Q: Does the Chicago Youth Boxing Club have it's own boxing facility, if so, where is it located?
A: At this present time the Chicago Youth Boxing Club does not have a boxing facility. We plan on having one in the near future, upon receiving the proper funding.

Q: Isn't boxing a dangerous sport?
A: The youth who participate in basketball, soccer, rugby, baseball and most other sports are all at risk to some type of injury. The better prepared that they are, the least likely they are to become injured.

Q: Isn't boxing a violent sport compared to other sports?
A: Amateur boxing is safely regulated using experienced referees. The amateur boxers' use protective headgear, mouthpiece, groin protector, fully padded 16-ounce gloves and train for months. They are thoroughly prepared with offensive and defensive skills before they step into the ring.

Q: Don't the boxers get hurt when fighting in the ring?
A: If the referee senses that a boxer is hurt, he will immediately step between the boxers' and stop the fight and give the boxer a standing 8 count. The referee will also ask the boxer if he wishes to continue the bout, or if he sees that the boxer cannot continue he will stop the bout.

Q: Why does the CYBC encourage amateur boxing?
A: It is a positive way for inner-city youth to vent out the natural aggressions that they may have pent up inside. Boxing also encourages the boxers' to control their anger, which leads to self-discipline, not only in the ring, but also in everyday life. Compare the choices of inner-city youth training in a boxing gym or roaming the streets where there are violent street gangs, guns and drugs present, the boxing gym is a far safer environment.

Q: How can I join or participate in amateur boxing programs?
A: Log onto http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/ There you can find out what public park offers boxing programs near your home.

Q: Where do the CYBC boxers train?
A: Many of our boxers' train at public parks throughout the Chicago land area, that offer amateur boxing programs.

Q: How does the CYBC get involved with amateur boxing?
A: We provide funding in order to sponsor trips to national amateur boxing tournaments throughout the U.S.A.

Q: Who is allowed to participate at these tournaments?
A: Depending on how much funding is available, the CYBC Executive Director handpicks the best amateur boxers throughout the Chicago area to represent Chicago at national amateur boxing tournaments.

Q: How does the CYBC executive Director choose which boxers get to compete at national tournament level?
A: That depends on the boxers skill level and experience, because at the national tournament level they will be competing against the best in the nation.

Q: Can an inexperienced boxer compete in tournaments?
A: Yes, the Chicago Park District has many boxing shows throughout the year at different parks.

Q: Will an inexperienced boxer compete against a far more experienced boxer?
A: Amateur boxing coaches will always match the inexperienced boxer with another boxer of the same weight and skill level. Remember this is a sport, not a gladiator match. The coaches care about their boxers and would not risk injury to the inexperienced boxer.

Q: Why does the CYBC need funding for these tournaments?
A: There is a high cost involved, such as travel, hotel accommodations, boxing fees and meals. This can be very costly if you have 10 youth boxers' participating in the tournaments.

Q: Where will the CYBC get the funding for these tournaments?
A: Through fundraisers, private sponsors and government funding when we receive the approval from our federal 501-3C not-for-profit application.