So you are thinking about signing up to North Star Boxing. Here's some information to answer some of the common frequently asked questions.
+ WHAT WILL TRAINING BE LIKE?
Be prepared to be put through the paces. It will be hard but it will be the most rewarding thing that you will do and will give you a sense of achievement.
Training will be approximately 2 sessions a week and will be weekday evenings or weekends.
You must attend at least 50% of the training sessions to take part.
+ WHAT KIT DO I NEED TO BUY?
You will need 16oz gloves, hand wraps and a gum shield for training. For fight night you will need to buy Shorts and a Groin Guard. North Star Boxing will provide vests, gloves & head guards on the event night.
+ WHO DO I CONTACT FOR HELP OR ADVICE?
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us via:
- Your area representative - You will recieve this information after you have signed up.
- Contact us via email at info@northstarboxing.co
- Message us on Facebook
+ WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME?
You are expected to commit to 8 weeks training and attend at least 50% of the training sessions. We want you to:
- Work hard & enjoy yourself.
- Use the 'I am Boxing' Facebook cover image.
- Pledge to raise a suggested minimum of $100 for charity via a JustGiving page.
- Sell tickets to friends and family (this can be standard, VIP or a combination).
+ WHAT WILL THE EVENT BE LIKE?
The event will be well run and organised, with the medical provision the same as professional boxing. It will be a glamorous black tie event, and will make you feel like a superstar on the night.
+ I'VE SIGNED UP, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
- You will receive a confirmation text and email from us inviting you to join a Facebook group. Please make sure you join this group as information will be posted in there across the 8 weeks.
- We will email you with details to setup your JustGiving page.
- You will receive a text from your area rep within 14 days of signing up.
- We will invite you along to a registration meeting where we will give you all of the information about the process and give you chance to ask any questions.
- Training starts!
For more information, visit our 'Whats Involved' Page.
+ CAN MY COMPANY SUPPORT ME?
If you have a company that would like to support you they can just donate to your JustGiving page, suggested donation is $100. You will then be asked for their logo about two weeks before the event. Your chosen company will then have their logo printed on the back of your vest and will be mentioned throughout the night.
+ HOW DO I SET UP JUSTGIVING?
When you sign up you will receive an email from our fundraising team with details to setup your JustGiving page.
If you need any fundraising support, please email us.
+ HOW DO I GET TICKETS?
Tickets will be available online and more details will be provided to you closer to the time of your event.
+ GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are strictly non-refundable or transferable. Unfortunately, due to logistical reasons, ticket sales end at midnight on the day of the event, we do not sell tickets on the door of our events.
Please present your ticket at the door for entry. If you have purchased a VIP Table, the lead member of your table will have been issued with VIP Wristbands. Please ensure you are wearing your wristband, as this is your ticket.
+ WHEN WILL THE WEIGH IN BE?
The weigh in will be a few days before your event. You are required to attend the weigh in to find out who you are fighting and have face off photos taken.
Join your event Facebook Group(link emailed when you sign up) to keep up-to-date with all the latest news for your event.
+ WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE LIMIT TO TAKE PART?
The minimum age required is 21. Everyone who wishes to attend the events must also be over 21.
+ HOW WILL I BE MATCHED WITH MY OPPONENT?
You will train as a group for 8 weeks. At the end of the training you will be matched with somebody else from that group who is a similar weight, ability, fitness and age to you. We ensure the fairest matches possible at all of our events.
+ CAN I GET ADVICE ON EXTRA TRAINING?
The boxing gym will be able to give you advice on extra training. You can also click here for more tips.
+ DOOR OPENING TIMES?
Door opening times will vary depending on the location. Check the event details on the ticket page and on your e-tickets.
+ WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
+ HOW DO I CONTACT YOU?
The best way to get in touch with us is to email us directly at info@northstarboxing.co.