Birmingham 'Sportsfest' 2007

For the first time boxing was invited to take part in the Birmingham City Council celebration of sport in the city, 'Sportsfest', held at Millenium Point. The ring was set up and the que's were long all day as local kids got some expert tuition on the pads from the coaches. A big thanks goes out to Hall Green ABC who brought lads down to spar, and GB squad member and Olympic hopeful, Frankie Gavin who chatted and did the corner for some of the youngsters. Also a big thanks goes out to Darren from Nechells Green ABC who brought young Liam down to show the public how its done on the pads, Nechells style!! and also to Paul Archer from Solihull ABC who helped out on the pads. Olympic Gold medalist Denise Lewis was also on hand to learn some basic boxing skills, as was the Lord Mayor and Cncllr ray Hassell.

Everyone is loving the boxing!!

Well done to all who took part

Woodgate Valley Summer Boxing Programme

The summer saw something new at St Francis Centre in Woodgate Valley- yup, you guessed it, Boxing!!

The scheme went very well and the kids really enjoyed their time there, learning the basics of boxing and playing games. The success of the project is in no small way down to the enthusiasm of the coach, James Lawlor whose relationship with the kids was fantastic and it really helped to make the programme a big success. The hope for the future is to have an 'after school club' at the centre and forge club links with local amateur boxing club, Rubery ABC. Woodgate valley is a deprived area and just the sort of place boxing can really do some good in the community beyond the 'normal' bounderies of sport.