Tournaments this year

[Glovedup]

If you know a tournament coming up this year post it here. This will help fighters and coach prepare (physically, mentally and financially) for these upcoming events.

Also, let us know if you think it will be a well organized tournament and if its worth going.

[415BOXING]

Oxnard PAL Tournament,Oxnard,Ca.(June 10-13,2010)-Registration(Thursday,June10,2010)Competition(Friday,June 11,2010-Sunday,June 13,2010)
Contact:Terrell Henderson (805)385-8230

Desert Showdown Tournament,Coachella,Ca.(July 19-24,2010)
Registration(Monday & Tuesday July 19-20,2010)
Competition(Wednesday,July 21,2010-Saturday,July 24,2010)
Contact:Ralph Romero (760)399-4474 or (760)702-0206

I highly recommend both these tournaments,i consider the Desert Showdown a MUST tournament to go to as they have an open and novice for 9-34yr old,also they have a Masters Tournament,and this year he is having a 8 yr old only tournament which you never see,I go to this one yearly,each division recieves a belt.On top of that you can register your open male 17-34 to fight in the Saturday finale BCR Championship bout.An example is,my son,he's a open 165lber,I can put him in for that title bout,he wouldn't fight in the tournament,he would fight only on the Saturday Championship night for the BCR title,which if he wins he would defend next year.

[Glovedup]

For the Oxnard PAL, do you need to live in California to compete?

[boxmel]

For the Oxnard PAL, do you need to live in California to compete?

No. Unfortunately, this year, it's at the same time as the JO Championships. This might cut down the number of entries. And it might not. ;;-)

[415BOXING]

For any of these two tournaments you DO NOT have to be a California resident to enter.ANYONE can enter these tournaments.

[boxmel]

For any of these two tournaments you DO NOT have to be a California resident to enter.ANYONE can enter these tournaments.

What two tournaments are you referring to? The June PAL is an invitational, open to everyone. The CAL PAL is NOT open to everyone.

[415BOXING]

Mel,you being from SoCal if figured would know that the Oxnard PAL Tournament changed it's status last year from being the CalPal to the Oxnard PAL National Invitational.Starting last year anyone could enter,in fact,Terrel personally told me he invited teams from around the country.Now this year I'm not sure about it being a so called "National" instead of a "CalPal",but I'm assuming so.

[boxmel]

Mel,you being from SoCal if figured would know that the Oxnard PAL Tournament changed it's status last year from being the CalPal to the Oxnard PAL National Invitational.

Nope, didn't know. According to our show sheet it says "CAL PAL State Open Tournament." That doesn't exactly state it's a "national invitational."

[415BOXING]

Mel,your probably right,but last year it was a "National Tournament",in fact,a team from New York participated,as for this year I assumed it would be the same format

[DCAmateurBoxing]

We received an email at our gym in MD for last years. I had to explain to point out it was not the same National PAL that was historically held in Oxnard, but that one moved to San Antonio.

[Glovedup]

May 2-9
National Golden Gloves
Little Rock, AR



June 2 - 5
TITLE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT
Memphis, Tennessee


July 2 - 4
PLATINUM GLOVES
Orlando, FL


July 11 - 17
USA OPEN NATIONALS
Colorado Springs, CO


July 19-24,2010
Desert Showdown Tournament,
Coachella, Ca.


August 4-7
Ringside Worlds
Kansas City, MO

[Dennis]

June 14-19, 2010
National J.O. Championships
Camp Lejeune, NC

July 21-24, 2010
National Junior Golden Gloves
Mesquite, NV

[boxmel]

Maybe there should be a separation between the "open invitation (non-advancing)" and advancing tournaments. For instance, Silver Gloves, national JO, USA and Golden Gloves are all advancing from the local level. Title, Desert Showdown, Oxnard PAL, Black Gloves, and National PAL are all open to anyone who meets the tournament criteria.

[Glovedup]

When are the black gloves and where?

[boxmel]

When are the black gloves and where?

Usually around summer - and in Texas. I'll see if I can get more definite info.

[coachingGOLD]

in Dallas, Texas

[coachingGOLD]

so many tournaments. Im confused!

Just kidding. I think its good. But if your trying to get somewhere close to making Olympic Team then Id recommend the USA Qualifying Tournaments. You get Ranking points on those tournaments only.

[boxmel]

The ranking tournaments are US Championships, Golden Gloves and National PAL. However, all the others give a boxer the experience needed to compete, and shine, at the elite level.

[coachingGOLD]

yes those are the ones Mel.

[ringsidemike]

When are the black gloves and where?

Usually around summer - and in Texas. I'll see if I can get more definite info.

I dont know much about this tournament but am told it's usually held the last weekend before school begins and that Debbie Holmes (Fort Worth) is the contact person.

[ringsidemike]

New tournament in the Houston area

This will be officially announced early next month, but here's a heads-up..

September 3-5, 2010
Houston, TX

The 1st Houston Open Ring Nationals

Contact is Randy Horn
[email protected] or call 713.412.0668
or [email protected]

Facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/eve ... 175&ref=mf

Note that it is for all boxers, open, novice, and international boxers are welcomed.

[wclass1994]

If you know a tournament coming up this year post it here. This will help fighters and coach prepare (physically, mentally and financially) for these upcoming events.

Also, let us know if you think it will be a well organized tournament and if its worth going.

boxing blues & bbq in kingsland,ga one of the hottest summer tournaments in the southeast coast this tournament is great and with solid competition