Boxing Alberta has a number of initiatives for our members. Please see the links below to find more information on each specific program.
Do you have an idea for a new program? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to your representative on the Board of Directors.
OFFICIALS
Diversity Initiative
Boxing Alberta recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion of all people in all levels of our sport, including athletes, coaches, and officials.
We have created a new scholarship program to allow people of visible minorities take our officiating course at no cost.
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We hope to break down barriers in our sport and create a diverse and inclusive working environment for all our members. There are 5 diversity scholarships available for the year, simply fill out our online form to apply. We hope to break down barriers in our sport and create a diverse and inclusive working environment for all our members
ATHLETES
High Performance Funding
Alberta athletes who have been named on the Boxing Canada High Performance lists can apply for funding throughout the year. These programs include:
- Kevin McDermott Elite High Performance Fund
- Dale Brown Youth High Performance Fund
Click here to learn more about these programs
Fight Network Fund
Goals:
To get teams working together to provide opportunities for all athletes in our province
To help reduce travel fees for individual clubs by promoting shared expenses and costs
To allow athletes opportunities to to work with different coaches
PROGRAM
Athletes from a minimum of 3 different registered boxing clubs travel out of province together to compete at a boxing show or tournament (not valid for events within Alberta)
The team organizer can apply for $250 that would be used towards the fuel or accommodation expenses for all athletes on the trip
If the event is international, the organizer can apply for up to $500 that would be used towards travel expenses or accommodation for all athletes on the trip
If the group has more than 3 clubs working together, or if there are 3 clubs in total but 2 or more athletes from each club, the above amounts may be doubled.
For example:
1) Club A has 1 athlete, Club B has 1 athlete, Club C has 3 athletes, amounts listed as above
2) Club A has 2 athletes, Club B has 2 athletes, Club C has 2 athletes, amounts listed are doubled ($500 and $1000)
3) Club A has 1 athlete, Club B has 1 athlete, Club C has 1 athlete, Club D has 1 athlete, amounts listed are doubled ($500 and $1000)
Receipts for fuel, airlines, or hotels must be included
Female Fighter Fund
Increasing the number of female athletes in our programs is one of the main components of our 5 year plan, and we hope that by dedicating specific funding to this group we can help develop and retain these athletes. We have set aside money to allow one female boxing trip per season, that we can take girls from all across the province somewhere that they will get great training and competition, as we know it can be hard to find opponents locally.
Receipts for fuel, airlines, or hotels must be included
COACHES
Competition Development Certification Incentive
Boxing Alberta coaches who complete their Competition Development Coaching level will be reimbursed up to $1200 to help cover the costs of their educational training! Please reach out to Scott at the office if you are starting your Competitive Development training.