GBA to conduct ‘National Academy and Learn to Box’ programme

On March 25th, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will embark on its ‘National Academy and Learn to Box’ programme, which will be staged at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis gym in Albouystown and serve as the starting point for other jurisdictions.

This was disclosed in a release from the GBA. According to the correspondence, the programme, which will last for 12 days, will be held within different jurisdictions and comprise several national coaches and technical officers.

Registration for the project, which will also encompass a refereeing and judging aspect, will occur on Thursday, March 7th, while an official timetable for the staging in other areas will also be disclosed shortly.

GBA President Steve Ninvalle said, “The implementation of this novel programme comes on the heels of the staging of the ‘developmental championship’ which was a tremendous success and has opened the door for the introduction of this academy project.”

According to Ninvalle, “The GBA is taking a proactive approach to this process of expansion, and the resulting success of the New Amsterdam Academy at the recently concluded ‘developmental championship’ is indicative that a massive interest exists in the respective communities and regions. Programmes of this nature are at the forefront of the sport’s future growth and sustenance.”

He further said, “Given the expected success that is envisioned by the association, this project has all the markings of being a permanent staple on the association’s annual calendar of events, which unquestionably and unequivocally will provide long-term benefits both inside and outside the squared circle. After all, while the acquisition of new fighters is important, of equal value is the realisation of new technical officers such as judges and referees.”