 | Athletes from 15 different countries are arriving at the NAV CENTRE to prepare for these weeks 2012 Women's Elite Continental Boxing Championships. | |
Cornwall - Apr. 3, 2012 - Athletes from 15 different countries are arriving at the NAV CENTRE to prepare for these weeks 2012 Women's Elite Continental Boxing Championships.
Each athlete is looking to take home a medal and many are hoping to qualify for their countries’ Olympic efforts in a few months in London, England.
“NAV CENTRE is a very busy place right now, with athletes and officials arriving each day,” said Kim Coe-Turner, General Manager of NAV CENTRE. “Our staff is excited to welcome so many people to Cornwall - and Canada - for the first time.”
The Championships take place at NAV CENTRE’s Campbell Hall from April 4-7, 2012. The competition is open to the public: weekly passes are $25, while a day pass is $15. Passes are available at the NAV CENTRE reception desk.
The top female boxers in Canada are already in town for the event, which will feature elite women from North, Central and South America. Among them are Mandy Bujold and Mary Spencer, both potential Olympic medallists in London this summer.
Other teams have also arrived, including Mexico, Brazil and the 10 women representing Team USA. Other teams will be arriving shortly.
First round action begins on Wednesday, April 4 with quarterfinal competition taking place on Thursday, April 5. The women will compete in semifinal round action on Friday, April 6 and vie for gold in the event finals on Saturday, April 7. All of the sessions will begin at 7 p.m. ET nightly. The Women’s Continental Championships can be viewed via livestream at www.gfl.tv.
The full list of registered competitors for the 2012 Women’s Continental Championships is as follows:
Light Flyweight/106 lbs
Yairineth Altuve, Venezuela
Juil Cruz, Argentina
Kimberly Klavel, Canada
Alex Love, United States
Maira Rodriguez, Dominican Republic
Flyweight/112 lbs (Olympic weight class)
Pemela Bernanidez, Argentina
Mandy Bujold, Canada
Mildred Cruz, Dominican Republic
Zaida Enriquez, Mexico
Marlen Esparza, United States
Regina Kuja, Ecuador
Karlha Magliocco, Venezuela
Erica Matos, Brazil
Tiffany Perez, Puerto Rico
Bantamweight/119 lbs
Yanina Bernanidez, Argentina
Erika Cedeno, Ecuador
Christina Cruz, United States
Larissa Letang, Dominica
Vicky Pelletier, Canada
Cletia Posta, Brazil
Débora Rengifo, Venezuela
Arisleyda Santiago, Dominican Republic
Featherweight/125 lbs
Jenny Benedict, Barbados
Tiara Brown, United States
Melissa Esquivel, Mexico
Melissa Guillemette, Canada
Edelma Jeffrey, Santa Lucia
Angela Beatriz, Honduras
Leonela Sanchez, Argentina
Lightweight/132 lbs (Olympic Weight Class)
Gisela Alvarado, Ecuador
Adriana Arauto, Brazil
Sandra Bizier, Canada
Erika Cruz, Mexico
Felice Groves, Jamaica
Delma Jeffrey, Santa Lucia
Gheeta Narine, Barbados
Dayana Sanchez, Argentina
Kiria Tapia, Puerto Rico
María Ulpino, Venezuela
Queen Underwood, United States
Light welterweight/141 lbs
Sara Kali, Canada
Mikaela Mayer, United States
Adela Peralta, Argentina
Cinthya Robles, Mexico
Roselaine Silva, Brazil
Nuri Silvera, Venezuela
Welterweight/152 lbs
Myriam Da Sylva, Canada
Kimberly Gittens, Barbados
Raquel Miller, United States
Carolina Quevedo, Venezuela
Middleweight/165 lbs (Olympic weight class)
Francelys Carmona, Venezuela
Roseli Feitosa, Brazil
Yanebier Guillen, Dominican Republic
Alma Nora Ibarra, Mexico
Claressa Shields, United States
Mary Spencer, Canada
Light heavyweight/178 lbs
Andreia Bardeira, Brazil
Maude Bergeron, Canada
Erika Cabrera, Brazil
Franchon Crews, United States
Heavyweight/201 lbs
Anabelle Dube, Canada
Victoria Perez, United States
The President of the American Boxing Confederation (AMBC), Mr. Doming Solano, will be present, along with an International Technical Official team of seven people, all from Latin America. The AMBC represents forty-four countries throughout the Americas.
Mr. Pat Fiacco , the President of the Canadian Amateur Boxing Association, who also happens to be the Mayor of the City of Regina, will be present for the entire competition.
About the Canadian Amateur Boxing Association (Boxing Canada)
The Canadian Amateur Boxing Association is the National Sport Governing Body of Amateur Boxing in Canada, and is affiliated with the International Amateur Boxing Association called Association internationale de boxe amateur (AIBA). Boxing Canada exists to promote the sport of amateur boxing in the purest Olympic tradition, and in doing so cultivate the development of our athletes in sportsmanship and fair-play. Learn more about Boxing Canada at www.boxing.ca.
About the NAV CENTRE
Located on the scenic shores of the St. Lawrence River in Cornwall, the NAV CENTRE is a full service conference centre offering access to 560 guest rooms and 70 dedicated state-of-the-art meeting rooms. The Centre, which is owned and operated by NAV CANADA, can accommodate small groups of five to large groups of up 500. The NAV CENTRE is an accredited member of the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC), provided for adhering to globally-recognized standards in hospitality service. Learn more about the Centre at www.navcentre.ca.
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