2021 Florida PAL State Boxing Championships

118 Fairgrounds Road,East Palatka FL 32131

05 November, 2021

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The BEST amateur boxers in the nation and the BIGGEST Amateur Boxing tournament in the STATE! Come Join Us!  2021 FLORIDA PAL STATE BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPSNovember 5 - 7, 2021 Hosted by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office Police Athletic League and the State of Florida Police Athletic League. Come join us for this amazing event located in beautiful Palatka, Florida to watch some of the BEST amateur boxers in the nation, during the BIGGEST Amateur Boxing tournament in the STATE! VENUE: Putnam County Fair Grounds and Expo Center, 118 Fairgrounds Road, East Palatka, FL 32131 * Live DJ and the fabulous Young Professor, Matt Gaifer announcing. * Hot Food and Cold refreshments will be available. Come for our amazing smoked brisket! The brisket alone is enough to make the drive! * Spectator tickets available at venue OR during the boxer registration/coaches meeting at the venue. Tickets are $20. for General Admission. You can purchase a two-day event ticket at a discounted price of $35. Youth under 12 are $5. Youth under 5 are free. BOXERS and COACHES *  This is a USA Boxing Sanctioned Event.  You must be a current member of USA Boxing in order to compete. *  Open Class boxers must have a minimum of 5 recorded bouts in their passbook.  Uncontested and walkover bouts will not count. *  Novice boxers cannot have more than 10 recorded bouts in their passbook.  Uncontested and walkover bouts will not count. *  ALL PASSBOOKS WILL BE VERIFIED.  You may choose to go open with less than 10 bouts, if you have at least 5 recorded bouts in your passbooks. There are no refunds for walk-overs or no shows. *  Weigh-Ins - 7am Saturday and Sunday at the Venue. Scales open at 6:30 am each day.  DOCTOR AT WEIGH IN.  *  Gates open at 11am, boxing starts at noon. *  Host Hotel:  Quality Inn & Suites Riverfront - 201 North First Street, Palatka, FL overlooking the beautiful St. Johns River.  Accommodations include Pool, Dock and Hot Buffet overlooking the river, Fitness Center and Beef O' Brady's Restaurant in hotel.  Reservations: www.qualityinn.com, 386-328-3481. Less than 5 miles from venue.  $80 a night reduced rate.  JUST MENTION PAL BOXING FOR THIS DISCOUNTED RATE! *  Overflow Hotels:  Best Western Inn of Palatka - 119 US Hwy 17, East Palatka, Florida.  Reservations: 386-325-7800, www. bestwestern.com.  $100 a night reduced rate. Must mention PAL Boxing. Accommodations include: Hot Breakfast, Pool, Fitness Center and Spa. Less than 5 miles from venue.   Sleep In & Suites Palatka North -  3805 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida.  Reservations:  386-325-8889  Less than 8 miles from venue.   *  First 100 Boxers to pre-register receive a free BOXING T-SHIRT! *  5 Foot Team Trophy!  *  Trophy for Outstanding Male Boxer. *  Trophy for Outstanding Female Boxer. *  Winners will receive a beautiful custom designed varsity letterman jacket! (You must compete to receive.) *  All runners-up and walkovers will receive a medal.   **REGISTRATION ENDS NOVEMBER 1, @ MIDNIGHT, OR ONCE THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT, which could be sooner. Tickets are ONLY available through EVENTBRITE. Due to COVID 19, we are NOT accepting any walk up registrations at this time. We are capping the event to the first 275 boxers to register. USA BOXING PASSBOOKS, for all boxers and coaches must be delivered to the VENUE on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1st between 4PM and 9PM. ** If an Athlete needs to change their weight class after November 1st, you must send an email to [email protected], WITH the athlete's name, USA Boxing member ID number, and their birth date. You must send the email before registration ends on November 1, 2021 at midnight. **** To register a Boxer or update a passbook, visit:  www.usaboxing.com *** COVID RESPONSE UPDATE All boxers, coaches, officials, staff and spectators assume all risks when attending or competing during this event. Hand Sanitizer Stations will be available inside the venue. We encourage you to sanitize your hands frequently throughout the event. Masks will be optional at this time. All coaches and boxers will need to sign a hold harmless waiver. Youth waivers must be signed by their parent/guardian. On November 1st, a copy of the waiver will be emailed directly to the email address listed on your ticket. Copies will also be available for you to complete during the coaches/registration meeting. FAQs  How can I contact the organizer with any questions? For questions or additional information, call the Putnam County Sheriff's Office Police Athletic League's: Executive Director John Brady or Athletic Director Faustino Garcia. Phone:  386-329-1231 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Please bring your printed ticket or copy on your mobile phone. What's the refund policy? Refunds are processed up to 30 days before the event. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? Parking is free at the venue, with ample parking available.  Handicapped Parking marked and available. Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Come one, come all!  Family friendly event and environment. What can I bring into the event? Bring your "A" game and personal cheerleaders! This event is partially funded by a grant from the Putnam County Tourist Development Council.