Boxing is a Legacy activity with a rich history at PCYC NSW, dating back to 1937. Boxing brings all ages together making memories and creating long lasting friendships. It creates an environment that provides structure, discipline, commitment and learning skills that will have a positive impact on your personal life journey.
We offer a range of different types of boxing programs from Junior, Youth, Adult Open, Boxing Fitness and Amateur.
The Boxing programs we offer include:
Junior Boxing – Primary School ages from 5-12 years old. Focus on boxing fundamentals, fitness, footwork and lots of fun!
Youth Boxing – Primary School ages from 13-17 years old. Focus on Boxing Fundamentals, Fitness, Footwork and lots of fun!
Boxing Group Fitness – Designed for all levels to engage in group boxing fitness for enjoyment.
Boxing Open Class – All levels from 18+ to engage in the more serious boxing fundamentals with the motivation to move into an Amateur Boxing program.
Amateur Boxing Classes – These classes are designed for Amateur Boxers only. Normally individuals would attend with the aspirations of competing at an Elite Level and pathway to compete on regular boxing tournaments or to represent at a State and National Level. For future information please discuss with your Head Coach.
These pathways are also supported by Boxing Tournaments that PCYC run in the NSW area. We have a dedicated boxing tournament promoter Isa Aiono and contractor Joel Keegan who is the matchmaker.
For those PCYC Amateur Boxers that excel, we support growth to greatness, and offer pathways are via Boxing NSW, representing at a state level, and potentially competing for Australia! Boxing Australia provides Elite Training Camps at the AIS Campus in Canberra.
*All PCYC Trainers, Boxers and Clubs must register and affiliate annually in order to compete on any PCYC Boxing show.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Not all individuals will excel in boxing and compete at a State or National Level. However, there are plenty of opportunities to stay connected to boxing:
- Boxing NSW Courses – Coaching, and Officials
- Assisting as Volunteer at your Club with Boxing
- Becoming a Volunteer Coach
- Volunteering at PCYC Amateur Boxing Tournaments
- Volunteering at the Annual PCYC King/Queen of the Ring 4-day Tournament
- Volunteering at PCYC Sparring and Boxing Development days
- Becoming a Junior Boxing Coach at your local PCYC club
To discuss getting involved with PCYC Boxing in any of the above roles, please contact our State Boxing Manager, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
PCYC LEGEND - COACHES CORNER
Sam Goodman – Professional Boxing and Head Coach Joel Keegan
Sam Goodman started his boxing career in PCYC Lake Illawarra some years ago, which seems like a life-time ago. With the right people guiding him in his boxing career he remains humble and knocking on the door of a World Title shot later this year. His Head Coach Joel Keegan keeps him grounded with drilling the fundamentals all day long. The simple things count, be smart, what you throw make sure it lands and try not getting hit in the process. Joel Keegan has had a long journey with PCYC as an employee that specialises in boxing and for the last 3 years in a contractor role as the PCYC Matchmaker.
Adam Thompson – Head Coach @ PCYC Woolloomooloo past 5+ years
Adam started his boxing journey with the intent of developing local kids in the Woolloomooloo area by giving them a purpose and focus. If you’re in the gym and not on the street you have already winning in life. These simple steps has earnt Adam a solid reputation as a quality boxing coach that is producing quality boxers. This Team has won the Australian Club Championships for the past 2 years 2023/2024. In 2024 @PCYC King/Queen of the Ring he has 6 of his Team win. Marlon Sevehon his Elite Male Boxer has represented NSW U/19 and Elite. Marlon has travelled overseas and interstate competing against the best boxers in age/weight division. Carter Johnson and Achilleus Kalaitzis have represented NSW School Age for the past 2-3 years. The main focus for the young boxers is to one day compete for Australia at the next Commonwealth or Olympic Games.
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