‘Scrappers Boxing Gym and Community Fitness Centre’ is a community gym managed by the ‘Swindon Children’s Scrapstore’ a registered charity and community resource centre - the town's only community gym.
It provides a low cost alternative to expensive commercial fitness centres, giving access to fitness equipment for all, particularly allowing young people and those on low incomes to increase their health and fitness.
During the summer holidays a non-contact boxing skills courses for children aged 5 to 11 years will take place at Scrappers Boxing Gym in West Swindon (full address below) from 10am to 2pm on the following Tuesdays: 28 July, 11 August and 25 August.
The cost to attend the boxing skills courses is £10 per child and includes a medal for each child participating. Places are limited so booking in advance is recommended as these courses have proved very popular in the past.
Scrappers Gym is run by Head Boxing Coach, Paul Rogers who is a Multi-nations Games Silver Medallist and Swindon’s first ABA Champion, well known in Swindon and highly regarded as an experienced boxer and now boxing coach. Paul, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, will run the children’s courses alongside Alan Reid a qualified and experience Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Coach.
Paul said: “The non-contact boxing courses teach children lots of new skills and also improves access to sport for young people, builds stronger communities, developing links to schools and creates a pathway from school sports into regular club engagement.
Olivia McCann, Manager of the Scrapstore and Scrappers Gym Project, said: “Paul and Alan are both experienced boxing coaches doing an excellent job in the community. The non-contact boxing skills courses are pitched at the right level and are fun, friendly and safe. The children really enjoy the courses and are benefiting from improved fitness, confidence and outlook.”
Scrappers Gym is located at the rear of the 24HR Gym, Ground Floor Sensor House, Langley Road, Hillmead, Swindon, SN5 5WB. All visitors on the day are asked to park at the rear of the premises near the Scrappers Gym entrance.
Scrappers Gym is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Evenings 7pm to 8.30pm and every Monday and Friday during the day from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Box Fit sessions take place every Saturday morning 10am to 11am with Daz Sherwood. Cost per session is only £3 per person.
To book a place on the summer courses, contact
Paul Rogers, Boxing and Fitness Trainer, Tel: 07505 370383, email: [email protected]
Alan Reid, Boxing Instructor, Tel: 07733112650, email: [email protected]
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