Dukes boxing gym - Girls only camp

Aim

Starting a new girls only training session we hope to increase female participation, moving the club membership towards 50/50 male/female

Who are we?

We are Dukes Boxing gym located in campsie avenue, Omagh Co.Tyrone. We have been open and affiliated with IABA since 2021. Our club has achieved several national titles with various boxers and even had international victories through the Ulster High Performance programme. However our club does more than chase titles, we build strength, confidence, friendships & ties to the community.

Why are we crowdfunding?

Our club is currently 99% male. We have 1 female member. Who has gone from strength to strength and in 3 years has become national champion and holds a spot on the Ulster High Performance programme. She has been a pleasure to coach and boxing has improved all aspects of her life. We understand young girls/women may feel awkward or intimidated amongst so many male competitors.

The club wants to start a new free training session every Saturday for girls only, aged between 8 - 18yrs old. This programme will run from the start of September and end in December. We want to provide a welcoming, safe and relaxed environment which is financially available to all. These women will be trained & guided by our female coaches and supported by our national champion Riona Devine. At the conclusion of the training programme they will be offered the opportunity to join the team and continue training for a show displaying their newly acquired skills.

How we’ll spend the money raised

The funds we are hoping to raise will be spent on 

3 x geezers 115kg punch bag @ £550 each totalling £1650

3x large water punch bags @ £120 each totalling £420

6x sting competition head guards @£100 each totalling £600

10x adidas head guards @ £80 each totalling £800

16x geezers sparring gloves @ £55 each totalling £880

1x Rival body protector @ £400

3x medicine balls @£40 each totalling £120

20x skipping ropes @ £3.25 each totalling £65

1x geezers cuban style pads @ £65

20x trophies @ £15 each totalling £300

Venue hire for show @ £500

Dj for show @ £200

Altogether totalling £6000

Community impact

The coaches are being supported by Riona Devine. Her role of helping deliver their training will develop her leadership skills giving her valuable experience. Our female coaches will also gain valuable experience planning & delivering their training programme. Whilst challenging old fashioned stereotypes and gaining respect for women in the wider boxing community. The girls taking part will hopefully find focus and improve their physical and mental health whilst making friends from different backgrounds. The show will bring in a good sized crowd and unite the local community in their shared common interests. Higher levels of exposure and more competition in female boxing will increase its popularity resulting in more healthy, confident & social young women in our community.

How you can play your part

There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.

3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!

4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!

This project closed unsuccessfully on 2nd October 2025