Boxing

 Introduction

The Amateur Boxing Association of England Ltd (ABAE) is the sport's national governing body. It also represents England as a member of the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) and the European Boxing Council (EUBC).
As a national governing body, the ABAE is responsible for all the administration, development and promotion of amateur boxing throughout England. ABAE is a non-profit organisation and is thus overseen by a board of directors and a boxing council, who are responsible for all Rules and Regulations for the sport in England.

For more information about boxing contact:
Rebecca Gibson, Head of Development (National)
Email: rebecca.gibson@abae.org.uk

Or the Midlands Amateur Boxing Association by contacting the Association Secretary, Louise Gibbs on
Telephone: 0121 7773537
Mobile: 077773604784
Email louisegibbs07@hotmail.co.uk

Play

There are opportunities to participate in boxing as Northamptonshire has a number of local boxing clubs.  To find your nearest cricket club visit www.northamptonshiresport.org and put your details in the club directory search engine on the right hand side of the page; or contact the officers detailed above.  Alternatively, visit  http://www.abae.co.uk/aba/index.cfm/clubs/club-finder/ 

Coach

Coach education opportunities are provided throughout the region, with the ABA very keen to ensure the best coaches are coaching boxing.  If you are interested in becoming a coach, or in further developing your existing qualifications, visit  http://northantscricket.com/index.php?mod=rec_coaches_education or  http://www.abae.co.uk/aba/index.cfm/coaches/

Volunteer

Volunteers play a huge role in boxing, carrying out many varied and interesting roles.  If you would like to volunteer in the sport, contact Rebecca Gibson or Louise Gibbs (details above) or visit: http://www.northamptonshiresport.org/volunteering or http://www.abae.co.uk/aba/index.cfm/officials-and-volunteers/

Clubs

Northamptonshire has a range of local community clubs who all provide a wide range of opportunities for people to access boxing.  Find your local one by visiting the websites already detailed or speaking to the sport's officers.

Links to website

Amateur Boxing Association - http://www.abae.co.uk/aba/