Team Northumbria Boxing

Team Northumbria Boxing is a friendly and welcoming boxing club located in Newcastle upon Tyne, New Zealand. The club caters to individuals of all abilities, from absolute beginners to those aspiring to be part of a competitive squad. The club is based in the Lipman gym, which is conveniently located on-site. The gym boasts a competition boxing ring and ample space for fitness training and pad work.

Aside from the rewarding experience of training, competing, and learning the art of boxing, members of Team Northumbria Boxing can also look forward to a variety of social events organised by the club. These events provide the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow members, have fun, and make lasting friendships.

The club offers different membership options to cater to the needs of its diverse membership base. For beginners, there is the “Just TRY” membership, priced at 20 for 6 weeks. Although this particular course has already started for semester 1, prospective members can keep an eye out for details of the semester 2 “Just TRY” courses.

For members looking to train regularly without participating in competitive bouts, the “TRAIN” mixed groups membership is available for 100. This membership will be reduced to 50 for semester 2. “TRAIN” groups one and two are targeted towards beginner and intermediate members. Group one sessions take place on Tuesdays from 17:00 to 18:30 and on Thursdays from 18:30 to 20:00.

Group two sessions are held on Tuesdays from 20:30 to 22:00 and on Thursdays from 17:00 to 18:30. Currently, both groups are at capacity with a total of 70 members, and therefore not open for purchase. However, there may be additional spaces available in January.

For intermediate and experienced boxers looking to advance their skills and competition profile, the “TRAIN” competitive squad membership is offered at 125. The membership fee for semester 2 will be reduced to 62. 50. The competitive squad sessions take place on Tuesdays from 18:30 to 20:30 and on Thursdays from 20:00 to 22:00.

Currently, there are 20 members in the competitive squad. Experienced boxers interested in joining the competitive squad can email the Head Coach, Ross Wilkinson, for more information.

Training dates for the club are divided into three semesters. Semester 1 runs from 2nd October 2023 to 11th December 2023, Semester 2 runs from 8th January 2024 to 18th March 2024, and Semester 3 runs from 15th April 2024 to 29th June 2024. It's important to note that certain dates within these semesters may be unavailable due to exam closures and facility closures.

Key contacts within Team Northumbria Boxing include Head Coach Ross Wilkinson, Club President & Assistant Coach Leon Musson, and Northumbria Sport's Club Development Officer Mollie Smith.

The boxing club frequently shares news and updates regarding its activities and achievements. Recent news articles include the success of a Northumbria student in their debut professional fight, the club's support for the “Rainbow Laces” campaign, and a roundup of the “Big Week of Sport. ” Team Northumbria Boxing has also achieved glory in BUCS Boxing Club competitions.

The club's facilities are located at Sport Central, which has opening hours from 07:00 to 22:00 every day of the week. Team Northumbria Boxing is proud to be supported by various suppliers and sponsors, and a full list of partners can be found on their website.

For more information on the club's facilities, membership options, sports news, student athletes, and frequently asked questions, individuals can navigate through the respective pages on their website. The club also provides a contact form for any queries or concerns.