With the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games only 22 months away and the 2012/2013 season well underway, ABS wishes to inform members, and members of members, on the selection criteria it agreed, at its Board meeting on 26 September 2012, relating to the selection of Elite Youth and Senior boxers for international tournaments.
These are as follows;
1 – Boxers must attend ABS National training sessions as attendance will be closely monitored. Attendance records will be referenced and used for selection purposes.
2 – Boxers must rigorously adhere to the ABS weight management guidelines identified by the National Coach.
3 – Sparring & competitive performances will be closely monitored by the National Coach and pool coaches.
4 – Boxers must demonstrate high fitness levels which will be closely monitored by the National Coach and pool coaches.
5 – Performances against opponents ranked GB top four or better will be considered for selection purposes.
6 – Where applicable, adherence to sportscotland Institute support will be monitored and, feedback from support service providers, will be considered for selection purposes.
7 – Boxers will be provided with every opportunity to prove themselves at international tournaments. Should a boxer lose and/or fail to medal three consecutive times, a review meeting will be held between the National Coach, boxer and personal coach to discuss future programme involvement and suitability.
8 – The National Coach, in consultation with other pool coaches and based all above criteria, will be ultimately responsible for the selection of all Youth and Senior Boxers representing Scotland.
