Guns ‘n Hoses Wichita is an amateur boxing tournament featuring law enforcement officer versus firefighters from the Wichita metropolitan area.
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Eighty percent of the proceeds from the Guns ‘n Hoses Wichita boxing tournament go to benefit the reward fund of Crime Stoppers of Wichita/Sedgwick County.
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The tournament will be held on Friday night, April 12th, 2013 at the Beech Activity Center, 9710 E. Central in Wichita.
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Firefighters and law enforcement officers working in Wichita and Butler Counties may participate in the tournament. Men and women of any age and weight may take part.
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No. If you have never boxed before you may still qualify to box in the tournament.
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Guns ‘n Hoses Wichita will match 15 bouts based on age, weight and boxing skills.
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Official training for this event begins on January 23, 2013.
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Not necessarily. As mentioned above, all matches will be based on age, weight and experience.
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Gloves, protective headgear and groin protection will be provided during the tournament.
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Absolutely. The winner in each bout will receive a trophy while the loser will receive memorabilia commemorating their participation in the tournament.
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You must register for the tournament no later than January 20, 2013. Beginning immediately you may go to the forms page on this website where you will find a link to the tournament registration form.
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Your expenses to participate in Guns 'n Hoses Wichita will be minimal.
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Definitely. Guns ‘n Hoses will be selling boxer sponsorship packages that will include:
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Contact either Gordon Bassham or Julie Hower at the Wichita Crime Commission at 316-267-1235.
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