Boxing Center Fees Waived for Fall Session at Citywide Rings
Park District Also Hosts Three Amateur Boxing Demonstrations This Fall
Release Date: 09/06/07
Aspiring youth ages 8-16 get the chance to step into the ring for free this fall at any of the Chicago Park District’s 19 citywide boxing centers from Sept. 24 – Dec. 9. The fee waiver is the result of a generous donation by former youth boxer Tom Zbikowski.
“Chicago flexes its muscles as an international sports city this fall when it hosts the World Boxing Championships,” said Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Timothy J. Mitchell. “We encourage youth to get into the spirit by visiting any of our newly upgraded boxing centers during this special promotion.”
The boxing program features instructors licensed by the U.S. Amateur Boxing Federation who provide both group and individual coaching plus fitness training and sparring experience using professional equipment. As part of the program, participants have the opportunity to compete in local and citywide tournaments.
Instruction is available for both first-time and experienced boxers. Gloves, head gear and training equipment are provided. Personal items such as gym shorts, athletic shoes and mouthpiece are the responsibility of each boxer.
Boxing is a challenging sport that builds muscle tone and strength, endurance, cardiovascular fitness and self-confidence. The Chicago Park District’s youth boxing program has produced a number of professionals including Olympians Michael Bennett, David Diaz, Nate Jones and Leroy Murphy and former champion Montell Griffin.
The Chicago Park District will also host three admission-free boxing shows featuring the youth boxers on the following dates:
• Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7-9:30 p.m., Clarendon Park Community Center, 4501 N. Clarendon Ave., 312-742-7512
• Friday, Sept. 28, 7-9 p.m., Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave., 773-262-8605
• Thursday, Nov. 8, 6-10 p.m., Seward Park, 375 W. Elm St., 312-742-7895
Youth interested in the program should contact their neighborhood boxing center. The Chicago Park District operates the following boxing centers:
1. Bessemer Park, 8930 S. Muskegon Ave., 312-747-6023
2. Brooks Park, 7100 N. Harlem Ave., 773-631-4401
3. Carver Park, 939 E. 132nd St., 312-747-6047
4. Clarendon Park, 4501 N. Clarendon Ave., 312-742-7512
5. Davis Square Park, 4430 S. Marshfield Ave., 312-747-6107
6. Eckhart Park, 1330 W. Chicago Ave., 312-746-5490
7. Fuller Park, 331 W. 45th St., 312-747-6144
8. Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park Ave., 312-746-5092
9. Hamlin Park, 3035 N. Hoyne Ave., 312-742-7785
10. Harrison Park, 1824 S. Wood St., 312-746-5491
11. Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave., 773-262-8605
12. Ogden Park, 6500 S. Racine Ave., 312-747-6572
13. Portage Park, 4100 N. Long Ave., 773-685-7235
14. Scottsdale Park, 4620 W. 83rd St., 773-284-1826
15. Seward Park, 375 W. Elm St., 312-742-7895
16. Sheridan Park, 910 S. Aberdeen St., 312-746-5369
17. Simons Park, 1640 N. Drake Ave., 312-742-7548
18. Taylor (Robert) Park, 39 W. 47th St., 312-747-6728
19. Trumbull Park, 2400 E. 105th St., 312-747-6759
For more information on the Chicago Park District, clickhere or call 312-742-PLAY or 312-747-2001 (TTY).
- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529