“The Assessments at the weekend in Sheffield went well with all the boxers giving a good account of themselves. On Friday there was an induction then a Gym session on the bags where they were asked to do specific combinations or moves, then at night (8.00pm) there was a technical spar.”
“On Saturday at 7.45am the day began with running on the indoor E.I.S. track. This was followed at 10.00am with Nutritionist Mark Ellison giving a talk and advice . At 11.00am an introduction into strength and conditioning was given followed at 3.00pm by a technical/open sparring session. The day was concluded by some padwork followed by an evening video presentation on International boxing styles.”
“The final day, Sunday started at 8.00am again with running in the E.I.S follwed at 10.00am by open sparring and a circuit.”
“The team departed at around 1.00pm for home.”
Performance Director Rob McCracken commented on the quality on show.
In Attendance
Rob McCracken, Dave Alloway, Nigel Davies all G.B
Martin Uttley England
Colin Jones Wales
Mike Keane Scotland
16 boxer attended 6 Scotland 3 Wales and 7 England upto 60kgs
Next Assessments 18th-20th Nov Around another 16 boxers over 60kgs.
Once all information is gathered, selected boxers will be invited back fro a second assessment and from this group the eventual 5-6 boxers will be chosen from the for the GB Development Squad.
