Frequently Asked Questions
Q). Who can deliver the National Boxing Awards?
A).An ABA Boxing Tutor can deliver the first three of the National Awards in Youth Clubs, Schools, Colleges and Universities etc.
An ABA Boxing Coach can deliver all six of the National Awards but the 'contact' part of the Award must be delivered in a Boxing Gym.
Q). Who is the GB Boxing Tutor Course for?
A).The course is for Boxing Coaches who wish to broaden their knowledge in teaching young people and wish to encourage more young people into their Boxing Gym or wish to teach boxing in schools, or wish to learn about the GB National Boxing Awards or active boxers wishing to assist in the boxing club or someone who works with young people i.e. PE Teachers, Youth workers, Club volunteer's, School Sports Coaches, Personal Trainers, and anyone wishing to gain a qualification in Amateur Boxing. An Introduction Letter template has been created to assist Boxing Tutors. You'll find it in the 'Downloads' part of this website, under miscellaneous.
Q). How do I learn how to deliver the ASDAN CoPE using Boxing as a curriculum vehicle for achievement in schools or working from my Boxing Club?
A).Go to the 'Downloads' page and click on ASDAN CoPE Boxing GCSE Educational Qualification for the nearest course.
Q). ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) using Boxing as a curriculum vehicle for achievement?
A).Click on Boxing Awards page then click CoPE Boxing Qualification. To download the ABA National Educational Qualification criteria, please go to 'Downloads' page, and print the GB National Educational Qualification Criteria. For further information please email andrewcox@asdan.org.uk or ring 01179 543974 or mobile 07720 812051.
Q). How do I find out more information about the ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) using Boxing as a curriculum vehicle for achievement?
A).Ordering of ABA Boxing Educational Qualification folder and Course materials, please contact Andrew Cox on the following details: Andrewcox@asdan.org.uk or ring 01179 543974 or mobile 07720 812051.
Q). How do I place an order for the Boxing Tutor Instructional DVD?
A).Just goto the downloads section and click on the Course Booklets & Boxing Tutor DVD order form.
Q). Will I need a Criminal Records Bureau check (CRB)?
A).You will need to have a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check prior to running the GB Boxing Awards programme.
Q). How do I place an order for Booklets/Certificates?
A).Easy, just goto the downloads section and click on the Course Booklets Order Form.
Q). How much is the ABA Boxing Tutor Registration Fee?
A).The Registration Fee is £20 and MUST be returned with the application form to the Boxing Awards Office, the address will be on the form. Please enclose two Passport Size Photographs. For yearly re - registration simply send your Registration booklet with the yearly registration fee of £20 to Boxing Awards Ltd, PO Box 878, Southsea, Hampshire, PO1 9HG. Re Registrations take place on 1st July every year; please send your Registration Booklet to the above address by 15th June yearly. Your Registration Booklet will be sent back to you with an in date registration sticker.
Q). How much do the Boxing Tutor courses cost?
A).The cost of course is £100 total, including registration up until 1st June yearly.
Q). How do I organise a boxing tutor course in my area?
A).Go to downloads page and click on Requirements of a Boxing Tutor Course Organiser.
Q). How do I order equipment?
A).Boxing Awards recommended equipment, can be obtained at discounted price from the Boxing Awards website. Goto the downloads section and click on the Adidas Boxing Equipment Order Form. The recommended gloves for the participants taking the awards are listed on the form.
Skipping Ropes, log on to British Heart Foundation website www.bhf.org.uk. Order skipping ropes online at a very good price.
Q). Do I need insurance?
A).Yes. Ensure you have insurance cover prior to delivering the awards log onto www.sportscoachuk.org or ring 00132 907612 for further information.
You will also need to be First Aid Qualified prior to delivering the boxing awards. The one day first aide courses are taught all over the country www.redcross.org.uk.
Q). How do I order the Boxing Awards medals?
A).To order the ABA Boxing Awards Medals for the ABA Boxing Awards Presentation call 02392 695652 or email victorytrophies@hotmail.com.
Q). How do I order a Boxing Tutor T-Shirt?
A).Just goto the downloads section and click on the Boxing Awards order form. The cost of the GB Boxing Tutor T-Shirt is £10.00 incl post and package. To purchase a GB Boxing Tutor T-Shirt you must be a Registered GB Boxing Tutor and must state your GB Boxing Tutor registration number on the Boxing Awards order form.
Q). I want to take the National Boxing Awards?
A).Order your non contact student boxing book from the download page (Course Booklets Order Form). Then go to your local, Boxing gym or where an ABA Boxing Tutor is delivering in a college, university, school or a youth club/sports centre.
Q). What else do I need to do before coming a Boxing Awards Tutor?
A).Please ensure you are first aid qualified before teaching the boxing awards. The one day first aide courses are taught all over the country. www.redcross.org.uk
Q). Where can I download a copy of the ABA of England Poster and Flyer?
A).Easy, goto the downloads section.
Q). Who do I contact if I have any further questions?
A).Please send all questions and enquiries via our online enquiry form. You can also find out more information about Amateur Boxing or Boxing coaching courses by going to the ABA of England website www.abae.org.uk. If you would like to make any comments regarding the ABA Boxing Tutor Course please write to Diane Barnard, ABA Office Manager, EIS, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S95DA.