Islington Boxing Club
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Islington Boxing Club also known as Islington Boys Club and Islington Amateur Boxing Club is an amateur Boxing Club based in Islington
, North London
.
. With the move also came a new name which then they became known as 'Islington Boys Club'.
As the expansion of the club grew, the search was on for their own premises that would attract some borough funding. In 1981 it was suggested the possibility of using the site offices of the Bovis Construction Company which they were using for the construction of the Elthrone Park estate in Hazellville Road, N19. To this day the club are still based in Hazellville Road and their long term plans are to secure a long term lease and redevelop their facility.
The club aims is to tackle the strict dispine of Boxing Training as well as keeping children, youth and young adults off the streets which has been a priority since it first began. Recently the club also introduced a recreational section to the club for those that don't want to compete within boxing but to simply train within a boxing environment.
Islington BC has won awards in and out of the boxing ring throughout the years which includes numerous boxers who have won national and international boxing titles. In February 2010 the club received the 'Mayor Civic Award' which was a community award for making Islington a better place. Along with that founder Ron Hagland picked up the 'Sports Islington Volunteer of the Year' award in June 2010 for his volunteering services to the club which is now nearly approaching 40 years.
In June 2011 the club also received the 'Sports Islington Club of the Year' award. Islington are also the first amateur boxing club in London to achieve ABAE Club Mark Accreditation which they were accredited in July 2010. Clubmark is the only national cross sports quality accreditation scheme for clubs with junior sections. It is built around a set of core criteria which ensure that accredited clubs operate to a set of consistent, accepted and adopted minimum operating standards.
The club utilised the ‘Recruit Into Coaching’ programme to qualify 7 new Level 1 Coaches who as volunteers helped to develop and deliver ‘Academy’ sessions for those new to the sport. The ‘Academy’ sessions have been a success with talented individuals filtering into the club sessions. These sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 6pm-8pm.
In July 2010 Islington ABC became the first amateur boxing club in London to achieve ABAE Club Mark Accreditation. [1
As the club goes from strength to strength, it has won two valuable awards in 2010. The Mayor of Islington's Civic Award for contributions to the local community and Club Secretary Ron Hagland was named Volunteer of the Year at the recent Sport Islington Sports Awards. [2
They also have six youth teams from Under-8s to Under-16s.
Islington
Islington is a neighbourhood in Greater London, England and forms the central district of the London Borough of Islington. It is a district of Inner London, spanning from Islington High Street to Highbury Fields, encompassing the area around the busy Upper Street...
, North London
North London
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.
History
The Islington Boxing Club was founded as the Kings Cross Amateur Boxing Club in January 1974 and was based in the community hall of York Way Court, close to Kings Cross Station. They were backed by a willing group of trainers and helpers who were all intent on getting the club established, hoping to rid the area of increasing vandalism by bored local youngsters in a deprived environment. Within 2 years of first opening the club required expansion due to the increasing membership and in 1976 they moved to the Michael Sobell Centre Sports CentreMichael Sobell
Sir Michael Sobell was a British businessman, a major philanthropist, and a prominent owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses....
. With the move also came a new name which then they became known as 'Islington Boys Club'.
As the expansion of the club grew, the search was on for their own premises that would attract some borough funding. In 1981 it was suggested the possibility of using the site offices of the Bovis Construction Company which they were using for the construction of the Elthrone Park estate in Hazellville Road, N19. To this day the club are still based in Hazellville Road and their long term plans are to secure a long term lease and redevelop their facility.
The club aims is to tackle the strict dispine of Boxing Training as well as keeping children, youth and young adults off the streets which has been a priority since it first began. Recently the club also introduced a recreational section to the club for those that don't want to compete within boxing but to simply train within a boxing environment.
Islington BC has won awards in and out of the boxing ring throughout the years which includes numerous boxers who have won national and international boxing titles. In February 2010 the club received the 'Mayor Civic Award' which was a community award for making Islington a better place. Along with that founder Ron Hagland picked up the 'Sports Islington Volunteer of the Year' award in June 2010 for his volunteering services to the club which is now nearly approaching 40 years.
In June 2011 the club also received the 'Sports Islington Club of the Year' award. Islington are also the first amateur boxing club in London to achieve ABAE Club Mark Accreditation which they were accredited in July 2010. Clubmark is the only national cross sports quality accreditation scheme for clubs with junior sections. It is built around a set of core criteria which ensure that accredited clubs operate to a set of consistent, accepted and adopted minimum operating standards.
Information
Islington Boxing Club run competitive amateur boxing sessions three nights a week, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Juniors times from 6pm-8pm and Seniors from 7pm-9pm.The club utilised the ‘Recruit Into Coaching’ programme to qualify 7 new Level 1 Coaches who as volunteers helped to develop and deliver ‘Academy’ sessions for those new to the sport. The ‘Academy’ sessions have been a success with talented individuals filtering into the club sessions. These sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 6pm-8pm.
In July 2010 Islington ABC became the first amateur boxing club in London to achieve ABAE Club Mark Accreditation. [1
As the club goes from strength to strength, it has won two valuable awards in 2010. The Mayor of Islington's Civic Award for contributions to the local community and Club Secretary Ron Hagland was named Volunteer of the Year at the recent Sport Islington Sports Awards. [2
Football section
As well as boxing, Islington Boys Club have a football section which is known as Islington Admiral United FC. Admiral, as they are commonly known, are an amateur football club based in Islington with most of their matches being played at Market Road Astroturf, N7. They have two senior sides which are based in the Islington Midweek Premiership, Islington Admiral United FC and Islington Boxing Club FC (formally known as Admiral 'B').They also have six youth teams from Under-8s to Under-16s.
Officials & Coaches
- Lenny Hagland - Chairman & Development Officer
- Ron Hagland - Honorary Secretary, Treasurer & Founder of Islington Boxing Club
- Andrew Roe - Welfare Officer, Vice Chairman & Senior Coach
- Paul Hammick - Junior Head Coach & Matchmaker
- Bevis Allen - Seniors Head Coach & Matchmaker
- Jerry MItchell - Senior Coach
- John Richards - Senior Coach
- Paul McMahon - Senior Coach
- Sam Hadfield - Junior Coach
- Rob Thomas - Senior Academy Coach
- Dave Butcher - Senior Coach
- Mick Doherty - Events Manager
- Steve O'Neill - Head of Football section and Secretary and Treasurer of Islington Admiral United
- Reggie Hagland - Media & PR Officer
Notable Boxers
- Aarron Morgan – NW London Divisional Senior Novice ABA Champion 2010 & Hvidovre Box Cup Gold medallist & Haringey Box Cup Gold Medalist (both 2011)
- Albes Krasniqi – Hvidovre Box Cup Gold medallist 2011
- Anthony Ward – London Junior Novice Champion & National Junior Novice Finalist
- Audley Harrison – London ABA Champion (future two time ABA champion with Repton ABC, Commonwealth Gold medallist, 2000 Olympic Gold medallist)
- Bernie Paul – London Senior ABA champion & future Commonwealth Champion
- Butch Leslie – NABC champion
- Carlos Moreno – Haringey Box Cup Gold Medalist
- Clay O’Shea – London Champion
- Colin Dunne – WBU World lightweight Champion
- Courtney Fry – 3x ABA National Champion at light-heavyweight (1996 with the IBC, 1998 with Repton Boys Club & 2001 with Salisbury ABC). Also a European Silver medalist in 1998 at the European games and Commonwealth Gold medalist in 1998 Kuala Lumpar, Malaya
- Damien Noonan – Middx. Champ
- Danny Hoye – London Champion
- Danny Oliver – National Champion
- Darren Ballinger – Senior National Novice ABA finalist 2009, Haringey Box Cup gold medalist & London ABA Finalist
- Delroy Grey – Area Champ
- Earl Jones – Area Champ
- Enrico Mullings – Hvidovre Box Cup Gold Medallist & Haringey Box Cup Silver Medalist (both 2011)
- Errol Geohagen – London Champ
- Garv Krazniqi – National Junior Novice Champion 2007
- Gabriel ‘Gibble’ Thorli – Area Champ
- Guy Williamson – World Police Champ
- James Woodward – Haringey Box Cup Gold Medalist 2010
- Joe Woods – NW Divsional Champion & London ABA Finalist
- John Beckles – 1985 & 1987 ABA National Champion at light-heavyweight (1987 with Fairbairn)
- John Emberson – London Champ
- John Gallagher – Middx. Champ
- John Roberts – Middx. Champ
- Jordan Grannum – National ABA Senior Novice Champion 2011 & 2x Haringey Box Cup Gold Medalist (2010 & 2011)
- Josie Farrell – Area Champ
- Junior Miller – London ABA Senior Novice Champion 2010 & Haringey Box Cup Silver Medalist 2011
- Lenny Hagland – NABC Champion, Young England rep & current chairman of Islington Boxing Club
- Mark Alexander – National ABA Semi Finalist & 5 time NW ABA Divisional champion
- Mark Edwards – Area Champ
- Mark Mbachu – National Champion
- Martin Carroll – NW London Divisional ABA Senior Novice Champion 2010
- Martin Gallagher – National Champion
- Mervyn Stevens – World Police Champion
- Michael Brown – Area Champ
- Michael Scott – 3x NABC champion, National Junior ABA champion, Senior London ABA champion & England Rep
- Noel Alleyne – London Champion
- Noel Macken – Middx. Champ
- Patrick Ward – Hvidovre Box Cup Gold Medallist 2011
- Reece Shagourie – London Open Novice Champion
- Ryan Cummings – National ABA Junior Champion
- Ryan Turner – Hvidovre Box Cup Gold Medallist & Haringey Box Cup Silver Medalist (both 2011)
- Sara Knieper – 2x Haringey Box Cup Gold Medalist (2010 & 2011 ) & first female boxer of the IBC
- Stephanie Louis Fernand – Hvidovre Box Cup Gold Medalist & National Female ABA Champion & Haringey Box Cup Sliver Medalist (all 2011)
- Steve Emberson – London Champion
- Stuart Green – National Junior ABA Champion
- Terry Emberson – Middx. Champ
- Tom Doherty – NABC National Finalist
- Tony Cumberpatch – NW London Divisional Winner