Toronto Newsgirls Boxing Club

Please visit the Boxing Ontario Website @ www.boxingontario.com and check out the list of upcoming club shows.

The Toronto Newsgirls Boxing Club
Aug. 20th, 2008

PLEASE NOTE: THE GYM WILL BE CLOSED AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 1 FOR THE LONG WEEKEND.

CURRENT BOXING CAMP
August 11th-22nd
2 weeks | Monday to Friday | 7am - 9am | $200
Our current camp is in full swing - jump in on our August session. It's amazing what two weeks of bouncing and hitting things can do to one's body. To register send an email to Newsgirl at datejie@gmail.com and we can take care of $ at the camp.

Don't forget our Special deal... a one year all-you-can-eat membership ($500) includes one boxing camp!
Best deal in town!

COMPETITIONS
Both Loco & Trigger fought Team Ireland's National Champs a couple of weeks ago
in St. Catharines and made the Newsgirls proud. Those Irish gals sure put up a good fight. The Newsgirls won the best fight of the night.

A week later both Loco and Trigger fought at Huf and did it again. Picture two Tazmanian Devil's on Red Bull in the ring together. It was amazing.

And on Aug. 17th Loco fought and won the main event at the Golden Gloves in Mississauga, a rematch with Amanda Galle! George Chavalo sat ring side along with Carmen Bascilio (who fought M. Ali, Chavalo, and Sugar Ray Leonard!). Chavalo referred to Loco as the "Boss Lady".

Next fights for the Newsgirls
Several Newsgirls will be fighting Sept. 6 at Cabbagetown in Toronto. Stay tuned.

www.boxingontario.com

AND SOME MORE EXCITING EXCITING NEWS!
BEIJING, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The International Boxing Association (AIBA) will press for the introduction of women's boxing at the 2012 London Olympics, AIBA president Wu Ching-Kuo said on Monday. "We will make a proposal and submit it to the International Olympic Committee," Wu told reporters after a meeting of the AIBA's executive committee in Beijing.

"Boxing is the only sport in the Olympic programme without women and we believe we are ready," he added. The AIBA was expecting a decision by December, said Joyce Bowen, who chairs the ruling body's women's commission. "Women's boxing's time has been there for a while and we believe 2012 is a great opportunity," she said. "We are confident." There would be 11 weight classes, like in men's boxing, and the bouts would held over four two-minute rounds, she said, with existing world and continental championships used as qualifiers. Boxing at Games has often been marred by controversy, with its opponents saying it is too brutal to be part of the Olympics. AIBA women's commission vice-chairwoman Bettan Andersson said she believed having women's boxing at Olympics would help improve the overall image of the sport. "If women come in, people will feel the sport is more common, not so dangerous, and that would be a very good thing for the image of boxing," she said.

Boxing Equipment
As of August 15 members will be required to own their own handwraps ($10-$12) and boxing gloves ($50-$100). Boxing gloves can be purchased at the gym, at a sports store or over the internet.

Competitors will be required to own their own sparring gloves ($100) and headgear ($75).

LATEST MEDIA LINKS:
>Newsgirls Performance @ Woody's Toronto Pride 2008
>Globe & Mail Jun. 24th
>Kay "Slick" Pettigrew's Xtra! article, Jun. 19th

Courage: Being scared but doing it anyway.

Newsgirl's Library
Who has my 'Punch Like A Girl' vids, my 'Celebrity Boxing' vid, my 'Kill the Head, the Body Will Fall' book,
and any other books, videos and dvds that I have lent out? Please return!

Are you a working filmmaker, camera-woman, or serious wannabe?
Want the means of production in the palm of your hand?
My broadcast-quality, HD video camera kit is up for sale.
Complete, portable, compact. Mint condition --> ready to shoot.

Contact "newsgirl" for pricing & details: datejie@gmail.com.

"You can`t stop the waves but you can learn to box."

Boxing Ontario
Recreational members are required to register with Boxing Ontario for insurance coverage.
The registration form is at the gym. There is a $5 registration fee but you get a $10 skipping rope for registering.
Ask Savoy for details.

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CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES AVAILABLE
If you feel like you're not reaching your full potential in the ring, or even outside, the team at Labelle Chiropractic Clinic is offering assistance. Dr. Joshua Gelber and his team will gladly consult with you at no cost, to answer any questions or health concerns. If an examination is warranted, the cost will also be waived. Any necessary x-rays will have a small charge associated with them. Please don't hesitate to call and book an appointment, and check them out at
www.labelleclinic.com
1100 Bathurst Street at Dupont.
416-967-4466
info@labelleclinic.com

MEDIA
>Globe & Mail Jun. 24th '08
>CTV video ad for Pride '08 with Surly Christensen!
>Kay "Slick" Pettigrew's Xtra! article, Jun. 19th '08
>Watch Newsgirls on Breakfast TV.
>Read Toronto Star feature on Newsgirls, from Apr. 28, 2007.
>Watch Workopolis spot.
>Read Xtra! Magazine article on CAAWS award, from May 24, 2007.
>Watch Global TV spot on Newsgirls gym, from Jan. 2007.
>Read Xtra! Magazine feature on Newsgirls, from Oct. 2006.

Interesting Links
>Newsgirls Performance @ Woody's Toronto Pride 2008
>Newsgirls Club Show June 2007
>Newsgirls photos by Tara 'Whippit' McMullen
>http://www.changemakers.net/en-us/node/2279
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHG-k1KvKHw
>Box Club Seitenwechsel
>Edison Sisters Boxing

NEW NEWSGIRLS PRODUCTS
Ball caps $20
T-shirts $20
Satin boxing shorts $40

WISH LIST
We are looking for affordable stacking chairs for our club shows. Could barter for boxing!

As the Newsgirls program expands, and as we continue to enhance the club space,
we are looking for continuing support through financial donations. >See Wish List.

AWARDS AWARDS!

The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) Breakthrough Awards

Savoy Kapow! Howe has been honoured with the individual/community award for accomplishments in the calendar years 2005 and 2006. Three individuals and three organizations will be honoured. These awards recognize exceptional achievements that break through traditional barriers and pave the way for girls and women to participate in sports and physical activity at every level.
>Read press release on CAAWS website.

The Pride Toronto Award for Excellence in Sports.

Savoy has also been honoured with an award from Pride Toronto recognizing outstanding contributions that have made an extraordinary impact on the quality of human experience within the queer community over the last year.