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2019 Intermediate Championships – Entries and reminder

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Dear Boxers and Coaches

We’d like to remind you ahead of the weekend’s Intermediate Championships that the weigh ins & medicals shall take place between 8-10am on Saturday 26 January 2019.

Boxing will commence at 12pm sharp. 

Further announcements regarding running orders for Sunday 27th January (and potentially Saturday 2nd February 2019) will be made via our social media pages and website.

The finalised entries can be viewed below:

2019 Intermediates Final Entries

A couple of updates have been made to these:

  • Evan Cain (Keir Hardie) double entry in the 2008 & 2007 Schoolboy 31kg weight category;
  • Owen O’Brien (Fair City) double entry in the 2006 & 2005 Schoolboy 46 & 48kg weight categories.

We look forward to seeing you all there for a fantastic weekend of boxing.

 

 

Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course 11th February 2019 1830-2130

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Boxing Scotland Will be hosting a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course on Monday 11th February 2019 starting at 1830 through to 2130.

Safeguarding and Protecting Children 

This three-hour workshop is suitable for coaches and volunteers who will come into contact with children.

The workshop explores the code of conduct for those in contact with children and provides basic information on recognising child abuse and responding to concerns. It is aimed primarily at coaches and Child Protection Officers.  Outcomes for attendees include increasing awareness, helping recognise the signs of abuse and poor practice and helping to deal sensitively and effectively with issues that arise.

In order to keep knowledge up to date in this area,  individuals should follow this up with either the SPC2 or refresh with SPC every two to three years.

The course will be held at the National High Performance Centre, Bridgeton Cross, Orr Street, Glasgow, G40 2QH.

Bookings will be taken by sending email to;  marianne.mcmahon@boxingscotland.org 

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

Name, Address and Club. Contact number and email address.

The course will be limited to 15 and will be on a first come first served basis. so to avoid disappointment book early.

Cost of the course will be £15 per individual.  Payment can be made either by Cheque to Boxing Scotland Ltd or bacs transfer to Boxing Scotland. If you or clubs intend to pay via bacs transfer please reference with your name of club or individual.

Boxing Scotland Coaching Course Information

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We are delighted to announce the following courses to kick start our 2019 Coach Education programme.

16th & 17th FEBRUARY 2019 – LEVEL 1 COURSE (Venue: Lochee Boxing Club, 16 Wellbank Ln, Dundee DD2 3FW)

30th & 31st MARCH 2019 – LEVEL 1 COURSE (Venue: BSL High Performance Centre, Olympia Theatre,
Orr St, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow G40 2QH)

30th & 31st MARCH 2019 – LEVEL 2 COURSE ((Venue: Lochee Boxing Club, 16 Wellbank Ln, Dundee DD2 3FW)

*REMEMBER – our Coaching Courses are both recognised and ratified by the SQA (Scottish Qualification Authority), with Level 1 coaches being awarded with a SCQF Level 4 qualification, and Level 2 Coaches awarded with SCQF Level 5*

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO marianne.mcmahon@boxingscotland.org

The following details should be included within each application:
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

We look forward to seeing you there!

Final Draft 2019 Intermediate Entries

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Dear Boxers/Coaches

Please click on the link below to view the final draft entries for our 2019 Intermediate Championships.

2019 In Entries 14 Jan 2019 Final Draft pm

We invite all clubs to check their entries to ensure they are accurate. Please contact the BSL office on enquiries@boxingscotland.org should any anomalies require changing.

Please also be advised that we will accept double entries up to Friday 18 January 2019 in order to create additional bouts.