Boxing in
Newham
The club structure in Newham
remains as strong as always with four amateur boxing clubs all
affiliated and governed by the Amateur Boxing Association of
England (ABAE), the sports' National Governing Body.
The ABA also represents England as a member of the Amateur
International Boxing Association (AIBA) and the European Boxing
Council (EBC).
London's East End is steeped in boxing tradition and success, and
Newham is a major part of this, producing numerous champions
throughout the years and providing a healthy disciplined activity
for the young people of the area. Boxing in general is renowned as
one of the toughest sports around and requires high levels of
fitness, speed, strength and agility along with self belief and
mental fortitude.
At the end of 2006, London's first Boxing development Officer (BDO)
was appointed in a partnership between Newham Council and ABAE. The
object being to support the clubs in the borough, the local ABA
governance, and increase participation through grass roots
development.
For further information contact Boxing Development Officer Carl
Barton on 020 8430 2000 (extension 36034) or contact your nearest
club below.
West Ham Boys ABC
The Black Lion,
59-61 High Street
Plaistow
London
E13 0AD
Training Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
5-6pm
Contact Lianne Jameson on 020 8472 3614
Peacock Boxing Club ABC
Peacock Gymnasium
Peacock House
Caxton Street
Canning Town
London
E16 1JL
Training Times: Monday and Wednesday
6-8pm
Contact Martin Bowers on 020 7476 8427
Newham Boys ABC
Old bath House
141 Church Road
Stratford
London
E15 1SE
Training Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
6-7.45pm
Contact Ravinder Atwal / Joe Chapman on 020 8519 5983
Fight For Peace
Woodman Street
North Woolwich
London
E16 2LS
Training Times: Times vary, please call for
details
Contact Marigold Ride on 020 7474 0054
Join West Ham Amateur Boxing Club who offer Olympic style Amateur
Boxing sessions giving young people an opportunity to improve
fitness and make new friends whilst learning the same skills used
by world champions, all in a safe friendly non-contact
environment.
Open to everyone aged 11-19. For more information contact
carl.barton@newham.gov.uk
or telephone 020 8430 2000 (ext 36034)
Sessions take place at:
Hathaway Community Centre
Hathaway Cresent
E12 6LR
Every Wednesday 7pm
Ascot Community Centre
Hermit Road
E16 4PL
Every Saturday 2pm
An opportunity for women to improve fitness and make new friends
with a female instructor in a safe, fun environment.
Time: Mondays, 4.15-5.15pm
Venue: Balaam Leisure Centre, Balaam Street
E13
Age: 16+
For more information please call Carl Barton on 020 8430 2000
(extension 36034).
Hop, skip and punch your way to a fitter, healthier you with
free fitness classes in Newham.
Age: 16+
Mondays, 5-6pm
Field Community Centre, Field Road, E7
Telephone: 020 8536 2800
Wednesdays, 5-6pm
Beckton Community Centre, 14 Manor Way, E6
Telephone: 020 7511 1214
Fridays, 5-6pm
Katherine Road Community
Centre, Katherine Road, E7
Telephone: 020 8548 9825
For more information email
getactive@newham.gov.uk.