Paul Coleman

Dear Members,

It’s encouraging to see Scotland continuing to move in forward with easing of current restrictions.

Please see the latest guidance version 16 which will come into effect today Friday 16^th April.

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There are only minor changes to easing travel restrictions for organised sport and physical activity.  At this current time, inter-club visits for sparring are not currently permitted.  Overall, we remain in level 4 until 26th April.

As with previous documents the changes are highlighted in Red with the Yellow background.

The next major changes as previously communicated will come into effect on the 26^th of April.  These are expected to be significant changes where Scotland reverts to the Strategic Protection Level framework.  All future announcements will be conveyed to the membership as soon as possible.

Please continue to stay safe.

Boxing Scotland

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

In order to ensure Boxing Scotland can process registration and re-registration of boxers, our medical documentation must be correct.

Unfortunately, in light of the current situation. At this present time we are awaiting post-COVID-19 medical confirmation from the Boxing Scotland Medical Commission.

Until such time whereby our medical documentation has been updated and process approved by the commission no medicals should be undertaken within the districts, therefore we regret no registrations can be confirmed at this time. We do however expect to have this process and paperwork confirmed and released via the website by early June.

We accept this is an extremely difficult time for everyone however we must ensure that we bring our sport back as safely as possible overseen and guided by our medical commission”

Joe Duffy – St Francis Boxing Club Retirement After 50 Years Service to Boxing

Today St Francis Boxing Club based in Dundee say’s farewell to the long-serving club secretary Joe Duffy who is retiring from the Scottish boxing scene after serving 5 decades as a boxing coach, international judge and referee.  Joe has also stood down as the President of the Northern District Boxing Committee and as their representative to Boxing Scotland Ltd.

The club President Jimmy Marr said, that whilst this is a sad day for St Francis Club and a great loss to Scottish boxing.  Along with all at St Francis Boxing Club I am personally so proud to have one of Dundee’s finest associated with the club. Joe over the years has steered many a young boxer to international success and kept many more on the straight and narrow. Joe has also helped St Francis grow in performance and to become one of the oldest known boxing clubs in Scotland. We wish Joe and his wife Jane all the very best in retirement.

Charlie Doig one of the club Scottish internationalist currently boxing for the Scottish Elite team in Ukraine said “Joe Duffy has been a great mentor to him and his club mates”.

Boxing Scotland would like to pay tribute to Joe Duffy, a lifelong ambassador for the sport and Boxing Scotland.

CEO Chris Roberts “Joe has been an absolute stalwart to Boxing in Scotland over the years and on behalf of everyone at Boxing Scotland and the membership, I would like to thank Joe for his outstanding contribution to boxing in Scotland for well over 50 years – a truly amazing career in our sport. We wish both him and his family all the very best for the future and look forward to seeing Joe at future Boxing Scotland events as our guest”.

Norrie McVicar will take over from Joe as the new club secretary.

SCOTTISH BOXING GYMS BENEFIT FROM REVOLUT PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION ANTHONY JOSHUA

– Clubs to receive a share of minimum £50,000 grassroots support –

– Revolut launches exclusive glow-in-the-dark card partnership with Anthony Joshua

 to raise vital funds to save independent boxing gyms across the UK –

Scottish boxing clubs will benefit from a new partnership between Revolut, the UK’s fastest-growing fintech company, and world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua to raise vital funding for independent gyms across the United Kingdom.

Facilities such as gyms and leisure centres were not included in the UK Government’s Sport Winter Survival Package that was announced late last year, and sports charity ukactive has estimated that 400 facilities have closed their doors permanently since the beginning of the pandemic and another 2,400 gyms are at risk.

To help raise vital funds for struggling independent gyms across the UK, Revolut has partnered with Anthony Joshua to launch a new glow-in-the-dark debit card. For every limited edition card ordered by a UK customer, Revolut will donate £1.00 to struggling independent boxing gyms across the UK, with Revolut committing a minimum of £50,000 in total.

The donation will be made to gyms that are members of England Boxing and Boxing Scotland. These gyms will have their own unique referral code and will receive £1 for every card purchased using that code. The gym that refers the most will also receive an additional £10k.

The exclusive card has a smooth minimalist design and includes Anthony Joshua’s motto, 258, which reflects the boxer’s dedication to his sport and his commitment to work beyond 24/7. The card is black and white during the daylight and transforms to a striking green and black in the dark.

The world heavyweight champion spent much of last year campaigning for community and social justice causes, including the Black Lives Matter movement, and supporting local leisure facilities and aspiring boxers. And Revolut and Anthony Joshua have come together on this project following AJ’s initiative to personally fund amateur boxing in December 2020.

The limited-edition card is available to all of Revolut’s 15 million customers around the world. To get the Anthony Joshua card and help raise funds for local gyms, customers simply download the latest version of the Revolut app on iOS or Android and order the card from the cards section within the app.

Chris Roberts, Boxing Scotland Chief Executive said: “This partnership between Anthony Joshua and Revolut will provide much-needed support to local boxing gyms across the country. As the governing body, we are pleased that Revolut recognises the impact of COVID-19 on the amateur and the grassroots boxing community. We welcome their financial support on behalf of our boxing clubs and the support of Anthony Joshua, who throughout the pandemic has demonstrated his commitment to the amateur sport that equipped him with the skills in and out of the ring to become such an inspirational world heavyweight champion.”

Anthony Joshua said: “I am delighted to partner with Revolut to support UK boxing gyms. Without my local gym, I would not be where I am today. Across the UK, there are kids and adults alike using these gyms to improve their physical and mental health and keep themselves off the streets. I am really pleased my Revolut card will make a real difference.”

Alan Chang, Senior Vice President at Revolut, said: “These facilities provide vital services to their communities and play a critical role in the mental and physical health of their members. From day one, Revolut has always been community-driven, so we’re incredibly proud to partner with Anthony Joshua to help raise vital funds for independent gyms across the country.”

Promotional video here:

Follow the campaign on social media via #Lightitup

 

Dear Members,

In regards to the latest announcement by the First Minister on Tuesday 30^th March 2021, please find the updated Boxing Scotland Guidance that comes into force today Monday the 5^th or April.

The guidance was circulated to Club COVID Co-ordinators over the weekend to ensure clubs were aware of the changes.

Please see the link below for the

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The only change from Version 14 is that from Monday the 5^th April is that 12-17-year-olds can return to sparring outdoors only.  We continue to remain in Level 4 with the requirement to ‘Stay Local’ which came into force Friday 2^nd April.

The next change will be a significant change and will come into force from the 26^th of April providing the government data continues to remain positive.  Our Boxing Scotland Guidance will reflect this in due course.

We wholeheartedly continue to thank and praise our clubs and membership during this unprecedented period as you continue to follow the published guidelines.  It remains a testament to you that our sport continues to remain safe since COVID restrictions have been in place.

Boxing Scotland

Dear Members,

We hope you all continue to stay safe and well in 2021.

As per the overwhelming request of Club COVID Co-ordinators, the updates are sent to the COVID Coordinators allowing them to read and advise their Club of the latest changes.

We would like to stress that in the current climate a Club COVID Co-ordinator is a mandatory requirement for affiliated clubs.  If clubs have clubs have updated or Changed their COVID Co-ordinator since the start of the season then please contact your District Development Officer so the new details can be updated.

Please see the attached updated guidance approved by Public Health Scotland.  As you will all be aware changes were introduced today the 12^th March 2021 as part of the Governments easing of the ‘Stay at Home’ lockdown policy.

A revised guidance document that takes into account the First Minister’s update at the beginning of March 2021.  Key changes to note in the Return to Sport & Physical Activity Guidance are;

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Reference	Change
Page 5 (Table 1)	Outdoor Sport Level 4 Overview Under 12s can take part in outdoor Contact and non-contact activity only Groups of 30 Aged 12-17 Can take part in outdoor non-contact activity only  Groups of 15 18+ Can take part in outdoor non-contact and Physical Activity only.  Groups of 15
Page 6 (Table 2)	Table 2 updated to take into account changes to restrictions above
Page 9	Guidance for training Adults 18 and over. Outdoors – Updated to allow 18+ to do group activity with 15 including Coach
Page 10	Outdoors – Young People and Adults can take part in non-contact organised sports up to 15 including the Coach
Page 10	Outdoors – Boxers aged 12-17 can resume Pad work. Own equipment. Up to 15 including the Coach
Page 10	Outdoors – U12 can take part in contact and non-contact group activity up to 30 Including Coaches
Page 11	Additional Support – Mental Health awareness training
Page 16 Article 4	Sport and Physical Participation Travel – Children and Young People (17 years or under)
Page 17 Table	Table 3 updated to take into account changes to level 4 travel restrictions
Page 18	Outdoor non-contact training
Page 18	If conducting Outdoor Non-Contact Training 12-17 considerations
Page 25 Section 9	Indoor training Guide – Indoor training not permitted
Page 29 Art 7	Travel restrictions Level 4
Page 30 Art 11	Outdoor Sport & Leisure Activity Under 12 and Aged 12 or over

It is essential that we continue following the guidance to ensure that clubs and gyms remain a safe environment for individuals to participate in physical activity. Therefore, we kindly ask that you take the time to familiarise yourself with our updated guidance document.

If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact your District Club Development Officer.

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

Best Wishes

Boxing Scotland