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Clubs urged to follow regional lockdown advice; pad work reminder

In light of the local / regional lockdowns for COVID-19 increasingly coming into force in some areas across the country, England Boxing would like to re-confirm to member clubs that specific local government advice issued to them must be followed.

Changes for outdoor training during holidays

England Boxing has been advised that as a result of guidance for summer clubs /activities by the Department of Education, changes have been made to what is permitted outdoors for England Boxing Member Clubs.

Q&A on reopening of indoor gyms and facilities

England Boxing has put together a Q&A on the reopening of indoor gyms and facilities to answer some of the most burning questions that have come in from clubs, coaches and boxers.

Guidance on a return to indoor gyms from 25th July

England Boxing can now provide an update on the latest boxing-specific guidance following the UK government’s announcement yesterday (9th July) that indoor sports facilities and gyms can open in England from Saturday 25th July.

New Era launch online foodbank appeal

New Era Boxing Club Head Coach Mark Bebbington is appealing online to clubs to donate to their local foodbanks – and then nominate others affiliated to England Boxing to do the same.

A message from England Boxing CEO Gethin Jenkins

On behalf of everyone involved with England Boxing, I would like to convey our deep sense of disappointment over the Prime Minister’s announcement not to re-open indoor sports facilities in the latest easing of Coronavirus lockdown restrictions to come into force on 4th July – and add our organisation’s voice to the increasingly sector-wide demand for a government rethink.

National Lottery grant allows Olympia to take sessions online

Kent not-for-profit organisation Olympia Boxing has received a National Lottery grant from Kent Sport which has allowed it to continue its boxing fitness programmes for children during lockdown.

VIDEO: How to conduct an outdoor group session using new England Boxing guidelines

Watch our video on how to conduct an outdoor group session following the changes to guidelines, which come into effect today (Monday 1st June).

428 member clubs have received funding support

A total of 428 England Boxing-affiliated clubs have now received funding support to the tune of £2.83 million to help them through the Coronavirus outbreak.

Safeguarding guidance for clubs during the Coronavirus outbreak

Boxing clubs who want to stay on top of safeguarding issues during the Coronavirus outbreak are invited to consult two valuable resources.