PartnershipsChampions Initiative

Imagine Your Community Transformed Through Boxing

Ways We Partner
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Champions Initiative partners with existing community focused boxing gyms, or partners with the community to develop them. We provide the governance, structure and systems so they can have the biggest impact possible.

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Why partner with Champions Initiative?

Proven Model. Proven Structure. Proven Track Record.

Programmes & pathways

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Our model integrates expertise in the sport with best practice youth development principles. This unique approach provides a proven pathway to create positive and safe environments, fostering skill development, measurable success, and a sense of belonging among young people. Through structured programmes and ongoing support, your gym can amplify impact within the community while nurturing the next generation of champions, whether in boxing or other areas of personal and professional growth.
Champions Programme

Engages young people aged 9 to 18 to enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of a structured exercise programme. In this way we provide a natural developmental pathway for any graduates wanting to progress through from basic techniques to a competitive standard.

Coach & Athlete Pathways

A structured and graded pathway guiding the young athlete through stages of PLAY, PRACTICE, PARTICIPATION and PERFORMANCE. The pathway for coaches mirrors this progression via progression through each level of the Champions Programme and its associated assessments.

Development Events

Attracts to young people aged 9 to 18 to the physical, mental and social benefits of an organised and graded exercise programme and to provide a natural developmental pathway for any graduates wanting to progress through from basic techniques to a competitive standard.

Passport to Success

8 core values which are foundational to fostering positive environments and supporting our vision of championing young people who contribute to their communities. Participants have the opportunity to recite and embody these values, and can receive a life membership as a result.

Child Protection & Youth Development

Providing safe, positive, and challenging environments, supported by best practice principles in youth development. We partners with Child Matters for Child Protection training and Ara Taiohi for youth development frameworks within a NZ context.

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Systems and Support

We empower you with comprehensive operational support, including fundraising guidance, robust systems and processes, and access to a network of community partners for advocacy and problem-solving support.

By leveraging our expertise and resources, we equip you to operate efficiently and effectively, setting up your team for success in running programmes in a safe and impactful manner, ultimately enhancing your ability to positively impact young people and their communities.

Funding Support

Advice (and practical support where possible) on setting up a charitable trust, external accounting & legal resources, establishment of community funding & networking relationships, funding streams, use of your key documents, budget template for set-up & ongoing costs.

CRM

Our customised CRM supports effective management of member registration, programmes and service delivery.  Data captured enables us to track progression and report on participant demographics and impact. Other features include email integration, online forms and wellbeing surveys .

Partnerships / Relationships

Advice and support to grow your  local and regional relationships which are integral to maximise impact in your community. Champions Initiative also offer national partnerships that provide direct benefits for young people participating though the local gyms.

Process & Templates

Access to a comprehensive set of procedures and templates, designed to support good operational practice and ensure compliance with our policies. They are essential for maintaining consistency in operations and are regularly reviewed to align with best practices and evolving organisational needs.

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Governance Framework

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We offer comprehensive governance support, leveraging 16 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector. Our suite of Policies are aligned with government regulations, ensures protection for young people, families, staff, and volunteers while promoting best practices and facilitating access to funding opportunities. We provide training, templates and insights to empower you in establishing a strong community-led governance framework.

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Policies

A suite of policies, which are regularly reviewed and audited to comply with Social Sector Accreditation Standards (L3) and NZ legislation. They are designed to protect our young people, whānau, and staff; encourage best practice; and to meet standards required for funding compliance.

Theory of Change

A tool to that describes the changes we would like to make and the activities required to do it. This tool will identify if there is alignment between your team and ours, and will then serve as an ongoing resource to support your strategic direction; internal and external evaluation; and to help when engaging with funders.

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Board PackTemplates

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Our board pack templates are designed to streamline your governance processes, providing clear and concise documentation that supports effective decision-making. These templates are tailored to meet the needs of community-focused boxing gyms, ensuring that all necessary information is easily accessible and organized.
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Together, we’re creating a deep impact

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We partner with

Existing Gyms

We partner with existing boxing gyms who are wanting to align themselves with a community of learning and best practice to maximise impact for young people and their community.

Community Leaders and Groups

Where no existing impact-focused gym is present, we work with community members to go through all the necessary steps of establishing a Champions Initiative Partner boxing gym from scratch.

Are you ready to take the initiative in your community?

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You desire to see your community come together and grow through the vehicle of boxing.

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You want to provide opportunities for young people to achieve their hopes and dreams, both on and off the sporting field.

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You are willing to dig down and establish the solid foundations to allow long-term success.

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You are connected to your community and eager to weave multiple stakeholders together to see this vision come to life.

Sound like a bit of you?

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