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PULLING NO PUNCHES - THE HIVE LAUNCHES NEW AMATEUR BOXING CLUB
Supported by professional boxer James Heneghan and sponsored by Apex Management Solutions , The Hive Youth Zone is now an affiliated Amateur Boxing Club , providing a pathway for local young people into the sport .
Following a long process , The Hive are delighted to have been affiliated and the Hive Amateur Boxing Club launched .
The fully equipped boxing gym was buzzing with excitement as Merseyside Middleweight , James Heneghan cut the ribbon . James , promoted by Frank Warren and a Wirral local , first visited The Hive back in May 2021 and has already inspired lots of young people with his boxing journey .
Chris Lane , Hive Sports Coordinator : “ The Hive boxing gym is always really busy , but the ability some of our young people possess is incredible . It became a goal of mine to have our own affiliated amateur boxing club to enable these young people to develop their existing skills , become part of a team and represent the Hive in bouts if that ’ s what they wanted to do .
Finally after a year , my goal has been achieved and I ’ m very excited about what the future holds for Hive A . B . C , I ’ m sure it will be a bright one .”
Boxing encourages young people to have greater self belief and builds confidence . Training takes time and practice and instils respect and good sportsmanship . Boxing requires mental and physical discipline , all of which are skills that will continue to motivate young people throughout their lives . Hive A . B . C will provide support and training to help young people wanting to dedicate themselves to boxing with an uplifting environment where they can decompress , learn new skills , and have fun .
A huge thank you goes to Apex Management Solutions who are very kindly sponsoring the club . Stephen Heneghan , Managing Director of Apex Management Solutions : “ We ’ re incredibly pleased to be able to support the Hive with the launch of Hive A . B . C . The turnout on the night was amazing and it was fantastic to see so much interest from such a broad cross section of young people . This facility will undoubtedly prove to be a huge asset for the Hive and the many young people that use it , and we look forward to working with them and developing our relationship with the team there and its young aspiring boxers , as the gym grows and evolves .”
The Hive Amateur Boxing Club is open to all young people aged 13-19 or up to 25 with a disability or additional needs . Membership of the Hive is just £ 5 a year and 50p per session , with the Boxing Club sessions taking place every Tuesday ( for 16 +), Thursdays and Fridays .
For further information please visit : www . thehiveyouthzone . org . uk or call 0151 705 8000 .
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