Hot on the heels opening their new facility Berinsfield Amateur Boxing Club is celebrating achieving the ABAE’s prestigious Clubmark accreditation.  The accreditation recognises the club’s achievement in meeting Sport England’s quality standards for safe, effective and child-friendly clubs.

Berinsfield Amateur Boxing Club has been a focal point for the Berinsfield estate for over 17 years, giving hundreds of youngsters and adults from the surrounding area the opportunity to develop themselves both physically and mentally. Berinsfield and the neighbouring town of Didcot have both had their share of bad press over the years with car crime, drugs and over anti-social behaviour, and the club has been acknowledged by police and councillors for the work it has done in giving local people a positive outlet to engage in physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

The club is well established on the competitive circuit with boxers annually progressing to finals in national championships and holding their own against boxers from well established inner city clubs. Berinsfield has also had its share of national champions with two of its boxers going on to represent their country. 

Ben Stewart, Boxing Development Officer for Home Counties commented, “The new expansion to the facility and the achievement of Clubmark are fitting recognition for the dedication and commitment that Mel Corrigan and his team have put into the sport of Amateur Boxing for nearly two decades.” 

Matthew Williams, ABAE National Club and Coach Manager added, “Berinsfield ABC has demonstrated a real commitment to excellence in its submission and it is with great pleasure that we award them the ABAE’s Clubmark accreditation.  We wish the club continued success in the future and hope that many more of our clubs follow in their footsteps and achieve Clubmark.”