It has been a long time since I raced any IKF national events, however, " getting your punches" used to mean you had to attend at least two other IKF sanctioned events prior to attending the Nationals--punch really meant participate in a sanctioned event. This was apparently done in an attempt to keep some "hot shots" from showing up and winning the Nationals yet they didn't support any other IKF events--sort of like having to run the ordinary low paying races to be allowed in the big money race. Now with the sanctioning bodies losing some of their control over racers and tracks, and with so many other sanctioning bodies and special series, it might be tough to require "punches". Somebody will chime in and let you know if there are other IKF sanctioned events to attend or if "punches" are still required at all? In the past, most race promoters affiliated with IKF would advertise their races prior to the Nationals as "sanctioned events...get your punch" in an effort to attract racers who might not otherwise race at their track. Good Luck!