Championship City Boxing Club by Peri Hayes
Coordinator, Lini Sopoco, opened Championship City Boxing Club in 2016 alongside her husband and son. Lini cheerfully introduces, “We are a family-run business that has a passion to help youth and adults create confidence, build identity and support the community. My son has been a boxer from the age of 11, inspired by family connections from years gone by. He is now our Head Coach and his 14-year-old son, Noah, boxes as well.” Championship City Boxing Club offers classes three evenings throughout the week, as well as in the afternoon on Saturdays. Lini notes, “All members, once registered, are given basic training regarding footwork and the basic jab, cross instructions. They are integrated into cardio and drills while
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being encouraged by coaches and experienced members in more advanced steps.” Furthermore, Lini delightedly details their upcoming plans: “We compete annually in The Brampton Cup, which hosts over 750 competing boxers in February 2025.” People travel from out of province, as well as from across the world to attend this esteemed event. As Lini proudly presents, “2024 was the second year we entered anyone into Provincials. Our boxers are steadily improving, and gaining valuable experience competing with those at advanced levels. Two won Silver and my grandson won Gold, moving them to compete this past November in Nationals. Noah will compete in Quebec in May, 2025. This leads them in the direction of qualifying for the Olympics.” Lini thoughtfully reflects on their classes, highlighting “We quickly noticed the change from hesitation to more confidence, even in posture, within a few weeks. I love to see the difference in members’ outlook, hearing parents describe the difference it makes regarding school work and general happiness.” Advance registration through an online process is required with Boxing Ontario. “The cost is quite reasonable compared to many other sports,” Lini assures, “Once a person reaches out, we connect through email with helpful information to get started. We recommend them to come and watch a class,
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For more information contact: Mike Ashby Program Coordinator T: 519-633-2030 Ext: 30041 E: m_asby3@fanshawec.ca fanshawec.ca/stthomas T: 519-633-2030 Ext: 30041 E: m_asby3@fanshawec.ca fanshawec.ca/stthomas For more information contact: Mike Ashby Program Coordinator
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