By Shaun Weeks, Founder and Head Coach
You may have seen us on social media – we’re the small-town boxing club that keeps punching above its weight. At Sturminster Newton Amateur Boxing Club, we’ve produced multiple national and European champions. And now we’re proud to say we’ve coached a world champion: Ruby “The Pocket Rocket” White, who first stepped into our gym as a shy seven-year-old.
But while the headlines might be about medals, our real work happens every night of the week – with more than 200 young people from the local area. Many are struggling in school, facing difficult circumstances, or just in need of a positive place to be.
We give them that place.
The challenge grows
Boxing builds more than fitness. It creates confidence. It channels aggression. It teaches discipline and respect. Most importantly, it gives young people a safe, structured space to grow – a community, surrounded by coaches who care. All of us are volunteers: between us, we give more than 200 hours of our time each week, entirely unpaid.
As we grow, so do the demands – and travel costs, our biggest expense, are spiralling. Competing across the UK and Europe isn’t just about medals: it’s how we give our young athletes the experience and exposure they need to thrive. But without financial support, we simply can’t keep opening these doors.We’re reaching out to local businesses and people to ask can you help?
We’ve put together a set of sponsorship packages which start at just £30 a month – or if you’d prefer to make a one-off contribution, no matter how big or small, every penny really does make a difference. Your support doesn’t just back champions – it helps shape young lives.
Please feel free to get in touch for a chat on 07817 243101 or sturabc@aol.com
Thank you for taking the time to read this – Shaun
SNABC’s 2024-25 season:
180 Competitive bouts
22 Skills bouts
17 Box Cup Champions
12 Western Counties Champions
3 Boxers on the England Pathway
3 National Runners-up
2 National Champions
1 Tri Nations Runner-up
1 Tri Nations Champion
1 European Champion
1 World Champion
“Not a bad effort for a club in Rural Dorset” – Shaun Weeks
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