| - Marco Antico |
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An Update on Where Things Stand
Monday July 14, 2008
The Canadian Mixed Martial Arts Association (CMMAA) originally submitted our application to
become the sanctioning body for Amateur MMA in Ontario back in October 2007. We
responded to the Ministry of Health Promotion's (MHP) request for additional information in
January 2008 and have not heard anything further except that our application is still under review.
We contacted our government sport consultant on Friday, July 11, 2008 to inquire if there had
been any progress, but unfortunately the answer was no. We were told there was no timetable for
when the MHP would finish reviewing our application and that we should remain patient. This
response was frustrating for some Board members who had already been waiting for so long. In
fact, CMMAA began to wonder if it should launch a formal complaint. But, after speaking with
other government employees involved with combat sports we were advised not to do so as ruffling
feathers wouldn't expedite the process, but could result in the MHP simply refusing to review the
application altogether. CMMAA has decided to follow this advice and remain patient for the time
being as we have invested so much time, money and effort into the process thus far and would not
want that jeopardized.
CMMAA is the only organization working with the government of Ontario to get mixed martial arts
(MMA) sanctioned. The government's position is that they first require an amateur safety record to
be established for a number of years before considering professional MMA. That is where things
currently stand as described above.
CMMAA is a not-for-profit organization whose Board Members and Technical Committee consist
of world renowned MMA coaches, UFC athletes, a NCCP Level 4 Coach, a Doctor, a Sportsnet
Broadcaster and a Chartered Accountant. All proceeds raised by CMMAA through the sale of its
merchandise goes towards the effort to legalize MMA in Ontario. If you are interested in
supporting our efforts, please consider purchasing one of our brand new Legalize It! t-shirts by
contacting us at info@canadianmma.com.
Regards,
The Board Members of CMMAA
Marco, Terry, Joe and Joey
Monday July 14, 2008
The Canadian Mixed Martial Arts Association (CMMAA) originally submitted our application to
become the sanctioning body for Amateur MMA in Ontario back in October 2007. We
responded to the Ministry of Health Promotion's (MHP) request for additional information in
January 2008 and have not heard anything further except that our application is still under review.
We contacted our government sport consultant on Friday, July 11, 2008 to inquire if there had
been any progress, but unfortunately the answer was no. We were told there was no timetable for
when the MHP would finish reviewing our application and that we should remain patient. This
response was frustrating for some Board members who had already been waiting for so long. In
fact, CMMAA began to wonder if it should launch a formal complaint. But, after speaking with
other government employees involved with combat sports we were advised not to do so as ruffling
feathers wouldn't expedite the process, but could result in the MHP simply refusing to review the
application altogether. CMMAA has decided to follow this advice and remain patient for the time
being as we have invested so much time, money and effort into the process thus far and would not
want that jeopardized.
CMMAA is the only organization working with the government of Ontario to get mixed martial arts
(MMA) sanctioned. The government's position is that they first require an amateur safety record to
be established for a number of years before considering professional MMA. That is where things
currently stand as described above.
CMMAA is a not-for-profit organization whose Board Members and Technical Committee consist
of world renowned MMA coaches, UFC athletes, a NCCP Level 4 Coach, a Doctor, a Sportsnet
Broadcaster and a Chartered Accountant. All proceeds raised by CMMAA through the sale of its
merchandise goes towards the effort to legalize MMA in Ontario. If you are interested in
supporting our efforts, please consider purchasing one of our brand new Legalize It! t-shirts by
contacting us at info@canadianmma.com.
Regards,
The Board Members of CMMAA
Marco, Terry, Joe and Joey