Cannons Creek Boxing Academy
Cannons Creek Boxing Academy is a dynamic youth facility dedicated to empowering young people through the discipline and art of boxing. Established in 2014, the Academy was the first to expand beyond the flagship of the Naenae Boxing Academy, with significant support from Vodafone Foundation, New Zealand and The Tindall Foundation. With the encouragement of the New Zealand Police, the Academy was created to inspire and equip young people with the tools to overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their potential. Deeply rooted in culture, whānau, and community, The Cannons Creek Boxing Academy places rangatahi at the heart of everything we do. Our young people are the driving force behind our success and inspire us to continually strive towards our goals. The Academy's foundation is built on strong values, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment where every young person feels a sense of belonging, from all walks of life. Our programmes focus on developing resilience, fostering leadership, and teaching essential life skills that extend far beyond the boxing ring. Through mentorship, positive role modelling, and a whānau-centred approach, we support rangatahi to grow in confidence, strengthen their identity, and achieve success in all areas of life. Cannons Creek Boxing Academy is more than just a gym—it is a community where young people are empowered to discover their strengths, embrace their culture, and build brighter futures. Join our Academy and become part of a thriving whānau dedicated to helping rangatahi succeed both in and out of the ring.
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Paegan Edmonds-Topia
Hailey Collins
Mana E Tito
Saphire Mako
Ali Kadhim
Ruby Booth
Ioane Washburn
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Your support gives more kiwi youth access to life-skills through participation in and the discipline of boxing and physical fitness as well as to give them a place of refuge.
Here are common questions we come across when it comes to Champions Boxing Academies:
Amateur boxing, with its emphasis on safety and sportsmanship, offers a constructive way for young people to build character, maintain fitness, and learn valuable life skills. The sport instils important life values such as sportsmanship, humility, and perseverance, while developing focus, confidence, and the ability to deal with adversity and stress. It is also a very attractive activity to many young people, it is something they want to try rather feel forced to and they stay engaged for a longer period of time.
Amateur boxing, as a sport, has very stringent medical controls. Registration requires an annual medical, with another medical prior to every bout. Boxers are evenly matched according to age, weight, experience, and gender. Coaches at all Champions Initiative Academies are trained to deliver sound boxing techniques, while holding the appropriate licensing, along with first-aid, and child protection certification. Our programmes revolve around skill and fitness development, with contact during practice ranging from zero to mild for those who just want to train and compete.
Both youth and sports development research indicates that the greatest impact is made when as many individuals as possible are engaged, for as long as possible, and in the best environment. Our academies not only provide extended pathways for skill development and competition (for those that want it), but also provide the best environments possible.
For just $100 you can give someone a term of boxing classes.
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