, and in the presence of a representative of the opponent, unless
otherwise approved by the Federation. In all cases, laces shall be
knotted on the back of the wrist of the gloves and a one (1) inch (2.54 cm.)
wide strip of surgeon's tape shall be placed over the laces.
Gloves – Taking
Off
33. At the conclusion of the contest, the commission may direct the
gloves be removed either in the dressing room or the ring under supervision of
the commission, excepting that in a Championship contest the gloves shall be
removed in the ring under the supervision of the commission.
Gloves – Discipline
34. Boxers or their seconds deliberately breaking a glove shall be
assessed the cost of the gloves, and in addition may face further disciplinary
action.
BANDAGING
Bandaging – Lower Weight Classes
35. In all weight classes up to and including one hundred forty
seven (147) pounds (66.7 Kg.) surgeon's tape shall be restricted to not more
than nine (9) feet (2.74 meters) of one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) in width for each
hand. There shall be no restriction on the amount of soft gauze that may be
used for each hand.
Bandaging – Higher Weight Classes
36. In all weight classes above one hundred forty seven (147)
pounds (66.7 Kg.), surgeon's tape shall be restricted to not more than eleven
(11) feet (3.35 meters) of one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) in width for each hand. There
shall be no restriction on the amount of soft gauze that may be used for each
hand.
Bandaging – Tape on Knuckles
37. Surgeon’s tape may be applied between the knuckles from the
palm of the hand to the back of the hand, in order to prevent the gauze from
slipping. In no case may the binding of surgeon's tape be applied over the
knuckles of the contestant’s hands.
Bandaging – Tape on Back of Hand
38. Before bandaging the hands, it is permissible to place
surgeon's tape across the back of each hand; provided not more than six (6)
inches (15.24 cm.) of tape one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) in width is used for each
hand and no tape is placed across the knuckles.
Bandaging –
Inspection of
39. Before entering the ring the completed bandages shall be
examined by the Commission Supervisor, or in the case of a Championship contest
the Federation Supervisor, signed on each hand by said supervisor signifying
approval. After being approved the bandages shall not be altered in any
manner.
WEIGH-IN
CEREMONY
Weigh-In Schedule
40. Each participant shall present himself to be weighed on the
official scales during the Official Weigh-in Ceremonies in the presence of his
opponent, the Championship Supervisor and the commission. Such weigh-in
shall take place not more than thirty (30) hours nor less than eight (8) hours
before the scheduled start of the contest. The official scales shall be
made available to each contestant at least two (2) hours before the official
weigh-in, during which time the contestants may weigh themselves as required.
After the official weigh-in, contestants shall not be granted time to make the
required weight. The commission shall select and approve the scales and
their location for optimum weight accuracy, except in Championship contests
where certified scales, preferably of the computerized variety, shall be
mandatory.
OFFICIALS
– GENERAL
Officials –
Appointment of
41. The officials for all contests shall be one (1) referee and
three (3) judges. All officials shall be appointed by the commission, except
in a Championship contest the Championship Committee shall appoint the
officials in consultation with the local Commission.
Officials – Illegal
45. No officer of a commission or the Championships
Committee, either elected or appointed, shall be permitted to officiate in any
contest except with the approval of the Executive Committee of the Championship
Committee.
REFEREE
Referee – Chief Official
46. The referee shall be the Chief Official in every contest and he
shall maintain supervision and control over the contest while it is in
progress.
Referee – Starting
the Contest
47. Before any contest shall begin, the referee shall ascertain the
name of the Chief Second of each contestant and shall hold said Chief Second
responsible for the conduct of his respective corner. The referee shall
not start the contest until the Ringside Physician is in place at ringside.
Referee – Shaking
Hands
48. Shaking hands by the contestants is permissible immediately
following the referee's instructions; however, they may not shake hands again
until after the conclusion of the contest.
Referee –
Inspecting the Bandages/Gloves
49. The referee shall inspect the bandages and gloves of each
contestant prior to the beginning of the contest and assure himself that the
gloves are free of any foreign substance and that the bandages of each
contestant have not been altered in any manner after being inspected and signed
by the commission inspector or Committee Supervisor, as the case may be.
Referee –
Conferring with Physician
50. The referee is empowered to stop a contest, call time out and
consult the Ringside Physician on the advisability of permitting the contest to
continue, if in his opinion, a contestant appears injured and unable to
continue.
Referee –
Enforcing Discipline
51. The referee is empowered to enforce discipline and the Rules
and Regulations of the commission and Championship Committee pertaining to the
conduct and behavior of contestants and seconds during the contest.
Referee – Halting
a Contest
52. The referee shall be empowered to stop a contest and render a
decision at any stage if he considers the contest to be one-sided; or if either
contestant is in such condition that continuation might subject him to serious
injury.
JUDGES/JUDGING
Judges – Seating
and Decision Making
53. The three (3) judges shall be seated on opposite sides of the
ring, adjacent to the ring apron. They shall be seated alone with no
person in close proximity. The judges shall watch every phase of the
contest and make a decision if the contest lasts the limit of rounds
scheduled. The decision of the judges shall be based primarily on
effectiveness, taking into account the following points:
(a) a clean, forceful hit landed on any vulnerable part of the body
above the belt should be credited in proportion to its damaging effect;
(b) aggressiveness is next in importance and credit should be
awarded to the boxer who sustains the attack of a round by the greatest number
of skilful attacks;
(c) defensive work is relatively important and credit should be
given for cleverly avoiding or blocking a blow;
(d) credit should be awarded where ring generalship is
conspicuous. This comprises such points as the ability to quickly grasp
and take advantage of every opportunity offered; the capacity to cope with all
kinds of situations which may arise; to foresee and neutralize an opponent's
method of attack; or to force an opponent to adopt a style of boxing at which
he is not particularly skilful;
(e) it is advisable to deduct points when a boxer persistently
delays the action of a contest by clinching and by lack of aggressiveness;
(f) points should be deducted for a foul even though it is
unintentional and not serious enough to warrant disqualification; and
(g) a boxer should be given credit for sportsmanlike actions in the
ring and for close adherence to the spirit as well as the letter of the Rules,
and for refraining from taking technical advantage of situations unfair to an
opponent.
SCORING
SYSTEM
Scoring – System
54. In all contests the "10 Point Must System" shall be
used where the winner of a round receives ten (10) points, the loser of the
round shall be awarded the appropriate number of points fewer than 10, as his
performance merits. When a round is even, both contestants shall
receive ten (10) points. Independent scoring sheets shall be used by each
judge for each round. At the conclusion of each round the person or persons
so designated by the commission shall collect the scoring sheets and deliver
them to the commission or Championship Supervisor, as the case may be, who
shall keep the master score sheet and a running tally of the scores.
Scoring – Decision
55. At the conclusion of the contest, the majority of the decisions
of the judges shall determine the winner of the contest. A contest shall
be declared a DRAW if all judges so decide, or if two (2) judges so decide, or
if one (1) judge decides that a contest shall be declared a draw and the other
two (2) judges each vote for a different contestant. In the event of a
draw, a Championship shall be retained by the Champion.
KNOCKDOWN
AND KNOCKOUT
Knockdown & KO
– Down Defined
56. A boxer shall be deemed to be "down" when any part of
his body except his feet is on the floor or if he is hanging helplessly over
the ropes as a result of a legal blow as ruled by the referee who is the only
person authorized to determine this.
Knockdown & KO
– Picking Up Count
57. When a contestant is down, the referee shall order the opponent
to retire to the farthest neutral corner of the ring, pointing to the
corner. The referee shall then immediately assume the count from the
timekeeper or knockdown caller. Should the opponent fail to remain in the
designated corner, the referee shall cease counting until the opponent has
returned to the corner and then the count shall be resumed from the point at
which it was interrupted.
Knockdown & KO
– Count Resumes
58. If a contestant who is down, arises before the count of ten
(10) is reached and again goes down without being struck, the referee shall
resume the count where he left off.
Knockdown & KO
– Mandatory Eight (8) Count
59. A contestant who is knocked down from a legal blow as opposed
to a slip or fall must take a mandatory count of eight (8). If when the
count of eight (8) is reached the contestant is on his feet, the referee, if he
deems it advisable, may examine said contestant long enough to assure himself
that the contestant is in fit condition to continue. If so assured the
referee, without loss of time, shall order the contest to continue.
Knockdown & KO
– KO Defined
60. When a contestant is knocked down, the referee shall audibly
announce the count as he motions with his right arm downward indicating the end
of each second of the count. If the contestant taking the count is still
down when the referee calls the count of ten (10), the referee shall wave both
arms indicating that the contestant has been knocked out. If the round
ends during the count the referee shall continue to count unless said
contestant rises and is on his feet before the count of ten (10) is reached. A
boxer shall not be saved by the bell in any round.
Knockdown & KO
– Three (3) Knockdown Rule
61. In a Canadian Championship match, there is NO 3 knockdown rule
in effect.
Knockdown & KO
– Outside of Ring
62. A contestant who has fallen or been knocked out of the ring and
off the ring apron as a result of legal blows is deemed to be "down"
and is considered to be knocked out unless said contestant returns to the ring
unassisted by his seconds before the count of twenty (20) has been reached.
Knockdown & KO
– Slip or Fall
63. If a contestant slips, falls or is wrestled down without legal
blows being delivered, he shall be ordered to his feet immediately by the
referee and failure to rise may be sufficient cause for disqualification.
ILLEGAL
BLOWS – FOULS
Fouls – Protector
64. It is expressly understood that a contest shall not be
terminated by a low blow, as the protector that must be used by both
contestants is sufficient protection to withstand any so-called low blow which
might incapacitate any of the contestants.
Fouls – Disqualification
65. Should one of the contestants fall to the ring floor or
otherwise indicate an unwillingness to continue because of a claim of a
low-blow foul, the contest shall be terminated and the referee shall award the
contest to this opponent.
Fouls – Rest
Period
66. In the case of an accidental foul so determined by the referee,
he shall determine whether the boxer who has been fouled can continue or
not. If his chances have not been seriously jeopardized as a result of
the foul the referee may order the contest continued after an interval of not
more than five (5) minutes rest.
Fouls – Major
67. The following are considered MAJOR FOULS and upon the
occurrence of any major foul in a round the referee, if he deems the foul
committed was deliberate, shall either disqualify the offending contestant and
award the contest to the fouled boxer, or award the entire round to the fouled
boxer:
(a) hitting an opponent who is down or who is rising from down;
(b) using the knee against the opponent;
(c) purposely going down without being hit;
(d) failure to heed the referee's warnings concerning low blows or
other minor fouls;
(e) use of a pivot blow or rabbit punch;
(f) any dangerous or unsportsmanlike conduct in the ring; and
(g) deliberate butting.
Fouls – Minor
68. The following are considered MINOR FOULS and upon the
occurrence of a minor foul in a round the referee shall determine whether the
offending boxer should be warned or should lose points. However, upon the
occurrence of the same minor foul three (3) times in a contest, the referee
shall automatically order points be deducted:
(a) holding an opponent;
(b) deliberately maintaining a clinch;
(c) hitting with the inside or butt of the hand, the wrist or
elbow;
(d) backhand blows;
(e) low blows;
(f) hitting or "flicking" with the open glove;
(g) wrestling or roughing at the ropes;
(h) deliberately striking at that part of the body over the
kidneys; and
(i) hitting on the break.
Fouls – Informing
Judges Re: Points Deduction
69. When the referee deducts points from a contestant, he shall
conspicuously inform the judges immediately.
INJURIES
(CUTS)
Cuts – Fair Blows
70. When an injury (cut) is produced by a fair blow and because of
the severity of same the contest cannot continue, the injured boxer will be
declared the loser by Technical Knockout.
Cuts – Unfair
Blows (Fouls)
71. Unfair blows (fouls) may result in:
(a) Cuts – Intentional Fouls: Should a boxer intentionally
foul his opponent and as a result an injury (cut) is produced, and due to the
severity of same the contestant cannot continue, the offender shall be declared
the loser by disqualification. If under the circumstances (intentional
foul) the contest can continue, the referee will penalize the offender by
deducting points, depending upon the severity of the offense. In this
case the referee shall notify the judges, the commission and the Championship
Supervisor that the injury (cut) has been produced by an intentional unfair
blow so that if in subsequent rounds the same injury (cut) should become so
severe that the contest has to be suspended, the decision shall be awarded as
follows:
(i) Technical Draw - if the injured boxer is behind in
points or even on the scorecards; or
(ii) Technical Decision – if the injured boxer is ahead in points
on the scorecards.
Where a contestant injures himself trying to foul his opponent, the
referee will not take any action in his favor and the injury in this case will
be considered as produced by a fair blow from his opponent.
(b) Cut – Accidental Fouls: If the referee sees, or if after
consultation with the judges, determines that a boxer has been accidentally
injured in a contest so that he cannot continue, the referee shall immediately
call a TECHNICAL DECISION to be awarded to the contestant who is ahead in
points on the scorecards. If under the same circumstances (accidental
foul) the contest can continue, the referee shall notify the judges, the
commission and Championship Supervisor(s) that if in subsequent rounds the same
injury becomes so severe that the contest has to be suspended, the decision
shall be awarded in accordance with the majority decision as disclosed by the
scorecards. A NO DECISION will be awarded to any contestant if this
situation occurs before the expiration of four (4) rounds. For purposes of this
rule, the fourth (4th) round is deemed to have ended at the end of the rest
period between the fourth (4th) and fifth (5th) rounds, at the sound of the bell
beginning the fifth (5th) round.
Partial rounds WILL be scored if a contest is halted in mid-round.
RING
PHYSICIAN
Physician –
Stopping a Contest
72. The Ring Physician is the highest authority on medical matters
and his opinion shall be respected at all times by the referee; however, the
referee is the ONLY person authorized to stop a contest. The Ring
Physician may enter the ring during the progress of a contest to examine
contestants and determine their ability to continue:
(a) when the referee calls time and requests the Ring Physician to
enter the ring; or
(b) when the Ring Physician calls time and enters the ring on his
own decision.
If emergency treatment is considered necessary by the Ring Physician, he
shall immediately ask the referee to terminate the contest. In any event,
should the Ring Physician require more than ninety (90) seconds to make an
assessment of the ability of a contestant to continue, the contest shall be
automatically terminated and a decision rendered in accordance with the Rules
and Regulations. For the purposes of this Section, "treatment"
shall mean any action not necessary or required to make an assessment of the
ability of a contestant to continue..
Physician –
Medical Examinations
73. The Ring Physician may conduct a complete medical on all
contestants in the form prescribed by the Federation as follows:
(a) at a time and place designated by the commission or Federation,
as the case may be, for the medical examinations to occur. The medical
examinations may take place in conjunction with the Official Weigh-in
Ceremonies;
(b) a general physical examination prior to the contestants leaving
their respective dressing rooms prior to the contest, if practical; and
(c) a general examination on each contestant after the conclusion
of the contest.
The Ring Physician shall provide a written report on the condition of
each contestant after the contest, including in said report any recommendation
for further treatment, examination and suspension.
Physician – Two of
74. It is advisable that not less than two (2) Ring Physicians be
in attendance at all contests; however, no contest shall begin without at least
one (1) physician at the ringside.
DRUGS
Drugs – Prohibited
75. The administering or use of drugs or stimulants, including
smelling salts or ammonia, either before or during a contest, to or by a
contestant is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Any contestants violating this Rule
shall be subject to disqualification. Any substance other than plain
water and/or an electrolyte replenishment approved by the Commission, is
prohibited from being ingested during the contest. The discretional use
of petroleum jelly is permitted around the eyes, bridge of the nose and behind
the ears. No grease or other substance is permitted on the body, arms or
legs of a contestant. All boxers are required to abide by the CBF Drug Testing
Policy - Appendix D of the CBF Safety Code.
Drugs – Use of
Coagulants
76. The discretional use of coagulants specified on an approved
list from the Federation Medical Advisory Committee, may be permitted between
rounds to stop bleeding from minor cuts and lacerations sustained by a
contestant. The use of "iron base" coagulants such as 'Monsel's
Solution' or any of its derivatives are STRICTLY PROHIBITED and the use of any
such coagulant shall be considered a violation and shall be cause for immediate
disqualification.
CONTESTANTS/BOXERS
Contestants – Age
77. No boxer shall be permitted to become a professional until he
has reached the age of eighteen (18) years. Any application to waive this
age restriction shall be based solely upon a boxer's exceptional ability,
performance and with the written permission of the contestant's parents or
legal guardian and shall be processed through the commission in the boxer's
place of residence to the Federation for final determination.
Contestants –
Arrival of
78. Both participants in a Championship contest shall arrive in the
municipality where the contest is to take place at least 24 hours before the
scheduled contest and undergo a medical examination in the form prescribed by
the Federation.
Contestants –
Beard
79. No contestant may participate with a beard of more than two (2)
days' growth. A mustache is permissible; provided that it is not
considered possible to cause a cut or injury to the opponent.
Contestants –
Mouth Protector
80. Contestants must wear a properly fitted mouth protector. In the
event a contestant loses his mouth protector during the progress of a round,
the referee shall call a time-out as soon as is practicable, retrieve the mouth
protector, and have it washed and replaced. A boxer who, in the opinion
of the referee, deliberately spits out his mouth protector during the course of
a contest shall be given a warning for the first occurrence; a point shall be
deducted for the second occurrence; and the offending boxer shall be
disqualified for the third occurrence in a contest.
SECONDS
Seconds – Number
Permitted
81. Each contestant shall be permitted three (3) seconds; however,
in the event of a Championship contest, one (1) additional second is permitted
who shall remain on the floor at all times. Only the one Second is
permitted inside the ring between rounds.
Seconds –
Responsibility For
82. Each contestant shall be responsible for the conduct of his
Chief Second. The Chief Second shall be responsible for the conduct of
his corner. During the round, the seconds shall remain seated, shall not
distract from, nor interfere with, the contest, and shall comply with the
instructions from the commission’s corner supervisor or inspector.
Seconds –
Prohibitions For
83. Excessive use of water in the corners shall not be
permitted. It is STRICTLY PROHIBITED for the seconds to throw sponges,
towels or any other foreign object into the ring at any time, but such action
shall not be cause to stop a contest. The mutilation of gloves is
absolutely prohibited and whoever does so will be subject to a fine or
suspension or both in addition to being assessed the cost of the gloves.
Seconds –
Permitted Articles
84. Articles used by seconds in the corners during a contest shall
be restricted to materials issued or approved by the commission as follows:
(a) Thrombin, Avetine, Thrombin soaked pads;
(b) Adrenalin 1/1000 solution, restricted for topical haemostasis
of cuts and nosebleeds only;
(c) vaseline or petroleum jelly;
(d) gauze pads;
(e) adhesive surgeon's tape;
(f) clean towels;
(g) sealed bottles of water;
(h) cotton swabs;
(i) ice;
(j) bandage scissors; and
(k) sealed bottles of electrolyte replenishment in a form approved by
the commission
(l such other items or substances that have been approved by the
Federation Medical Advisory Committee.
CONTEST
DURATIONS
Durations –
Non-Championship
85. Contests shall be scheduled for four (4), six (6), eight (8) or
ten (10) rounds only. Each round shall be of three (3) minutes duration
with a one (1) minute intermission between rounds, excepting those bouts referred
to in Appendix C of the CBF Safety Code.
Durations –
Canadian Championship
86. All Canadian Championship contests shall be scheduled for Ten
(10) rounds in duration, and each round shall be of three (3) minutes duration
with a one (1) minute intermission between rounds, excepting those matches
referred to in Appendix C of the CBF Safety Code.
Durations –
Non-Canadian Championship
87. All other Championship contests shall be scheduled for such
durations as specified from time to time by the Rules established by the
organization offering such championship, excepting that no match shall exceed
twelve (12) rounds.
MASTER
OF CEREMONIES
MC – Announcements
88. Prior to a contest, the Master of Ceremonies shall make such
announcements as directed by the commission, including the names of the
contestants, the names of the referee and judges, the ring physician(s),
timekeeper, knockdown timekeeper, the sanctioning bodies and other particulars
of the contest or exhibition. Prior to the commencement of a Championship
contest and after all other announcements have been completed, the Master of
Ceremonies shall announce as follows:
"This Championship Contest has been sanctioned and is being
conducted under the direction of the National Championships Committee (include
other sanctioning bodies as recognized by the Federation), and
_______________________, the President. The Championship Committee is
represented at ringside by ___________________, who is the designated
Supervisor for this contest."
DISCIPLINARY
MEASURES
Discipline – Reciprocity
104. The members of the Federation, where consistent with the law
governing their respective jurisdictions, in consonance with the fundamental
purpose of the Federation to act for mutual benefit and for the good of boxing,
shall refuse to permit any person or persons reported as being suspended or not
in good standing to compete, officiate or participate in any capacity at any
boxing contest within the town, city or province within their jurisdiction
until such time as the period of suspension has been set aside by the body
entering the original order or a new finding is agreed to by the Grievance and
Appeals Committee.
Discipline –
Participants
105. All participants (boxers, managers, trainers, seconds,
referees, and judges) in a Canadian or Commonwealth Championship contest shall
be deemed to be temporary, non-voting members of the Federation by virtue of
the payment of the sanction fee.
Discipline –
Participants Penalties
106. Any participant in a Canadian Championship contest who
violates any of the Rules and Regulations Governing Professional Boxing
Contests in Canada; or who is guilty of any act deemed by the Executive
Committee to be contrary to public interest, or not conducive to the interests
of legitimate boxing or to the administration of good discipline; or who causes
disrepute to the sport of boxing, the Federation or it’s member commissions; or
who fails to honor the terms of his contractual obligations with respect to a
Championship contest shall be liable to suspension of any privileges derived by
virtue of involvement with the CBF.
Discipline –
Participants Right to Appeal
107. Any participant so disciplined shall have the right of appeal
to the Federation through the Grievance and Appeals Committee; provided that
any fines or performance bonds levied are paid.
Discipline –
Participants Coverage
108. Except for Champions and their managers, who shall be
continuously governed and controlled by the provisions of the By-Laws and Rules
and Regulations respecting championships so long as the Champion holds said
championship, participants in Canadian Championship contests shall be deemed to
be governed by the Rules and Regulations Governing Professional Boxing Contests
in Canada from the date a written sanction is issued by the Federation and
continuing until all until all issues resulting from said contest have been
resolved to the satisfaction of the Federation.
GRIEVANCES
AND APPEALS
GRIEVANCE AND
APPEALS COMMITTEE
Grievances – Who
May be Heard
109. The committee may consider grievances or appeals from:
(a) member commissions disciplined by the Federation;
(b) all participants (boxers, managers, trainers, seconds,
referees, judges, etc.) in Championship contests disciplined by the Federation
or aggrieved by the actions of the Federation, its boards or committees, or by
any of its member commissions; and
(c) any participant in professional boxing in Canada, duly licensed
as a participant, disciplined or aggrieved by a member commission.
Grievances –
Committee Decision
110. The committee may confirm, vacate or vary the decision being
complained of or appealed or make any decision it considers just.
Grievances –
Filing Deadline
111. A member commission or participant wishing to complain or
appeal must serve the Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation with a Notice of
Grievance or Appeal within thirty (30) days of being notified in writing of the
decision complained of or appealed against or within such longer period as the
committee may, on application, allow.
Grievances –
Filing Requirements
112. The Notice of Grievance or Appeal must specify the following:
(a) the decision complained of or appealed against;
(b) the grounds of the grievance or appeal;
(c) whether the complainant or appellant wishes to make submissions
to the committee in person, by solicitor or agent, or in writing; and
(d) whether the complainant or appellant wishes the committee to
sit as a whole when receiving submissions or when rendering its decision.
Grievances –
Filing Fee
113. Accompanying the filing of the Notice of Grievance or Appeal
with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation shall be a non-refundable
certified cheque, bank draft or money order payable to the Federation in the
sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, which shall be used to cover the
expenses of the committee.
Grievances –
Hearing Expenses
114. In the event that the complainant or appellant wishes the
committee to sit as a whole at other than the next annual or special general
meeting of the Federation, the complainant or appellant shall, upon demand by
the Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation, pay the Federation such further sum
as the committee requires to cover its expenses; and any surplus remaining
after the payment of same shall be returned by the Secretary-Treasurer.
Grievances –
Negotiations
115. In the event disciplinary action originated by a member
commission is in the opinion of the committee to be altered, negotiations are
to be commenced with the originating member commission. In the event
negotiations for a satisfactory resolution fail; the matter shall be decided by
the members at the next annual or special general meeting.
Grievances – Stay
of Proceedings
116. A complaint or appeal does not operate as a stay of
proceedings under the decision being complained of or appealed except as decided
by the committee.
FEDERATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
CREDENTIALS
COMMITTEE
Credentials
Committee – Credential Requirements
134. Prior to the call to order of the annual meeting of members or
a special general meeting, each member shall deliver to the Committee Chairman
on the member's letterhead a letter of credentials listing the names of
delegates and the designated voting delegate.
Credentials
Committee – Vote Consideration
135. The Committee shall consider all such letters of credentials
in consultation with the Secretary-Treasurer to determine which members are in
good standing and eligible to cast a vote.
Credentials
Committee – Vote Denial
136. Failure to provide a letter of credentials may, in the
determination of the Committee, disqualify the member or members from voting.
Credentials
Committee – Membership Review
137. The Credentials Committee shall review all applications for
membership in the Federation in consonance with Article II of the By-Laws and
shall make a recommendation to the Board of Directors.
NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
Nominating
Committee – Nominating Duties
138. At each annual meeting the Nominating Committee shall
determine whether positions for which elections shall occur are to be
re-offered by the incumbent and whether or not further nominations are to be
made. The Committee Chairman shall present his report at the time
allotted for elections. He shall present the positions and nominations in
the order of President then Vice President.
Nominating
Committee – Nominating from Floor
139. Notwithstanding the above, nominations may be made from the
floor.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMITTEE
Resolutions
Committee – Resolutions Duties
140. During each annual meeting the Committee shall meet to review
all resolutions sent to the Federation from members. Such resolutions
shall not be presented on the floor at the annual meeting without first having
been delivered to the Secretary-Treasurer thirty (30) days prior to the annual
meeting.
Resolutions Committee
– Resolutions from Floor
141. Notwithstanding the above, the Resolutions Committee may
present resolutions directly to the floor at the annual meeting; provided said
resolutions are not inconsistent with the By-Laws or contrary to the aims and objectives
of the Federation.
MEDICAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Medical Advisory –
Rule Changes
142. The Medical Advisory Committee shall be responsible for
rendering decisions on matters of medicine applicable to the sport of boxing,
and rule changes involving the medical safety of boxers shall be examined by
the Committee prior to their adoption.
Medical Advisory –
Medical Disputes
143. In the event of any dispute concerning medical evidence with
respect to a boxer, the dispute shall be adjudicated by the Committee and the
Committee decision shall be final.
Medical Advisory –
Specialist Advice
144. The Committee, in its sole discretion, may seek additional
medical advice on a particular problem from the best available specialist or
other applicable source.
STANDARDS
COMMITTEE
Standards
Committee – Standards Duties
145. The Standards Committee shall be responsible for obtaining
copies of any research into various pieces of boxing equipment, such as gloves,
ring and other protective equipment. Research documentation shall be
circulated to all members of the Federation.
Standards
Committee – Equipment Standards Review
146. The Committee shall annually examine the specific standards
for said protective equipment and make recommendations for upgrading and
improving standards established by the Federation for said protective
equipment.
Standards
Committee – Standards Enforcement Review
147. The Committee shall annually survey all members to determine
whether the standards for protective equipment are being met by manufacturers
and enforced by Federation members. The survey results shall be reported
to the annual meeting of the Federation.
OFFICIALS
COMMITTEE
Officials
Committee – Duties
148. The Officials Committee shall be responsible for examining and
recommending standards for referees and judges and shall develop a list of
accredited officials in Canada and assign classifications of ability to those
officials.
Officials
Committee – Training Aids
149. The Committee shall undertake the development of training aids
and materials, within financial guidelines established by the Board of
Directors, for the purpose of upgrading officiating at all professional levels.
Officials
Committee – Training Seminars
150. At each annual general meeting, the Committee is encouraged to
organize seminars and training sessions for officials in conjunction with the
Medical Advisory Committee and the host commission member.
Cooperation between the Championships Committee, Host Commission and
Championship Supervisor in Championship Events
151. It is expected that the Championships Committee, Host Commission
and Championship Supervisor will respect each others' responsibilities, and
assist each other in accomplishing the following:
(A) Championships
Committee Request Of Host Commission
· Knowing who the Committee
Supervisor and or out of town officials are.
· Knowing when and where the
Supervisor / officials are staying.
· Making sure that proper
seating for the Supervisor has been prearranged at ringside.
· Making sure that
transportation to and from weigh-in and to and from venue of Contest has been
arranged by Promoter.
· Collecting Supervisor’s fees
and all other fees for Committee appointed Officials, where applicable.
(B) Committee
Responsibilities
· Appointing Supervisor for
Championship Contest.
· Appointing all other
Officials for Championship Contest, in consultation with the Host Commission.
· Supplying Promoter with a
copy of the Committee’s Rules and Regulations pertaining to Championship
Contest.
· Informing the Supervisor what
Title is being contested and the names of the Contestants.
· Identifying location of
Contest to the Appointed Supervisor.
· Name of the Host Commission
along with contact person or persons, phone and fax numbers, email address if
available.
· Supplying the name and
contact information of the promoter.
· Supplying the Supervisor with
a Championship Belt and kit.
· Contacting the Local
Commission informing them when an application has been received from a Promoter
in their jurisdiction to promote a Championship Contest.
(C)
Supervisor’s Responsibilities:
· Contact the Local Commission
to inform them when you are arriving, and where you are staying.
· Contact the Promoter to
confirm flights, airport pick-up, transportation while there, per diem, fees,
etc are in order.
· Confirm with the Committee,
at least a week in advance, that the Championship belt and kit have been
forwarded either to him (her), the promoter or local commission.
· Forward the kit and/or
championship belt back to the Committee following the contest.