Amateur Contestant Requirements

Eligibility Requirements to Compete as an Amateur:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Medical Clearance attesting to contestant’s good physical health and ability to participate in event provided from a licensed physician dated within 180 days preceding date of event.  Suggested physical examination form and medical clearance found in the documents section of this website.
  • Negative test results dated within 180 days preceding the date of the event for the following: (i) antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus; (ii) hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg); and (iii) antibodies to the hepatitis C virus
  • Has current health insurance
  • Has never competed as a professional
  • Has not been knocked out in the 60 days preceding date of event
  • Has not been TKOed in the 30 days preceding date of event
  • Has not been denied a license or approval to compete by another jurisdiction for medical reasons
  • Has not been found to be blind or vision impaired in one or both eyes