Guys not wanting to jump on bandwagon too much but i have heard of adult 'interclub fighters' in the North West from a number of different Gyms who have done 18-20 interclubs without stepping into the real ring???
Are these rumours true?
If so what is all that about?? Is this a sub circuit?

I agree with all the points raised above, I have attended at a few Camps interclubs last year and also held 2 myself in October 07 and January 08 i have found them all to be different levels of Contact, however all have been well refereed, the fighters and camps have mostly conducted themselves well and in line with the spirit of the interclub.

I personally dont let the adults throw head hooks (haymakers)at my interclubs, kids no head contact, body shields for juniors all mine will wear them - up to other trainers if they want to explain to a parent why their kids are bruised up!!

I spoke with Steve Logan at 1 interclub last year and prepped him as to the level of contact i had previously experienced at a similar one - at least he knew before he let his guys go in there, not full fights but nearly, i knew what to expect and my guys were up for it Steve thanked me for letting him know!
There were no kids fighting on that one so no problem there.

I will go and support that particular interclub again because i know what contact level to expect and will only take those i know will be able to handle it, the rest i will take to other interclubs where again- i know what to expect.

Bottom line is talk to the host instructor and find out the contact level before hand as not all are the same...