C.A.A.N Rules of membership
By becoming a member of CAAN, Inc., the individual agrees to the following terms:
**CAAN MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES**
**MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA**
To qualify for CAAN Membership as an active combat athlete, the following requirements must be fulfilled:
1. The combat athlete must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
2. The combat athlete must have participated in a minimum of ten (10) amateur bouts and provide written verification of participation in all such bouts. *Note: This requirement is instituted to ensure the safety of combat athletes.*
3. The combat athlete must undergo an initial examination by a Board Certified and Licensed Neurologist to assess for any brain injuries, evaluate cognitive function, and potentially recommend further testing (such as MRI or CT scans). The athlete must submit written verification of the examination, its results, and any recommendations from the neurologist or other qualified medical professionals regarding their ability to continue participating in combat sports. Should the medical professionals advise against continued participation, the membership application will be placed on hold until a subsequent evaluation permits a continuation of the athlete's combat sports career. *Note: This requirement is designed to safeguard the well-being of combat athletes and serves as a basis for delivering necessary services.*
4. A combat athlete must not have any ongoing criminal charges or incur new charges, including violations of probation or parole, during the application process.
5. The combat athlete must conduct themselves with respect towards all individuals, irrespective of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or political beliefs. Respectful conduct may lead to the denial of the membership application. Upon successful completion of the aforementioned criteria, the athlete will attain full membership in CAAN. As a member, they must continue to adhere to Rules #4 and #5, as well as the following:
6. Should the combat athlete wish to pursue a role as a fight promoter, they must resign from their CAAN membership to avoid any potential conflicts of interest. However, they may opt to become a CAAN-affiliated promoter if they agree to conduct their promotional activities in alignment with CAAN’s mission and comply with all existing membership rules. CAAN reserves the right to suspend or terminate the membership of any combat athlete found in violation of these rules. Furthermore, combat athletes may terminate their membership in writing at any time for any reason.
*(CAAN reserves the right to or revise these membership rules as necessary.)*
**C.A.A.N. Membership Services** - Referrals for Credit Union Bank Account/Membership (Included with all CAAN Memberships) - GoodRx Prescription Discount Care Membership (Included with all CAAN Memberships) - Referrals for Life Insurance/Supplemental Health Insurance- C.A.A.N. Combat Athlete Membership Manual ( with all CAAN Memberships) - Promoter/Fight-Related Contract Review & Advice - Request for Services of Athlete Advocate/Mentor - Referrals for Brain Health Injury Evaluation and Follow-Up Treatment, if necessary - Educational Assistance/Referrals - Employment/Vocational/Referrals - Substance Abuse/Mental Health Treatment Referrals - Athletic Assistance *C.A.A.N. is actively pursuing additional funding and revenue sources to enhance for its members as resources become available.*
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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
CAAN has established a partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware
to offer job training to CAAN Member Combat Athletes upon request.
Job placement services are also a part of this program.
CAAN Member Combat Athletes can make this request by contacting CAAN, Inc.
at the e-mail address and telephone number provided.
Additional Employment/Vocational Assistance/Referrals will be pursued for CAAN members based on the specific needs of each CAAN member, through the various partnerships
CAAN has established with community resources.
Educational Assistance/Referrals:
CAAN has established partnerships with Literacy Delaware, Inc.,
and other community resources, to assist CAAN Member Combat Athletes
with their employment and vocational needs.
FINANCIAL PLANNING & ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CAAN has established a partnership with The Del-One Credit Union,
to provide opportunities to CAAN members to open credit union bank accounts.
These bank accounts will provide CAAN Member Combat Athletes with money management assistance, financial investment assistance, possible insurance policies,
and low-interest loans, including small business loans.
INSURANCE & HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM
CAAN provides a GoodRx Prescription Discount Care Membership.
(included with all CAAN Memberships)
CAAN has established a partnership with The Grateful Agency to provide
referrals for Life Insurance/Supplemental Health Insurance
to CAAN member combat athletes through The Grateful Agency.
BRAIN HEALTH & BRAIN INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM
Brain Health/Brain Injury Evaluations
CAAN has established a working relationship with Dr. Charles Bernick,
a leading medical expert on combat sports-related
head and brain trauma at the Cleveland Clinic, and his research team.
Dr. Bernick and his team will provide evaluations and, if necessary and appropriate,
follow-up recommendations for CAAN members, upon said CAAN members' request.
To be eligible for these evaluations, CAAN members must:
1) Be a retired professional boxer with at least ten professional bouts on his/her record, or
2) Be an active professional MMA fighters in their thirties and forties,
with at least ten professional bouts at a high level of competition (i.e., UFC, Bellator)
CAAN provides all of its members with a Brain Health & Brain Injury Prevention Manual.