The Vancouver Island Story

Boxing Coaches & Officials - Vancouver Island (1954 - 2010): By Brian W. Zelley, B. Com., CA

The amateur boxing coaches on Vancouver Island are comprised of a dedicated group
of ex-boxers and other interested individuals. They are the ones that work day
after day training boxing trainees from novice boxers to seasoned
open class boxers. From 1954 to 2010, there have been many, but in 2010
there are only three key boxing clubs operating on a regular basis,
and a variety of clubs with mixed trainees from kickboxers to MMA contenders.

The three key boxing clubs are Campbell River Boxing Club, Nanaimo Boxing Club
and the Capital City Boxing Club. In the mid-Eighties there were nine key clubs
including the Gold River Boxing Clubm, Campbell River club, Comoc club,
Parksville/Qualicum Boxing Club, Nanaimo Boxing Club, Ladysmith Boxing Club,
Crofton Boxing Club Victoria Athletics and Victoria Jaycees.
However, by 1985, the Victoria Athletic Association club was not operating,
and the active boxers were training with the Victoria Jaycees.

2011 and forward
A recently formed club is GENESIS BOXING CLUB directed by RICK RAE.
The club will be host to the 2011 BC Bronze Gloves May 28 and 29th.