Boxing base for Leongatha

BOXING now has a permanent home in Leongatha with a new ring, matting and gymnasium established at 2 Holt Street, Leongatha.
On Monday night, June 22 more than 50 enthusiasts, many being members of the Corner Inlet Boxing Club, got together to celebrate the opening.
This included coaches Brad Anderson and Scott Bindloss, Sergeant Dale McCahon of Leongatha Police, Cr Jim Fawcett from South Gippsland Shire Council plus boxers and those who use the gym as a form of training without competing.
It was council which provided the not-for-profit club with $3,600 to help with the purchase of the new boxing ring and matting which is 5 metres by 5 metres in area.
Cr Jim Fawcett was pleased with what he saw, saying “this is another way of improving on the work council does for youth.”
“The success of this club has made us stand up and take notice. This is a club that is stepping up and doing things for the community.”
Success has certainly helped put this club on the map. Tyler Bindloss of Toora, Scott’s son, took out an Aussie boxing title by winning a gold medal in the Junior Australian Boxing Titles in May in the 70kg division. Korumburra’s Marty Snooks took out the silver medal in the 49kg youth division.
Sergeant McCahon said it was great to see so many children with an alternative outlet.
“It not only builds fitness and skills but self confidence and self esteem,” Sgt McCahon said.
“I’m very happy to see it going. It would be great to see some more of the teenagers get involved and channel their energies in this way.”
The building in Holt Street was recently secured and is shared with the Leongatha Taekwondo Club. Previously boxers would train at the home of Leongatha based coach Brad Anderson. Scott still trains out of Foster and will also travel to Leongatha for training.
Boxing is held in the building on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and Saturday mornings whilst the taekwondo is held on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
For enquiries about joining contact Brad Anderson on 0427 624 727 or Scott Bindloss on 0474 100 242.

Plenty of support: there was lots of interest at Monday’s opening from competitors, coaches, the shire and local police; including Sergeant Dale McCahon, Cr Jim Fawcett, and coaches Brad Anderson and Scott Bindloss.

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