Knockout news: Lancashire School of Boxing opens new venue

Lancashire School of Boxing will unveil its brand-new boxing ring and gym at Aqueduct Street Mill on Tuesday 9 January.

The amateur club, which was formed in 2017, has relocated to Aqueduct Street Mill and used the move as an opportunity to upgrade its facilities, thanks in part to financial support from Preston City Council.

The club has been awarded £8,000 from the UK Government through the Council's UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation, to enable it to install a top-notch rubber gym floor and essential infrastructure to support the boxing equipment.  

The Lancashire School of Boxing, affiliated to England Boxing, has always been committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for young people over the age of 8 to learn and progress in the sport, either purely for fitness or with a view to a professional career in boxing. With its new venue and upgraded facilities, it hopes to attract new members and provide an even better sparring experience for people of all ages and skill levels.  

Robert Francis, Owner and Lead Coach from Lancashire School of Boxing said:

"Without this funding from the UKSPF, the fixtures and fittings for the new club would have definitely been a struggle to put together. The gym now has a rubber floor, which we didn't have before and we know the boxers will like that. The boxing bags will be held on a sturdy new frame which is much needed in the space we are in now." 

 Szymon Bartelke, aged 18, whose brother Nikodem aged 13 also boxes for the club added:

"The new venue is awesome. I will look forward to attending even more now as I know my performance will improve having the gym flooring. I feel I will be able to move around safely and be faster on my feet. I know all the boxers are looking forward to training in the new venue and competing again this year". 

Young people over the age of 8, who are interested in joining the Lancashire School of Boxing can find out more on the England Boxing website or on the Lancashire School of Boxing Facebook or Instagram.

Alternatively, you can contact the club by emailing info@lancashireschoolofboxing.com or telephone 07909 875146. 

Classes are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays ages 8 - 16 years, 6pm-7pm, £3.50 per session. Ages 17 and over are held at 7.15pm - 8.30pm, £4 per session. Friday is for ages 10 and over 6pm - 7pm.

The Club runs a successful squad, which trains on Saturdays and competes regularly at regional events. 

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The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.