Eastern Regional Colligiate Championships

squarering · Post by **squarering** » 16 Mar 2008, 16:52

We Just wrapped up the three day tournament and had a lot of great bouts. 10 schools including West Point Military Academy, U Maryland, Shippensburg, Mansfield, United States Coast Guard, Gettysburg, Salisbury U, Lock Haven, VMI, and Penn State. It was held on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, near Ocean City. The winners advance to Reno NV to meet the winners of the West and Midwest teams. Working with the college boxing was new to me and although most Collegiate boxers typically do not have the experience of many open class boxers, it was definitely compensated for by the hard fighting spirit of these kids. Every bout was action packed with lots of leather being thrown from bell to bell. Their heart and tenacity was impressive and their sportsmanship an example for all athletes. The event went off very smoothly and the coaches , officials and boxers we a true pleasure to work with. Working with all these great schools is the closest I've ever come to getting a college degree. Now back into the trenches.

Kolya · Post by **Kolya** » 16 Mar 2008, 17:28

So how much of the team is made up of West Pointers? And did Annapolis send anybody?

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 16 Mar 2008, 21:23

Hal - Annapolis didn't compete this year? I know the Navy coach is out of the country.......

Yes, NCBA is fun, isn't it! Strictly a novice program, lasting not more than 2 years in any of the colleges, with more heart and enthusiasm than found in non-NCBA boxing. Glad you had a good time!

JMac · Post by **JMac** » 17 Mar 2008, 11:35

boxmel wrote:Hal - Annapolis didn't compete this year? I know the Navy coach is out of the country.......

Yes, NCBA is fun, isn't it! Strictly a novice program, lasting not more than 2 years in any of the colleges, with more heart and enthusiasm than found in non-NCBA boxing. Glad you had a good time!

Navy competes in the midwest region which goes at the end of March in Lexington, KY

What do you mean lasting not more than 2 years? The NCBA boxers and rules are designed for novice boxers but it is for four year universities. Many of the boxers get really good after four years and some move on to USA boxing national level and some have also turned pro. Boyd Melson boxed at West Point. Annapolis has had a boxer beat Yathomas Riley at the US Nationals in '05.

squarering · Post by **squarering** » 17 Mar 2008, 12:29

You are correct JMac, Navy had a young man that boxed in the Nationals on our D.C GG team, and of couse Boyd has represented the colligiates as well as as anyone with his success in the ring and as an athlete rep for USA Boxing. Ann Gibbons of Navy was the womans National Champ. I can't think of too many others. As far as who advances, well to be honest I had to multi task as ring annonces and time keeper so I had to focus on my jobs and don'e remember exactly how many Army guys advance. I even had to spit out my gum to keep things straight. They did do well though and I am sure that Luke will be on here and can give a run down.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 17 Mar 2008, 14:43

Yich! I''m sorry, JMac! I thought the program was only good for the first two years in the service academies - thought the AF only has the program for 2. My most abject apologies.

squarering · Post by **squarering** » 17 Mar 2008, 21:16

Mel, Are you feeling alright?

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 17 Mar 2008, 21:35

Mel, Are you feeling alright?

Believe it or not, I am the FIRST to admit when I've made a mistake or guessed wrong and have NO problems apologizing. Yep - I'm fine.

JMac · Post by **JMac** » 20 Mar 2008, 10:23

Navy had a young man that boxed in the Nationals on our D.C GG team

Amir Shareef boxed in the DC GG's after he won his 3rd NCBA championship his senior year. He beat Dominic Wade in the DC tournament but drew Danny Jacobs the 1st round of nationals and lost a decision. He also boxed at the US Championships last summer as a heavyweight since he bulked up in traning with Navy SEALS. The extra weight did not help him for boxing. He lost to Joey D from Philly.
Nic Wisecarver was the boxer in '05 who beat Yathomas Riley at the US Championships. Nic was a Marine Captain at the time. He graduated in '00 after winning 2 NCBA Championships. He beat Dale Robinson El for the South Atlantic title before winning the Region 2. After Nic beat Riley, he lost to Rommel Rene and tore a muscle in his shoulder and could not box in the GG's. Robinson El went on the national GG's and lost to Rene in the finals that year.
Joey Gilbert from U of Nevade-Reno won 3 NCBA championships and was on the 1st Contender show. He had being doing well as a pro until he tested positive after his last fight.
Chuck "The Professor" Mussachio won 1 or 2 NCBA titles for Lock Haven U and then went to NMU to get his masters and boxed in several national PAL's and GG's for NMU. He is now like 10-0-1 as a pro.

squarering · Post by **squarering** » 20 Mar 2008, 14:22

Ahh Amir, What a nice kid. a real role model for amateur boxing. But, come on JMac you can't expect an old guy like me to remember names do you. Chucky Maccacio's name came up at the regionals as a friend of mine knows him and knew he boxed at Loch Haven, so he asked the Loch Haven coach about him. I saw him fight as a pro. He comes out is a fadora with the chairman of the board singing something like 'Fly Me to the Moon" and that Jersey crowd just went crazy.

zhdamistro · Post by **zhdamistro** » 20 Mar 2008, 19:24

[quote="JMac"][quote]Navy had a young man that boxed in the Nationals on our D.C GG team[/quote]

Amir Shareef boxed in the DC GG's after he won his 3rd NCBA championship his senior year. He beat Dominic Wade in the DC tournament but drew Danny Jacobs the 1st round of nationals and lost a decision. [/quote]

you got me confused. if i remember correctly dominic wade won the dc golden gloves last year.

Canada · Post by **Canada** » 21 Mar 2008, 03:10

[/quote]

you got me confused. if i remember correctly dominic wade won the dc golden gloves last year.[/quote]

I think he meant Shariff beat him in either 04 or 05

JMac · Post by **JMac** » 21 Mar 2008, 11:01

I think he meant Shariff beat him in either 04 or 05

Yes Shareef beat Wade in the '05 Wash DC GG's.

squarering · Post by **squarering** » 21 Mar 2008, 14:50

JMac, I had Enrique e-mail a copy of the 06 level one officials test and key. He said he woud e-mail the new one as soon as it is done in a few weeks, So I have it taken care of. I will give seminar and test a few locals to get things started and will not have to dig into your scheduel. Also St Gbr said he would come down when we are ready for a level two if the time comes and youy can't make it.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 21 Mar 2008, 15:10

Also St Gbr said he would come down when we are ready for a level two if the time comes and youy can't make it.

Please check with Enrique re the above. The only time he is making exceptions to the AIBA partners giving the Level 2 is when there is a definite unavoidable problem.

zhdamistro · Post by **zhdamistro** » 21 Mar 2008, 15:46

[quote="JMac"][quote]I think he meant Shariff beat him in either 04 or 05[/quote]

Yes Shareef beat Wade in the '05 Wash DC GG's.[/quote]

Last year was wades first year in the mens open division. So are u talking about when they were juniors?

squarering · Post by **squarering** » 21 Mar 2008, 21:14

Will do Mel, Right now I'll just be happy getting a few local level ones.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 21 Mar 2008, 23:05

Will do Mel, Right now I'll just be happy getting a few local level ones.

Just to reiterate - when an official first becomes a member and attends the 6-8 hour certification clinic, that does not make him or her a Level 1. The Level 1 is attained by taking the Level 1 test a year after the official has been certified. 8)

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 22 Mar 2008, 00:24

Say what now?

Watch my lips. It's true. A new official registers and gets certified. One year from the date of certification he/she can take their Level 1 test to elevate to a Level 1. One year after that, can elevate to a Level 2 (at a regional or national tournament). Lots of confusion between levels, elevating to and maintaining, and standard 24-month recertification.

squarering · Post by **squarering** » 22 Mar 2008, 00:48

Ok so after the 6 hour seminar is there any testing done? and is a registered non-athlete the has attended the seminar able to judge, referee, timekeep, ect. all one or none ? Different than coaching because you have to take a clinic and take your test to certify before you do any coaching and you are considered a level one coach.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 22 Mar 2008, 01:05

So do I need to take the test again at the next clinic to elevate to Level 1 then?

Amy - email me at [email protected] and we'll go through the procedures.