Club and individual memberships update
March 30, 2021 | by Matt Halfpenny
England Boxing has issued details of how Club and individual memberships will operate for the closing months of this 2020-21 season and the new 2021-22 season, which begins on 1st June 2021.
These have been released following the government’s issuing of the roadmap for an exit to Covid-19 restrictions and the subsequent publishing of the Return to Boxing Framework, both which have made the path forward clearer.
“We are now in a position to start planning and rebuilding, with the aim to come back stronger and better and, at the outset, I would like to thank all those clubs who have supported their members and the sport during this testing period,” said Gethin Jenkins, England Boxing’s Chief Executive Officer.
“The Pandemic has affected us in ways we would have not even imagined or thought possible a year ago, and it is the support offered by so many that has helped many to get through this extremely difficult time.
“We should also take time to reflect on those we have lost during this period and remember the contribution they have made to the sport of boxing, their clubs and local communities.
“As amateur boxing in England re-emerges, we need to start planning for the year ahead, which includes a busy forthcoming season when both the rearranged National Championships for 2021 and the National Championships for 2022 will hopefully take place. That’s not to mention, the host of much-needed and eagerly-awaited club and regional bouts and shows.”
In order to recognise those who Clubs and Members who have joined during the 2020-21 season to date – and the fact that there has been limited opportunity to fully utilise that membership – England Boxing has factored that support into its thinking.
In deciding on the path forward, it also recognises the financial impact the Pandemic has been having across the country.
As a result, the following membership fees are to apply, which covers the period between now and the end of the 2021-season as well as the new 2021-22 season.
The publication of membership details at this point attempts to provide as much notice and clarity as possible, while the degree of financial support it provides hopes to help amateur boxing re-establish itself post Covid-19.
| Membership Type | Fees | Other requirements |
| Those boxers, coaches, officials and volunteers who hold a 20-21 season membership on or before 31st March (including those pending). | To recognise the limited opportunity of those who became Members, all those in membership or pending on or before 31st March will have it rolled over for the 21-22 season (1st June 2021 to 31st May 2022.)
This is provided all other requirements, including medicals and certificates etc are completed. |
As per England Boxing regulations, medicals need to be up to date before Sparring or any competitive boxing can commence. This in addition to Covid-19 requirements and regulations.
All those requiring a DBS certificate must be up to date before a membership / lanyard can be issued. There are no exemptions for this.
Those needing to renew safeguarding and first aid certificates will have until the 31st August 2021 to do so. New season (21-22) lanyards will not be issued until completed. Course details will follow.
Those who became new members for the 20-21 season will need to complete all relevant courses etc before a coaching lanyard is issued. |
| Those boxers applying for membership from 1st April 2021 onwards. | The fee for the new 21-22 season shall be £11.
However, so that boxers do not have to join for the current 20-21 season at £5.50 and then pay again on the 1st June, the membership fee shall cover the period 1st April 2021 to 31st May 2022. |
Boxers will need to have relevant medicals up to date. The BCR1 books will need to be stamped for both seasons – one for the current 20-21 season and a new one for 21-22 season. |
| Those coaches, officials and volunteers applying for membership from 1st April 2021 onwards. | The fee for the new 21-22 season shall be £22.
However, so that coaches, officials and volunteers do not have to join for the current 20-21 season at £11 and then pay again on the 1st June, the membership fee shall cover the period 1st April 2021 to 31st May 2022. |
All those requiring a DBS certificate must be up to date.
Those needing to renew safeguarding and first aid certificates will have until the 31st August 2021 to do so. New season (21-22) lanyards will not be issued until completed. Course details will follow.
New members will need to complete all relevant courses etc before a coaching lanyard is issued. |
| Club Membership Fee | All Clubs were automatically enrolled this season free of charge.
From 1st June 2021, the Club membership fee shall be £220. However, in order to help Clubs, those who join on or before 1st August 2021 shall have this fee discounted by £50 to £170. After this date it will revert to £220. |
For the avoidance of doubt, all Club membership requirements e.g. Level 2 coach, welfare officer etc apply both to this season (20-21) and next season (21-22). |
The Club and Membership requirements can be found by clicking here.
Those who need financial support and access to grants can contact their regional Club Support Officer, who can advise on available funding. Details can be found by clicking here.
Clubs or individuals with queries can contact the England Boxing Office by telephoning 0114 223 5654 or emailing enquiries@englandboxing.org.
