Tralee Boxing Club was delighted to pay a visit to CBS primary school on Tuesday mornings for the past couple of weeks for the start of a month long collaboration with the school to provide boxing classes for students.

Coaches and volunteers were incredibly impressed with the enthusiasm and energy displayed by all the kids of 6th class, and without doubt there is plenty of natural boxing talent there just waiting to flourish with a little guidance and support.

The highlight of the sessions for most of the kids, is undoubtedly their 4 rounds on the pads with coaches. The boxers put on their gloves and learned the importance of a good boxing stance, doing a round of punching drills, getting to grips with the basics of the jab and cross.

Boxers were then let loose to hit the pads and show off their new skills. Many were surprised to find it was harder than it looked but all gave it their best and enjoyed every minute of it.

A great bunch of teachers, staff and students, Tralee Boxing Club is proud to train with such a hard working, positive and encouraging team. CBS we thank you for some truly enjoyable mornings of boxing, and look forward to having you all visit us in the  boxing gym very soon.

Tralee Boxing Club participated in Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest for the first year ever this year and the club was absolutely delighted with the success of our events.

The free beginners boxing session for men 40+ was an extremely enjoyable session. We were fortunate to be able to teach a class focusing more on the technical skills of boxing and coaches were delighted to showcase their knowledge with some mature boxers who picked up the basics fairly quickly. The gents were a pleasure to work with, and we hope to see them back in the club again shortly.

Our second event was a coffee morning held at the club for members and families to raise awareness of mental health. There was a fantastic turnout, with a great mix of kids, adults, new members and old.

The club raised a total of €90 in donations which was forwarded to Kerry Mental Health Association CLG, and the mornings  entertainment was provided by Shamey who was on his bike in the club since 5:30am in training for the spinathon next month.

There was a great buzz in the club as all our members got to see Shamey in action and many took the opportunity to find out more about his marathon spin.

Shamey will  cycle for 10 hours solid to raise funds for a defibrillator will be located in the vicinity of the club in Monavalley. A share of the funding will also be gifted to Banna sea rescue and the Irish Heart Foundation.

Make sure to pay a visit to Manor West Shopping Centre on Saturday, November 5th where Shamey will be undertaking the spinathon from 9am-7pm.

Kerry football stars, Paudie and David Clifford have kindly agreed to make an appearance and fall in cycling with Shamey to help support this fantastic cause which we hope will save many more lives in our local community.

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