Canberra Boxing Bulletin - Edition 32 - April 2003

ACT gets 4 medals at Australian Championships in Hobart

Congratulations to the entire ACT team for the 2003 Australian Championships in Hobart (27-29 March). In only our second year of national competition, the team brought back 2 gold and 2 silver medals, with the women and the under-17 team members doing especially well.

 Despite the disappointment of two of our women not being able to get matches, and therefore being unable to box, the team delivered excellent results, as follows:

Senior Females:  Kirsteen Maclean (57kg gold), Narelle Hards (60kg silver)
Under-17: Scott Lovelock (70kg gold), Dennis Arthur (80kg silver)

Claire Ghabrial (66kg) was unmatched, as was Karen O’Brien (70kg). The senior males all lost their first round bouts, but performed well and can be proud of their effort: Martin Bye (64kg), Ben Crossingham (60kg), Gerard O’Mahony (69kg), Jamie Ninness (81kg). Gerard’s bout was particularly close, with a 2 point score difference.

ACT Coach: Don Abnett; Team Manager: Marc Tawton.
Assistant coaches: Quinten Brown, Clayton Tidbury.

Congratulations to all of the team members for their dedication and commitment, and for turning in a great performance in Hobart.

Next tournament 5 April at Tuggeranong PCYC

Congratulations to the boxers and coaches who took part in the 22nd February Canberra tournament. We apologise for the limited seating at the last show, and have taken steps to ensure there is adequate seating from now on.  The next tournament will also be at the Tuggeranong Police and Citizens Youth Club, Gratton Court, Wanniassa on Saturday 5^th April.

Weigh-in is 12-2pm followed by matching. Medicals 4.30-5.30pm. Doors open 5.30 for a 6pm start. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for youth or concession holders. The PCYC will run a canteen during the event.

The following tournament on 17 May will be held at Turner PCYC, while the 28 June show will be back at Tuggeranong. Venues for 9 Aug & 20 Sep are being investigated.

Fundraising raffle to be drawn 7 April

Don’t forget your tickets in the raffle to help finance the ACT team’s travel to the Hobart championships. First prize: Microwave oven valued at $200, 5-week membership at Flames Fitness in Phillip valued at $195, Shell Auto Care service valued at $150. 2nd, 3rd & 4th prizes: Shell Auto Care service valued at $150. Tickets only $2 each, the last chance you have to buy yours is at the tournament on 5^th April. Ticket sellers – you should have returned all tickets (sold or unsold) by now. If you still have any, ensure we receive them by 5^th April. Winners contacted directly and results published in the Notices column of the Canberra Times on Wed 9 April.

ACT Titles now on Sunday 2^nd November 2003

The ACT Titles previously scheduled for Saturday 1 November have been moved to the following afternoon, Sunday 2 November and will be at the Hellenic Club in Woden, in the Olympus Room.

Next Level One Boxing Coaching Course

The next course for people wishing to be accredited as a boxing coach is on 12-13 April. Pre-enrolment using the official form and pre-payment one week in advance is mandatory, as we need to book suitable rooms and make copies of course manuals, videotapes, etc. Enrolment forms available from our website or call 62921149 for a copy to be mailed or faxed to you. Coaches needing to update their NCAS accreditation need enrol for the Sunday only, but must submit their form and payment a week in advance for above reasons.

Athlete passes for ACT boxers

Registered boxers who supplied a spare passport photo this year should have received their laminated Athlete Pass. This allows you free entry at any Canberra tournament even if you are not boxing. If you don’t have your Pass yet, just send us a photo.

Coaches must be registered to do a boxer’s corner

ACT coaches are reminded that they MUST have paid their annual registration fee ($25) to work a boxer’s corner. Unfinancial coaches are uninsured and are NOT permitted to do corners at our tournaments.

Arafura Games – Darwin 17-24 May 2003

The 2003 Arafura Games are held in Darwin every two years, and feature multi-sport competitions between teams from Australia and many Pacific countries. The ACT plans to send our first team this year, team membership is as follows:  Kirsteen Maclean (57kg), Ben Crossingham (60kg), John Gee-Hoy (64kg), Claire Ghabrial (66kg), Gerard O’Mahony (69kg), Karen O’Brien (70kg), Jamie Ninness (81kg). Coaches: Garry Hamilton, Daniel Armstrong. We will be looking for assistance with fundraising to help defray the cost of this trip.

Upcoming NSW tournament dates

NSW Southern Districts tournaments coming up soon are on Sunday 13 April at Richmond, Saturday 10 May at Goulburn and Saturday 21 June at Griffith. Boxers and R&J officials are asked to support these Zone events in recognition of the support we receive here.

New judges and referees

A judge’s training course and examination was conducted in early March, with 4 graduates now due to begin their practicum experience as judges. They are Stacey Fletcher, Steve Reid, Daniel Armstrong and Clayton Tidbury.

We also conducted a referee training course and examination on 15-16 March. Graduates are Carl Ruhen, Clayton Tidbury, Daniel Armstrong, Bob Chittenden, and Rob Barron. Trainee referees will complete a minimum number of supervised bouts at club sparring sessions or tournament exhibitions, before being presented with their ACT Referee badge.

Another judge training course for new candidates is being considered mid-year. We are always on the lookout for more judges and referees – anyone aged 18 or older can sit for the course which is free of charge.

Culling of our newsletter mailing list – annual subscription option

Following the February edition of this newsletter, our mailing list was culled of names of people who are not financial members, as the cost of production and postage had grown very large and many of the names on the list had been there for several years. If you receive this edition by post, you are financial or are on our limited complimentary list. 

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