Streetcage Sports CIC

Boxing

In December 2009, Streetcage Sports successfully captured its biggest name yet to join the organisation by going into Partnership with Liverpool ex World Featherweight Champion Derry Matthews to set up a Community Boxing & Fitness Academy that uses the medium of Boxing to deliver non contact activity for youths and adults. Derry Mathews is an English featherweight boxer and former holder of the English Featherweight title. As an amateur he won the 2002 ABA Bantamweight championship. Mathews shot to notice in October 2006 when he defeated Stephen Foster to win the WBU Featherweight title. The win over Foster was good and really announced Mathews as a force on the domestic scene. Derry will now head up the Boxing & Fitness Academy and will be responsible for its development across the region.

After receiving £100,000 from Sport relief in January 2010, Derry now heads up and delivers the Gun, Gang & knife project for 11 – 19 years olds across 6 districts of Merseyside and over seas the development of all 5 of our qualified ABA Coaching staff. Derry co-ordinates and delivers coaching in all 5 of the Community Academies and provide show case events and Master class for potential new clients to come and see what goes on inside. Our showcase events are attended by Housing trusts, Police, Sports development teams, Youth activity providers and many more. On arrival you will receive your very own information pack, which explains how the academy works and how you can have your very own academy in your local area. Streetcage Sports will also continue to apply for grants and funding for 2011 onwards to expand the programme so that as many youths as possible are given the opportunity to take part.

Derry will also head up a new schools programme, which uses the medium of boxing to provide non contact exercise programmes for young people to help get them fit, reduce Obesity and promote Health & well being. There is also an option around Gun, Knife and gang crime and our sessions together with workshops can teach young people the dangers and also show them what else can be done to achieve their goals and dreams just like Derry Matthews himself.
Finally, our Community Boxing & Fitness programmes, provide activity such as Circuit and Boxercise to Adults in community centres, day centres and sports centres across Merseyside. Working closely with local organisations such as the NHS and PCT’s, our team of medical experts from local Universities will devise a programme to keep the community more active whilst enjoying the activity too. Our programmes aim to reduce problems such as Obesity, Cardio vascular disease and mental health issues so common across our city.

Our Gallery page shows a range of photographs of young people engaged in activities throughout the city.

Streetcage Sports CIC now has a number of qualified Boxing Tutors to deliver Boxing Awards across Merseyside and Cheshire. Ex World Champion Derry Mathews and Level 3 ABA Coach Sean Trodden are fully trained to deliver all of the National Awards below including ASDAN course which are the equivalent of a grade B at G.C.S.E level.

Streetcage Sports CIC can now offer young boxers in your club the opportunity complete a number of qualifications in Boxing that will not only improve their Boxing skills but also give them qualifications to support them outside of the ring.

“The Preliminary Award is for participants from the age of five years. The Award teaches the basics of amateur boxing and is designed as an introduction to boxing”

Introduction

Gains one credit towards ASDAN Boxing GCSE
The Preliminary Award is your first step to learning the art of Amateur Boxing. You will be taught your stance, guard, footwork, straight punches to head and body and how to defend yourself. The lesson will be delivered in a fun, safe and educational environment (including a GCSE qualification).

Assessment

Technique and Partner Work
You will be expected to show six demonstrations from the following: stance, guard, balance, torso movement, and basic footwork around the ring moving in all directions. You will be expected to show defence actions against straight lead to head and body.

Shadow Boxing
You will be assessed on basic footwork, jab, rear-hand and defence actions.

Pad Work
You will be required to do pad work for three 1 minute rounds with ½ minute rests working in pairs.

2. Standard Award

“The Standard Award is for participants who have successfully completed the Preliminary Award. It teaches the basics of amateur boxing and also gives an insight into the physical training needed to become and amateur boxer”

Introduction

Gains one credit towards ASDAN Boxing GCSE
The Standard Award will teach you to throw straight punches as a combination and also whilst on the move - forward, back, left and right.
You will also learn warm-up routines (which you will have to do yourself) and skipping - which is a great way of keeping fit and losing weight. You will also be asked 5 questions on the rules and your general knowledge of Amateur Boxing.
As in the Preliminary Award the lessons are all noncontact, so you can be sure you will be taught in a controlled way all the skills required to allow you to develop the confidence required to progress. Again, you will need to work hard and be focussed all the time so that you will be ready to demonstrate the correct techniques when you take the Standard Award Assessment.

Assessment

Technique and Partner Work
You will be expected to show six demonstrations from the following: stance, guard, balance, torso movement and basic footwork around the ring moving in all directions. You will be expected to show defence actions against straight lead to head and body and defence actions from rear hand to head and body.

Shadow Boxing
You will be assessed on basic footwork, jab, rear hand, static and on the move in all directions.

Pad Work
You will be required to do pad work for three 1 minute rounds with ½ minute rests working in pairs.

Rules and General Knowledge
You will be asked five questions on the rules and general knowledge of amateur boxing.

3. Bronze Award

“The Bronze Award is for participants who have successfully completed the Standard Award. The course includes shadow boxing, non-contact sparring, basic knowledge of the rules of boxing and plenty of circuit training to get you fit”

Introduction

Gains one credit towards ASDAN Boxing GCSE
Now you are really starting to move forward. You will be taught bent arm punches (hooks) to head and body. You will be taught the different range of hooks (short, medium and long). You will also be taught how to incorporate hooks into your combination punching (jab, rear hand, lead hand hook). You will be getting fit by now and taking part in a colour circuit that will enable you to progress to different levels as you get fitter. You will be asked questions on the rules and also your general knowledge of Amateur Boxing. And again you will have to work hard and stay focussed in order to demonstrate the correct techniques when you take your Bronze Award Assessment.

Assessment

Technique and Partner Work
You will be expected to show six demonstrations from the following: straight lead/rear hand to head and body and lead hand/rear hand hook to head and body. You will be expected to show defence actions against straight lead to head and body and defence against lead/rear hand hook to head/body.

Shadow Boxing
You will assessed on basic footwork, jab, rear hand, lead/rear hand hook, combination punching, static and on the move in all directions.

Pad Work/Non Contact Sparring
You will be given set conditions by the examiner, which must be used in pad work or non-contact sparring. Any aspect of the syllabus can be set as a condition. The spar will consist of three 1? minute rounds with one minute rests. Marks will be given for skill, self-control, appearance, behaviour and fitness.

Rules and General Knowledge
You will be asked five short questions on the rules and general knowledge of amateur boxing.

4. Silver Award

“The Silver Award is for all who have successfully completed the Bronze Award. This course includes shadow boxing, condition sparring, basic knowledge of the rules of boxing and plenty of circuit training to get you fit. All candidates must have completed and passed a full boxing medical. Sparring must be conducted in a boxing ring and supervised by an ABA qualified coach”

Introduction

Gains one credit towards ASDAN Boxing GCSE
For participants aged 10 years and over who have successfully completed the Bronze Award and passed a full boxing medical. You will be expected to demonstrate condition sparring, set moves, variations on upper cuts, a warm-up routine and pad and partner work. Assessment will also focus on your shadow boxing skills, skipping and bag work. You will also need to answer 5 short oral questions on the rules of Amateur Boxing.

Assessment

Technique and Partner Work
You will be expected to show six demonstrations from the following: straight lead/rear hand to head and body and lead hand/rear hand hook to head and body. You will be expected to show defence actions against straight lead to head and body and defence against flead/rear hand hook to head/body.

Shadow Boxing
You will assessed on basic footwork, jab, rear hand, lead/rear hand hook, combination punching, static and on the move in all directions.

Conditional Sparring
You will be given set conditions by the examiner, which must be used in sparring. Any aspect of the syllabus can be set as a condition. The spar will consist of three 1? minute rounds with one minute rests. Marks will be given for skill, self-control, appearance, behaviour and fitness.

Rules and General Knowledge
You will be asked five short questions on the rules and general knowledge of amateur boxing.

5. Gold Award

“The Gold Award is for all who have successfully completed the Silver Award. The programme includes shadow boxing, condition sparring, basic knowledge of the rules of boxing and plenty of circuit training to get you fit. All candidates must have completed and passed a full boxing medical. A qualified Boxing Awards coach must be in attendance whilst all sparring is taking place. Sparring is to be conducted in aboxing ring”

Introduction

Gains one credit towards ASDAN Boxing GCSE
For all holding the Silver Award and in possession of a full boxing medical certificate. Over the programme you will practice a full training session which you will be assessed on. This will include a warm-up routine, skipping ability, variations in shadow boxing, the use of training equipment and a conditioned spar. You will also need to write a small piece (minimum 100 words) on a set topic about amateur boxing.

Assessment

Individual warm up
You must be able to demonstrate an individual warm up preparing joints and muscles for a training session. The warm up should last approximately 10 minutes. Points will be added for originality.

Skipping
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to skip continually for two rounds of 1 ½ minutes each round showing variation of balance and speed.

Pad Work
You will be given set conditions by the Coach/ Examiner. Any aspect of the syllabus can be set. The pad work will consist of two 1? minute rounds with one minute rests. Marks will be given for self-control, skill, fitness, behavior and appearance.

Bag work
Round One: You must be able to demonstrate any skill or theme requested by the assessor.
Round Two: You will be asked to demonstrate a variety of skills, moving in all directions

Shadow Boxing
You will be required to shadow box demonstrating your own ability for two rounds of 1½ minutes each round. The assessor may ask you to demonstrate set moves.

Condition Sparring
You will be given set conditions by the coach/examiner, which must be used in condition sparring. Any aspect of the syllabus can be set as a condition. The spar will consist of three 1? minute rounds with one minute rests. Marks will be given for self-control, skill, fitness, behavior and appearance.

Circuit Training (Ton-up)
This includes ten exercises with or without apparatus. The sequence will expect you to perform the circuit three times. The circuit should include ten repetitions of each exercise with a 1 minute rest in between.

Coaching
You will be required to introduce a new person to the ABA boxing awards and show the ability to teach them basic boxing. Or attend and complete a Boxing Tutor Course (16+ years).

Warm Down
You should demonstrate knowledge of a warm down and flex after the session.

Conduct
Marks will be given for enthusiasm and appearance.

Written Project
You are required to write a short piece (minimum 100 words) to include all the following topics:
• The commitment and dedication of a boxer.
• The importance of warming up and cooling down.
• The boxer?s behaviour outside the ring.

6. Platinum Award

“The Platinum Award is for all who have successfully completed all five progressive Awards - from Preliminary to Gold. The programme is more intense and is to prepare you for your skill bouts. All candidates must have completed and passed a full boxing medical. A qualified ABA coach must be in attendance whilst all sparring is taking place. Sparring is to be conducted in a boxing ring”

Introduction

Gains one credit towards ASDAN Boxing GCSE
For all holding the Gold Award and who have passed a full boxing medical. The final assessment will be based on your performance in a skills bout.

Assessment

To give the boxer the opportunity to experience what it is like to box in a bout on a boxing show in a safe and controlled environment.

Skills Bout - Round One

Red Corner: is to show his/her ability to box on the back foot, using counters, feints footwork and good defensive work.
Blue Corner: is to show his/her ability to box moving forward, cutting down the ring, drawing their opponent onto a punch and using switch attack combinations.

Skills Bout - Round Two

Both boxers switch tactics, red corder moving forward. Blue corner on the back foot.

Skils Bout - Round Three
Both boxers to use both tactics throughout the last round, demonstrating attacking and defensive ability throughout the last round. Towards the end of the final round both boxers to demonstrate short range work, toe to toe (power down).

On completion of the Skills Bout both boxers are to return to their respective corners and will then be brought into the centre of the ring by the referee and both boxers will have their hands raised.

For more information contact Matthew Shannon on 0781 455 1647 or e-mail info@Streetcagesportscic.com