Mandy Wickenden, the Guernsey Amalgamated Boxing Club (GABC) coach and fundraising co-ordinator, was due to give the talk but fell ill on the day.
In her place Head Coach Ben Duff provided an inspiring talk concerning the GABC and the excellent work they are doing with both adults and children. The
Rotary Club of Guernsey very much wish them success with their Fundraising Campaign
to improve the building and facilities.
The following is provided by the Club:
Established in Guernsey since 1935 the Guernsey Amalgamated Boxing Club
has provided a safe environment for athletes to learn and progress in
the sport of boxing.
Boxing traditionally has been a poor man’s
sport and most of the participants are children who come from low income
families. Over the years through our dedicated team of coaches we have
helped children from different back grounds grow in confidence,
overcome behaviour/social problems and bereavement. Boxing isn't just a
sport it's a life style which has been proven to guide kids in the
right direction and enhance their discipline, confidence, athleticism
and concentration. All the qualities needed to be successful in
school/life and be positive citizens within the community.
In
recent years the standard and number of boxers has increased
significantly, we currently have 35 boxers competing with another 80
training for fitness and fun. We are open 7 days a week and have 3
training sessions dedicated to juniors from the age of 8 upwards. One
of our senior boxers, Billy Le Poullain, reached the semi-finals of the
elite national championships and qualified for the Commonwealth Games in
Australia. This is the furthest anyone from Guernsey has reached in
the national championships and the first time a local boxer has
qualified for the Commonwealth Games.
We have dedicated coaches
and committee members but unfortunately our facilities are very run down
and urgently need upgrading. Recently, we have received planning
permission to repair, upgrade and extend the building upwards to create
another level. The estimated costs to improve the building is £400,000.
By creating this extra level it will allow us to make better use of
the space we have, which will help with the development of all our
boxers.
We cannot see the club being able to continue more than
a few years without repairing/upgrading the premises. This would be a
huge lose to the community and to the Island. This is the only Amateur
boxing club on the Island.
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