Wellbeing Wednesdays week 11 – Let’s be thankful

With 2021 starting with a fresh lockdown and new uncertainty, sometimes we all find it difficult to find the positives in life. However, we just need to look around us and we will see there is a lot to be thankful for.

Your nominations for #lockdownlegends

As this week’s Wellbeing Wednesday is all about showing our gratitude, we thought it would be a great way to start the day by celebrating the #LockdownLegends nominated by you.

Be aware of boxing’s new anti-doping rules for 2021

England Boxing has brought in new anti-doping rules, issued by WADA and UKAD, that came into place from 1st January 2021.

Bradley wins Schools Strava Running Challenge

We’d like to congratulate Bradley Smith, who, it transpires, was the winner of week two of England Boxing Strava Running Challenge Schools – despite the app’s final leaderboard listings suggesting otherwise.

Week two’s Strava Challenge winners – and introducing the new 1k challenge

A big well done to the respective winners of week two of the England Boxing Strava Running Challenge – Joe Tarrant (Senior), Leo Ellis (Youth), Leah Carter (Parkstone), Mya Ash (Schools) and Simon Patterson (Coaches and Non-Boxers) – ahead of this week’s switch to a new 1k sprint endurance challenge.

Coaches asked to give their views for a national inquiry

England Boxing has been asked for help by Lord Willis, Chair of the new House of Lords Committee on a National Plan for Sport and Recreation, in seeking out boxing coaches to input into its inquiry.

Holmes Chapel move announced on club’s second birthday

Holmes Chapel has celebrated its two-year anniversary by announcing it is to move to a new and improved venue in a central, easy-to-reach location.

New 1k challenge for England Boxing Running Strava Challenge participants

The England Boxing Running Strava Challenge changes tack in this coming third week (starting 18th January) – by asking participants to run the quickest 1k they can!

Boxing clubs urged to consider Return to Play grant after loosening of criteria

England Boxing is urging member clubs to consider applying for a Sport England Return to Play Fund Small Grant – if they haven’t already – after a loosening in the criteria to be met.

Online learning event for Level 3 and Level 4 coaches and coach educators

England Boxing has organised an online learning event for Level 3 and Level 4 coaches and the national coach educator team on Saturday 6th February.

Community rally to help create a new home for Bognor

A Southern Counties club can look forward to safely marking its centenary after its local community has rallied around to help it secure a new home and brighter future.

New KO Racism courses announced for early 2021

The first three dates of 2021 for England Boxing's KO Racism course have been confirmed.

Wimborne wins £5,000 prize from #ClubsInCrisis competition

Wimborne Amateur Boxing Club are celebrating as one of just three clubs to win Made By Sport’s #ClubsInCrisis competition – receiving a £5,000 support package to help during this current lockdown, and beyond.

Wellbeing Wednesdays week 10 – the power of sleep

Just like water, food  and breathing, our body needs sleep – in order to recharge and reset. This week, we are looking at why sleep is important and will give you some tips to help aid your sleep.

Tribute to Ray Scott

England Boxing has been sad to learn of the passing of long-standing Newbiggin Boxing Club coach and well-known North East official Ray Scott.