If you are charging admission for an amateur boxing or wrestling event, learn the requirements for holding this event.
Amateur boxing or wrestling events include contests, sparring, fisticuffs, matches, shows, and exhibitions.
Event requirements
If you plan to charge admission for an amateur boxing or wrestling event, you must follow the steps below.
Meet the participant requirements
All participants must be amateurs.
We define an amateur as a person who has never received or competed for a purse or other article of value over $50 (either for training expenses or participating in an event).
Register the event
The event must be registered and sanctioned by one of these approved sanctioning organizations.