How to Sign Up for Boxing for Teens

Boxing, especially for teens, is not a bloody sport of brutish strength; instead, it is a highly technical sport that borders on artistry when properly executed. Although the sport does have an inherent risk, boxing -- especially with the mandatory headgear for amateurs -- is no more dangerous than soccer, football or cheerleading. If your teen is interested in the sport, he needs to learn proper form and technique with a trainer.

Instructions

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      Contact your local Boys & Girls Club. Not all these clubs offer boxing, but some do. The fee to join a Boys Club sport is affordable, usually running from $40 to $60.

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      Contact your local police or sheriff department and ask for information about the Police Athletic League, or PAL. There is usually a small membership fee of $5, and an additional fee of approximately $50 to join the boxing program for one year.

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      Find a local boxing gym by looking under boxing in your Yellow Pages, or by performing an Internet search. If you have a boxing gym, you can sign your teen up there by paying a membership fee. Additionally, most trainers work for hourly rates that vary widely, from $15 to $100.

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      Contact a local chapter of the YMCA and ask if they have boxing classes. Not every YMCA does, but those that do offer classes for approximately $15 dollars a month.

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      Contact a nearby university and find out if they have a boxing club. A good place to start out would be the Office of Intramural Sports. Although the club is usually free to students, they often accept members who are not enrolled.