ATTENTION ALL USA BOXING METRO MEMBERS
http://usaboxing.org/online-membership-reg-links

THE 2012 REGISTRATION RENEWAL FOR GYMS, ATHLETES AND NON-ATHLETES WILL BEGIN ON 12/1/11.
USA Boxing has instituted mandates that Metro must put into practice in 2012. With the implementation of online registration, there are changes that will affect both athlete and non-athlete membership fees. Metro coaches are required to attend one of the Coaches Clinics on December 17, 2011 or on January 07, 2012 in order to receive their newly issued red coach's passbook to record registration, certification and participation at shows and tournaments. Please bring 2 passport size photos to register or renew coach's registration. Possession of an updated coach's passbook indicating both current registration and certification is required to gain entry to shows as a coach and to work a boxer's corner.

NEW FEES AND CHARGES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. ATHLETES: $65.00 + $3.00 (ONLINE FEE) OR $10.00 (ON PAPER-THE OLD WAY) *
2. NON-ATHLETES: $100.00 + $3.00 (ONLINE FEE) OR $10.00 (ON PAPER) *
3. CLUBS: $250.00 + $3.00 (ONLINE FEE) OR $10.00 (ON PAPER) *
4. SANCTIONS: $350.00 (REQUEST VIA USABOXINGMETRO.COM)

*TOTAL ATHLETE-$68 OR $75, NON-ATHLETE-$103 OR $110 AND CLUB-$253 OR $260 IF ONLINE OR HIGHER AMOUNT IF IN PERSON.ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRES A CREDIT CARD PAYMENT. IN PERSON PAPER METHOD REQUIRES CASH OR MONEY ORDERS SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO USA BOXING METRO. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

YOU MAY NOW REGISTER USING 1 OF THE FOLLOWING 3 METHODS:

1. ONLINE: VIA LINK PROVIDED ON USABOXINGMETRO.COM. Once process is completed and payment made via credit card proceed to step 2 or 3.
2. IN PERSON AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

George Sandas at Hempstead Boxing Club in Hempstead (call 516-489-3400 x246 for appointment).

Ray Cuadrado at Brotherhood Boxing Club, 333 St. Nicholas Ave, Ridgewood NY 11385 (Bk-Qns border) (phone: 718-366-6586, hours: Monday-Friday, 3 PM to 8 PM ONLY, no appointment - walk in) OR
3. MAIL CERTIFIED COPIES AND PROPERLY COMPLETED FORMS TO:
Registration Chair

USA Boxing, Metro
Attn: Ryan O'Leary
P.O. Box 1856
New Rochelle, NY 10802

Please allow at least 24 hours to process applications for new passbooks.

ATTENTION ALL COACHES!!! ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!!!

USA BOXING METRO WILL BE HOSTING A MANDATORY COACHES CERTIFICATION CLINIC ON DECEMBER 17TH AT TWO LOCATIONS.

10AM SHARP AT BRONXCHESTER BC, 650 Castle Hill - Rear / 2225 Randall Ave. Bronx, NY 10473, WITH JOE HIGGINS.
10AM SHARP AT MENDEZ BC, 251 5th Avenue 2nd Floor New York, NY 10010, WITH RAY VELEZ
A SECOND AND FINAL CLINIC WILL BE GIVEN ON JAN 7TH AT 10AM AT KENNEDY PARK HEMPSTEAD, 335 Greenwich St., Hempstead, NY, 11556.

PLEASE BE ADVISED ALL COACHES MUST BE REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED WITH USA BOXING TO WORK AS A SECOND IN THE RING OR ON THE FLOOR AT ANY EVENT!!! ALL THOSE TRAINING BOXERS FOR THE GOLDEN GLOVES NEED THIS CERTIFICATION, NO EXCEPTIONS WHATSOEVER. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED AS IT IS A INSURANCE ISSUE NATION WIDE.

PLEASE BRING A PEN AND A NOTEBOOK AND PREPARE FOR A SERIES OF LECTURES THAT WILL SPAN 5-6 HOURS, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE CLINIC YOU WILL TAKE AN OPEN BOOK TEST WHICH WILL BE GRADED BY THE USA BOXING CERTIFICATION CLINICIAN. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY TO GET CERTIFIED. DON'T PROCRASTINATE OR YOU MAY BE SHUT OUT OF YOUR BOXERS CORNER.

ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN CONTACT JOE HIGGINS (516) 428-7180, gyrine111@optonline.net

ATTENTION ALL OFFICIALS!!! ATTENTION ALL COACHES!!!

THERE IS A MANDATORY OFFICIALS CLINIC ON JANUARY 7TH, 2012. COACHES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT 10AM AT GLEN COVE REC CENTER, EXTENSION OF BARNEY STREET, GLEN COVE, NY 11542. TAKE THE L.I.E. TO EXIT 39 NORTH. GET OFF ON GLEN STREET. TURN AROUND GOING SOUTH. RIGHT SIDE, FIRST DRIVEWAY RIGHT AFTER THE TRAIN OVERPASS. THIS IS AN ALL DAY EVENT. PLEASE BRING YOUR PASSBOOK SO THAT THE OCN # WILL BE RECORDED. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED. FOR QUESTIONS CALL FRANK PENA AT 516-477-1361.

WARNING: It has come to our attention that several Athletes, Coaches, and/or Gyms have been involved in unsanctioned contests. Not only are these illegal and dangerous, all registered members will immediately lose their license and be suspended.

*Please Note: All mail should be sent to, Ryan O'Leary, P.O. BOX 1856, New Rochelle, NY 10802