ABS would like to inform members that the following five (5) companies have become AIBA Official Licensees starting from August 2011:
- Adidas, Double-D from Germany
- Top Ten from Germany
- Wesing from China
- FBT from Thailand
- Velocity from Australia
In March 2011, a new Rule related to the AIBA Licensee Equipment was announced to International Federations. Therefore, AIBA requests full cooperation in respecting this Rule starting from January 2012:
RULE 1. USE OF AIBA LICENSEE EQUIPMENT
1.1. From January 2012, for all AIBA Approved Events, Confederation Approved Events and all National Events, only AIBA Official Licensed Gloves and Headguards manufactured by AIBA Official Licensees must be used.
AIBA has also announced changes to the official uniform for AIBA R&Js.
The uniform consists of a white shirt (short or long sleeves), black trousers, black socks, black shoes, black belt and black bow tie.
The uniform is mandatory for all R&Js in all AIBA approved and controlled events. This will applicable for all ABS National & District Championships and Club shows in line with the AIBA Technical and Competition rules, effective 24 March 2011.
Please click on the link to view images of the new official AIBA R&J uniform.
