The initial 4-week training block of the Olympic preparation camp taking place on the Gold Coast in Queensland has now been completed with a couple of the athletes returning to their home environment for an agreed period of time. Three of the Tokyo bound athletes have chosen to remain in camp so as not to disrupt their routine and focus as they head into the next phase of their training cycle. Training continues as usual at the Griffiths University campus, Gold Coast PCYC and at the Queensland Academy of Sport for all those athletes present in Queensland throughout this period. Thankfully, minimal disruption was experienced by the team during the recent Covid-19 outbreak that affected the greater Brisbane area save for the cancellation of a single visit to the QAS that was instead replaced by alternative sessions at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus gym. At the time of writing there is still no indication of if, and when the boxing team may receive the covid vaccine that will then allow relatively safe plans to be made for international travel to a multi nations training camp prior to arrival in Tokyo. There are a number of options being considered to assist in preparing the athletes for the Games but it is felt that overseas travel without first being vaccinated is presently too risky for the health and safety of the team.

It is hoped that an official announcement and media day conducted by the Australian Olympic Committee will take place on Tuesday 4th May at the Gold Coast PCYC confirming the boxers that have been accepted into the AOC Olympic team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

And finally, whilst here on the Gold Coast, the High Performance group has taken delivery of samples of a new range of kit supplied by BAL sponsors Sting that has the values of Dedication, Respect and Teamwork clearly printed on the chest for each other to see and be reminded of whenever they wear the kit representing BAL.

After a busy start to the year and selection process for the National Futures Program, each State now have squads.

Additional athletes will be added to the current State Futures squads based off performance at state camps, tournaments and state / national events.

In April ACT and Victoria held Futures camps, while Western Australia had to cancel due to Covid 3-day lockdown.

National Performance Pathway Lead Jamie Pittman was impressed to see a talented pool of athletes that competed at the Australian Club championships in Adelaide where new talent was identified for the National Futures Program and it was good for Jamie to interact with club coaches regarding the National Pathway.

National Performance Pathway Lead Jamie Pittman also presented a Saturday morning training session for athletes not matched on the final day which involved 17 athletes and 6 coaches.

Futures camps coming up in May:

• NSW Futures camp - Sat 1 May and Sun 2 May 2021
• QLD Futures camp - Sat 8 and Sun 9 May 2021
• SA Futures camp - Sat 8 May 2021 
• ACT Futures camp/ Open Sparring Day - Sat 8 May and Sun 9 May 2021
• TAS Open Futures camp - Sat 15 May 2021 Hobart
• TAS Open Futures camp - Sun 16 May 2021 Launceston
• WA TBA (due to previous lockdown)
• National Pathway camp (selected) AIS - 21-30 May 2021

BACT will be running four events in May:

• ACT Futures Camp (invitation only) -  Sat 8 May 2021
• ACT Development Camp - Sat 15 May 2021
• BACT Annual General Meeting -  Sun 16 May 2021
• ACT Inter-club Sparring Day - Sat 5 June 2021

Boxing Australia (Tasmania) Inc is delighted to advise affiliated Clubs that Mr Jamie Pittman will host Futures Camps in Hobart and Launceston from 15th -16th May 2021.

There is no cost to attend the camps and they are open to all registered boxers, coaches, referees and judges.

The details for the Futures Camp sessions are as follows:

HOBART FUTURES CAMP

Date: Sat 15 May 2021

Venue: Kingston Boxing Club, Kingston Beach Oval, Recreation Street, Kingston

Time: 9.30am – 3.00pm (approximately)

LAUNCESTON FUTURES CAMP

Date: Sun 16 May 2021

Venue: KFM Fitness, 23 Racecourse Crescent, Launceston

Time: 9.30am – 3.00pm (approximately)

We hope as many registered boxers, coaches, referees and judges as possible are able to attend the Camps to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

With 232 athletes registered from 79 Boxing clubs, a great three days of Boxing was had at the inaugural Australian Club Championships from 15-17 April in Adelaide.

With 25+ bouts each session, and plenty of showcasing bouts, future events can't be missed.

Congratulations to all involved. It's great to see everyone's huge efforts recognised at a National event.

A huge thank you to our supporters of the 2021 Australian Club Championships. We are very fortunate to have had your support to deliver this exciting event.

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• Adelaide Northern Removals

We can't wait to do it again in 2022!

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