NOTES

1. Cost for Clubs to enter competitors

Firstly, let us assure participants that some funding has been granted toward the National Amateur Championship. Therefore, any fighters traveling to the event will receive some reimbursement upon participating in the Nationals subject to total number of competitors involved . Reservations have already been made to assure comfortable lodgings.

2. Concerns that some fighters are not ready for 'National' level competitions

Regarding the less experienced fighters - there are plenty of spaces for reserve competitors in all divisions. If a weight division is not full, a reservist will be called upon to fill the void. Additionally, please remember the Nationals are OPEN for AMATEURS. This is your fighter(s) chance to compete against the best in New Zealand and set a goal that can be improved upon next year.

Juniors (16 and under) are invited to enter as well. We would like to encourage the younger competitors rising through the Clubs.

3. Concerns over competitors having three fights in one day

Regarding multiple fights on the same day - the first two elimination rounds will be with protective shin pads. Those who have competed in the Ring Time events will realise these do not protect the shins totally, but will take the brunt of the punishment.

The Finals on the Saturday Evening of the Nationals will be fought as FULL contact.


Note from M. Huso, Secretary - Please ensure all entries are submitted on the TBANZ registration form with details completed in full. These will be dated and passed on to the Event Coordinator.

4. Amateur Status

Amateur is as proscribed by Sports NZ and is open to any competitor that has NOT held or is holding any International title, Commonwealth, Olympic title etc. in Thai Boxing, Boxing, MMA or similar overseas related sport.

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Final Results of the 2001 TBANZ Nationals Amateur Championships Weight Divisions

Junior Flyweights
Rowan Samson (Samson Thai Boxing of New Plymouth) winner over Max Prossatov (Kapiti Thai Boxing of Paraparaumu)

Womens Featherweights
Catherine MacIver (Sitnarong of Christchurch) winner over Ngapera Parata (Alpha Thai Boxing of Porirua)

Junior Welterweights
Sonemano Vannathy (Freestyle of Porirua) winner over Glenn Fletcher (Bulldogs of Dannevirke)

Welterweights
Andrew Ford (Harley Thai Boxing of Masterton) winner over Mike Hauparoa (Alpha Thai Boxing of Porirua)

Middleweights
Vince Betham (VUW of Wellington) winner over Nathan Odering (Manawatu Martial Arts of Palmerston North)

Light Heavyweights
Larne Sweeny (Perry Thai Boxing of Wanganui) winner over Mike Borrell (He Toa of Petone)

Cruiserweights
Charlie Smiler (Kapiti Thai Boxing of Paraparaumu) winner over Dan Stirling (He Toa of Petone)

Heavyweights
Dion Crouch (Zero Tolerance of Napier) winner over Ryan Connolly (Sitnarong of Christchurch)

Super Heavyweights
Steve Maaka (Tuupuhi Kaha of Hastings) winner over Tristan Apikotoa (Balmoral Lee Gar of Auckland)

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Weight Divisions

Mini Flyweight (max 47.73 kg)
Junior Flyweight (max 48.99 kg)
Flyweight (max 50.80 kg)
Junior Bantamweight (max 52.16 kg)
Bantam Weight (max 53.52 kg)
Junior Feather Weight (max 55.34 kg)
Feather Weight (max 57.15 kg)
Junior Light Weight (max 58.97 kg)
Light Weight (max 61.24 kg)
Junior Welter Weight (max 63.50 kg)
Welter Weight (max 66.64 kg)
Junior Middle Weight (max 69.85 kg)
Middle Weight (max 71.58 kg)
Super Middle Weight (max 76.36 kg)
Light Heavy Weight (max 79.38 kg)
Super Light Weight (max 82.54 kg)
Cruiser Weight (max 86.18 kg)
Heavy Weight (max 95 kg)
Super Heavyweight (95 kg plus)