Promoting and Developing Boxing In Scotland
Dear Boxers/Coaches
The latest version of the 2019 Novice Championships entries (as of 22 October 2019) can be viewed below:
2019 Novice Entries 22 October 2019
All entries must be submitted to the Boxing Scotland office no later than 5pm on Friday 25 October 2019.
Dear Boxers/Coaches
The most up to date list of 2019 Novice Championship entries can be viewed below:
2019 Novice Entries 21 October 2019
Clubs are reminded that entries must be submitted by post or email no later than 5pm on Friday 25 October 2019.
Dear Members
Please click on the link below to view the most up to date list of 2019 Novice Championship entries as of 17 October 2019.
2019 Novice Entries 19 October 2019
We have received 116 entries to date and with entries being accepted up to 5pm on Friday 25 October 2019, we expect this to be another huge and successful tournament.
Further updates will be provided in coming days.
These can be viewed by clicking on the link below:
Boxing Scotland recognised for commitment to equality in sport
Boxing Scotland, the national governing body of sport which promotes and develops boxing in Scotland, has been recognised for its equality work reaching one of the highest levels in the national Equality Standard Framework for Sport.
The Intermediate Award is the second-highest level of a framework put in place by The Sports Council Equality Group (SCEG), which is made up of representatives from all UK sports councils and aims to promote and develop equality in sport.
Boxing Scotland have risen through the Foundation and Preliminary levels of the Framework, establishing and implementing an equality action plan.
To reach Intermediate level, the organisation created out an equality profile of the entire organisation, from board and paid/unpaid staff to coaches, officials and members.
They have produced a comprehensive 2019 – 2022 equality action plan containing 50 clear actions to be delivered against agreed timescales.
This demonstrates a clear plan to increase the diversity of people participating in the sport across Scotland.
Fraser Walker, Boxing Scotland chief executive, said: “This is a very significant step and demonstrates the efforts we have made, at both board and staff level, to implement good practice. We will now work to cascade and embed equality and inclusion throughout our network of affiliated clubs.
“There is a long-term commitment to ensuring equality in our business practices and this is something that both myself and Martin Henry, our Board Equality & Inclusion champion, are very passionate about.
“We want to make boxing an inclusive and accessible sport for everyone. Boxing is a sport for people of all ages and abilities. We run non-contact boxing lessons through the Active Schools programme, helping to build the self-esteem, confidence, discipline and physical and mental well-being of all the participants.
“We are particularly active in Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) areas, reaching more people through sport than most. Currently, 68% of our clubs are in areas included in the SIMD index.
“We have seen a huge increase in participation among women and on the international stage: Megan Reid and Vicky Glover are making incredible progress.
“There are also pension-age, non-competitive participants enjoying the expertise of our coaches, the training and facilities.
“This is a very exciting time for Boxing Scotland. We are in the midst of a major culture change and have seen significant growth, in terms of both clubs and members. Reaching Intermediate Level within the Equality Standard Framework for Sport is another major milestone.”
We are delighted to announce the following dates for our next round of Level 1 Coaching Courses (due to the high demand, we are delivering 2 consecutive Level 1 courses – next Level 2 date will be communicated in due course):
All courses will be held within our High-Performance Centre, BSL High Performance Centre, Olympia Theatre, Orr St, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow G40 2QH
LEVEL 1
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO marianne.mcmahon@boxingscotland.org
The following details should be included within each application:
Date of Course applying for;
Name, address & Date of Birth;
Club;
BSL Coach Registration Number;
Contact No & Email address
A brief summary of boxing experience or sport in general
PVG Certification number
(Notes of interest/queries should be emailed to craig.mcevoy@boxingscotland.org)
Course Costs:
Level 1: Boxing Scotland Registered Coach – £175; Non-Affiliated – £250
Level 2: Boxing Scotland Registered Coach – £275; Non-Affiliated – £350
PLEASE NOTE, in line with our new Coach Education Strategy, each course will have a maximum of 12 personnel to enhance the learning experience.
The Pre-Course Pack will be emailed to successful applicants upon completion of payment.
We may have the capacity to deliver a Level 2 in addition to the Level 1 course in November and this will be confirmed in coming weeks.
P.S Our very first Level 3 course will be delivered at the end of 2019……… further information will be published in due course.
