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USA BOXING

COACHES CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

Level I

2010

BOXING RULES

T F 1. (101.4) To participate in USA Boxing sanctioned events, all boxers, coaches, officials, administrators, staff, trainers, technicians, interns physicians, etc., must be registered with USA Boxing.

T F 2. (101.7(1)(a)(1)(a)) An 8-year-old boxer may compete against a 10-year-old boxer of the same weight.

T F 3. (101.7(1)(a)(7) For local club shows, a boxer 10 years old may compete

against a boxer 12 years old, provided the contestants do not exceed the 24

month maximum age difference and weight differential for Junior Olympic age

T F 4. (102.1(1)) Female boxers may compete against male boxers if the LBC approves.

T F 5. (102.6(4)(c)) At a competition, the attending physician may disqualify a boxer who has an active herpetic lesion, cold sore or fever blister on the face.

T F 6. (102.6(4)(c)) Boxers may not wear either eye glasses or any type of contact lenses in competition.

T F 7. (102.1(d)) It is permissible for a boxer to compete in a Sunday contest and then box again in a different show on the following Friday.

T F 8. (102.1(d)) In a tournament, a boxer can compete at 9:00 A.M. and then compete again at 9:00 P.M. on the same calendar day.

T F 9. (103.1(2)) The use of a thin coat of pure Vaseline on the Boxers face is

permitted.

T F 10. (103.1(3)) Before a male boxer can officially weigh-in, he must be clean shaven, i.e., must not display sideburns, a beard or goatee.

T F 11. (107.15) (c) At weigh-in for LBC Events boxers can wear what they want for

weigh-ins?

T F 12. (103.1(12)) During the 1-minute rest interval between rounds, the boxer may stand or sit, but must face the center of the ring.

BOXING RULES:

T F 13. (103.6(4)) After the hand wrap has been placed, thin strips of tape may be placed between the fingers and over the knuckles.

T F 14. (105.1(7)) During a match if a coach or an assistant infringes the rules, their

boxer may be cautioned, receive a 2-point warning, or be

disqualified by the referee.

T F 15. (107.1(13)) When a boxer is down from a blow to the head, and is unresponsive, the coaches should immediately enter the ring to render aid.

T F 16. (105.1(12)) A coach may retire a boxer by throwing a towel or a sponge into the ring, or by mounting the ring apron.

17. (107.1(14)(d)(1,2)) A referee stops the contest (RSCH) because the boxer

was knocked down from a head blow, or received three standing 8-counts

from head blows in one round, or received four standing 8-counts from head

blows in a contest. What restriction is placed in the boxer?

a. No restriction period will apply

b. A 30 day restriction period will apply

c. A 90 day restriction period will apply

d. A 180 day restriction period will apply

e. A 365 day restriction period will apply

T F 18. (107.15 (k)) A boxer reports for weigh-in at 7:00 A.M. and is 3 pounds

over his/her competitive weight. He/she has until 9:00 A.M. to lose the extra

pounds?

T F 19. (107.2(2)) Following a RSCH the coach must watch for unusual symptoms the boxer might display. Immediate medical attention should be sought if the boxer shows sign of: headache or dizziness lasting over 2 hours, drowsiness, mental confusion, blurred vision, loss of balance, repeated vomiting, or

Unconsciousness.

T F 20. 101.7 (1) (a) (6) A 16 year old boxer can box an 18 year old boxer when the

boxers ages are Within a 24 month period?

21. For club shows or local tournaments a 13 yr old boxes a 15 yr old. How long

are the rounds? Circle one: 1 minute, 1 ½ Minutes, 2 Minutes.

22. 101.7 (1) (a) What are the weight increments for Junior Olympic boxers up

to 101 lbs?

A. 5 pounds

B. 6 pounds

C. 10 pounds

BOXING RULES

23. 103.4 (2) (4) Boxers weighing 153lbs wear what size Gloves?

(a) 8 OZ

(b) 10 OZ

(c) 12 OZ

24. 102.6 (2) Name the two types of doctors that are qualified to examine

and declare a boxer fit to box:

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

2. Naturopathic (ND) Or Emergency medical Tech (EMT)

3. Chiropractors (DC) or Podiatrists (DPM)

25. USA Boxing rules regarding registered Sex Offenders:

 

A. Can coach only at the gym

B. Can coach at the gym and only local shows

C. Can coach at the gym, local shows with permission from USA Boxing

D. Cannot coach at all with USA Boxing

T F 26. The coach shall be knowledgeable of all United States Amateur Boxing, Inc.

policies and rules and shall ensure that the rules and regulations of eligibility

are upheld.

27. How do you identify USA Boxing approved competition equipment

(headgear/gloves)?

A. Must be red, white and blue colors.

B. Must have USA boxing approved label.

C. Must have Velcro fasteners.

D. Must have USA flag / logo.

GOOD TEACHING

T F 28. One of the main responsibilities of a coach is to provide a variety of activities

to keep the boxers interested and committed, and to reduce the possibility

of boxer “burn-out.”

29. What is the foundation of being a successful coach?

A. Being a Good sport

B. Being a good Teacher

C. Be able to demonstrate correct technique

D. Have past boxing experience

GOOD TEACHING

30. As an amateur coach/teacher, my goal should be?

A. Win as many bouts as possible

B. To make Olympic boxers & World Champions

C. Make sure everyone has fun.

D. Coach to the reasonable expectations of my boxers parents.

T F 31. Parents have the right to assume the coach has the ability to teach the sport or

activity; to teach it safely; and, to teach it with the best interest of their child

in mind.

T F 32. While watching sparring, it is a good idea for Coaches to follow the

“5 Second Rule” which states that, “Coaches should stop a spar session 5

seconds too soon rather than 1 second too late.

T F 33. The extent to which a young athlete benefits from a boxing program depends

greatly on the coaches leadership, knowledge, patience and understanding

T F 34. To maintain an effective boxing program, a coach must present (teach)

specific subject matter. These subjects include: Gymnasium safety, boxing

rules, current physical training methods, mental preparation, strategy of the

contest, nutrition planning…These topics should be taught in an orderly and

pleasing environment.

T F 35. As part of a winning strategy, a coach is justified in displaying a loss of

temper in yelling at officials to gain a psychological advantage of

intimidation.

WEIGHT LOSS & DEHYDRATION

T F 36. Dehydration or loss or body water will cause the boxer’s temperature to rise above normal?

T F 37. When a boxer needs to quickly lose 2-3 pounds of body fat, the use of plastic or rubber suits is an effective and safe method.

T F 38. On the morning of competition, a boxer seriously dehydrates him/herself to make weight. After making weight, all the boxer has to do is drink water and within 30 minutes he/she will resume normal function.

T F 39. Salt tablets should be taken after a hard workout in hot or humid weather.

WEIGHT LOSS & DEHYDRATION

T F 40. Using a diet and exercise plan, it is acceptable to lose 4 to 5 pounds of body weight each week.

T F 41. A 2-3% loss of body water will probably not adversely affect a boxer’s performance.

T F 42. Boxers working out in high temperature/low humidity/poor ventilation or in sweat gear or rubber suits are at extremely high risk of shedding too much

Body water sweat and becoming dehydrated?

T F 43. Some of the symptoms of Dehydration/Heat Exhaustion include: feeling lazy, lagging pace, strong thirst, loss of appetite, feeling mentally “down”, tingling in extremities, stumbling, headache, high heart rate, and high

breathing rate?

T F 44. Dehydration makes your athlete more vulnerable to serious injury and if

not treated with liquid intake, heat exhaustion could occur and advance into

heat stroke. If not treated, heat stroke can be fatal.

FITNESS TRAINING

T F 45. All boxers should engage in at least 10 minutes of warm-up before

proceeding to the more vigorous elements of the workout.

T F 46. A major difference between aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise is

aerobic is performed at a much slower pace and for a greater length of

time.

T F 47. Anaerobic training employs an interval of fast physical activity. After

which, there is a recovery (rest) interval.

T F 48. Aerobic exercise is better at developing muscular strength and speed than is anaerobic exercise.

T F 49. Amateur boxing is an anaerobic activity.

T F 50. A boxer should participate in 3-4 weeks of aerobic pre-conditioning

before engaging in anaerobic interval training.

T F 51. Aerobic training (long distance running) can actually cause a

reduction in a boxer’s leg speed and strength.

RISK MANAGEMENT/ RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY

52. What is the #1 responsibility of an Amateur Boxing Coach?

1. Make champions

2. Introduce boxers to what they will encounter in the Ring

3. Supervision

4. Safety of the athlete

53. When is the coach responsible for team supervision?

      A. Before any matches

      B.  Practices

      C. When traveling

      D. Whatever & wherever the team meets

T F 54. The failure to reasonably supervise is the primary allegation in most personal

injury lawsuits filed against coaches & sport administrators?

T F 55. The coach should take the responsibility of seeing that registration forms are

filled out completely and properly signed before sending them to the

registration Chair?

T F 56. As part of a Risk management program there should be a plan for notifying

emergency care providers; and, for the notifying a boxer’s parent and family

physician as soon as possible. A coach would be well-advised to have

signed medical consent forms as well as appropriate addresses and phone

number available at all times.

57. It is a legal obligation that coaches know how to buy, fit, and maintain safe

Boxing equipment. What are the three adjustments on a headgear?

1._____CHIN______________

2._____ TOP ______________

3.______BACK_____________

T F 58. Coaches should never suspend a boxer without due process?

59 . If an accident should happen and any of the rules regarding age, weight, ring

Specifications, registration or certification are not strictly abided by or

Negligence by the coach of not having the proper equipment, or having

Information of a previous injury what could result?

(a) Everyone who had any involvement with making or running the bout, the

Coaches, the person who made the match/hosted the show, the owner of

The building, the referee, etc. would get sued.

(b) The insurance company would deny coverage (not just deny

Liability, but say its policy did not cover the event) because the rules

were broken, and that the policy only covered accidents that happen when

the event is run properly.

(c) Each of the people being sued would be in a position of (1) having to

hire their own attorney, experts, etc. rather than the insurance company

doing it; and (2) having their own money/assets at risk if they lose,

instead of the insurance policy. 

(d) Even if you win the case, you would still had to pay their legal fees,

which could be pretty high.

(e) All of the above

T F 60. A potential new boxer can spar at your gym before deciding whether or not

she/he wants to join.

(False—boxer needs to be Registered with USA Boxing for insurance purposes)

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