Boxing Scotland

Promoting and Developing Boxing In Scotland

Paul Coleman

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport course

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Dear Members,

Boxing Scotland will be delivering a Child Wellbeing and Protection In Sport course to be held on Wednesday 6th September 23 at the HPC in Glasgow.

Please see the details below.

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport course to be held on Wednesday 6th September at the HPC in Glasgow.

Venue; Boxing Scotland Limited, High-Performance Centre, Olympia Theatre, 2 Orr Street, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow, G40 2QH

Time; 1800-2100

Parking is available on the adjacent roads currently for free alternatively or alternatively Bridgeton Train Station is opposite the facility.

The workshop can only be completed with the two modules being completed.  That’s the 30–40-minute online module followed by the 3-hour face-to-face workshop.

The details and links to the course are below.

Venue; Boxing Scotland Limited, High-Performance Centre, Olympia Theatre, 2 Orr Street, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow, G40 2QH

Parking is available on the adjacent roads at this time for free alternatively, Bridgeton Train Station is opposite the facility.

CWPS takes a blended learning approach:  Module 1 is theory-based eLearning and Module 2, a 3-hour face-to-face scenario-based learning.  Each learner booked onto a CWPO course MUST complete Module 1 before attending the face-to-face Module 2.   This must be completed prior to attending the workshop at the end of the session you will be asked to submit your name and email contact details. This will then be verified against your attendance certificate when completing the workshop.

Please click here to find more information from the FAQs.

The course will be limited to 20 places and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.  so, to avoid disappointment book early.  To secure a place in the course bookings must be received by 1700 Monday 28th August. Limited to 20 spaces only.

A reminder to all coaches that Coaches must hold an in-date 3 Yearly Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Certificate at their club. Moving forward to season 23/24 all coaches must hold a valid date Certificate before being issued a Coaches Badge for the new season.

The cost of the course will be £20 per individual if a member of a registered club. Payment can be made either by Cheque to Boxing Scotland Limited or bacs transfer to Boxing Scotland Ltd.  If you or your clubs intend to pay via bacs transfer, please reference with your name of club or individual. ( name details CWPSSEPT23) Payment must be made before Tuesday 29th August 23.

Boxing Scotland Bank details numbers for any payments.

Boxing Scotland Ltd

Ac: 00663179

Sc: 83 20 06

Please ensure that name details CWPSSEPT23 are listed if bacs payments are made, this is to identify payments made.  Payments can be made on the evening by only by prior arrangement with Paul Coleman who will be in attendance.

The following details are to be included within each booking to attend the course.

Name, Address and Club. Contact numbers and email addresses are mandatory.

Names for the course must be passed to the West Region Development Officer; Paul Coleman either by email paul.coleman@boxingscotland.org or Telephone 07803 513699 or text.

Boxing Scotland

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER – ROLE

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This is an exciting and coveted role that requires an ambitious and strategic operational leader to drive Boxing Scotland forward to set new standards for the sport and its athletes.

MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Boxing Scotland has set some of the country’s greatest boxers on the path to Commonwealth and Olympic greatness. You must be able to inspire the boxing community at all levels to improve performance and participation in line with the vision, mission and values of the organisation as set out in our strategic plans and other policy documents.

As Chief Operating Officer (COO) you will be expected to oversee the successful implementation of our strategies, ensuring the highest standards of business operations at all levels and empowering a highly committed workforce.

You will be required to strengthen relationships with the amateur boxing community across Scotland, to champion and harness our sport’s unique ability to improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, and to demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion for all.

You will also be the face of Boxing Scotland and, as such, are encouraged to speak proactively on behalf of the organisation.

Key Functions

Governance

  • Ensure the highest standards of governance and compliance with key funding partners such as sportscotland and external commercial partners.
  • Ensure Boxing Scotland has a respected and trusted voice among external stakeholders, locally and internationally, including GB Boxing, The International Boxing Association, and Commonwealth Games Federation.
  • Lead the organisation with transparency and integrity, providing clear and demonstrable leadership to the board, the management team and everyone involved with the organisation.
  • Ensure an effective and efficient system is in place to manage Boxing Scotland’s policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements including a code of conduct that is clearly communicated to all staff and reflective of the organisation’s values.

Finances

  • Hold accountability for Boxing Scotland’s budget, forecasting and financial reporting and will be expected to provide full financial updates to the board.
  • Ensure effective cost control measures and a robust risk management system.

Development

  • Implement effective operational strategies and tactical plans to support the growth of Boxing Scotland;  grassroots participation; affiliated clubs; inclusion; and diversity.
  • Increase the opportunities for participation in boxing and boxing activity, especially among hard-to-reach communities, including areas of multiple deprivation; among girls and women; and to improve mental and physical health at all ages.
  • Oversee the successful management of all Boxing Scotland events.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

REPORTS TO: THE BOARD

LINE MANAGER: THE CHAIR

Essential Previous Experience

  • Proven track record in a leadership position commensurate with the responsibilities of the Chief Operating Officer role.
  • Strong track record of cultivating effective relationships at board level, and among partners and stakeholders including government and local authorities.
  • Experience of budget management and an appreciation of the risks associated with current financial models.

Essential Skills and abilities

  • Ability to act as a valued ambassador and champion for Boxing Scotland.
  • Leadership: to motivate and inspire others.
  • Strategic thinking and planning to realise the vision for Boxing Scotland.
  • Communication: ability to build effective relationships with members, colleagues, Board members and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent organisation and planning skills to cope with a varied workload; ability to handle change and prioritise workloads effectively.
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines; initiative; ability to make judgements and take decisions

Essential Knowledge

  • A knowledge of the Scottish boxing landscape and its diverse stakeholders, including at community level.

Essential Values

  • Excellence: to ensure high standards of service to members
  • Commitment: to the values of Boxing Scotland and in particular equality, inclusion and diversity.
  • Teamwork and self-motivation: confidence in own abilities to work as part of a team or on own initiative.

Desirable Previous Experience

  • A strong and relevant network that will stimulate commercial and financial growth and income diversification.
  • Experience of implementing a successful strategic plan aligned to performance management.

Desirable Skills and abilities

  • Innovation: the ability to identify and exploit business opportunities when they arise.

Desirable Knowledge

  • A demonstrable understanding of how Sports Governing Bodies operate.

Applications and CV should be sent to kevin.bell@boxingscotland.org no later than 24 July 2023 at midday.

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Workshop 24th May 23 1800-2100

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Dear Members,

Boxing Scotland will be delivering a Child Wellbeing and Protection In Sport course to be held on Wednesday 24th May at the HPC in Glasgow.

Please see the details below.

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport course to be held on Wednesday 24th May at the HPC in Glasgow.

Venue; Boxing Scotland Limited, High-Performance Centre, Olympia Theatre, 2 Orr Street, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow, G40 2QH

Time; 1800-2100

Parking is available on the adjacent roads currently for free alternatively or alternatively, Bridgeton Train Station is opposite the facility.

The workshop can only be completed with the two modules being completed.  That’s the 30–40-minute online module followed by the 3-hour face-to-face workshop.

The details and links to the course are below.

Venue; Boxing Scotland Limited, High-Performance Centre, Olympia Theatre, 2 Orr Street, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow, G40 2QH

Parking is available on the adjacent roads at this time for free alternatively, Bridgeton Train Station is opposite the facility.

CWPS takes a blended learning approach:  Module 1 is theory-based eLearning and Module 2, is a 3-hour face-to-face scenario-based learning.  Each learner booked onto a CWPO course MUST complete Module 1 before attending the face-to-face Module 2.   This must be completed prior to attending the workshop at the end of the session you will be asked to submit your name and email contact details. This will then be verified against your attendance certificate when completing the workshop. 

Please click here to find more information from the FAQs.

The course will be limited to 20 places and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.  so, to avoid disappointment book early.  To secure a place in the course bookings must be received by 1700 Thursday 16th March. Limited to 20 spaces only.

A reminder to all coaches that Coaches must hold an in-date 3-Yearly Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Certificate at their club. Moving forward to season 23/24 all coaches must hold a valid date Certificate before being issued a Coaches Badge for the new season.

The cost of the course will be £20 per individual.  Payment can be made either by Cheque to Boxing Scotland Limited or by bacs transfer to the details below.  If you or your clubs intend to pay via bacs transfer, please reference the name of the individual. ( name details CWPSMAY23)  Payment must be made before Monday 8th May 23.

Boxing Scotland Bank details numbers for any payments.

Boxing Scotland Ltd

Ac: 00663179

Sc: 83 20 06

Please ensure that name details CWPSMAY23 are listed if bacs payments are made, this is to identify payments made.  Payments can be made on the evening by only by prior arrangement with Paul Coleman who will be in attendance.

The following details are to be included in each booking to attend the course.

Name, Address, and Club. Contact numbers and email addresses are mandatory.

Names for the course must be passed to the West Region Development Officer; Paul Coleman either by email paul.coleman@boxingscotland.org or Telephone at 07803 513699 or text.

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport course to be held on Wednesday 29th March at the HPC in Glasgow

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Dear Members,

Boxing Scotland will be delivering a Child Wellbeing and Protection In Sport course to be held on Wednesday 29th March at the HPC in Glasgow.

Please see the details below.

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport course to be held on Wednesday 29th March at the HPC in Glasgow.

Venue; Boxing Scotland Limited, High-Performance Centre, Olympia Theatre, 2 Orr Street, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow, G40 2QH

Time; 1800-2100

Parking is available on the adjacent roads currently for free alternatively or alternatively Bridgeton Train Station is opposite the facility.

The workshop can only be completed with the two modules being completed.  That’s the 30–40-minute online module followed by the 3-hour face-to-face workshop.

The details and links to the course are below.

Venue; Boxing Scotland Limited, High-Performance Centre, Olympia Theatre, 2 Orr Street, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow, G40 2QH

Parking is available on the adjacent roads at this time for free alternatively, Bridgeton Train Station is opposite the facility.

CWPS takes a blended learning approach:  Module 1 is theory-based eLearning and Module 2, is a 3-hour face-to-face scenario-based learning.  Each learner booked onto a CWPO course MUST complete Module 1 before attending the face-to-face Module 2.   This must be completed prior to attending the workshop at the end of the session you will be asked to submit your name and email contact details. This will then be verified against your attendance certificate when completing the workshop.

Please click here to find more information from the FAQs.

The course will be limited to 20 places and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.  so, to avoid disappointment book early.  To secure a place in the course bookings must be received by 1700 Thursday 16th March. Limited to 20 spaces only.

A reminder to all coaches that Coaches must hold an in-date 3-Yearly Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Certificate at their club. Moving forward to season 23/24 all coaches must hold a valid date Certificate before being issued a Coaches Badge for the new season.

The cost of the course will be £20 per individual.  Payment can be made either by Cheque to Boxing Scotland Limited or by bacs transfer to the details below.  If you or your clubs intend to pay via bacs transfer, please reference the name of the individual. ( name details CWPSMAR23)  Payment must be made before Thursday 16th March 23.

Boxing Scotland Bank details numbers for any payments.

Boxing Scotland Ltd

Ac: 00663179

Sc: 83 20 06

Please ensure that name details CWPSMAR23 are listed if bacs payments are made, this is to identify payments made.  Payments can be made on the evening by only by prior arrangement with Paul Coleman who will be in attendance.

The following details are to be included in each booking to attend the course.

Name, Address, and Club. Contact numbers and email addresses are mandatory.

Names for the course must be passed to the West Region Development Officer; Paul Coleman either by email paul.coleman@boxingscotland.org or Telephone at 07803 513699 or text.

Boxing Scotland Golden Gloves Schools and Junior National Championships 22/23 – Running Orders Released

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Dear Members,

BOXING Scotland is pleased to release the draw for the upcoming Boxing Scotland Golden Gloves Schools and Junior National Championships 22/23.

The competition will take place on the dates of  Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th, and Saturday 25th of February 2023 at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility in Motherwell.

The Running Orders for each day of the competition can be found at the bottom of this post. The running order for the 25th of February will be posted on completion of the first weekend once the bout order is known.

For the purposes of understanding the Running Orders, the following age categories will compete in the following rings;

Ring One – Junior Boxers.

Ring Two – Schools boxers.

Please note,

Boxing Scotland Golden Gloves Schools and Junior Championships 2023 schedule;

Saturday 18th February;

  • Junior Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals
  • School Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals

*Also Elite C 67kg & Elite C 71kg Finals will be held as the first two bouts in Ring 1 on Saturday 18th February at Boxing Scotland School and Junior Championships in Ravenscraig.

Sunday 19th February;

  • Junior Semi-Finals and Finals  (Junior Finals for 2008 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg)
  • School Semi-Finals, and Finals (School Finals 2010 50kg, 57kg, 70 kg.  School Finals 2009 35.5kg, 38.5kg, 40kg, 52kg, 44kg, 46kg, 48kg, 54kg, 57kg will take place due to the number of entries)

The remaining finals will be held on Saturday 25th February at Ravenscraig.

Running Orders for Boxing Scotland Golden Gloves Schools and Junior National Championships;

RING ONE (Junior Boxers boxers only)

Saturday 18th February – RING_ONE-SATURDAY

Sunday 19th February – RING_ONE-SUNDAY

 

RING TWO (School boxers only)

Saturday 18th February – RING_TWO-SATURDAY

Sunday 19th February – RING_TWO-SUNDAY

 

Regards,

Boxing Scotland

Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer (CWPO) Training

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Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer (CWPO) Training

We have identified a key area that requires updating for a significant number of our member clubs.  To rectify this we will conduct three Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer (CWPO) workshops.  The training is suitable for individuals responsible for leading their club or organisation in the wellbeing and protection of children and young people. Learners will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to manage concerns through the use of interactive case studies and group work.

Suitable for: Child Wellbeing and Protection Officers or those in a similar role who are aged 18+ yrs.

Prerequisites:  Learners must have completed both modules 1 & 2 of the Child Wellbeing & Protecting Children in Sport (CWPS) within the last 3 years.

Workshop aims:

  • To provide participants with the opportunity to further develop skills in fulfilling their role as Child Protection Officer
  • To provide the opportunity for Child Protection Officers to explore, in more detail, the type of well-being and protection concerns that may arise for children and young people within, or outwith, the SGB, club environment and how to respond effectively
  • To help SGB/clubs implement practices and procedures to keep children and young people safe.

Boxing Scotland will be delivering a Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer Workshop to be held on the following dates

CWPO122 – Thursday 1st September Virtual Workshop – 1800-2100 limited spaces left

CWPO222 – Tuesday 13th September Virtual Workshop – 1800-2100

CWPO322 – Wednesday 14th September face-to-face workshop in the HPC in Glasgow – 1800-2100

The details and links to the course are below.

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport (CWPO) 

Virtual workshop details will be sent out a week before attending the workshop.

The venue for CWPO322 will be; Boxing Scotland Limited, High-Performance Centre, Olympia Theatre, 2 Orr Street, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow, G40 2QH

Each workshop will be limited to 20 places and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.  To avoid disappointment book early.  To secure a place in the course bookings must be received a week before each workshop. Strictly limited to 20 spaces only.

The following details are to be included within each booking to attend the course;

Name, Address, and Club. Contact numbers and email addresses are mandatory.

Confirmation that you have a booked space is required before payment will be accepted.  The cost of the Workshop will be £15 per individual.  Payment can be made either by Cheque to Boxing Scotland Limited or bacs transfer to Boxing Scotland Ltd.  If you or your clubs intend to pay via bacs transfer please reference with your name of club or individual.  Payment must be made before Wednesday 3rd August 22.

Boxing Scotland Bank details numbers for any payments;

Boxing Scotland Ltd

Ac: 00663179

Sc: 83 20 06

Please ensure that name details or club and  CWPO122 or CWPO222 or CWPO322 are listed if bacs payments are made, this will allow the district to identify payments made.

The following details are to be included within each booking to attend the course;

Name, Address, and Club. Contact numbers and email addresses are mandatory.

Parking is available on the adjacent roads at this time for free alternatively, Bridgeton Train Station is opposite the facility.

Names for the course must be passed to the West Region Development Officer; Paul Coleman either by email paul.coleman@boxingscotland.org or by Telephone at 07803 513699 or text.