About us
Boxing for the whole community
We provide boxing training for people who want to compete, people who want a new challenge, people who want to learn the art and techniques of boxing and people looking for a hard workout. Classes are mixed for men, women and children of all abilities and fitness levels. Everyone is welcome.
All our coaches are qualified and DBS checked. The club is affiliated to the Welsh Amateur Boxing Association.
Buckley Town Council Community Award
The club has been awarded the Buckley Town Council Community Award, in recognition of its outstanding contribution and dedication to promoting sport, inclusion and community spirit in the town.
How the club started
Mark Field was about to turn professional when he failed a brain scan and wasn't allowed to box on. He turned his passion into coaching and started Buckley Boxing Club nearly 30 years ago.
Since then Mark has travelled all over the country with his boxers. His daughter Kat grew up in the gym from the age of five. She is now head coach and chair and runs the club day to day with a team of volunteer coaches.
Looking after people
Mark is a registered mental health nurse. He has lived with rapid bipolar disorder himself. He knows how much physical activity does for mental wellbeing, including keeping people well after they leave hospital.
For more than 20 years the club has given children and adults with mental health problems a secure place to train and to manage their mental health. In 2018 that work won Mark the RCNi Special Recognition Award, chosen from more than 700 entries.
Awards
Buckley Town Council Community Award
For outstanding contribution and dedication to promoting sport, inclusion and community spirit in the town.
RCNi Special Recognition Award
Awarded to Mark Field for running the club as a safe place for young people and adults to manage their mental health.
Certificate of Merit
For 20 years of service to Buckley, welcoming all ages and abilities from the town and the surrounding area.
Recognition to Recovery Award
National Positive Practice in Mental Health. For volunteers giving their free time to support adults and children with mental health problems.
Welsh novice champions
Five Buckley boxers won Welsh Amateur Boxing novice titles across several age groups.
