HomeMy WebLinkAboutVII (H) Approval and Authorization for Ocoee Boxing Club Parameters Agenda 01-16-2001
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STAFF REPORT
TO: The Mayor and Board of City Commissioners
FROM: Bruce Nordquist, CPRP, Director of Recreation €0.3
DATE: January 8, 2000
RE: Ocoee Boxing Club - approval of parameters
ISSUE:
Should the Mayor and City Commissioners approve the set of parameters for the Ocoee Boxing
Club.
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
The Ocoee Boxing Club will incorporate a set of parameters (attachments) which are needed for
its success. The staff has reviewed the parameters which will be included in the FY2001/2002
Grant Application for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. These parameters will be
distributed to the participants in the program.
RECOMMENDATION:
The staff respectfully recommends the Commission approve the parameters for the goals and
objectives, fees and guidelines.
Attachments: Ocoee Boxing Club - Goals& Objectives, Fees and Guidelines
Gym Rules
OCOEE BOXING CLUB
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
FEES & GUIDELINES
The Ocoee Boxing Cubs' primary goal is to teach young adults self
discipline and confidence, to respect their peers and the community and
become productive members of society. The secondary goal is to teach the
fundamentals of boxing and conditioning. Progression:
Phase I - All participants will have a basic training with exercises and
basic boxing techniques.
Phase II - Participants will have an advanced training course in
calisthenics and advanced boxing techniques.
Phase 111 - Participate in sparring and special programs (matches).
Only and if participants are willing.
OBJECTIVES
I. Reduce truancy in attended schools.
II. Decrease disciplinary actions of participants at their respective
schools.
III. Increase youth awareness of the effects of alcohol, tobacco and
drugs.
IV. Participants in the program will be assigned a mentor, a community
volunteer who will offer encouragement and guidance.
V. Increase level of physical conditioning after 3 months of exercise.
FEES
I. All Ocoee residents in Elementary to High School receive free boxing
instructions.
❑. All Ocoee residents age 19 or over (not in school) will be charged a fee of
$20 monthly (or $200/year - single payment).
III. Non-residents under age 19 in Elementary to High School will be charged
a fee of$15 monthly ($150/yr.).
IV. Non-residents age 19 or over (not in school) will be charged a fee of$30
monthly ($300/yr.).
V. Sponsorships will be awarded on a case by case basis (guidelines based
on Orange County Free Lunch Program - criteria).
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GUIDELINES
I. All participants under 18 will require parent/guardian approval and fill out
the registration form, completely.
11. The youth (school age) will be required to attend the monthly classes on
drug education and life issues.
Ill. All participants will be required to abide by the gym rules and the Boxing
Coordinator will set the disciplinary action varying from calisthenics to
permanent suspension depending on the severity of the violation.
GYM RULES
• NO Smoking.
• NO Cursing or Swearing
• NO Horseplay or Physical Contact outside of ring.
• NO One allowed in dressing room (Boxers only).
• NO Walkmans - Boom Boxes or any type of
Radio/T.V.
• NO Chewing Gum.
• Proper dress attire REQUIRED
1 . No Jewelry
2. No Caps or Bandanas
• Equipment must be checked and approved by
Boxing Coordinator.
• NO type of Weapons allowed in Club - Guns,
Knives, Clubs, Black-Jacks, etc. Anyone
possessing a weapon will be prosecuted.
Any violation of the rules will be disciplined by the
Boxing Coordinator and any action taken against the
participants will be solely his decision. Action taken
can be a permanent suspension from the Ocoee
Boxing Club.
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