A TEES Valley sports project has been named the best in the North-East for its inspiring work with young people.
Redcar Boxing Club’s ASBOx project was given the top honour by Sportivate, a Sport England programme which encourages young people to get more active.
The Redcar Boxing Club promotes a community feel and has made youngsters, and their families, feel welcome and supported in the activity.
Many of the young people involved have not had the chance to be part of a sports club in the past and are thriving on the opportunity.
Frankie Wales, the founder of the club, said: “Receiving the award is a great honour, but what we are really passionate about is using sport to support young people and the wider Redcar community.
“Seeing the improvement in skill and fitness and attitude of this group has been brilliant. “Most of the young people involved didn’t really think Sport was the thing for them, our project has given them a second chance.”
Director of community sport at Sport England, Mike Diaper, congratulated the club.
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