BC Golden Gloves - The Learning Experience - Participation & Co-operation

2010 BC GOLDEN GLOVES - Beyond the final bell: By Brian W. Zelley
(photo Bob Pegues and Brian Zelley)

Now that the 2010 BC Golden Gloves that took place at the Eagle Ridge Community Centre
in Langford (Greater Victoria) is history, for the wise, they become a learning experience and a teaching opportunity for
the boxers, coaches and officials.

The relatively new CAPITAL CITY BOXING CLUB proved that they could host the tournament in Greater Victoria.
Part of the success was the importance of volunteers that started with smiling faces greeting you at the door.
Of course, the long-term need for amateur boxing is the need for all Island Clubs to co-operate in getting the job done.
Special thanks to CHRIS JONES that had his plate full from the moment the club agreed to host the tournament.

The NANAIMO BOXING CLUB demonstrated the spirit of Co-operation by providing the ring which required a 70 plus mile ride
from Nanaimo to Langford, and extra time to take down the ring at the end of the tournament and then return to Nanaimo.
Special thanks to BARRY CRESWELL who was still working on the ring set-up one-hour before the starting time

For any club show or tournament to take place there is a need for participation. That positive quality
was demonstrated by the 2 Rivers or as documented in the program Two Rivers Boxing Club of Quesnel, BC.
Coach WALLY DOERN and nine Quesnel boxers participated to take another snall step in their combined
boxing journey but a giant leap in the PARTICIPATION area.

But, beyond the final bell, each person has a learning opportunity from this 2010 Experience.
Each boxer and coach will be able to review the results and draft a plan to fine tune the strengths and minimize the weaknesses.