Male Senior and Junior Squad

Hi All

Just a reminder a male senior & junior squad training session will take
place at Broadplain on Sunday the 4th Jan. Commencing at 10 AM.
Kevin Hay

Western Counties Coaching seminar and workshop

Western Counties Amateur boxing

Second Annual Coaching Seminar & Workshop

Sponsored by

The Bristol Sporting Club

Sunday 11th January 2009

Commencing at 09.30am

Broad Plain Boys Club, Clement Street, Easton, Bristol, BS2 9ES


A warm welcome to our Coaches, boxers and officials from the Western Counties ABA to take part in this interesting day.


Speakers

• Richie Woodhall
o Olympic Light Middleweight Bronze medallist, Seoul, 1988
o WBC Super Middleweight Champion 1998-99
o Television Broadcaster


• Mick Gannon
o ABA National Coach


• Kevin Hay
o Western Counties ABA Regional Coach


• Mathew Williams
o ABA National Club and Coach Manager




What’s New?

There will be many new boxing initiatives in 2009 and to name a couple:
• The return of senior boxing to 3 rounds of 3 minutes.
• A new GB Boxing Performance Programme under the direction of Kevin Hickey, the newly appointed Performance Director, which will have implications for boxers throughout England who have aspirations to box in the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
• The introduction of a new Coach Education Programme throughout the three Home Countries.


The Presentations


Richie Woodhall has had a very successful amateur and professional career and, as boxing commentator he has seen every bout in the last two Olympic Games. Richie has been asked to address two issues in particular:

1. The trends in International Amateur Boxing
a. The impact of a return to 3 rounds of 3 minutes on these trends
b. The impact of the changes on the training, preparation and tactics of boxers

2. Weight Management – views from a professional and amateur career


Mick Gannon has responsibility for the development and preparation of the elite English boxers across the age groups including the rapidly developing women’s boxing. The pathway to English selection is of interest to all boxers and coaches in the West Country and Mick has attended our Squads and selected young boxers for inclusion in England training squads.
On top of all this important work, Mick is responsible for the implementation of the new Coach education Programme which will be rolled out in 2009.
We have asked Mick to address two issues in particular:

1. What are the key requirements for an English boxer?

2. What is the pathway from the West Country to England?


Mathew Williams has the responsibility to manage the National Club Mark Programme and to manage the new ABA Coach Education Programme. Mathew has previously worked for the UK Coaching Commission and has practical experience of the challenges faced by sports trying to update their coach education programme.
Mathew will outline:

1. The changes to the coach education programme

2. The impact upon the new generation of trainee coaches

3. How the boxing coach education programme compares with other sports


Kevin Hay, our Regional coach who has done so much to raise the performance of Western Counties Boxing for both sexes. We’ve asked Kevin to give us his vision of where Western Counties boxing should be in two years time in terms of both Performance and Coach Education. Kevin provides a vital link with both Mick Gannon and Mathew Williams.
The Programme



09.30am Assembly & Coffee


10.00am Welcome to the delegates - Steve Brooks, Western Counties Regional Secretary


10.05am Introduction to the speakers – Roger Eady


10.15 -11.00am Richie Woodhall


11.00 – 11.30am Mick Gannon


11.30 – 12.00Noon Kevin Hay


12.00 – 12.30pm Mathew Williams


12.30 – 1.00pm Lunch


1.00 – 2.00pm Questions & Answers

Senior Novice Quarter Finals

Date:
30th November 2008
Venue:
Bristol Broadplain
Clements Street.
Bristol
BS2 9ES

Western Counties v London
Western Counties in Red corner London in Blue.
Please ensure you have your coach registration card as well as your boxers ME3
If for whatever reason your boxer is unable to make this championships, please contact Steve Brooks immediately Thank you 01594 841552 or brooksgrove.forest@tesco.net

Weigh in 11am-1pm
Box 2pm

Class A

Light fly45-48kgs No Entry
Fly 48-51kgs No Entry
Bantam 51-54kgs Ryan Browning(EXETER) vs Victor Jennings ( Lynn )
Feather 54-57kgs Tim Hale (EMPIRE) vs Christou Ioannou ( Fisher Downgate)
Light 57-60kgsJames Bath(MALMESBURY) vs Darren Bellinger ( Islington )
Light Welter60-64kgsJohn Vance (YEOVIL) vs Phillip Bowes ( Repton )
Welter 64-69kgs Edward Bradbury(BODMIN)vs Gavin Currragh (Repton)
Middle 69-75kgsCraig Leadbetter(PENHILL)vs Michael Norgrove (Repton)
Light Heavy75-81kgs David Dungay (DEVONPORT) vs James Duffy (Finchley )
Cruiser 81-86kgsStephen Fiddy (BIDEFORD) vs Rara Ali (Dale Youth )
Heavy 86-91kgs Marcin Fojt (PORTLAND) vs Amin Isa Miguels
Super Heavy91kgs+ Rocky Broadway (WELLS) vs Julian Bryant (Gator)

Class B

Light fly 45-48kgs Marcus Hodgson (LAUNCESTON) vs Joseph McCulley (Bexley)straight to finalFly 48-51kgs No Entry
Bantam 51-54kgs Tor O'Brien (The Reach) walkover to semi final
Feather 54-57kgs Duane Winters (EMPIRE) vs Matthew Chanda (Crown and Manor)
Light 57-60kgs Karl Barnes (Tottenham) walkover to semi final
Light Welter60-64kgs Tony Kallis (MAYFLOWER)vs Georgie Kean (Times)
Welter 64-69kgs Mike Freeman (FOREST OAKS) vs Joseph Knighton (Repton)
Middle 69-75kgs Samuel Smart (CAMBOURNE) vs Darrin Mckenna (Hayes)
Light Heavy75-81kgs Samuel Hamerston(OAKMEAD)vs Reece Shagourie (Repton)
Cruiser 81-86kgs Greg Welling (BROADPLAIN) vs Richard Macaulay (St Pancras)
Heavy 86-91kgs Valentin Bumbul(COMBE MARTIN) vs Marvin Ture (Lynn)
Super Heavy 91kgs+ No Entry

Junior Novice finals

The 2008 Junior Novice Championship finals will take place on Saturday 22nd November at the Five Star Club in Romford.


Weigh-in takes place at 10am until midday and boxing will begin at 1pm.

Venue details:
The venue has been changed from Five Star Gym, Please ring me for new venue.
Steve Brooks

Junior Novice Semi finals

Western Counties wishes our five representative good luck in the semi finals of the Junior Novice championships, this Sunday 16th November
Venue: LAWRENCE BOXING CLUB
MARSH LANE
LYMINGTON
HAMPSHIRE
SO41 9BX
Weigh - in 10 - 12 midday
Hosted by Southern Counties. Who we thank for putting this championships on.
There is no information as to where or when the finals will take place, but I will continue to try and get what information I can for the contestants.
Class A
48-50 Jimmy McCann (Poole) v Shane McDonagh (Stevenage)
66-70 Daniel McDickson (Salisbury City) v John Teelaa (Alma)
70-75 Lewis Kerley(Bournemouth) v Charlie Gridler(Epson & Ewell)

Class B
44-46 Brad Bugdale (Devonport) v Harry Sweeney(Bexley)
66-70 Jay Gall (Exeter) v Conner Maclaren (Dale Youth)
Good luck boys.
Steve Brooks

Senior Novice Quarter finals

Senior Novice Quarter Finals.
Western Counties v London
30th November 2008
Broadplain ABC . Bristol
Clement Street.
BS2 9ES
Weigh in 11am-1pm
Box 2pm

Weekly Female Boxing Sessions

Female only Boxing sessions, every Friday from 5:30 - 6:30 (sometimes 7:00) @ Empire ABC.(Bristol)
All ages and abilities welcome, whether for Fun, Fitness or For Real. All sessions are taken by qualified female coaches who have years of experience.

For further information give me a bell on 07799 134 678 or Anyha 07780 736 043

Lisa Perryman

Western Counties Senior Novice Finals 2008

This will be held on Thursday 13th November 2008
Host: Torbay ABC
Venue: The English Riviera Centre
Chestnut Avenue
Torquay
TQ2 5LZ
Weigh in: 17.30-19.30
If for whatever reason a boxer withdraws, please ring or email me IMMEDIATELY so other arrangements can be made. Thank you 01594 841552 Steve Brooks

Class A
Southern Divs Northern Divs
(Red Corner) (Blue Corner)
Light fly45-48kgs No Entry
Fly 48-51kgs No Entry
Bantam 51-54kgs Ryan Browning (EXETER) Walk over to Quarter finals
Feather 54-57kgs Michael Vanderputte(DEVONPORT) v Tim Hale (EMPIRE)
Light 57-60kgs James Bath (MALMESBURY)Walk over to Quarter finals
Light Welter60-64kgs Adrian Campbell (DEVONPORT) v John Vance (YEOVIL)
Welter 64-69kgs Edward Bradbury (BODMIN) v Gary Low (NSC)
Middle 69-75kgs Chris Harris (DORCHESTER) v Craig Leadbetter (PENHILL)
Light Heavy75-81kgs David Dungay (DEVONPORT) v Joe Wallace (TREADWORTH)
Cruiser 81-86kgs Stephen Fiddy (BIDEFORD) v Craig Kibble (FOREST OAKS)
Heavy 86-91kgs Marcin Fojt (PORTLAND) Walk over to Quarter finals
Super Heavy91kgs+ Rocky Broadway (WELLS) Walkover to quarter finals

Class B
Southern Divs Northern Divs
(Red Corner) (Blue Corner)
Light fly45-48kgs Marcus Hodgson (LAUNCESTON)Walkover to Quarter finals
Fly 48-51kgs No Entry
Bantam 51-54kgs No Entry
Feather 54-57kgs Duane Winters (EMPIRE)Walkover to Quarter finals
Light 57-60kgs No Entry
Light Welter60-64kgs Tony Kallis (MAYFLOWER) Walkover to Quarter finals
Welter 64-69kgs Adam Tanner (TRURO)) v Mike Freeman (FOREST OAKS)
Middle 69-75kgs Samuel Smart (CAMBOURNE) v Danny Harris (PENHILL)
Light Heavy75-81kgs Samuel Hamerston (OAKMEAD) Walkover to Quarter finals
Cruiser 81-86kgs Greg Welling (BROADPLAIN)Walkover to Quarter finals
Heavy 86-91kgs Valentin Bumble (COMBE MARTIN) v Nathan Madge (FOREST OAKS)
Super Heavy91kgs+ No Entry

Greenhill headguards

Following a couple of phone calls I have recently received, can I clear up any rumors especially expensive ones when your club has just invested in Greenhill headguards!!!.
Enquired to Paul King with regard to use or non use of these headguards, and I quote 'No Steve they are applicable for Domestic use, no problem.'
So pleased to confirm use of Greenhill Headguards can continue.
Regards
Steve Brooks

Junior Novice Semi finals

Southern/Western Counties v London, Home/Eastern Counties Semi finals for the Junior Novice Championships will take place on Sunday 16th November
Venue: LAWRENCE BOXING CLUB
MARSH LANE
LYMINGTON
HAMPSHIRE
SO41 9BX
Weigh - in 10 - 12 midday

Class A
42-44 Tommy Howlett (Moulscombe)
44-46 Brad Johnson (Moneyfields)
46-48 No Entry
48-50 Jimmy McCann (Poole) v Shane McDonagh (Stevenage)
50-52 Andrew Wastell (Woodcote)
52-54 Joe Pigford (Golden Ring)
54-57 James Whitlock (Golden Ring)
57-60 Felix Cash (Guildford)
60-63 Connor Sandells (Hillcrest)
63-66 Steven Hill (West Hill)
66-70 Daniel McDickson (Salisbury City) v John Teelaa (Alma)
70-75 Lewis Kerley(Bournemouth) v Charlie Gridler(Epson & Ewell)
75-80 No Entry
Class B
44-46 Brad Bugdale (Devonport) v Harry Sweeney(Bexley)
46-48 No Entry
48-50 Lewis Thompson (Woodcot)
50-52 George Chapman (Crawley)
52-54 Charlie Little (St Marys)
54-57 George Smith (St Marys)
57-60 Jack Thompson(Aylesham)
60-63 Lloyd Johnson (Stacey)
63-66 Flo Lika (Isle of Thanet)
66-70 Jay Gall (Exeter) v Conner Maclaren (Dale Youth)
70-75 Bobby Forman (Whitstable)
75 -80 Franklin Halford (Swanley)
80-85 No Entry

Good luck to our 5 representatives from Western Counties. You will be in the RED corner. Please ensure you have your registered coaching cards with you as well as your boxers ME3.
If for whatever reason you find you are unable to represent Western Counties, please ring ASAP 01594 841552 Steve Brooks, so that other arrangments can be made.
Thank you.

Squad date Sunday 16th November

Hi All,
A Senior mixed Male/Female squad will take place at Broadplain on Sunday 16th November at Broadplain commencing at 10 AM. Please note only senior Male boxers for this squad, selection for the Match against the Army in December wiil be from this squad. Females of all standards and ages are to attend the squad.Any queries I can be contacted on my old number from Tuesday.(07888678487)
Regards
Kevin Hay
Western Counties Regional Coach

Junior Novice Quarter Finals Southern V Western

Information for the quarter finals of the Junior Novice Championships. Please remember to take your coaching cards as well as your boxers ME3 as these may well be checked. If there are any spelling mistakes please let me know as this will save problems on the day. Please if you need to withdraw from the championships ring me ASAP Steve Brooks 01594 841552

Saturday October 25th 2008 JNABA
Andover Leisure Centre – West St – Andover – SP10 1QP

Weigh In 12 – 2.00 pm
Doors Open to Public 2.00 pm
Boxing Starts 2.30 pm
On the day please phone 07895181793 if you have difficulty finding the venue or have any other queries.

Class A
42-44 Tommy Howlett (Moulscombe) v Christian Bryan (Bournemouth)
44-46 Brad Johnson (Moneyfields) walkover to semi finals
46-48 No Entry
48-50 Jimmy McCann (Poole) walkover to Semi finals
50-52 Andrew Wastell (Woodcote) V Jordan erby (Portland)
52-54 Joe Pigford (Golden Ring) v James Hegley (Watchet)
54-57 James Whitlock (Golden Ring) v Daniel Walters (Illfracombe)
57-60 Felix Cash (Guildford) v Liam Allen (Poole)
60-63 Connor Sandells (Hillcrest) v Keith Riley(Newquay)
63-66 Steven Hill (West Hill) v Oliver Luke (Saints)
66-70 Medhi Zahir (Golden Ring) v Daniel McDickson (Salisbury City)
70-75John Weeks (Stacey) v Lewis Kerley(Bournemouth)
75-80 No Entry

Class B
44-46 No Entry
46-48 Brad Bugle (Devonport) walkover to semifinals
48-50 George Chapman (Crawley) walkover to semi finals
50-52 Charlie Little (St Marys) walkover to semi finals
54-57 George Smith (St Marys) v Raynor Mason (Poole)
57-60 Harry Coombes (Basingstoke) or Jack Thompson(Aylesbury) v Danny Cunningham (Bournemouth)
60-63 Lloyd Johnson (Stacey) v Tim Cutter (Empire)
63-66 Flo Lika (Isle of Thanet) v Billy Hammett (Barnstaple)
66-70 Ben Watkins(Hove) v Jay Gall (Exeter)
70-75 Bobby Forman (Whitstable) walkover
75 - 80 Franklin Halford (Swanley) v Dale Thompson (Mayflower)
80-85 No Entry

No information on date,venue or weigh in times for Semi finals, working on it.......Will post as soon as I know anything. Course if you have heard let me know and I can pass it on as well. Thanks

Kevin Hay AWOL

If you have been trying to contact Kevin Hay our regional coach without any success lately . It is because he is at sea and unavailable at present.
If you have any coaching queries please contact either Les Brooking or Steve Gawron until our wanderer returns.
Les email les.brooking@uk.ngrid.com
Steve email mkenny@phsg.org

Teenagers get a second chance with Dennis Stinchcombe

Bristol sports scheme sets teens straight
Wednesday, October 01, 2008,

A pioneering Bristol sports scheme that has helped young offenders turn their lives around has been held up at the Conservative party conference as a shining example to cut crime.
Youth worker Dennis Stinchcombe told activists at the Birmingham rally that the Second Chance initiative, which runs intensive sports training sessions for convicts, was helping to restore pride in the teenagers.
The boys, aged 15-18, are referred by Ashfield Young Offenders Institute and start with a day-release course in boxing, football coaching and first aid.
Sharing a platform with Helen Newlove, whose husband Garry was killed by teenage thugs, was Shadow Home Secretary Dominic Grieve who set out his vision for stopping crime.
Mr Stinchcombe said the project was in its early days but so far had a good success rate.

"The Second Chance project is about working with young people who are hard to reach and we use sports as a platform to do that," he said.
"So far we have had about a dozen boys go through it and have had a good rate of preventing re-offending.
"We are providing role models for the boys that they might not otherwise have. Let's get some pride back into the country and pride back into young people."
A raft of proposals were announced at the session including support for 'have-a-go' heroes prepared to intervene when they see crimes being committed on the streets and putting 500 officers on the beat by slashing police paperwork.
Changes would also be made to the restrictive health and safety rules that apply to the police and sharia courts would be given no authority over criminal and family law matters.
Shadow Home Secretary Grieve said: "We'll scrap the Whitehall targets that encourage police to pick on soft targets.
"We'll amend the police guidelines so officers back those who use reasonable force to maintain the Queen's peace.
"And we'll ensure that the code for Crown Prosecutors is amended so it is crystal clear that it is not in the 'public interest' to prosecute those who perform a citizen's arrest in good faith."

Senior Novice entry forms

Senior Novice entry forms can now be downloaded from the ABA web site the link is. http://www.abae.co.uk/Images/Senior%20Novice%20Entry%20Form2008-9_tcm97-133190.rtf
Completed entry forms and entry fee's must be into your divisional secretaries two weeks prior to first round. Late entries not accepted. (North closing date 18th October, South closing date 25th October)
Northern Divs Forest Oaks 1st November WI 4-6pm box 7pm
Southern Divs Weymouth 8th November

Western Counties regional round Torbay 13th November 2008

Junior Novice Western Counties line up

Western Counties Junior Novice championships will take place in Exeter at the Riverside Leisure Centre, Cowick Street. Exeter. Post code EX4 1AF Weigh in 17.00hrs -19.00hrs on Saturday 18th October 2008.
The following are the bouts. Any withdrawal please let me know immediately.
Thank you
Steve Brooks 01594 841552

Class A
52-54kg
Jake Chislett DORCHESTER v James Hegley WATCHET
66-70kg
Jason Osmond WEYMOUTH v Daniel McDickson SAILSBURY
70-75kg
Leweis Kerley BOURNEMOUTH v Charly Cooper DOWNEND
Class B
54-57kg
Raynor Mason POOLE v Callum Gatt WELLS
57-60kg
Danny Cunningham BOURNEMOUTH v Connor Jones SYNWELL
60-63kg
Bradley Westall DEVONPORT (withdrawn)v Tim Cutter EMPIRE (through to next round)
63-66kg
Billy Hammett BARNSTAPLE(withdrawn) v James Tasker PENHILL (through to next round)
75-80kg
Dale Thompson MAYFLOWER v William Burden FOREST OAKS

Western Counties Seminar January 2009

Sunday January 11th 2009.
Please add date to your diaries. We are planning another coaches conference.
We were disappointed last year that we unable to deliver a coaches conference, especially as the one held in January 07 was such a success and well received, by all. But with your continued support of the squads and the shows being held at the Bristol Sporting Club, we are now in a position to try again.
We are still in the planning stage but, hoping to have Mick Gannon England Coach and Richie Woodhall; Olympic bronze medallist Seoul 1988; WBC Super Middleweight Champion of the World;BBC Boxing Commentator, to present a talk on a range of subjects to include:
Nutrition
Weight management
The changes required to adjust to 3x3 rounds

When we have more details we shall add to the blog, but in the mean time keep this day free.

Tutors Courses Exeter and Bristol

Due to popular demand, on a first come first served basis, Q Shillingford, will be venturing into the Western Counties again to conduct two Tutors courses.

DATE Saturday 8th November 2008
TIME 09.00 - 16.00
VENUE University of Exeter, St Luke’s College, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU
COST £80.00 (payable to Western Counties ABA)
Course Director Quinton Shillingford
CONTACT Roger Eady,
email: Roger.eady@btinternet.com
Mobile: 07872 619426

not only but also

DATE Tuesday 18th November 2008
TIME 09.00 - 16.00
VENUE Broadplain Bristol Riverside Youth Project,Clement Street,Easton, Bristol, BS2 9ES
COST £80.00 (payable to Western Counties ABA)
Course Director Quinton Shillingford
CONTACT Roger Eady,
email: Roger.eady@btinternet.com
Mobile: 07872 619426

Sports UK Coaching awards of the year

Hi All,
Please see below nomination details for the UK Coaching Awards to be held in December. It would be good if we could gain recognition for some of our deserving coaches. The nomination forms for the UK Coaching Awards are now available to download from the sports coach UK website at the following link.

http://www.sportscoachuk.org:81/sports+coach+UK+Events+and+Courses/UK+Coaching+Awards/2008+UK+Coaching+Awards/UK+Coaching+Awards+Nomination+Forms.htm

Western Counties v Royal Navy

Hi All
Matching against the Royal Navy if anybody is interested in boxing any
body on the list email me, boxers who attend squad training get
preference.
Regards
Kevin Hay
Western Counties Regional Coach
devonportabc@aol.com

NAME RANK AGE CLASS BOUTS W L KG REMARKS
JOE HARVEY 22 OPEN 23 17 6 95
MAL RAY MNE 26 NOVICE 9 7 2 81
PAUL ORMSTON 21 OPEN 24 18 6 81
GARRY MITCHELL 25 NOVICE 0 0 0 69
ALLAN THOMSON 26 NOVICE 21 13 8 75
PAUL FERGUSON 27 INTER 27 19 8 69
LEE BRANNING 18 NOVICE 24 16 8 64
MARK FLOWERS 24 OPEN 49 30 19 69
CALLUM MABON 21 NOVICE 1 0 1 69
MIKE HORROX 26 NOVICE 19 12 7 67
DAVID HARRISON NOVICE 15 10 5 60
MARK HOBKIRK 22 NOVICE 11 6 5 57
KIERON YEOMAN 21 NOVICE 13 11 2 69
DAVID GROOM 25 NOVICE 14 10 4 64
BEN MOUNTFORD 21 NOVICE 16 9 7 64
JACK EDWARDS NOVICE 4 3 1 81
RONNY HUGHES 27 INTER 6 4 2 81 22 JUNIOR BOUTS
NICK MCGARRY 24 OPEN 55 27 28 81
DAVE MCELWEE 27 INTER 26 17 9 78
LUKE WILSON 25 INTER 22 11 11 75
G ALDERSON 29 OPEN 36 31 5 75 NEEDS NOTICE
PAUL BALLINGALL 29 NOVICE 15 6 9 69
LUCY ABLE (FEMALE)26 OPEN 57

Junior Novice and Senior Novice Championships

Junior Novice
1st Round
Northern Divisions 5th Oct Broadplain weigh in 11am-1pm box 2pm
Southern Divisions 4th Oct Dorchester weigh in TBC
Regional round
Western Counties Junior Novice Exeter 18th October weigh in TBC
Quarter finals
Southern Counties V Western Counties
25th October 2008
Andover Leisure Centre, West Street, Andover SP10 1QP
Weigh in 12-2 box ASA possible, after weigh in.


Entry forms downloadable from Link to your right in Western Counties contacts and Information, or ABA site or from your divisional secretary.closing date 20th October to your divisional Secretaries.

Senior Novice
1st Round
Northern Div 1st Nov Forest Oaks Weigh in 4-6pm box 7pm
Southern Div 8th November Weymouth weigh in TBC
Regional round
Western Counties Senior Novice 13th November Torbay Weigh in TBC
Quarter Finals
Western Counties v London
Sunday 30th November 2008
Broadplain Bristol, Clement Street,Easton. Bristol BS2 9ES
Weigh in 11-1 box 2pm


Enrty forms still not yet available as soon as they are I will change this posting

First Aid course 27th September

Dennis Stinchcombe will be running a First Aid course. So for those thinking of doing a coaching course next year or those who have just gone to register and realised that their first aid is coming up to the three year mark, here is your chance. £50 at Broadplain on the 27th September. Download application form from the link on your right 'Western Counties contacts and information downloads'.

Womens Boxing in the Westen Counties.

All interested members of the Western Counties are invited to Womens development meeting to be held.

Sunday 16th October 2008
3.30pm - 5.00pm

Riverside Youth Project / Broad Plains Boys Club
Clement Street
Easton
Bristol
BS2 9ES

Western Counties Women’s Boxing Development Meeting – Inaugural Meeting
Sunday 12th October 2008, 3.30pm, Riverside Youth Project / Broad Plains Boys Club

AGENDA

1. Present and Apologies
2. Background and National Women’s Boxing Development Strategy
3. Western Counties Perspective
a. Current opportunities – Beacon Clubs
b. What do we need to develop?
c. Priorities for development
d. How are we going to develop and implement priorities?
4. Development Group
5. Funding
6. Any other Business
7. Date of Next Meeting

Coaching course October 08

This course for both assistants and full coaching course are now full. I will continue to take names for the reserve list, in case there are any 'drop outs' .
Those accepted on the course will be getting a letter of confirmation in the next few days.
The next anticipated course will be in June/July 09 and will be the new VRQ coaching course. No dates or confirmation of content has yet been established, but as soon as it has... yes you guessed it will be on the blog!!!
Steve Brooks

Message from Kevin Hay re Squad 7th September Bristol

Hi All,
Sorry for not getting back to you sooner just got back from Holiday.
The squad is still taking place on Sunday 7th September, 10 am Broadplain. All boxers who attended squad training last season are invited. If coaches believe they have boxers who should be attending ring me or email normally minimum of 10 bouts. (07888678487. devonportabc@aol.com )
Also selecting the boxers from Sundays squad for the match against the
Royal Navy 13th October . So if your boxer wants to represent the Western Counties they must attend.

Regards
Kevin Hay

Western Counties Regional Coach

Western Counties tournaments for September/October 08

Below tournaments for Western Counties September and October.Division in brackets
September
28th Bideford (Devon)
October
3rd Devonport (Devon)
4th Dorchester to include Junior novice championships southern divisions Cornwall and Dorset v Devon(Cornwall and Dorset)
10th Lympstone (Devon)
13th Western Counties v Army at Bristol Sporting Club
16th NSC (Somerset and Bristol)
18th Trowbridge (Gloucestershire and Wiltshire)
18th Western Counties Junior Novice Championships Exeter (Devon)
26th Wells (Bristol and Somerset)
26th Mayflower (Devon)
31st Bournemouth (Cornwall and Dorset)

ME1 and Western Counties Tournament forms now downloadable.

To download ME1 forms and Tournament application forms please follow link on right 'Western Counties ABA contacts' and then find tournament form link or ME1 link.
When using ME1 please remember they must be returned to Dennis Stichcombe, in complete form (all four pages) and legible, along with copy of birth certificate and two passport photo's. Also ensure form is filled in black ink. Incomplete or illegible forms will not be processed. Fee this year for registering each boxer if £9.50
Tournament forms when competed must be returned to your divisional secretary with appropriate payment.

Womens European Union Championships Liverpool

Congratulations to Lisa Perryman from Empire ABC.
Silver medal in the European Championships, loosing in the final to L Turcin of Rumania. (8-2)
Lisa joined her fellow team mates, S Holford, N Jones, and A Coulson in the silver position. L Abel was the only English representative to win a Gold medal.
Congratulations to all the girls on a long week of competition and excellent results.

Computer link to live olympic coverage.

Depending on how clever your computer is this is the link have found to watch olymics. You will need to Copy and Paste into browser.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/7534974.stm

Coaching Course October 2008

A coaching course will take place on the weekends of 4th and 5th October and 11th and12th October 2008.
The first weekend (4th/5th) will take place at Exeter University and the second weekend (11th12th) at broadplain Bristol.
There will be Assistant, Full and refresher courses on offer. If you are interested in applying, please download the form to your right of this notice an sent with documents and cheque as soon as possible.
We have as of today 6 places left on the Assistant course, and 4 on the Full. First come first served with necessary CRB checks and 1st aid in place take priority.
There is not as yet another course planned for this season coming, possibly June/July but if there is one it will be in the new VRQ format. See previous postings on coach course changes.

Western Counties ABA 2008 Agenda for AGM

Please download from the link below.
Read this document on Scribd: agenda for 2008 agm

Wayne Ingram Gets Gold For England

Congratulations to Wayne Ingram of Gloucester ABC, winning his England vest in great style.
The Tri-Nations Junior Championships, took place in Cardiff. Wayne beat the Welsh Champion on Friday 25th July, winning against Cameron Halfpenny. 13-2
In the Finals he met Mark Docerty from Scotland winning 11-7.
well done Wayne and Gloucester ABC.

Lisa Perryman Gets England Call Up

Lisa Perryman our newly qualified full coach from Empire ABC Bristol has been selected to represent England at the European Championships in Liverpool in August.
Link for BBC interview below. Well done to Lisa's coaches Martin Bisp and Jimmy Rowbotham, and good luck to Lisa from all in Western Counties.
http://news.bbc.co.uk:80/sport1/hi/boxing/7519313.stm

Womens boxing newsletter Summer 2008

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ABAof E AGM 20th Sept 08

AMATEUR BOXING ASSOCIATION OF ENGLAND LTD. (“The Company”)

NOTICE OF MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 15th Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, London on Saturday 20th September 2008 at 11.30am.

1. To receive the Chairman’s Report for the Company for the year 2007/2008.

2. To receive and adopt the Company’s Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2008.

3. To appoint Ormerod Rutter as Auditors until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company and to authorise the Director of Finance to fix their remuneration.

4. To elect (2) Boxing Directors, who retire by rotation and are eligible for re-election.

5. To elect a non-Executive Director, who retire by rotation and is eligible for re-election.

6. To consider and, if thought fit, approve amendments to Rules and Regulations of the Company as set out in the schedule and Articles of Association.

7. General Business.


By Order of the Board.
Paul King
(Company Secretary)

Dated 8 July 2008
Registered Office
English Institute of Sport
Coleridge Road
Sheffield S9 5DA

Amateur Boxing Association Guidelines for Women's Boxing

The ABAE Equity Commission
June 2008
1) Introduction:
a) Women have been boxing for centuries and records show that female bouts were taking place in London as early as the 1720s. Mostly, however, bouts confined to fairground booths and street entertainment. At the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis, women's boxing was displayed as an event. Although this signalled some acceptance, progress towards accepting women as boxers remained slow and women were not allowed to compete as amateurs until 1988.
b) The Amateur Boxing Association of England lifted the 116-year ban against women boxing in 1996 and is now fully committed to the development of Women’s Boxing. The world of Amateur Boxing will support, advice and guide providers of Amateur Boxing on how to include and provide for females.
c) Since 1996 Women’s Boxing has been a fast growing sport with opportunities being developed and created for participation and competition. As of March 2008, there were 508 registered female boxers and this is set to grow. Women are also interested in undertaking a variety of roles within Boxing such as officiating, coaching and various other voluntary roles.
d) Due to the fact that Women’s Boxing is relatively new it has and will provide challenges and pose questions. The Amateur Boxing Association of England is committed to ensuring females gain a positive experience in and through Boxing. These guidelines have therefore, been produced to enable providers of Amateur Boxing with information and advice ensuring that women can safely participate and be successful in and through the sport whether it be to gain skills through volunteering, achieve world level success in competition or to gain self esteem, confidence and benefits from excellent dynamic physical activity.
2) Overriding principles:
The Amateur Boxing Association of England is committed to Equality and Child Protection.
a) Equality:
“The ABAE shall ensure that all communities have the opportunity to participate in the sport of amateur boxing and we shall not tolerate discrimination, harassment or other unfair treatment in any form. Systems, procedures and an open culture will be developed to guard against this.”
(Amateur Boxing Association of England Equity Policy)
i) This statement is fundamental to the development of Women’s Boxing. There are many examples, past and present, of clubs / providers / organisations resisting or attempting to prevent women from taking part in Boxing. The ban has been lifted in England, and the Amateur Boxing Association of England is currently going for the third level of the Equality Standard. The commitment is clear that women are to be fully embraced within the provision of boxing at all levels and within all aspects. Discrimination against women will not be tolerated by the Amateur Boxing Association of England.
ii) To achieve equality the Amateur Boxing Association of England has appointed the inaugural National Women’s Boxing Development Manager to support and develop Women’s Boxing including training, awareness and development of clubs.
3) Child Protection:
“It is the responsibility of every adult involved in Amateur Boxing to ensure that every child, young person and adult is able to participate in our sport in a safe and friendly environment. There can be no excuses whatsoever for any form of abuse and all such reported concerns will be rigorously addressed. All within the ABAE should recognise their responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children, young people and adults by protecting them from all forms of emotional, physical, sexual abuse and neglect. This includes bullying.
a) All children and young people should be valued and treated with equity and fairness. The interests and welfare of children and young people is paramount and they have a right to expect the highest standards of care and this organisation will expect nothing less from those charged with this duty of care and protection regardless of the child’s age, culture, disability, ability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief or sexual identity.”
(Amateur Boxing Association of England Child Protection Policy and Procedures)
b) The welfare and safeguarding of women and girls is essential. Boxing was traditionally a male dominated environment and as such women and girls can be classed as potentially more vulnerable by low representation. It is essential that all Child Protection Policies and Procedures are executed equally for both genders.
4) Guidelines
a) Inclusion and equal opportunities
i) Women’s Boxing participation has seen a dramatic increase; however women and girls still only comprise of 3.7% of the total boxing population. This is not representative of the general population which comprises of 51% women.
ii) In order to increase participation an ethos of equal opportunities and inclusion is vital. Equal opportunities can only be achieved if the world of boxing do more and act proactively to develop participation. For instance, women who do not currently participate in Boxing have expressed a lack of information and boxing not being seen as a sport that women can participate in as key perceived barriers. Collectively we need to change such perceived barriers by engaging our communities, being open and demonstrating that women and girls can start and develop in the sport.
iii) Many people confuse inclusion and integration. The two can be the same but also different. An integrating boxing scenario provides for everyone in the same way and method. An inclusive boxing scenario puts the needs of participants at the heart of planning and delivery.
iv) Many Boxing Gyms are open to anyone and operate within an integrated environment. Whilst this is extremely positive there may be some females who may find this to be a barrier. To explain this further, two scenarios e.g:
Example 1: A 30 year old woman who is obese and has not taken part in physical activity for some time. This individual may find a male dominated environment intimidating and she is highly likely to be discouraged from attending.
Example 2: A Muslim, 16 year old, female. Due to cultural beliefs this individual may not be allowed to take part in such activity with men present.
v) Given the 2 above examples an integrated boxing scenario will not meet their needs. Their needs may be better met with a different scenario that is inclusive as follows:
Example 1: A 30 year old woman who is obese and has not taken part in physical activity for some time. She is encouraged to join with a friend in a female only introductory course. Once she has gained confidence and improved in her fitness is given the opportunity to join other classes within a Boxing Gym with other women she has been training with.
Example 2: A Muslim, 16 year old, female. A female boxing coach from the club provides a weekly female only session at the club or in a community centre.
vi) There is no one size fits all answer with inclusion however; the golden rule of considering the individual needs and backgrounds of women and girls and catering for their circumstances is inclusive.
vii) We also appreciate that not all Boxing Gyms have the physical and operational capacity to provide fully inclusive activity and may start with an integrated approach but we hope that Boxing Gyms will work towards such an inclusive ethos.
b) Welfare and safeguarding:
i) This document should be read in line with the Amateur Boxing Association of England Child Protection Policy and Procedures and ensure that all aspects apply within the policy and procedures for male and females. Some specific aspects have been included in these guidelines to provide more detail:
ii) Physical contact as a means of demonstrative coaching is often used by coaches. This method can still be applied so long as the following is considered:
(1) Can other coaching tools be used such as videos, verbal explanation, demonstration, diagrams, and mannequins.
(2) Inform / ask the participant.
(3) Carefully position hands and only on body parts that are appropriate e.g. legs
(4) Ensure you can be seen by others e.g. coaches, spectators, parents
(5) Is a female chaperone present in the gym?
iii) Boxing by nature is a weight controlled sport. This has many advantages if the approach is for health related reasons. However, it is important to also consider the sensitivity related to someone’s weight. Eating disorders are a serious mental illness affecting 1.1 million people in the UK. beat[1] provides helplines for adults and young people, online support and a UK-wide network of self-help groups to help people beat their eating disorder. Actions, even if not meant in a malicious way, around someone’s weight can have an affect on someone’s perception of their weight even if they are not overweight in any way. For instance a coach joking with a boxer saying “Fatty, you need to lose some of that puppy fat to make the weight” or saying “you are looking a bit heavy”. It is essential that a coach considers how they approach a female boxer’s weight sensitively and positively.
iv) There are guidelines within the Child Protection Policy and Procedures on weigh ins. Women and girls must be safeguarded within the context of a weigh in and the following guidelines be applied:
(1) Like children, women and girls should be weighed in at separate times to men or in a separate area.
(2) Female chaperones should be provided.
(3) If possible those individuals who need to be present should be female and if this is not possible due to a shortage of females any males unfulfilling roles should not be present.
(4) Boxers should be told in advance to wear a swimsuit or tank top and shorts, rather than underwear.
v) The Travel Safe with Children guidelines should be observed for females. Key points being:
(1) General Staffing Rules - Where there are female athletes then at least one female supervisor should be present and similarly.
(2) Male coaches should not be taking female athletes to tournaments or events on their own without a female chaperone. However, this is not a reason to prevent a female from competing. Clubs should consider solutions to finding a chaperone whether it be a family member of the athlete or a female volunteer in the club.
c) Safety in Boxing
i) Some people mistakenly perceive amateur boxing as a 'dangerous sport', Medical research and data shows a completely different story. Amateur boxing goes to great lengths to protect its athletes. Women amateur boxers must wear a mouth guard at all times, wear protective hand bandages, force absorbent head gear and a shirt to absorb sweat. Women boxers are also recommended to wear breast protectors and crotch protectors.
ii) Female boxers must bring a signed Pregnancy Declaration to the first medical examination at a tournament, declaring that she is not pregnant. The declaration must be maximum 14 days old when signed.
iii) Suppliers of women’s boxing safety equipment include:
(1) TOP Ten (http://www.toptencanada.com/store/shopping.php?category=1&sub=21)

Sports Bra with Inserts Description: The 'cool' choice for active women. Flexible plastic inserts in different sizes increase comfort while providing support and protection.
Protective Sports-Bra Inserts Description: Flexible plastic insert comes in different sizes.Increase comfort while providing maximum protection against hard blows.
Female Tuck-Under Description: Padded female crotch protection from hard contact.

(2) Everlast (http://www.everlast.com/everlast-turtle-shells-and-protective-bra.html)

Protective Bra & Cup
This patented sports bra can be worn with or without protective cups. Worn by amateur and professional boxers. USA Boxing and Golden Gloves approved. Every style can be worn easily under ring apparel. Protective cups fit conveniently inside Protective Bra for added chest protection. Patented protective cups are super rigid and durable, yet flexible. Protective cups and sports bra sold separately.


d) Clothing:
i) Women and girls often have longer hair than men. Hair should be tied back or warm in a bandana, head scarf or hairnet to ensure hair does not impair the vision of the individual or their opponent in competition or training.
ii) Women and girls should dress appropriately for training, in non-revealing clothing and clothing that enables them to train comfortably and safely.
5) Being a Female Friendly Club / Provider
a) We understand that clubs and providers may not be fully female friendly; however it is essential that all clubs and providers cater for women boxing and as such clubs and providers need to work towards being female friendly. Below is a list of tips on being / becoming female friendly. Remember, if you require support with any of these factors you can contact the National Women’s Boxing Development Manager.
i) Positive publicity including images of women boxing. Distributing posters and leaflets in outlets that are female focused e.g. girls’ schools, women’s centres, guides and brownies.
ii) Positive images within the boxing environment and recognition of the successes of women boxers.
iii) Weekly female only sessions or an introductory female course of so many weeks
iv) Mixed gender sessions where appropriate
v) Female chaperones and supervisors within the boxing environment
vi) Female coach(s)
vii) Female changing and toilet facilities
viii)Information readily available including other opportunities, welfare officer, grants and safety equipment
ix) Link with other clubs for female sparring sessions regularly
x) Match making to enable women to compete and develop
6) Tournament Information
a) A domestic competitive structure for women and girls exists, and clubs are encouraged to enter female boxers, once they have received their medical card and they are deemed ready by their coach to compete.
b) International tournaments for women and girls currently include:
i) World Championships
ii) European Championships
iii) European Union Championships
iv) The Witch Cup
v) The Ahmet Comert
vi) Nikolaev Cup
c) Weight categories:
(1) Senior and Youth Boxers will be allowed to compete at 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg and 86kg as designated by AIBA.
(2) Junior and Novice Boxers will be allowed to compete at 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg and 80kg+

7) Further information, support and advice
a) For further information, support and advice contact the Amateur Boxing Association of England’s National Women’s Boxing Development Manager, Rebecca Black on 07515333044 or rebecca.black@abae.co.uk

Please note this document will be updated annually to reflect the fast pace of change in women’s boxing. Last produced in July 2008.

[1] beat is the working name of the Eating Disorders Association

Notice of AGM

Western Counties ABA Annual General Meeting 2008


I give notice that the Annual general meeting, of the Western Counties, of the Amateur Boxing Association of England will be held on, Thursday the 7th August 2008 at 7.30pm, at the Taunton Football Club. TA1 2HG.
All members of the Association are invited to attend, but only two members from each club will have voting rights. All proposals and nominations for officers and commissions, must reach me via your divisional meetings 21 days (17th July) before the AGM.

Yours sincerely
Steve Brooks
Honorary Western Counties Secretary

Full Coach course Devonport ABC Plymouth July 08

Hi All,
Possibility of running an additional ABA coach course(full not assistant)
Max numbers 14 at Devonport ABC, Plymouth over two weekends in July 12/13 & 19/20 also open to coaches who have already put names down for October if they wish to do it early. If enough interest Kevin Hay is happy to run this additional course.

Ideal time for Devon ,Cornwall, Dorset and Channel Islands to get their refresher done and not have to travel to Bristol. The future refresher course next year I understand is a two day course. This refresher would be valid for 3 years. Places allocated on 1st come 1st served
regards
Steve Brooks

Application forms with secretaries

A few Places remaining

Tutor course July 8th Exeter
ABA OF ENGLAND BOXING TUTOR’S COURSE ONE DAY
DATE Tuesday 8th July 2008
TIME 0900 - 1600
VENUE University of Exeter, St Luke’s College, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU
COST £80.00 (payable to Western Counties ABA)Course Director Quinton Shillingford
CONTACT Roger Eady,Roger.eady@btinternet.comMobile: 07872 619426

UK Doping team (100% me)

I KNOW THIS IS LATE IN THE DAY BUT IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING LET ME KNOW AND I WILL CONTACT BARRY JONES FOR YOU
Dear All,
The last seminar to be delivered for the ABAE from the UK Sport Doping Team [100% Me] is to be held on:
SATURDAY the 14th June commencing at 11am.
The venue will be:The West Midlands PoliceSports & Conference CentreTally HoPershore RoadBirmingham B5 7RN
When you arrive the centre is located 'at the end of the drive on your right'.The nearest British Rail Station is 'Birmingham New Street'This seminar is aimed at Midland Counties, North west Counties, Yorkshire and Tyne & Wear.It is also important that the outstanding athletes AND Coaches from both the GB Squad and the Female elite Squad are present. Also all GB & ABAE Team Managers who have not yet attended a previous delivery.
The following are urged to attend as the new programme is about to be rolled out by UK Sport and it is imperative that you know what to expect and 'What is expected of you@Officials [particularly Oi/c's], Coaches and elite boxers.The programme will be aimed at the following athletes albeit, UK Sport can select 'any' domestic tournament if it feels that it is necessary:All senior championships from quarter final stages INCLUDING female championships.So please ensure that you attend as it may be one of your competitions that they decide to attend !!The seminar lasts for approximately 2 hours.
Best wishesBarry JonesEquity Manager

Some of our new and some of our not so new coaches at the Sunday session of the Western Counties coaching course. June 8th 2008. How many can you name??

Tutor course July 8th Exeter

ABA OF ENGLAND
BOXING TUTOR’S COURSE
ONE DAY

DATE Tuesday 8th July 2008
TIME 0900 - 1600
VENUE University of Exeter, St Luke’s College, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU
COST £80.00 (payable to Western Counties ABA)
Course Director Quinton Shillingford

CONTACT Roger Eady,
Roger.eady@btinternet.com
Mobile: 07872 619426
Home: 01633 400767

Workshops in the South West

There has recently been increasing requests for information on workshops, whether it's for child protection courses for welfare officers or equity for clubs preparing to become a club mark accredited club.
The link for courses in the South West are below. The various sports partnerships in your own counties are the providers. The 'coach conferences' which are occasional put on by them are also worth considering, they are directed at all sports, but can have good information and training within them, which as relevant to amateur boxing, as any sport. (e.g. sports psychology, core balance, imagery, sports injury ).
Course list link:
http://www.sportscoachuk.org/NR/rdonlyres/8EEAE1F0-6B5F-426D-BB14-0306AF34EB14/0/SWWeb2705081.xls

Active Devon link:
http://www.activedevon.org/

Active Dorset:
http://www.activedorset.org/site/index.php

Cornwall link:
http://www.cornwallsportspartnership.co.uk/

Somerset link:
http://www.sasp.co.uk/

Gloucester link:
http://www.activegloucestershire.org/

Wiltshire link:
http://www.wscsp.org/site/index.php

Wesport is also a good information link:
http://www.wesport.org.uk/

Senior coach guidelines

Kevin Hay thought Western Counties coaches may be interested in the guidelines he has to follow when recommending a coach for the senior coach course.
If you are still interested after reading the following you know how to contact him!
devonportabc@aol.com

Senior Coach Course Nomination Guidelines.

A minimum of 2 years must have elapsed since passing the Full ABAE Award.
They must be recommended (signed) by Regional Coach. (The nomination form should then be endorsed by the association secretary)
They must be currently registered and belonging to a ABAE affiliated club.


The regional coach will base his recommendations on the following:

Candidate has shown interest in association programme-attended squads or his/her boxers have attended squads (ideally you know them or know of them-they are suitable and know what is involved. It is not an easy course)
Good grades achieved in the assistant/full ABAE course
She/He wants to work outside of their club and eventually become fully involved in the association programme-Coach education (Courses) and Squad training.
‘Producing’ at his/her club –good standard.
Candidates have spoken to their coach and made them aware of what is involved in the senior course not least of all the amount of paperwork involved in producing three projects between the course and before the assessment. The fact that they are assessed over a weekend Friday-Sunday. He course is rigorous, the assessment is thorough. They will need to be up to speed with as understanding of Physiology, Circuit training, variety of running etc a course and all the practical aspects of Boxing Coaching.
The assessment weekend includes seven theory areas and five practical areas.
Programme: Tues 6am-9am/Wed-Fri 9am-9pm/Sat 9am-11.30am

There is a fee for both the course and the assessment weekend.

Calling clubs in Devon

Active Devon, (CYP's) are undertaking a survey on club participation and what is needed in Devon. To be competed by 20th June, completed surveys entered into a draw prize £50. Not a fortune but a little something. Follow link and complete and help Active Devon Plan their future ventures.
file://www.activedevon.org/clubsurvey

New Coaching structure

An update on the changing face of coach education. from Kevin Hay Regional Coach, for Western Counties
Education and training
ABAE Coach Education and Assessment programme - update, May 2008.
Getting into line with the National Standards for Coaching, Coach Education and Assessment
The ABAE Coach Education programme is being revised to bring it in line with the National Standards, both for Coaching and for Tutoring and Assessing Coach Education Courses. This is one of the objectives set out in the Whole Sport Plan and agreed with Sport England and SportsCoachUK (scUK). All National Governing Bodies of sport have undertaken this process.

The UK Coaching Framework
Amateur Boxing is now one of 29 key sports who have signed up to the new UK Coaching Framework (UKCF) and has been classified as a 'Delivery 1' sport. This means that Amateur Boxing, for the first time, has access to dedicated officer and financial support from the key agencies, such as Sport England, SkillsActiveUK and scUk in implementing the new Coaching Awards.
As part of the UKCF we are reviewing the content, assessment process and delivery mechanisms. We need to offer a high quality 'state of the art' service to the hundreds of volunteer coaches who are already in the system and to those new coaches we need if the vision for our sport set out in our development plans is to be realised.

Home Country Cooperation
The ABAE are also working in partnership with Scotland (ABS) and Wales (WABA), as part of the UKCF, to fulfil the criteria for inclusion in the UKCoaching Certificate (UKCC). scUK are currently revising the criteria for UKCC recognition and the ABAE, WABA and ABS will be following the new pathway specifications being mapped out.

The new Awards, Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQ)

VRQ Level 1
Following consultation with the Coaching Commission and scUK, the ABAE Board and English Council agreed that the first priority for the new coaching system is a new VRQ Level 1 (Assistant Coach) Award. This new qualification will be delivered and assessed over 26 hours (2 weekends) and is the entry route into coaching the competitive sport. Candidates MUST be nominated by an affiliated Amateur Club.
VRQ Level 2
The new Full Coach qualification. (60 hours pre-course work, home study, tutoring and assessment) which has been developed at VRQ Level 2, is an essential requirement for running a club, identifying and developing talent and will be the bedrock of the ABAE's Coaching programme.
VRQ Level 3
The new Senior Coach Award has now been mapped against the National Standards and the content is being developed. This new award will focus on talent identification and medium term performance planning and periodisation. A new sport science base is being developed for all the ABAE's awards but a high level of knowledge and understanding of coaching theory, skill learning and development is vital at the Level 3. This award will also focus on more advanced conditioning techniques specific to Amateur Boxing. Potential Level 3 Coaches will be identified at regional level and invited to apply for training and accreditation.
VRQ Level 4
The new Advanced Coach Award is still in preparation. The national standards for coach education at this level have not yet been finalised and so the mapping which has been done at Levels 1, 2 and 3 has not yet been possible.
The ABAE Coaching Resource Pack
As part of the revision of the ABAE Coaching Awards we are producing a comprehensive pack of resource materials, including a DVD, covering skill learning, conditioning and coaching practice. The support materials will be provided for every new applicant and ABAE Coaches who are accredited and on the ABAE Coaching Database.

Units of the resource pack which have already been developed are:
Statement of Ethics and Equity adopted by the ABAE
Safety in Amateur Boxing - the research evidence and good practice
The Role of the Coach in Amateur Boxing
Planning and Practice in coaching, gym management, and competition
Effective Communication - getting the message across
Teaching the Punches and Defences related to age and ability levels
Generic Principles of Training applied to Amateur Boxing
Conditioning for Amateur Boxing (Resistance Training, Gym Work, Running, warm-ups and cool down procedures and static and developmental stretches)
Nutrition and Hydration
Coaching Children
Long Term Athlete Development, the basic principles.
Amateur Boxing in context - community development and the education sector
The ABAE Incentive Award Scheme

The ABAE Coaching system
These elements will be the core of the Resource Pack. More will be added, especially to cover periodisation and long term performance planning, the bio-mechanics of boxing, advanced conditioning techniques, tactical planning for competition, decision making in the bout and the application of the ABAE's athlete development model.
Qualified Coach Educators
One of the most important areas of the UK Coaching Framework is the formal training and accreditation of those who educate and assess coaches. Within the next 2 years the ABAE will move towards the establishment of a National Coach Educator and Assessor 'Faculty' consisting of coaches who have been accredited through the Certificate in Tutoring Sport (CTS) and Introduction to Assessment Practice in Sport (IAPS). In the interim all accredited ABAE Coaches graded at Levels 3 and 4 will be offered the opportunity to apply for a place on CTS and IAPS accreditation courses. Priority will be given to existing p/t Regional Coaches.
The existing system and moving from the 'old' to the 'new' Award structure
While the process of developing the new awards and accrediting the coach educators is continuing, the existing coach education system will remain in effect. This will mean that the Full Coach qualification (Parts 1 and 2) will continue to be delivered at regional level and Senior and Advanced Coaches will be trained and assessed on a national basis.
Those coaches who hold ABAE qualifications which are up to date and who are on the ABAE coaching database will be offered a 'bridge' into the new system which will consist of a one day 'refresher' workshop delivered in regions where they will be provided with the new ABAE Coaching Resource Pack.
Timelines
The new Award structure will be implemented gradually during 2008 and 9.
The new Level 1 Course syllabus will be confirmed by the Coaching Commission on June 7th 2008 and rolled out in the autumn of this year. The first Pilot of the new course will take place in London in late August 2008 and will be led by English National Coach, Mick Gannon.
All new candidates for Assistant Coach grading will be trained to the National Standard for Coaching, VRQ Level 1, as part of the UK Coaching Framework from November 2008 onwards and the new VRQ Level 2 (Full Coach) syllabus will be piloted in November 2008 and implemented from March 2009.
Further updates on the roll out of the new ABAE Coaching Awards will be available on the website as information becomes available.For more information visit SportsCoach UK

Last female squad of the season.

It's the last female squad of the season next Sunday.(25th May 10am-4pm)
Can you please let me know if you will be attending if you haven't done so already so we know how many to expect. Also can you let me know if you are interested in going up to Aldershot to support and watch the girls from the Western Counties in the female championships on the 21st.June. The minibus will be leaving from Broadplain, Bristol. There will be a £5.00 charge per person for the minibus and £10.00 each to get into watch the championships. If you could let me know by next Sunday please. Any queries contact me by email, text or phone 07768538619. Thanks. Michelle Garland

Simon Weatley Gloucester coach

It is with shock and sadness that I must report the death of Simon Weatley,aged 44, a coach with Gloucester ABC. The funeral will take place at Painswick Church, on Tuesday 20th May. Further details can be obtained from Shaun Holmes 07956516237

Junior Championship Finals

Junior Championship Finals.
Date: 31st May 2008
Venue:
Everton Park Leisure Centre,
Great Homer street,
Liverpool,
L5 5PH.
Weigh in 10.00-12,00hrs
Boxing: 13.00hrs
Two rings

Western Counties has Seven finalists.
Congratulations.
The line up is as follows

Class 5
Joe Pomphrey (Gloucester) v James Dickens (Golden Gloves)
Danny Benham (Blandford) v Sukhjeevan Brar (Kingsthorpe Boys)
Jorgen Cetaj (Walcot) v Ryan Aston (Priory Park)
Class 6
Aaron Seldon (Exeter) v Kieron Farrell (Boarshaw)
Joe Hughes (Malmesbury) v Ronnie Heffron (Boarshaw)
Callum Gould (Gloucester) v Daniel Hardman (Handsworth)
Steven Virgo (Forest Oaks) v Max Wilson (Kettering)

Western Counties will be in the blue corner.
Please ensure coaches that you not only take the boxers card, but also your own..

Possible new base for courses and squads in Exeter

This circular is being sent to all Boxing Contacts in the South West and is particularly pertinent to those who operate in:
Devon,
Cornwall and Dorset
There is now an opportunity to establish a “Boxing Centre” on the Campus of St Luke’s College, Exeter University.
The Centre could provide:
Recreational boxing opportunities for Exeter University Students
Recreational boxing opportunities for the wider community in and around Exeter
A focal point for:
Regional squad training for the South of our massive South West geographic area
An education centre to deliver boxing to potential teachers
An education centre for the delivery of ABA Tutor Awards, Coach Education Courses etc
A centre for the development and coordination of school-club link programmes.
A possible venue for Exeter Boxing Clubs.

Steve Brooks, our Regional Association Secretary and I will be in attendance together with Bill Hart the St Luke’s College Sports Officer: Kevin Hay, our Regional Coach will also be coming up from Plymouth to review the facilities and the potential to develop a strong presence in Exeter.

3.00pm – 5.00pm on Thursday 16th May
University of Exeter
St Luke’s College
Heavitree Road
Exeter
EX1 2LU

We have some great opportunities to develop both competitive and recreational boxing in the Southern part of the Western Counties. In particular, Stuart Lord, the OCRA Activity Development Manager, at the Okehampton Community College is anxious to form a School-Club contact as soon as possible. This would be along the lines of the very successful link established by Gary Cave in Bristol in the last couple of months.
Boxing Clubs can extend their programmes into some of the schools and we could put together the outline at this meeting.
Steve and I look forward to meeting with clubs, friends, and new contacts to promote some rapid development “in the South”.

If you are able to attend – please e-mail me
roger.eady@btinternet.com
If you are not able to attend but would like further information – e-mail me
Look forward to seeing many of you,
Best wishes,

Roger Eady
Mobile: 0787 2619 426

Coaching Course June /July 2008

The June/July 2008 Coaching course is now full.
The next course will be in October 2008, please download forms from the panel to your left.
This will give you time to complete your CRB's and 1st aid certificate which is a pre requistite before applying.

First Aid Course May 08

Dennis Stinchcombe will run a First Aid Course at Broad Plain, Bristol on Saturday 24th May 2008 provided that sufficient numbers apply. Book your place to ensure that this course takes place. Course will start at 9.30am and finish at 2.30pm
Course Fees:
The fee for the combined basic first aid plus resuscitation and airway management course is £50.00.

Reply to Dennis Stinchcombe, Riverside youth project, Clements Street. Bristol. BS2 9EQ
0117 9552866

Womens Championships 2008

Both the junior finals and the senior semi finals and finals will take place on June 21st 2008 at:
The Army Boxing Centre Maida Gym Queens Avenue Aldershot GU11 2BT
We have 4 entries from Western Counties this year.
Shauna Eva (Exeter) will have a semi final against C Shield (Lawrence)
Tinika Penforld (Tivey) will have a semi final against C Brown (Hamer)
D Leaney (Saints) will have a final with either C Allinson (Aycliffe) or R Murray (Birmingham City)
Lisa Perryman (Empire) will have semi final against T Clack (Campol)
So Western Counties have been unlucky in drawing a semi prior to the finals for three girls out of four, but sure they will use the semi's as there warm up to the grand final !
Good Luck.

Junior Championship semi finals 2008

Southern Counties & Western Counties v Eastern & Home counties & London
Western Counties will be in the RED corner, with Southern.

Date : Sunday 25th May 2008
Host: Brompton.
Weigh in :11.00hrs - 13.oohrs
Boxing : 13.30hrs.
Two rings

Venue:
Black Lion Leisure Centre
Mill Road,
Gillingham,
Kent
ME7 1HF.
Will post opponents when I have them. Or if you get to here let me know

Junior Quarter final line up 2008

Western Counties will be in the blue corner.

To be held SUNDAY 18th May 2008 .
Host : Golden Ring
Venue: St Mary's Leisure Centre
St Mary's
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0BL
Weigh in 10.00hrs-12.00hrs
Boxing starts 13.00hrs
Doors open Midday
Tickets £10 phone number 07958 277526


Class 4 1992 3x2min

44kgs-46kgs BEN TAYLOR(ADUR), WALKOVER
46kgs-48kgs EDWARD LEACH (ISLE OF THANET) V Max Deeble LAUNCESTON 48kgs-50kgs No Entry
50kgs-52kgs DAN FERNANDEZ (WOKING) V Shaun Hughes BLANDFORD
52kgs-54kgs LOUI ROSE (WESTREE) V Jack Langford BIDEFORD
54kgs-57kgs Ben Owen BIDEFORD WALKOVER
57kgs-60kgs Tom Bailey GOLDEN RING V Scott Wilson PILGRIMS
60kgs-63kgs Joseph Robinson WOKING V Matt Bradbury DEVONPORT
63kgs-66kgs Johnny Saunders St MARYS V Tom Hull BARNSTAPLE
66kgs-70kgs JAKE BULL (SPORTING RING) V Michael Lever SYNWELL
70kgs-75kgs Oliver Kitchen LYMPSTONE WALKOVER
75kgs-80kgs Kane Thomson PORTSMOUTH STACEY V Dale Thompson MAYFLOWER
80kgs-85kgs No Entry


Class 5 1991 3x2min

46kgs-48kgs No Entry
48kgs-50kgs Joe Pomphrey GLOUCESTER WALKOVER
50kgs-52kgs No Entry
52kgs-54kgs Jordan Cramer GRAVESHAM V Danny Benham BLANDFORD
54kgs-57kgs JOSH KENEDY (SHEPWAY) V Howard Hart MAYFLOWER
57kgs-60kgs Bill Rumbol GRANGE V Adam Goddard PENHILL
60kgs-63kgs Ashley Whiting WATERLOOVILLE V Sam Jenner MALMESBURY
63kgs-66kgs Jason Townsend HOVE V Dean Coutes PILGRIMS
66kgs-70kgs Jordan Denning BROMPTON V Joe Wilcox LYDNEY
70kgs-75kgs JAKE FLETCHER (ASHFORD), V Jorgen Cetaj WALCOT
75kgs-80kgs No Entry
80kgs-85kgs No Entry 85kgs-91kgs No Entry



class 6 1990 4x2min

48kgs-50kgs Rick Leach ISLE OF THANET V Aaron Seldon EXETER
50kgs-52kgs ROSS MURRAY (GOLDEN RING) WALKOVER
52kgs-54kgs Ryan Hart MAYFLOWER WALKOVER
54kgs-57kgs IAIN WEAVER (GOLDEN RING) V Josh Williams LAUNCESTON
57kgs-60kgs GREG EVANS (GOLDEN RING) V Mickey Biggs LYDNEY
60kgs-63kgs Joe Hughes MALMSBURY WALKOVER
63kgs-66kgs Matthew Goddard BASINGSTOKE
66kgs-70kgs GREG THOMPKINS (WOODCOTTE)V Callum Gould GLOUCESTER
70kgs-75kgs ED THOMPSON (ASHFORD) V Adam Williams CAMBOURNE
75kgs-80kgs Dan Clancy MAYFLOWER walkover
80kgs-85kgs Leon Rennie (Kings) WALKOVER
85kgs-91kgs Lee Ford (Ramsgate)Walkover
91kgs+ Steven Virgo FOREST OAKS WALKOVER

Good Luck to all. Please remember any withdrawals let Steve Brooks Know As
soon as possible 01594 841552

England v Ireland

Congratulations to Tom McDonagh (Walcot) and Nathan Halton (Apollo).
Both boxers have been selected to represent England in the coming tournament in Dungarvin Southern Ireland on 18th May 2008.
They will be accompanied by our own Kevin Hay (Regional Coach) as one of the three coaches and Keith Brooking one of our many excellent referee's.
Good luck, and hope all enjoy the experience.

Whole sport plan road show

Western Counties ABA were the first region to get the 'Whole Sport Plan' presentation, on 30th April. It was presented by Paul King (CEO) Rebecca Black (Development officer for female boxing) and Matthew Williams (National club and coach manager). It was held at Taunton football club as this was central for the whole region.
Thank you to all those who attended. Your support is appreciated.

Please email suggested captions for photo above to brooksgrove.forest@tesco.net

Best ones will be added next week. From left to right. Paul King, Dennis Stinchcombe, Eddie Deslandes, Steve Brooks