Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Sands End Police Community Boxing Club on Hatton TV
Click here to view a great video feature on this new Police Community Club from Hatton TV.
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Clean Sweep for Police in London Female Finals
As a result of seeding, the Metropolitan Police [Police Boxing Association] were required to box-off against the London ABA on Sunday 25th April 2010 in the National ABAE female championships.
The Police team of Rachel Bower, Hayley Webb, Svetlana Link, Bella Clayton, Helen Smith and Claire Horgan all took titles from the event which saw no opposition in London for three of them.
Results were as follows:
Semi final
54kg
Rachel Bower [Met Police] won pts – J. Castilla [All Stars ABC]
Finals
54kg
Rachel Bower [Met Police] won pts – T. Villa [Double Jab ABC]
60kg
Svetlana Link [Met Police] won pts – J. Suarez [Broad Street ABC]
63.5kg
Bella Clayton [Met Police] won pts – C. Witte [St. Pancras ABC]
Police National Coach Cliff Perkins said, 'This was an excellent day for us and we are now looking forward to the next round against the combined services and Western Counties. These results were achieved in spite of the gruelling shift patterns demanded of our boxers, and great credit should be given to the dedication of them and their coaches.'
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Former world champs are contenders for a day
Former heavyweight world champions Tim Witherspoon and Leon Spinks attended the home of Police Boxing at the Metropolitan Police Training College in Hendon, North London, last week for an insight into the Contender Am-Box programme.
The course, which is accredited by the ABAE, was being delivered by Cliff Perkins of the Metropolitan Police ABC and assistant coach Helen Smith at the purpose-built £1.7m facility, which is the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain's boxing centre of excellence.
The former champions helped students on the pads and offered coaching tips, as well as sharing their own experiences of using sport to channel energy and keep them away from crime.
Tim told the ABAE that programmes such as Contender Am-Box help to build relationships and trust between young people and the police. He added that he would be encouraging the British Police Clubs' sister organisation in the US, the Police Athletic League, to add Contender Am-Box to its programme of activities.
Metropolitan Police coach Helen Smith said: "The response you get from the kids is great. They really put everything into it, and having two former world boxing champions make a surprise visit just adds to the occasion".
Cliff Perkins, who organised the event, said: "The event has taken a lot of time and effort, but it is all worthwhile when you see the enjoyment the kids get out of it. Luckily we were supported by referee Keith Howlett, who arranged the students from the Oasis Academy in Enfield. Keith's support and advice were invaluable. We would also like to thank John Murphy for bringing the two former world champions to Hendon and for his continued support for the Contender Am-Box programme".
Anyone wishing to deliver Contender Am-Box can contact the Police Club's office on 01276 489 776.
The course, which is accredited by the ABAE, was being delivered by Cliff Perkins of the Metropolitan Police ABC and assistant coach Helen Smith at the purpose-built £1.7m facility, which is the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain's boxing centre of excellence.
The former champions helped students on the pads and offered coaching tips, as well as sharing their own experiences of using sport to channel energy and keep them away from crime.
Tim told the ABAE that programmes such as Contender Am-Box help to build relationships and trust between young people and the police. He added that he would be encouraging the British Police Clubs' sister organisation in the US, the Police Athletic League, to add Contender Am-Box to its programme of activities.
Metropolitan Police coach Helen Smith said: "The response you get from the kids is great. They really put everything into it, and having two former world boxing champions make a surprise visit just adds to the occasion".
Cliff Perkins, who organised the event, said: "The event has taken a lot of time and effort, but it is all worthwhile when you see the enjoyment the kids get out of it. Luckily we were supported by referee Keith Howlett, who arranged the students from the Oasis Academy in Enfield. Keith's support and advice were invaluable. We would also like to thank John Murphy for bringing the two former world champions to Hendon and for his continued support for the Contender Am-Box programme".
Anyone wishing to deliver Contender Am-Box can contact the Police Club's office on 01276 489 776.
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Contender Am-Box Programme - The First Bradford College Students Pass The Course
The first of three hundred Public Service students at Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy due to take the Contender Am-Box course in September and October have passed with flying colours. Group NCFE L1 (A), pictured below with Public Service lecturers Ken and John, were the very first to pass after completing their programme coached by Mally MacIver and Paul Porter, and supported by Public Service staff.
Kevin Ramsden, the Curriculum Team Leader for Public Services at Bradford College, said "I'd like to congratulate those students who passed the course, and I'm sure that there will be many more in the weeks to come. The Contender Am-Box programme has gone fantastically well so far, and I am confident that the skills learnt will serve our students well in their future gritty roles in the Police, Fire Service and armed forces."
Barry Jones MBE, founder of the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain - the partner organisation with Bradford College in the BPCBA, said "I cannot express how pleased we are with the enthusiastic and undiminshing drive of the boxing team at Bradford College. This programme, which in its first year at Bradford College will engage more than three hundred Public Service students and other branches of the student body, is burgeoning and has generated interest throughout the UK."
Mally MacIver (Head Coach) and Paul Porter (Bradford Boxing Development Officer) would both like to express their admiration for those students who have worked so determinedly to pass the course.
Any students failing the course will have the opportunity to retake before Christmas.
Kevin Ramsden, the Curriculum Team Leader for Public Services at Bradford College, said "I'd like to congratulate those students who passed the course, and I'm sure that there will be many more in the weeks to come. The Contender Am-Box programme has gone fantastically well so far, and I am confident that the skills learnt will serve our students well in their future gritty roles in the Police, Fire Service and armed forces."
Barry Jones MBE, founder of the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain - the partner organisation with Bradford College in the BPCBA, said "I cannot express how pleased we are with the enthusiastic and undiminshing drive of the boxing team at Bradford College. This programme, which in its first year at Bradford College will engage more than three hundred Public Service students and other branches of the student body, is burgeoning and has generated interest throughout the UK."
Mally MacIver (Head Coach) and Paul Porter (Bradford Boxing Development Officer) would both like to express their admiration for those students who have worked so determinedly to pass the course.
Any students failing the course will have the opportunity to retake before Christmas.
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy Hosts ABAE Female Box Camp 2009
From 24th to 28th August 2009 Bradford College hosted the Amateur Boxing Association of England's Female Box Camp for 52 female boxers, including 5 of the England team, 6 boxers from Scotland and 1 woman who travelled from Belgium. The camp lasted five days and was the first such event to use the Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy's new boxing gym. The event, led under the supervision of National Coach, Mick Gannon was supported by Rebecca Gibson, ABAE National Women’s Boxing Development Manager, Paul Porter (Bradford Boxing Development Officer & Police Community Clubs Development Officer) and Hazel Ward from Bradford College, and coaches Stuart O’Connor, Jacqui Lee Pryce, Tina O’Dell, Liz Addington, Alex Vass and Martin Utley (Yorkshire ABA Regional Coach).
The following camp diary was written by Rebecca Gibson, and the photos are from Naz Bhardwaj (Bradford College Marketing Department):
Day 1:
The boxers arrived, registered and had lunch between 12pm and 2pm and settled into the accommodation that was located on the college campus. The college facilities were fantastic, with use of a large sports hall, dance studio, fitness suite and the new boxing gym. Following a welcome from the college, Mick and Rebecca welcomed and briefed the boxers including the purpose of the camp, expectations regarding effort, supporting one another and behaviour.
The first boxing session started at 3.30pm with a fun warm up that helped to dispel any worries or nerves. The session included all 52 boxers in the large sports hall doing partner skills work and technical sparring. It was fantastic to see so many female boxers training together – all loving their sport. Even at the end of session one it was good to see individual progression of boxers under the tuition of Mick Gannon.
Following the evening meal and some social time, all boxers took part in a fun games session to enable everyone to get to know one another better. A team meeting concluded the day.
Day 2:
The day commenced with a bleep test to test stamina and mental toughness. Lucy O’Connor achieved the highest bleep test score followed by Hayley Webb and Talia Anthony. After a hearty breakfast the boxers were split into 5 ability / age groups. The boxers remained in these groups for 2 sessions on this day and 2 sessions the following day. The boxers worked with qualified coaches and each session had a different focus and took part in a different area of the facility. For instance stance, guard and movement drills were undertaken in the dance studio, and a bag and pad work session took place in the boxing gym. The groups rotated to ensure they took part in the each of the four stations. Some boxers showed progression within the week and changed groups accordingly. When the boxers were in the boxing gym they were also given the opportunity to observe the England boxers training and sparring. Some boxers from the highest ability group were also appropriately selected to spar with the England boxers, which was a great opportunity.
The afternoon included a motivational goal setting workshop which included a talk by Lucy O’Connor, England boxer and an interactive session about how to set goals. After a tough day of technical work, the day was concluded with a fun games session.
Day 3:
The third day followed a similar patter to the second, with a run, 2 group sessions and a games session. To break the day, the boxers were also allowed to have a break and visit the local shops of Bradford under then supervision of the female coaches. In addition the England and Scotland boxers attended a media training workshop delivered by the Press Association.
Day 4:
The final full day included a full programme, as well as an arranged media presence and guest visitors. The day, as always started with a run. The morning session was led by Mick Gannon with all carded boxers taking part in conditioned sparring and the recreational boxers enjoying a dedicated pad session. Although everyone was hurting with muscle soreness and was feeling tired it was impressive to see how everyone had progressed through the week.
After lunch the boxers were split into two groups for workshops either on Doping Awareness or Nutrition.
The final activity session comprised of two groups, which rotated half way through the afternoon. One group took part in a technical skills based session in the sports hall led by Martin Utley and the other group took part in open sparring. The coaches managed to cram an opportunity in for everyone that was willing and able to spar.
The evening finished with a social and team building activity - Rebecca’s long awaited quiz!
Day 5 – departure day
Following a run and fun relay race, and breakfast everyone packed and all rooms were cleared. All boxers and staff departed by 12pm.
Overall:
It was a fantastic event that enabled individual progression, inspired many to further their boxing and stay involved in the sport and Mick Gannon was able to identify potential boxers with talent who will be tracked for future events and selection.
The following camp diary was written by Rebecca Gibson, and the photos are from Naz Bhardwaj (Bradford College Marketing Department):
Day 1:
The boxers arrived, registered and had lunch between 12pm and 2pm and settled into the accommodation that was located on the college campus. The college facilities were fantastic, with use of a large sports hall, dance studio, fitness suite and the new boxing gym. Following a welcome from the college, Mick and Rebecca welcomed and briefed the boxers including the purpose of the camp, expectations regarding effort, supporting one another and behaviour.
The first boxing session started at 3.30pm with a fun warm up that helped to dispel any worries or nerves. The session included all 52 boxers in the large sports hall doing partner skills work and technical sparring. It was fantastic to see so many female boxers training together – all loving their sport. Even at the end of session one it was good to see individual progression of boxers under the tuition of Mick Gannon.
Following the evening meal and some social time, all boxers took part in a fun games session to enable everyone to get to know one another better. A team meeting concluded the day.
Day 2:
The day commenced with a bleep test to test stamina and mental toughness. Lucy O’Connor achieved the highest bleep test score followed by Hayley Webb and Talia Anthony. After a hearty breakfast the boxers were split into 5 ability / age groups. The boxers remained in these groups for 2 sessions on this day and 2 sessions the following day. The boxers worked with qualified coaches and each session had a different focus and took part in a different area of the facility. For instance stance, guard and movement drills were undertaken in the dance studio, and a bag and pad work session took place in the boxing gym. The groups rotated to ensure they took part in the each of the four stations. Some boxers showed progression within the week and changed groups accordingly. When the boxers were in the boxing gym they were also given the opportunity to observe the England boxers training and sparring. Some boxers from the highest ability group were also appropriately selected to spar with the England boxers, which was a great opportunity.
The afternoon included a motivational goal setting workshop which included a talk by Lucy O’Connor, England boxer and an interactive session about how to set goals. After a tough day of technical work, the day was concluded with a fun games session.
Day 3:
The third day followed a similar patter to the second, with a run, 2 group sessions and a games session. To break the day, the boxers were also allowed to have a break and visit the local shops of Bradford under then supervision of the female coaches. In addition the England and Scotland boxers attended a media training workshop delivered by the Press Association.
Day 4:
The final full day included a full programme, as well as an arranged media presence and guest visitors. The day, as always started with a run. The morning session was led by Mick Gannon with all carded boxers taking part in conditioned sparring and the recreational boxers enjoying a dedicated pad session. Although everyone was hurting with muscle soreness and was feeling tired it was impressive to see how everyone had progressed through the week.
After lunch the boxers were split into two groups for workshops either on Doping Awareness or Nutrition.
The final activity session comprised of two groups, which rotated half way through the afternoon. One group took part in a technical skills based session in the sports hall led by Martin Utley and the other group took part in open sparring. The coaches managed to cram an opportunity in for everyone that was willing and able to spar.
The evening finished with a social and team building activity - Rebecca’s long awaited quiz!
Day 5 – departure day
Following a run and fun relay race, and breakfast everyone packed and all rooms were cleared. All boxers and staff departed by 12pm.
Overall:
It was a fantastic event that enabled individual progression, inspired many to further their boxing and stay involved in the sport and Mick Gannon was able to identify potential boxers with talent who will be tracked for future events and selection.
Friday, 31 July 2009
The Police Community Clubs of Great Britain is proud to announce that the Contender Am-Box boxing programme for schools and community groups, one of only three programmes officially recognised by the ABA of England, is now ‘live’ and being delivered across the country.
Contender Am-Box is the only ABAE-accredited programme to target potential boxing athletes in schools and other groups including hard to reach communities, and supplements the other two accredited programmes which target potential coaches - the ABAE Boxing Leaders course and the Boxing Tutors course.
This exciting amateur boxing programme is a partnership initiative between the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain and the Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE).
In preparation for its nationwide launch Contender Am-Box has been successfully piloted by the Metropolitan Police in more than 50 schools across London.
Recently accredited by the ABAE and endorsed by ASDAN, the aim of the programme is to provide students with clear pathways to fitness, good health, non-contact boxing skills, citizenship and access to registered clubs throughout the country.
The programme can be delivered in one full day or over as many as ten days, or to any schedule in curriculum time. It also addresses the Government's ‘five-hour offer’ so can be delivered in 1-hour modules after school. This flexibility in delivery times and content allows a truly bespoke package addressing local community issues together with the very best of non-contact boxing – and best of all, it’s fun!
The programme provides qualified and experienced ABAE boxing coaches, safe venues with excellent facilities, and a direct interface between young people, clubs, coaches, police and other agencies.
Contender Am-Box can be delivered by a qualified ABAE coach (Level 1 – Assistant Coach or above). Depending on the subject areas required by the coach, school or group it can be supported by various partner agencies including local police officers, Community Support Officers, Youth Offending Teams and others identified by the coach or club delivering the programme.
Assistance in identifying appropriate contacts to support your delivery can be obtained through the Police Community Clubs office.
The Contender Am-Box Programme Pack is free of charge to coaches who wish to deliver it. The pack includes a full colour manual which sets out the syllabus, lesson plans, risk assessment reports and tips on delivery. It also comes with sixty (60) A3 posters depicting all the stances, shots and defences of all elements of the non-contact boxing delivery [£15 surcharge].
The cost for students is £10 each, which equates to £2 per day if delivered over five days and £1 per day over ten days.
The ABAE have commissioned the Police Community Clubs to administer the programme and all Programme Packs, Permits and support materials can be obtained from them at the following address:
The Police Community Clubs of Great Britain
PO Box 715
Lightwater
Surrey
GU18 5HH
Telephone: 01276 489 776 e-mail: policecc@aol.com
Support clothing items [all fully embroidered] + limited additional embroidery to identify your own programme [at no extra charge] can also be purchased:
Contender Baseball caps - £3.50p
Contender Track Suits - £24.00p
Contender Polo Shirts [three button] - £7.00p
Contender Tee Shirts - £4.50p
Contender Boxing Strips [Red or White] - £25.00p [incl Shorts & Vest]
We also stock many other supporting publications covering: – Bullying; Vandalism; Drugs, Tobacco & Alcohol; Truancy; Guns, Gangs & Knives
Talk to us regarding possible funding streams / grants / providers.
Call our office on 01276 489 776 for more information.
Contender Am-Box is the only ABAE-accredited programme to target potential boxing athletes in schools and other groups including hard to reach communities, and supplements the other two accredited programmes which target potential coaches - the ABAE Boxing Leaders course and the Boxing Tutors course.
This exciting amateur boxing programme is a partnership initiative between the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain and the Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE).
In preparation for its nationwide launch Contender Am-Box has been successfully piloted by the Metropolitan Police in more than 50 schools across London.
Recently accredited by the ABAE and endorsed by ASDAN, the aim of the programme is to provide students with clear pathways to fitness, good health, non-contact boxing skills, citizenship and access to registered clubs throughout the country.
The programme can be delivered in one full day or over as many as ten days, or to any schedule in curriculum time. It also addresses the Government's ‘five-hour offer’ so can be delivered in 1-hour modules after school. This flexibility in delivery times and content allows a truly bespoke package addressing local community issues together with the very best of non-contact boxing – and best of all, it’s fun!
The programme provides qualified and experienced ABAE boxing coaches, safe venues with excellent facilities, and a direct interface between young people, clubs, coaches, police and other agencies.
Contender Am-Box can be delivered by a qualified ABAE coach (Level 1 – Assistant Coach or above). Depending on the subject areas required by the coach, school or group it can be supported by various partner agencies including local police officers, Community Support Officers, Youth Offending Teams and others identified by the coach or club delivering the programme.
Assistance in identifying appropriate contacts to support your delivery can be obtained through the Police Community Clubs office.
The Contender Am-Box Programme Pack is free of charge to coaches who wish to deliver it. The pack includes a full colour manual which sets out the syllabus, lesson plans, risk assessment reports and tips on delivery. It also comes with sixty (60) A3 posters depicting all the stances, shots and defences of all elements of the non-contact boxing delivery [£15 surcharge].
The cost for students is £10 each, which equates to £2 per day if delivered over five days and £1 per day over ten days.
The ABAE have commissioned the Police Community Clubs to administer the programme and all Programme Packs, Permits and support materials can be obtained from them at the following address:
The Police Community Clubs of Great Britain
PO Box 715
Lightwater
Surrey
GU18 5HH
Telephone: 01276 489 776 e-mail: policecc@aol.com
Support clothing items [all fully embroidered] + limited additional embroidery to identify your own programme [at no extra charge] can also be purchased:
Contender Baseball caps - £3.50p
Contender Track Suits - £24.00p
Contender Polo Shirts [three button] - £7.00p
Contender Tee Shirts - £4.50p
Contender Boxing Strips [Red or White] - £25.00p [incl Shorts & Vest]
We also stock many other supporting publications covering: – Bullying; Vandalism; Drugs, Tobacco & Alcohol; Truancy; Guns, Gangs & Knives
Talk to us regarding possible funding streams / grants / providers.
Call our office on 01276 489 776 for more information.
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Port Glasgow ABC: The 1st Police Community Boxing Club in Scotland!
Port Glasgow ABC has just become the first Police Community Club north of the border. The club is now in its 30th anniversary year and was founded by Tony McGrory, who sadly passed away 16 years ago. The club that Tony started now has 16 carded boxers and over the past three decades it has produced many Scottish champions, district champions and British champions. Grant Quigley at 63 kg 1994 is the present British champion, and the club currently has 5 international boxers from school boy to senior, with Natalie McKay (below, from the Daily Record) getting called up to train with the national women's squad.
Club coach Kenny Crighton helps train the national team.
The club has also produced some good professionals, with the most successful being John Simpson, the current British and Commonwealth champion. John trains with Danny Lee in Greenock since turning pro.
Founder of the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain, Barry Jones, said "We are delighted to have such a great club as Port Glasgow on board, and look forward to being closely involved with them over the coming years."
Friday, 24 July 2009
Hatton TV featuring Downend Police & Community ABC
There's a very nice piece on Hatton TV, the internet boxing broadcaster, on Downend Police & Community ABC. CLICK HERE to watch it.
Hatton TV is keen to promote amateur boxing, and is particularly interested in the Police Clubs, so if you would like them to feature your police club contact Nigel Turner at:
Hatton Boxing Ltd
The Television Centre
Bath Road
Bristol
BS4 3HG
Tel: 01179 722215
email: tv@brandhatton.com
Hatton TV is keen to promote amateur boxing, and is particularly interested in the Police Clubs, so if you would like them to feature your police club contact Nigel Turner at:
Hatton Boxing Ltd
The Television Centre
Bath Road
Bristol
BS4 3HG
Tel: 01179 722215
email: tv@brandhatton.com
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Macclesfield Boys Boxing Club (A Police Community Club)
Report from Jeremy Hough of Macclesfield Boys Boxing Club on the progress made by two of their most hardworking boxers over the last season:
Macclesfield Boys Boxing Club's Peter Bebbington (below, in Police Clubs kit) produced the biggest achievement of his amateur boxing career so far by becoming the 2009 NACYP 81 kg (light heavyweight) champion of the united Kingdom, with a stunning first round stoppage against Mathew Toner, a former Ulster and Northern Ireland champion of the All Blacks ABC in Northern Ireland.
On his way to the final Peter outpointed the very capable Dominic Deevey from Chris Pyatt's Leicester Academy. The former Golden Gloves Champion and Four Nations Gold Medallist could not match Bebbington's pinpoint accurate counters. Also en route Bebbington beat the Northeast Champion Declan Fucas by a 7-4 decision, and Craig Glover, the Merseyside and Cheshire champion.
Peter was presented with a special achievement award by the newly elected Mayor of Cheshire East, Cllr Margaret Simon. A small number of family, friends and coaches from the club were at the Town Hall for the presentation, and Peter said afterwards that he was a little nervous meeting the mayor, but that the afternoon went very well and he thanked everyone who came along to receive his award.
Head Coach Kevin Bradbury said "This is a massive achievement for Peter, Macclesfield and Cheshire, and is well deserved. Peter's achievement has shown the other kids in the gym that through hard work, dedication and commitment, you can achieve."
Another of the Macclesfield lads to lay a marker down for the future this season was Liam Hanrahan who represented Manchester in the Belfast Select Vs Manchester Select match.
Liam Hanrahan boxed against the Ulster Champion, Mark O’Hara from the Holy Trinity Club, who only had three defeats from 32 bouts record and was the local favourite. Liam's fantastic all-action win in the last bout of the night drew the scores level at 4-4, and impressed many experienced onlookers, including referee Alvin Finch.
Keep up the good work next season, Macclesfield!
Macclesfield Boys Boxing Club's Peter Bebbington (below, in Police Clubs kit) produced the biggest achievement of his amateur boxing career so far by becoming the 2009 NACYP 81 kg (light heavyweight) champion of the united Kingdom, with a stunning first round stoppage against Mathew Toner, a former Ulster and Northern Ireland champion of the All Blacks ABC in Northern Ireland.
On his way to the final Peter outpointed the very capable Dominic Deevey from Chris Pyatt's Leicester Academy. The former Golden Gloves Champion and Four Nations Gold Medallist could not match Bebbington's pinpoint accurate counters. Also en route Bebbington beat the Northeast Champion Declan Fucas by a 7-4 decision, and Craig Glover, the Merseyside and Cheshire champion.
Peter was presented with a special achievement award by the newly elected Mayor of Cheshire East, Cllr Margaret Simon. A small number of family, friends and coaches from the club were at the Town Hall for the presentation, and Peter said afterwards that he was a little nervous meeting the mayor, but that the afternoon went very well and he thanked everyone who came along to receive his award.
Head Coach Kevin Bradbury said "This is a massive achievement for Peter, Macclesfield and Cheshire, and is well deserved. Peter's achievement has shown the other kids in the gym that through hard work, dedication and commitment, you can achieve."
Another of the Macclesfield lads to lay a marker down for the future this season was Liam Hanrahan who represented Manchester in the Belfast Select Vs Manchester Select match.
Liam Hanrahan boxed against the Ulster Champion, Mark O’Hara from the Holy Trinity Club, who only had three defeats from 32 bouts record and was the local favourite. Liam's fantastic all-action win in the last bout of the night drew the scores level at 4-4, and impressed many experienced onlookers, including referee Alvin Finch.
Keep up the good work next season, Macclesfield!
Friday, 12 June 2009
Boxers On Show At Bradford Mela
Sam Simper and Carl O'Reilly from Bradford Police and College Boxing Academy (BPCBA) will be giving a boxing demonstration at the 21st Bradford Mela on Sunday 14th June in the Bradford College marquee. Organisers are expecting around 100,000 people to attend the event.
"Amateur boxing is now an integral part of the Bradford College sports programme", said the college's Project Manager, Ronnie Todd. "These students personify the current success and future potential of the Bradford Police and College Boxing Academy, and show that our relationship with the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain is already bearing fruit."
Sam, shown below in training, was the first 'homegrown' boxer from the BPCBA to receive his ME3 card from the Amateur Boxing Association of England, which means he is now eligible to compete.
This blog is currently under construction. To return to the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain main website click here
"Amateur boxing is now an integral part of the Bradford College sports programme", said the college's Project Manager, Ronnie Todd. "These students personify the current success and future potential of the Bradford Police and College Boxing Academy, and show that our relationship with the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain is already bearing fruit."
Sam, shown below in training, was the first 'homegrown' boxer from the BPCBA to receive his ME3 card from the Amateur Boxing Association of England, which means he is now eligible to compete.
This blog is currently under construction. To return to the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain main website click here
Ozboz Hits The Streets
The Ozbox diversionary scheme has been running for the last 6 years in the Chesterfield area. The scheme is aimed at disillusioned youth between 11 and 19 years old who have nothing to do. The sessions are of 1 hour duration and are on a boxercise theme which is delivered by ABAE trainers either in schools or in youth clubs in the evening.
The scheme introduces youngsters to the worlds of exercise and non-contact boxing. If a youngster then wants to take the sport further they are pointed in the direction of a recognised ABAE boxing club local to them. Steve Osbaldeston who founded the scheme says that the youth in Chesterfield became so engrossed in the idea that he had to open up his own boxing club, which he and others run 3 nights a week. It is a fact that when the scheme operates in Hot Spot areas the number of calls for service to the police drops significantly, and in some cases no calls for service are made.
Mr Creedon, the Chief Constable of Derbyshire, has declared that he wants the sessions to be introduced into all 92 schools in Derbyshire as part of the forces diversionary tactics, so he has given 4 Vivaro vans to the project, and a mini bus which Steve has purchased equipment for with the help of the local councils and our partners. Steve said the vans are packed with boxing equipment and ready for the roll out across the county.
The ABAE Regional Coach, Alan Keast, travelled from his base in Tamworth to train 40 police officers PCSOs and volunteers at Chesterfield police station, in order that these new trainers can take out the vans and get into every school and area with problems.
The scheme that has been running in Derby City, since the shooting of Kadeem Blackwood last year, is also heavily involved with local gangs in order to point out to the youngsters the error of their ways, and that sport can in fact be a lifeline as opposed to hanging around on street corners,
We started off in Bemrose school, Steve said, but word has spread and we are wanted in many of the city's schools, in fact we have just finished an 8-week course for the youngsters of Sinfin at the request of the primary schools head teachers, because gangs are being glamorised to these youngsters and we work to stop that. We have been very well received at these schools, and the Divisional Commander for Derby, Andy Hough, attended last Friday and closed the sessions for the "time being" as well as judging a poster competition on the kids ideas on gangs and why youngsters should not be joining them.
Young people throughout the city of Derby are now being encouraged to attend and join the new boxing gym on Stockbrook Street, which has been opened by the Ozbox team with the assistance from the city council. This club will be run by the Derbyshire coach, Alex Neave, and will be known as the Derby City Boxing Academy. "The gym is fully-equipped and we have the backing of the ABAE", said Steve, "We intend to break down these post code barriers between the gangs by inviting all to attend."
For the volunteers who pass the 4-day course, concluding on Thursday 9th of April 2009, Chief Superintendent Roger Flint divisional commander for Chesterfield will be congratulating each officer and giving them the ABAE assistant coaching award.
Steve said we have the full backing of the ABAE and the Chief Constable, along with his Divisional Commanders and all the local councils and our partners. The scheme will go from strength to strength, and eventually we would like to see non-contact boxing sessions in the local schools' curriculum.
With this many enthusiastic volunteers ready to be unleashed I am positive that we, as a team, will make a vast difference to the young people of Derbyshire, and in turn the residents of our county.
This blog is currently under construction. To return to the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain main website click here
The scheme introduces youngsters to the worlds of exercise and non-contact boxing. If a youngster then wants to take the sport further they are pointed in the direction of a recognised ABAE boxing club local to them. Steve Osbaldeston who founded the scheme says that the youth in Chesterfield became so engrossed in the idea that he had to open up his own boxing club, which he and others run 3 nights a week. It is a fact that when the scheme operates in Hot Spot areas the number of calls for service to the police drops significantly, and in some cases no calls for service are made.
Mr Creedon, the Chief Constable of Derbyshire, has declared that he wants the sessions to be introduced into all 92 schools in Derbyshire as part of the forces diversionary tactics, so he has given 4 Vivaro vans to the project, and a mini bus which Steve has purchased equipment for with the help of the local councils and our partners. Steve said the vans are packed with boxing equipment and ready for the roll out across the county.
The ABAE Regional Coach, Alan Keast, travelled from his base in Tamworth to train 40 police officers PCSOs and volunteers at Chesterfield police station, in order that these new trainers can take out the vans and get into every school and area with problems.
The scheme that has been running in Derby City, since the shooting of Kadeem Blackwood last year, is also heavily involved with local gangs in order to point out to the youngsters the error of their ways, and that sport can in fact be a lifeline as opposed to hanging around on street corners,
We started off in Bemrose school, Steve said, but word has spread and we are wanted in many of the city's schools, in fact we have just finished an 8-week course for the youngsters of Sinfin at the request of the primary schools head teachers, because gangs are being glamorised to these youngsters and we work to stop that. We have been very well received at these schools, and the Divisional Commander for Derby, Andy Hough, attended last Friday and closed the sessions for the "time being" as well as judging a poster competition on the kids ideas on gangs and why youngsters should not be joining them.
Young people throughout the city of Derby are now being encouraged to attend and join the new boxing gym on Stockbrook Street, which has been opened by the Ozbox team with the assistance from the city council. This club will be run by the Derbyshire coach, Alex Neave, and will be known as the Derby City Boxing Academy. "The gym is fully-equipped and we have the backing of the ABAE", said Steve, "We intend to break down these post code barriers between the gangs by inviting all to attend."
For the volunteers who pass the 4-day course, concluding on Thursday 9th of April 2009, Chief Superintendent Roger Flint divisional commander for Chesterfield will be congratulating each officer and giving them the ABAE assistant coaching award.
Steve said we have the full backing of the ABAE and the Chief Constable, along with his Divisional Commanders and all the local councils and our partners. The scheme will go from strength to strength, and eventually we would like to see non-contact boxing sessions in the local schools' curriculum.
With this many enthusiastic volunteers ready to be unleashed I am positive that we, as a team, will make a vast difference to the young people of Derbyshire, and in turn the residents of our county.
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Friday, 5 June 2009
Chester Police ABC
Chester Police ABC was established in the year 2000 and is on the outskirts of Chester City Centre. During the last 9 years Chester Police ABC has developed into a successful amateur boxing club and now has over 100 members from the local community. The aim of the club is not only to produce boxing champions, but also to welcome men, women and children from all different social and cultural backgrounds.
The gym has been involved in teaching children with learning difficulties and physical disabilities and giving them confidence and social skills to become involved with other sections of their community. Through boxing training they have learnt to focus and apply themselves to learning and improving a new skill in a busy environment, where they have to integrate with new people. The gym has also welcomed many young people with behavioural problems, and aims to provide them with the discipline and support they need to help them help themselves to progress and live as part of society. The intense training not only teaches self discipline but also gives children something to commit to, and targets to work towards, so that they are putting their efforts into their training rather than getting into trouble on the streets, at home or in school.
As well as training children, Chester Police ABC has been involved with the charity Turning Point, which helps to rehabilitate drug abusers. The gym has accepted adults from Turning Point who have proved that through focusing on their training they can stay off drugs and gain a much more positive outlook on life. Chester ABC has a policy to ensure a safe and supervised environment for the children training in the gym at all times and is careful to accept people from charities such as Turning Point who have already proved they are serious and committed to changing their lives.
Chester Police ABC is a registered charity and has 5 coaches who are all volunteers from the Chester area. This includes a rehabilitated cocaine addict who came to the gym from Turning Point last year and also a female coach.
At the gym we firmly believe that all our personnel have the right attitude for the club to continue to be successful and expand. As a charity we look for grants and sponsorship to allow us to do this and continue to provide what we believe is an important project in our society, and membership of the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain is as integral to our plans for the future as it has been to past successes.
Steve Goodwin and Pete Buckley (call 01244 342012 for further information).
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Thursday, 4 June 2009
Boxing Leaders Course at Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy
22nd May 2009
Since being piloted at Bradford College by the Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy last December, this Amateur Boxing Association of England and Police Community Clubs of Great Britain course has become the prerequisite for anyone wanting to move on to the new ABAE Level One coaching course, which is due to go live later this year.
This course was attended by 38 people (most of whom are in the group photo above), including Bradford College staff, teachers, Y10 and Y11 pupils, police officers, youth workers, sports centre staff and prospective club coaches. All had a very enjoyable day led by Martin Utley (Yorkshire Regional Coach) and his two supporting coaches (Mally MacIver of the Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy and Ken Waddington of Hard & Fast ABC).
There has been so much enthusiasm for this course in the Bradford area, especially from those involved in the Academy's outreach programme in schools and youth groups, that I could have filled another course next week! These courses wil in fact run every three to four months, with the next taking place in August or September.
Many of the participants are now hoping to become fully qualified coaches through Yorkshire ABA, and will be ensuring that the Police Community Clubs' Contender Am-Box programme is delivered at venues thoughout the city.
Paul Porter
Bradford Boxing Development Officer
Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy
This blog is currently under construction. To return to the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain main website click here
Since being piloted at Bradford College by the Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy last December, this Amateur Boxing Association of England and Police Community Clubs of Great Britain course has become the prerequisite for anyone wanting to move on to the new ABAE Level One coaching course, which is due to go live later this year.
This course was attended by 38 people (most of whom are in the group photo above), including Bradford College staff, teachers, Y10 and Y11 pupils, police officers, youth workers, sports centre staff and prospective club coaches. All had a very enjoyable day led by Martin Utley (Yorkshire Regional Coach) and his two supporting coaches (Mally MacIver of the Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy and Ken Waddington of Hard & Fast ABC).
There has been so much enthusiasm for this course in the Bradford area, especially from those involved in the Academy's outreach programme in schools and youth groups, that I could have filled another course next week! These courses wil in fact run every three to four months, with the next taking place in August or September.
Many of the participants are now hoping to become fully qualified coaches through Yorkshire ABA, and will be ensuring that the Police Community Clubs' Contender Am-Box programme is delivered at venues thoughout the city.
Paul Porter
Bradford Boxing Development Officer
Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy
This blog is currently under construction. To return to the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain main website click here
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