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Frequently Asked Questions Q: Are women allowed to train? A: Absolutely! All training sessions are mixed, and members have full access to the first class changing and showering facilities at the Sports Centre. Q: I don’t want to box competitively, can I still train with you? A: We run a beginners and fitness classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for those who don’t want to or are unable to compete. These are run by our England Boxing coaches using the same techniques and equipment our boxers use, in a safe non-contact environment with no upper age restrictions. Q: Is boxing safe? A: Olympic-style boxing ranks as the safest amongst all contact sports such as football and rugby, and is as safe as any combat sport such as judo and taekwondo. Training is fully supervised at all times by qualified coaches. Boxers need to demonstrate sufficient skill and understanding before being allowed to spar, which is again fully supervised and carefully controlled. Boxers must wear a mouth guard, groin protector and head guard when sparring. For more information on safety in boxing see this British Journal of Sports Medicine article . Q: Is there a maximum age? A: The maximum age to compete as an amateur boxer is 40. Realistically due to the time needed to develop as a boxer it is unlikely anyone over the age of 36 would be able to get the most out of joining the club.