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Northwest Amateur Boxing Presents Showcase III
 | | Michael Dean works out at the Northwest Amateur Boxing gym on October 10. Photo/Robin Gourd |
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The coaches and members of Northwest Amateur Boxing are pleased to announce that their third fundraising amateur boxing show, Connecticut Showcase III, will held at the Torrington High School gym on Saturday, October 19 starting at 7 p.m. The purpose of this event is to help raise operating funds for the newly opened training facility.
The youth program at Northwest Amateur Boxing is offered at low cost (about $40 per year, including membership in U.S.A. Boxing and some personal items); this program is open to any youngsters in Litchfield County. There is also an adult (over 18) program available at $50 per month (including equipment and instruction) plus a $32 per year membership in U.S.A. Boxing.
Since opening, Northwest Amateur Boxing has seen its membership ranks grow to over 60 members, with an average attendance of 16 members per session. This has put a strain on the program's already limited budget and created the need for a fundraising show.
This year's show will feature as many Torrington area boxers as possible in bouts with youngsters from other clubs from around Connecticut. It is anticipated that there will be 10 to 12 bouts, most consisting of three rounds from one to two minutes in duration (depending on the age of the participants). We anticipate age groups from 10 to 25 years old to be featured.
 | | Joshua Lataif Photo/Robin Gourd |
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Tickets are reasonably priced at $10 for adults and $5 for any student; ages 5 and under will be admitted free. Tickets will be available at the door and in Torrington at Anzelotti's Sporting Goods, Tommy's Bicycle & Fitness, Sports Palace, Morrison's Hardware, and at the Northwest Boxing gym, 45 Water St. (from 5-8:30 p.m. weekdays); tickets will also be available at True Value of Litchfield. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for seating; food and soft drinks will be available at reasonable prices. Come early and join us for some good food!
Those who attended last spring's event will tell you of the non-stop action and good sportsmanship displayed by all the competitors. It is hoped that all sports fans of Litchfield County will support this program by their attendance. We hope—we need—to fill the gym!
This is a family event and parents are encouraged to bring their youngsters to see Olympic-style boxing at its finest. It should be noted that two of last year's participants, Marty Wilson of Meriden and Miguel Ayala of Manchester, went on to win championship titles in the national P.A.L. tournament in Kansas City a week or so after boxing in our last showcase. Who knows? You might catch a glimpse of a future Olympic boxer.
 | | Coach John Neil wraps Danny Kresel's hands. Photo/Robin Gourd |
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