ORD joins P.A.L.
for boxing class
By Misty Volaski

The Ojai Valley Police Activities League P.A.L. and the Ojai Recreation Department are joining forces to offer Ojai's youth a comprehensive boxing program through Sylva's Boxing Gym in Ventura.

Beginning Dec. 2, youth ages 10 through 17 will have the opportunity to participate in a boxing program that has never before been offered in the valley, thanks to the large facility and staff at Sylva's Boxing Gym. Youth and staff from the Ojai Recreation Department and P.A.L. toured the boxing gym last week. George Sylva, owner of the gym, met with the group and introduced them to the world of amateur boxing.

The program will run three times a week including two trips to Sylva's Boxing Gym for bag and ring work with professional training staff. See the gym's web site at sylvasboxing.com.

Youth will also train once weekly at the Recreation Department's facility with bags and weights. Deputy Kim Larson will provide the leadership, supervision and transportation to each facility.

This program will launch the groundwork for a comprehensive boxing program in the Ojai Valley and surrounding area.

"Boxing is a sport that demands focus, self-improvement, and develops a high work ethic," said Carol Belser, Ojai Department of Recreation director.

Cost of the program is $25.00 a month. Full scholarships are available, and donations are appreciated.

Call Belser at 646-1872 for questions and to register.

© 2003 The Ojai Valley News

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