Ben Holme

Dear Members,

Thank you to everybody who attended this week’s Development Roadshow presentation via Zoom.

This was the second time that we had delivered a Development Roadshow and we are delighted to see that there were clubs from across all three Districts represented.

The Roadshow covered the following topics;

1. Structure of Boxing Scotland and the role of Regional Development Officers.

2. An update on Covid-19 Compliance.

3. Answers from survey responses/members questions following the first Development Roadshow event.

4. Q & A

A feedback survey has been sent to those who attended the presentation to gauge feedback on the event, and also to discover what topics clubs would like us to present on for the next Development Roadshow which will be delivered in early 2021.

For anyone who was unable to attend the Roadshow, please find below a document detailing the key information that was delivered;

Development-Roadshow-Presentation-No2-Information-and-Links.

The Boxing Scotland Regional Development Team;

North District – Ben Holme, ben.holme@boxingscotland.org 07702 866135

East District – Stewart Ferguson, stewart.ferguson@boxingscotland.org 07944 598755

West District – Paul Coleman, paul.coleman@boxingscotland.org 07803 513699

Dear Members,

Boxing Scotland will be hosting our second ever Development Roadshow event on Wednesday.

These Roadshows are our opportunity to provide you with direct information about selected topics.

The Roadshows are open to all Coaches, Delegates and Working Officials of affiliated Boxing Scotland clubs.

The Agenda will be as follows;

1. Structure of Boxing Scotland and the role of Regional Development Officers.

2. An update on Covid-19 Compliance.

3. Answers from survey responses/members questions following the first Development Roadshow event.

4. Q & A

Due to the current situation this Roadshow will be held via ZOOM.

Delivery time;

Wednesday 11^th November (7:30pm).

Log-in details for the meeting will not be shared publicly for security reasons, so if you wish to attend please e-mail your Regional Development Officer by 5pm on Wednesday 11th November.

If you have never used Zoom before, here is a short Youtube video on how to join a meeting; https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=34&v=hIkCmbvAHQQ&feature=emb_logo

Regards,

The Boxing Scotland Regional Development Team

NORTH REGION RDO – Ben Holme  –
ben.holme@boxingscotland.org.uk

EAST REGION RDO – Stewart Ferguson –
Stewart.ferguson@boxingscotland.org

WEST REGION RDO – Paul Coleman –
paul.coleman@boxingscotland.org

Dear Members,

The coronavirus pandemic has been an extremely difficult time for all over the past few months, and it is becoming increasingly clear that this has been particularly tough on people’s mental wellbeing.

To support coaches and volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic as we return to sport and physical activity, the sportscotland Coaching Team have developed an e-Learning module to help expand knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.

Please find a link below to this free of charge training course:

COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness for Coaches and Volunteers

By completing the module learners will:

• expand their knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing
• recognise the impact that sport and physical activity can have on positive mental health and wellbeing
• identify their own mental health and wellbeing priorities
• explore the effects COVID 19 may have had on them and their athletes/participants

Please note this course will not have a record of completion or certificate.

Meanwhile, the Scottish Government has announced over £6 million of dedicated funding to create new online and telephone support services, and to increase the capacity of existing services. Building on new initiatives during the pandemic, they are continuing the clear your head campaign which contains a variety of resources and tips to help people take care of their mental health and wellbeing.

For those who need more support the Scottish Government has expanded the NHS24 Mental Health Hub so that it is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and increased the capacity of the Breathing Space telephone helpline.

The Scottish Government has also published Scotland’s Mental Health Recovery and Transition Plan. It prioritises rapid and easily accessible support for those in distress and ensures safe, effective treatment and care of people living with mental illness.

Regards and take care,

Boxing Scotland

Dear Members,

We are pleased to announce that later this month we will deliver our second Boxing Scotland ‘Development Roadshow’.

These Roadshows are our opportunity to provide you with direct information about selected topics.

Our first Development Roadshow event in June was very well attended, with 44 attendees representing 34 affiliated clubs from all regions.

86% of survey responses following the first event said they would be likely to attend another Development Roadshow in the future

86% said that they felt there was enough opportunity to interact with the Development Team and ask questions.

91% said they would recommend attending the presentation to other members of the boxing community.

The Roadshows are open to all Coaches, Delegates and Working officials of affiliated Boxing Scotland clubs.

The Agenda will be as follows;

1. Structure of Boxing Scotland and the role of Regional Development Officers.

2. An update on Covid-19 Compliance.

3. Answers from survey responses/members questions following the first Development Roadshow event.

4. Q & A

Due to the current situation this Roadshow will be held via ZOOM.

Delivery time;

Wednesday 11^th November (7:30pm).

Log-in details for the meeting will not be shared publicly for security reasons, so if you wish to attend please e-mail your District Regional Development Officer by 5pm on Wednesday 11th November. (see below for contact details)

If you have never used Zoom before, here is a short Youtube video on how to join a meeting; https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=34&v=hIkCmbvAHQQ&feature=emb_logo

Regards,

The Boxing Scotland Regional Develoment Team

NORTH REGION RDO – Ben Holme  – ben.holme@boxingscotland.org.uk

EAST REGION RDO – Stewart Ferguson- Stewart.ferguson@boxingscotland.org

WEST REGION RDO – Paul Coleman – paul.coleman@boxingscotland.org

Dear Members,

Boxing Scotland is delighted to announce that seven affiliated clubs have been awarded £500 each to help grow female participation in Boxing. 

The seven clubs were chosen after responding to Boxing Scotland’s request to come up with innovative ways of engaging women and girls in the sport.

Throughout the 2019-20 season, Boxing Scotland engaged more than 1,200 female participants as part of the Woman and Girls Fund Project, after receiving £13,600 from sportscotland to help boost female participation in the sport.

The money for these new projects has come from an underspend in the original Woman and Girls Fund Project budget, after the project was impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. 

The seven clubs are;

Antonine Boxing Club (West District)

Bluevale Boxing Club (West District)

Dunfermline Boxing Club (East District)

Elgin Boxing Club (North District)

Glasgow City Boxing Club (West District)

J&L Boxing (East District)

Sheddocksley Boxing Club (North District)

Each club will use the funding to deliver 10 one-hour female-only sessions, which will be free for participants, by March 31st 2021.

The key outcomes for this project are as follows: 

1. More women and girls are participating in sport and physical activity;
2. Evaluation questionnaires are completed at the start and end of project;
3. Must be new participants – can’t be women or girls currently involved with the club;

Meanwhile, six clubs who were involved in the original Woman and Girls Fund project will also continue to deliver female sessions.

Alloa Boxing Club, Bellahouston Boxing Club, Granite City Boxing Club, Highland Boxing Academy, Lochee Boxing Club had planned Regional Female Training Sessions cancelled earlier in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

#SheCanSheWill

These clubs will also deliver a minimum of 10 one-hour female-only sessions, which will be free for participants, by March 31^st 2021.

Dear Members,

Boxing Scotland have funding available to affiliated clubs who can come up with innovative ways of engaging women and girls in the sport of Boxing.

Throughout 2019-20, Boxing Scotland engaged more than 1,200 female participants as part of the Woman and Girls Fund Project, after receiving funds from sportscotland to help boost female participation in the sport.

We are looking for two clubs from each District to deliver 10 one-hour sessions, which will be free for participants. Clubs will be reimbursed with £500 towards coaching and associated cost for delivering the 10 sessions. 

The key outcomes for this project are as follows: 

• More women and girls are participating in sport and physical activity;
• Evaluation questionnaires are completed at the start and end of project;
• Must be new participants – can’t be women or girls currently involved with the club;

Any clubs who wishes to express an interest in this project should contact their RDO by Friday 9^th October.  There is no application process for this, however we would need to know how you intend to engage with a new group of women and girls.  Sessions can be delivered either in person or via video technology. The 10 sessions must be completed by March 31^st 2021.

We anticipate there will be a lot of interest in this project, so priority will be given to those clubs who provide clear idea about what they will do to get women and girls to engage with club. 

Regards,

Boxing Scotland Regional Development Team

North District – Ben Holme, ben.holme@boxingscotland.org 07702 866135

East District – Stewart Ferguson, stewart.ferguson@boxingscotland.org 07944 598755

West District – Paul Coleman, paul.coleman@boxingscotland.org 07803 513699