[REGISTRATION REQUIRED] Youth Skills Assessment and Talent ID Session
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THE FUTURE OF BOXING IS TODAY AND THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE!
In order to help give our Youth boxers a better sense of their current technical level and help them take the next step as competition opens up in the province, the Kingsway Boxing Club will be holding Seasonal Skill Assessment and Talent ID Session based on the Boxing Ontario High Performance Criteria.
A number of youth boxers have approached us with interest in our competitive program. We have some extremely talented kids in our classes and we’re inspired to help them take the next step as competition opens up in our province.
While sparring is a large component of the program, a high base technical level is required to take this next step.
In addition to helping the development of our youth boxers, this Talent ID Session will also help us re-launch our Youth Competitive Team.
⚠️ The safety of our athletes is our number 1 priority! There are limited spots available on our youth competitive team at this time. However, talent ID Sessions will be held every season to allow for athletes to improve and join the competitive team.
Upcoming Session Details: TBA
- Date & Time: Sessions held seasonally
- Location: 22-B Jutland Rd
- Ages: 10 – 17
- Cost: Free
- Non-Contact Skills Assessment by Boxing Ontario Certified Coaches (see below for breakdown of criteria)
- Feedback will be provided to the participants at later date
Assessment Drills Include:
- Footwork Skills: Stance, Pivoting (offence and defence), Movement, Balance.
- Offensive Skills: Punches, combinations, Technique, Accuracy, Speed.
- Defensive Skills: Head Movement, Parrying, Blocking.
- Focus: Ability to follow instruction and remain focussed throughout the rounds and session.
We look forward to building the future of boxing with our youth team!
Posted by Kingsway Boxing Club on Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Below is a list of criteria the Youth Boxers will be evaluated on:
Aggression
- Initiates offensive attacks more frequently than their opponent
- Uses counter attacks
Pressure
- Initiates offensive attacks more frequently than their opponent
- Applies pressure to destabilize their opponent
- Uses pressure in a sustainable manner
- Delivers a high frequency of scoring blows
- Dominates first part of round
Mobility
- Rarely stands still in the ring
- Uses movement to apply pressure
- Moves their opponent around the ring
- Are a difficult target to be hit
Quickness
- Fast movement – both hands and feet
- Quick thinking – reads opponent’s weaknesses and capitalizes on them
Efficiency
- Displays sound mechanics
- Doesn’t waste energy
- Purposeful attacks
- Doesn’t waste energy on ineffective actions
- More frequent attacks to the head making it easier for judges to see
Unpredictable
- Creates uncertainty with varied attacks
- Uses tactics like feints
- Hard to read and anticipate
Adaptability
- Can self-assess what works and what doesn’t
- Adjust their actions to gain control
[ARCHIVE] Keep Up With Correspondence Sent Out To Program Participants
April 30, 2022: [INTERIM NEXT STEPS] Youth Competitive Team 👊
***SAVE THIS EMAIL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE*** Please take some time to thoroughly review the information outlined in this email. Do not hesitate to contact me directly with any questions or concerns.
Good Evening Parents and Boxers,
We would like to start by sharing how blown away we were with the level of determination brought forward by all boxers yesterday during our Talent ID Competitive Team Tryouts. While we have seen many of you in our recreational programming, the energy and focus exhibited was next level! With competition starting back up, we are excited by the pool of talent interested in taking the sport to the next level!
Check out all of the incredible photos & videos from the session: View Full Album (photos will be uploaded next week)
What Happens Now? Kingsway Boxing specializes in youth recreational and competitive programs. While you await the Competitive Team announcements, we would like to invite all boxers to join us for our daily programming offered to all levels. Especially note our newest class every Monday at 5pm, which focuses on technical and partner drills appropriate for boxers with an intermediate understanding of the sport. View Youth Team Programming
Competitive Team Expectations: Please wait until you have been confirmed for the Fight Team BEFORE taking these steps:
Over the next two weeks we will be compiling the evaluator feedback and scoring as we make our final selections for the Youth Competitive Team allocations. We ask that all athletes continue working hard in their regular classes, paying extra attention to developing the skills they were tested on.
We will be in touch individually with each parent/boxer with the final results of the evaluation in a separate email, however please see below for our Competitive Team Program Information.
Unfortunately we cannot select every athlete who attended the evaluation, however we don’t want this to discourage the boxers from continuing to work towards the competitive team. As mentioned during the Talent ID Session, we will be holding another session next season.
If selected this season for the fight team, the next steps listed below will be necessary before the first Youth Competitive Team session.
First Youth Team Session Invite: Thursday May 26, 2022 — 7:15 pm
This youth competitive team session will run every Thursday scheduled from 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm. Note that once the boxer possesses the technical and tactical abilities necessary to show confidence in sparring, they will be invited to additional elite team training (Tuesday 7:15 pm and Saturday 7:00 am)
Competitive Program Information:
All boxers in this round of selections will be starting at the same level in this program, which gives us the opportunity to build the foundation for their defensive skills. Safety is our number one priority, therefore contact activities will only be conducted once the boxers have shown the ability to effectively display the skills necessary to begin technical sparring. This is a step by step process, which requires patience and hard work. Competition generally takes between 6-12 months and many boxers may decide this is no the direction they wish to take. When/If we feel like the boxer is ready to compete, we will discuss with the parents before full preparation begins. Our goal is to keep the parents involved in this process.
Competitive Team Membership Options:
All options below includes unlimited access to open gym and covers the cost of additional coaching required for club level competition and tournaments. This includes the one on one training necessary when preparing for events.
- Option 1: $95/month: Fight Team Training + 1 Conditioning Class
- Option 2: $125/month: Fight Team Training + 2 Conditioning Classes
- Option 3: Drop-In Packages – If you’re already subscribed to this options you are welcome to continue. View Drop-In Package Options
Additional Costs: (not covered by membership)
- Annual Boxing Ontario Medical and Licence: More Info
- Tournament Enrolment — Approx. $40 – $50 per athlete once or twice per year (no cost for local club competition)
- Optional Participation: We will be offering opportunities to send the boxers away to out of province/out of country competitions (various locations). While we work to fundraise for the team, there may be some additional expense associated with travel and accommodation.
- Equipment & Licensing (info below)
Equipment: (all equipment can be purchased from Kingsway)
- Mouthguard
- Headgear
- Sparring Gloves (14 – 16 oz)
- Low-Blow Protector (male boxers only)
- Purchase Competitive Equipment Pack
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: We want to ensure boxing remains an accessible sport. Talk to us, today, about applying for program funding or equipment at a discount rate or fully subsidized period. Inquire Now
In The Meantime, Keep Your Hands Up… And Clean! 👊
Best Regards,
Jennifer Huggins
Kingsway Boxing Club
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June 09, 2022
Good Morning Parents and Teens,
We are excited for the new group of youth joining us today. We have not heard back confirmation from a couple of selected team members.
Please email me if you’re looking to have your acceptance deferred to Fall.
Please see below for important next steps. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or concerns. I will be available Monday and Tuesday daytime for calls.
Please complete the following Items ASAP:
Join WhatsApp Group ASAP: Join Now
We will required parents and kids to join the private WhatsApp Youth Competitive Team Group. This is a closed group chat to keep the kids and parents updated with announcements pertaining to their program.
Boxer Medical (Reach out to be for the form)
We have a couple of medicals from the teens who came to the medical session, however we will not have another on location session until the new year. Please take the attached medical to your family doctor. If you do not have one, let us know and we can set you up with our fight doctor. If you don’t have a printer we have a few blank copies at the gym.
Equipment:
Most of the kids have secured their packages online and will be provided with the equipment today. If they have not, I can set them up today with the missing items. You can secure the headgear through us ($95.00), Sparring Gloves ($95.00) and mouthguard ($10.00) and for the boys the Groin Protector (89.00). They will need this by next class, we can apply to the account we have on file to make purchasing easier. (Also see below for packages)
Purchase 2022 Annual Licence (see correct licence below)
If you think you have already done this, please let me know and I’ll confirm the correct licence is on file. Thank you so much.
Youth/Junior Licence – Ages 11 – 18 Buy Now
Complete the Youth/Junior Membership form if you are between the ages of 11 and 18 (within the year). Submit digitally signed form in combination with completed Medical Form (above) on your next visit to sparring class. Include scanned printout of your birth certificate or heath card for proof of age.
Initiation Boxer – Ages 10 and under Buy Now
Complete the Initiation Boxer Form for children ages 10 years old and younger. Submit signed form in combination with completed Medical Form (above) on your next visit to sparring class. Include scanned printout of your birth certificate or heath card for proof of age.
Additional Information:
Rapid Testing:
Please note that we always have our contact program athletes test prior to contact training. This will be done by the boxer themselves as it’s not required to ‘dig deep’ (just a shallow wipe of the nostrils with the q-tip.
Arrival and Attendance: Scheduling
Note that confirmed team members will be automatically registered for the Thursday Classes. Please ensure your child arrives at 7:00 pm for class every Thursday. If you are unable to attend, you must cancel using the ACCOUNT LOGIN —> Schedules
READ ORIGINAL INFORMATION SENT TO SELECTED TEAM:
Session Timing:
- First Session Begins: Thursday Jun. 9, 2022 7:15 pm
- This session will be every Thursday scheduled from 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm, however it will likely run longer especially when the athletes are getting ready for competition.
Competitive Program Information:
All new boxers will be starting at the same level in this program, which gives us the opportunity to build the foundation for their defensive skills. Safety is our number one priority, therefore contact activities will only be conducted once the boxers have shown the ability to effectively display the skills necessary to begin technical sparring. This is a step by step process, which requires patience and hard work. Competition generally takes between 6-12 months and many boxers may decide this is not the direction they wish to take. When/If we feel like the boxer is ready to compete, we will discuss with the parents before full preparation begins. Our goal is to keep the parents involved in this process.
Competitive Team Membership Options:
All options below cover the cost of additional coaching required for club level competition and tournaments. This includes the one on one training necessary when preparing for events.
- Option 1: $95/month: Fight Team Training + 1 Conditioning Class
- Option 2: $125/month: Fight Team Training + 2 Conditioning Classes
- Option 3: Drop-In Packages – If you’re already subscribed to this option you are welcome to continue.
Additional Costs: (not covered by membership)
Tournament Enrolment — Approx. $40-$50 per athlete once or twice per year (no cost for club competition)
Equipment & Licensing (info below)
Equipment & Licensing: (all equipment can be purchased from Kingsway if needed)
- Mouthguard
- Headgear
- Sparring Gloves (14 – 16 oz)
- Low-Blow Protector (male boxers only)
- Annual Boxing Ontario Medical and Licence: More Info
- Purchase Women’s Package: $190 (includes everything above except low blow protector) buy now
- Purchase Men’s Package: $250 buy now
April 29, 2022: Program Update
***PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE***
Good Afternoon Parents and Teens,
Thank you for your interest in taking the next step in the sport of boxing. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for the Talent ID Session. Please thoroughly review the important notes below and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Date: Friday Apr. 29, 2022
Arrive 5:15 pm
- Session will begin 5:30 pm SHARP – Late arrivals will not be accepted.
- Session will finish 6:30 pm — Due to a staff meeting immediately following the session, we will be unavailable for discussion. We will be in touch with next steps and to outline timing expectations on the weekend. We can also set up a special call with any parents who require clarifications.
Location: 22-B Jutland Rd. (park in front lot and Metal Supermarkets)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Client Protocols: Do not come if you’re not 100% health. Masks are not mandatory, however we still recommend use if you cannot maintain 6 ft. Distance.
- No Spectators: Due to capacity limits, spectators are strictly prohibited. We will invite the parents in for the discussion and expectations portion at 6:15 pm.
- NO BAGS IF POSSIBLE BOXERS: Please do not bring any bags or equipment with you. Due to capacity, we are very limited on space. Come dressed and ready for the session (wrapping is not required)
This Non-Contact Skills Assessment will be conducted by Boxing Ontario Certified Coaches and feedback will be provided to all participants at a later date. ⚠️ The safety of our athletes is our number 1 priority! There are limited spots available on our youth competitive team at this time, however Talent ID Sessions are be held every season to allow for athletes to improve and join the competitive team.
The Assessment Tool below outlines what we’re looking for, including the ability to focus and take instruction. The athletes selected to move forward in the program must poses and be proficient with the skills outlined in the Assessment Tool.
Athletes who are selected for the team will be required to join Youth Team Training every Thursday 7:15 pm – 9 pm starting May 26, 2022
In The Meantime, Keep Your Hands Up… And Clean! 👊
Best Regards,
Jennifer Huggins
Kingsway Boxing Club
January 27, 2022: Program Update
Good Afternoon Youth Competitive Team and Parents,
Please note that this information was shared yesterday in the KBC Youth Team WhatsApp Group. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. We can’t wait to get back on track with the team!
This week: The youth competitors can come for the following:
–> Saturday Jan. 29 7:00 am: Elite/Youth Fight Team Training
–> 1:00 pm Every Sunday : Open Gym — Must reserve spot using link: BOOK OPEN GYM
(Please ensure you cancel your reservation if you cannot make it as there is a limit on the number of spots due to capacity limits)
Starting Jan. 31: Programming Resumes
–> Any reserved conditioning classes are back on schedule (same as before) – No action required
–> [CHANGE] Fight Team Youth 7:15 pm Every Thursday This will be to accommodate capacities and for more training time with the team. No action required
–> [ADDITION] Saturday Jan. 29 7:00 am: Elite/Youth Fight Team Training — Please confirm if you would like to move forward in this session
–> 1:00 pm Every Sunday : Open Gym — Must reserve spot using link: BOOK OPEN GYM
November 21, 2021: Program Update
Happy Sunday Parents and Teens,
We are incredibly impressed with the work ethic and dedication that the teens showed during their first on Thursday. Please see below for important next steps. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or concerns. I will be available Monday and Tuesday daytime for calls. Note that I will be away at the Youth PanAm Games next week, however Virgil will be available to help with any questions.
Please complete the following Items ASAP:
Join WhatsApp Group ASAP: details sent out via email
We’re still waiting for a number of parents and kids to join the private WhatsApp Youth Competitive Team Group. This will be a closed group chat to keep the kids and parents updated with announcements pertaining to their program.
Boxer Medical (sent out via email)
We have a couple of medicals from the teens who came to the medical session, however we will not have another on location session until the new year. Please take the attached medical to your family doctor. If you do not have one, let us know and we can set you up with our fight doctor. If you don’t have a printer we have a few blank copies at the gym.
Equipment:
Most of the kids do not have the equipment yet, you can secure the headgear through us ($59.99) and mouthguard ($10.00) and for the boys the Groin Protector (69.99). We will have in stock all items next week or feel free to purchase independently. They will need this by next class, we can apply to the account we have on file to make purchasing easier.
Purchase 2022 Annual Licence (see correct licence below)
If you think you have already done this, please let me know and I’ll confirm the correct licence is on file. Thank you so much.
Youth/Junior Licence – Ages 11 – 18 Buy Now
Complete the Youth/Junior Membership form if you are between the ages of 11 and 18 (within the year). Submit digitally signed form in combination with completed Medical Form (above) on your next visit to sparring class. Include scanned printout of your birth certificate or heath card for proof of age.
Initiation Boxer – Ages 10 and under Buy Now
Complete the Initiation Boxer Form for children ages 10 years old and younger. Submit signed form in combination with completed Medical Form (above) on your next visit to sparring class. Include scanned printout of your birth certificate or heath card for proof of age.
Additional Information:
Rapid Testing:
Please note that we always have our contact program athletes test prior to contact training. This will be done by the boxer themselves as it’s not required to ‘dig deep’ (just a shallow wipe of the nostrils with the q-tip.
Arrival and Attendance: Scheduling
Please ensure your child arrives at 6:10 pm for class every Thursday. If you are unable to attend, you must cancel using the ACCOUNT LOGIN —> Schedules
November 19, 2021: Program Update
Good Evening Parents,
We’re looking forward to seeing the kids for their first Competitive Team Class. Please note the following:
Rapid Testing:
Please note that we always have our contact program athletes test prior to contact training. This will be done by the boxer themselves as it’s not required to ‘dig deep’ (just a shallow wipe of the nostrils with the q-tip.
Arrival and Attendance:
Please ensure your child arrives at 6:10 pm for class every Thursday. If you are unable to attend, you must cancel using the ACCOUNT LOGIN —> Schedules
Equipment:
Most of the kids do not have the equipment yet, you can secure the headgear through us ($59.99) and mouthguard ($10.00) and for the boys the Groin Protector (69.99). Please reply to this email with what you would like to secure through us or feel free to purchase independently. They will need this by next class
November 15, 2021: Program Update
RESPOND ASAP: PLEASE READ AND SAVE EMAIL FOR REFERENCE
Good Evening Parents and Teens,
Congratulations once again on your selection for the Youth Competitive Team Training which starts this Thursday November 18 at 6:15pm. Please take a look at the next steps listed below and respond with CONFIRMED to this email. Do not hesitate to follow up with any questions or concerns, Virgil will also make himself personally available if you want to connect. Please email him (cc’d in this message), and he will set up a time to connect.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
We have recently learned that some parents did not receive the original email: [ACTION REQUIRED] Talent ID Feedback & Evaluation — This email included the individualized feedback, team confirmation and next steps.
Session Timing:
First Session Begins: Thursday Nov. 18, 2021 — 6:15 pm
This session will be every Thursday scheduled from 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm, however it will likely run longer especially when the athletes are getting ready for competition.
Attendance Notes:
Upon confirmation of this email, you will be enrolled ongoing in the weekly classes.
Please ensure you cancel classes that you will be absent from. This can be done online: ACCOUNT LOGIN —> Schedule
Competitive Program Information:
All kids will be starting at the same level in this program, which gives us the opportunity to build the foundation for their defensive skills. Safety is our number one priority, therefore contact activities will only be conducted once the boxers have shown the ability to effectively display the skills necessary to begin technical sparring. This is a step by step process, which requires patience and hard work. Competition generally takes between 6-12 months and many boxers may decide this is not the direction they wish to take. When/If we feel like the boxer is ready to compete, we will discuss with the parents before full preparation begins. Our goal is to keep the parents involved in this process.
Competitive Team Membership Options: (please confirm your option if you have not yet)
All options below cover the cost of additional coaching required for club level competition and tournaments. This includes the one on one training necessary when preparing for events.
Option 1: $95/month: Fight Team Training + 1 Conditioning Class
Option 2: $125/month: Fight Team Training + 2 Conditioning Classes
Option 3: Drop-In Packages – If you’re already subscribed to this option you are welcome to continue.
Additional Costs: (not covered by membership)
Tournament Enrolment — Approx. $40-$50 per athlete once or twice per year (no cost for club competition)
Equipment & Licensing: (all equipment can be purchased from Kingsway if needed – Orders can be made in response to this email)
- Mouthguard
- Headgear
- Sparring Gloves (14 – 16 oz)
- Low-Blow Protector (male boxers only)
- Annual Boxing Ontario Medical and Licence: More Info (we will secure the licence using the payment information on record, however you will need to provide the medical ASAP)
October 13, 2021: Program Update
Good Evening Parents and Teens,
We want to start by letting you know how impressed we are with our youth boxers, many showing great interest in taking boxing to the next level. This is inspiring to our entire coaching team, who will be taking our fighters to their first competition this weekend since the start of the pandemic. With competition starting back up, we are excited by the pool of talent within our programs right here at Kingsway! Check out all of the incredible photos from the session: View Full Album
We will be using this Thursday to asses a couple athletes who were unable to attend the initial session, which will delay our program start into November. We ask that all athletes continue working hard in their regular classes, paying extra attention to developing the skills they were tested on last Thursday.
We will be in touch individually with each parent/teen with the final results of their evaluation in a separate email this week, however please see below for our Competitive Team Program Information. Unfortunately we cannot select every athlete who attended the evaluation, however we don’t want this to discourage the boxers from continuing to work towards the competitive team. As mentioned during the Talent ID Session, we will be holding another session next season. If their focus and skills excel before the next date, we will bring them onto the team early.
If selected this season for the fight team, the next steps listed below will be necessary before the first fight team session.
Please wait until you have been confirmed BEFORE taking these steps:
Session Timing:
- First Session Begins: Thursday Nov. 18, 2021 — 6:15 pm
- This session will be every Thursday scheduled from 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm, however it will likely run longer especially when the athletes are getting ready for competition.
Competitive Program Information:
All kids will be starting at the same level in this program, which gives us the opportunity to build the foundation for their defensive skills. Safety is our number one priority, therefore contact activities will only be conducted once the boxers have shown the ability to effectively display the skills necessary to begin technical sparring. This is a step by step process, which requires patience and hard work. Competition generally takes between 6-12 months and many boxers may decide this is no the direction they wish to take. When/If we feel like the boxer is ready to compete, we will discuss with the parents before full preparation begins. Our goal is to keep the parents involved in this process.
Competitive Team Membership Options:
All options below cover the cost of additional coaching required for club level competition and tournaments. This includes the one on one training necessary when preparing for events.
- Option 1: $95/month: Fight Team Training + 1 Conditioning Class
- Option 2: $125/month: Fight Team Training + 2 Conditioning Classes
- Option 3: Drop-In Packages – If you’re already subscribed to this options you are welcome to continue.
Additional Costs: (not covered by membership)
Tournament Enrolment — Approx. $40-$50 per athlete once or twice per year (no cost for club competition)
Equipment & Licensing (info below)
Equipment & Licensing: (all equipment can be purchased from Kingsway if needed)
- Mouthguard
- Headgear
- Sparring Gloves (14 – 16 oz)
- Low-Blow Protector (male boxers only)
- Annual Boxing Ontario Medical and Licence: More Info
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: We want to ensure boxing remains an accessible sport. Talk to us, today, about applying for program funding or equipment at a discount rate or fully subsidized period. Inquire Now
In The Meantime, Keep Your Hands Up… And Clean! 👊
Best Regards,
Jennifer Huggins
Kingsway Boxing Club
October 11, 2021: Program Update
Good Evening Parents and Teens,
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for the Talent ID Session. Please thoroughly review the important notes below and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Date & Time: Thursday Oct. 7, 2021 | 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm Arrive 6:10 – Session will begin 6:15 pm SHARP – Late arrivals will not be accepted.
Location: 22-B Jutland Rd (park in front lot and Metal Supermarkets)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Client Protocols: Please read and complete steps before arrival
- No Spectators: Due to capacity limits, spectators are strictly prohibited.
- NO BAGS IF POSSIBLE BOXERS: Please do not bring any bags or equipment with you today. Due to capacity, we are very limited on space. Come dressed and ready for the session with only your masks.
Non-Contact Skills Assessment will be conducted by Boxing Ontario Certified Coaches and feedback will be provided to the participants at a later date. ⚠️ The safety of our athletes is our number 1 priority! There are limited spots available on our youth competitive team at this time. However, talent ID Sessions will be held every season to allow for athletes to improve and join the competitive team.
The athletes selected to move forward in the program will poses the skills necessary to begin to learn the tactical skills and begin technical sparring starting every Thursday 6:15 pm. The Assessment Tool attached outlines what we’re looking for, including their ability to focus and take instruction.
In The Meantime, Keep Your Hands Up… And Clean! 👊
Best Regards,
Jennifer Huggins
Kingsway Boxing Club
